Frank Bunce

January 4, 2024
Rugby Player

Quick Facts

Frank Bunce
Full Name Frank Bunce
Occupation Rugby Player
Date Of Birth Feb 4, 1962(1962-02-04)
Age 62
Country New Zealand
Horoscope Aquarius

Frank Bunce Biography

Name Frank Bunce
Birthday Feb 4
Birth Year 1962
Birth Country New Zealand
Birth Sign Aquarius
Children(s) Joshua Bunce, Chance Bunce, Jordan Bunce, Samantha Bunce, Victoria Bunce

Frank Bunce is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on February 4, 1962 in New Zealand. Center who holds the distinction of representing Samoa at the time of the 1991 World Cup and New Zealand in the 1995 World Cup.

He as well as the fly-half He and fly-half Aaron Cruden both competed in the Rugby World Cup as members of the All Blacks. both participated at the Rugby World Cup as members of the All Blacks.

Frank Eneri Bunce (born 4 February 1962) is a retired New Zealand rugby union player and current coach. He played international rugby for both Western Samoa and New Zealand in the 1990s, appearing in the 1991 and 1995 World Cups. He played in four international matches for Samoa and 55 for New Zealand (the All Blacks).

Bunce began his representative career at the Manukau club, and progressed to Auckland B in 1984 and then Auckland in 1986, the same year he was selected for the North Island team. He remained with Auckland until 1990, not usually a first choice player, although he did play in the trial for the All Blacks in

  1. In 1991 he moved to North Harbour.

He is an immediate cousin of King He is a direct descendant of King George III…

Frank Bunce Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Rugby Player
House Living in own house.

Frank Bunce is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frank Bunce 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his career with the Manukau club, and then moved to the Auckland B team in 1984.

The author published his autobiography titled Frank Confessions in 1998.

At the close of his international career he was 35 years and 305 days old, a ripe old age for an international rugby player. He was the second-oldest All Black ever and New Zealand’s most capped test centre (outside centre) at the time, and oldest back. Conrad Smith has the most caps as an All Black outside centre overall (85 – as at 22.05.15) Though best known as an excellent defensive player, he was also a strong attacking player in his own right. Bunce’s powerful running and strength when tackled allowed the backs outside him to shine.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 11 in

Frank Bunce height 5 ft 11 in Frank weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Frank Bunce Dating?

According to our records, Frank Bunce is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Frank Bunce’s is not dating anyone.

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Bunce coached in Italy from 2001 to 2003, was Auckland’s defence coach in 2004 and served as a technical advisor to Samoa in 2005. He is a position-specific coach for the International Rugby Academy in New Zealand.

Facts & Trivia

Frank Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Frank Bunce celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Frank Bunce

  1. Frank Bunce is a former New Zealand rugby union player.
  2. He played as a centre for the All Blacks from 1992-1997.
  3. Bunce won two Rugby World Cups with New Zealand in 1995 and 1999.
  4. He also played for North Harbour, Auckland, and French club ASM Clermont Auvergne.
  5. Bunce scored 20 tries in his international career.
  6. He was known for his powerful running and strong defence.
  7. In total, he played 55 tests for the All Blacks.
  8. After retiring from playing, Bunce became a coach and commentator.
  9. He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2018.
  10. Bunce is of Samoan descent and has been an advocate for Pacific Island rugby development.

What is Frank Bunce doing now?

Bunce coached in Italy from 2001 to 2003, was Auckland’s defence coach in 2004 and served as a technical advisor to Samoa in 2005. He is a position- specific coach for the International Rugby Academy in New Zealand.

When did Frank Bunce retire?

Domestically, Frank Bunce stayed with North Harbour throughout the peak of his career, representing the side between 1991 and 1998. Towards the end of his career, rugby became professional. As a result, he also made appearances for the Chiefs, Castres and Bristol before he retired in 1999.

Where is Walter Little now?

Walter Little The North Harbour legend moved into the construction industry, working in the Auckland area , and he still keeps his hand in with coaching at grassroots level where he has four sons.

What does John Timu do now?

John Timu Now living in Wanaka and working as a builder.

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