Owen Franks set to knock back European millions and stay in NZ;

The pull of the All Black jersey keeps Franks in NZ.
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NZ rugby is very well managed and this is another example. In this case it is the level that the ABs play at and the desire to be part of a great team in the home country that keeps the likes of Franks in NZ. He and others will have their chance to build up savings for a pension when the are towards the end of their careers. 
We will see what Cruden decides.

 Great sportsmanship displayed by good ol' Owen

Can't say I'm so sure about Cruden, but I fully support his final decision, offshore or not!

 Owen wants to score that try first !Was just thinking how Whitelock scored with his first touch in under a minute while poor wee Owen is still waiting after 87 tests !Like our SA friends us Kiwis are getting mighty sick of the NH barstards poaching our talent .We put huge amounts of time and money into developing guys for the NH toads to swoop in on .No wonder the French are utter sh!t atm with bugger all home grown talent to choose from  ,and their club games like all NH club rugby bores me to tears.