All Blacks Legend Frank Bunce: Jonah, Laurie Mains & The Truth About '95
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I was with Rushie and we were at Buckingham Palace. Diana was there and all of them were there. The Queen turns up and you're just like, oh, shit. You know, you straighten up and you're kind of, you know, hands out of your pockets. And afterwards, Rushie goes, Buckingham Palace. A Maldi from Otar and a fucking coconut from Miami. And he goes, hey, look at us. He goes, fuck, look where we are.
Frank Bunce, Buncee, is regarded as one of the great All Blacks centres of all time. He first got selected for the All Blacks when he was 30 and went on to play 55 tests, including a Rugby World Cup final, that infamous one with the food poisoning in 1995. At the time of recording this episode, Frank was on TV in New Zealand on the reality show Celebrity Treasure Island. So we discussed why, at the age of 64, he agreed to do it. And I must say, massive thanks to the team at TVNZ for helping set this conversation up. I don't think Buncee has ever spoken this openly or at this length ever before, which makes this episode something pretty special. We talk about Frank's journey from growing up in South Auckland with seven siblings and working on the back of a rubbish truck to the world stage, representing both Samoa and the All Blacks and being part of the transformational shift from amateur rugby to the professional era.
There are some incredible rugby stories in here, including his very special relationships with John Olomou and Eric Rush, and his love-hate relationship with his coach Laurie Mains. But this episode goes far beyond sport. Frank opens up about ageing, identity, fatherhood, friendship, grief, retirement, and the emotional challenges that come when elite sport suddenly disappears. This conversation is reflective, it's also very funny, with one of New Zealand sports' great characters. Hey, just before we get into it, massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate. Look, we've all got that one mate, haven't we, who's convinced they've worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is discussed at the start of this section?
0:00–5:57
2
Why did Frank Bunce join Celebrity Treasure Island at 64?
5:57–7:34
3
What challenges did Frank face growing up in South Auckland?
7:34–9:07
4
How did Frank Bunce transition from amateur to professional rugby?
9:07–1:08:31
5
What are Frank Bunce's reflections on his rugby career and friendships?
1:08:31–1:09:03
6
How did Frank Bunce cope with the transition from professional rugby?
1:09:03–1:09:40
7
What were the challenges Frank faced after retiring from rugby?
1:09:40–1:10:12
8
How does Frank Bunce view his life and happiness at 64?
1:10:12–2:18:21
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