Owen Franks: Missing the World Cup and Learning to Let Go
The Lessons From The Game PodcastJan 3, 2026 • 25:00
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Owen Franks reflects on missing selection for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the emotional impact it had after a long All Blacks career.
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In this short episode, Owen shares why the disappointment hit differently, how he coped by immediately moving on, and why — in hindsight — allowing himself to grieve may have been the healthier choice.
An honest conversation about identity, resilience, and the unseen side of elite rugby.
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