The 36-year-old hung up his boots in November but will join the struggling defending champs as cover for Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny.
But despite the hosts historically poor start to their campaign, the hosts know a wounded Crusaders side is often the most dangerous.
Franks was originally only shown a yellow card, but it was quickly upgraded to red.
AM’s Lloyd Burr also pointed out a strange response from the Prime Minister.
The team from the capital are the only unbeaten side remaining after four rounds.
You know it's great when your opposition is talking about it.
The reeling Super Rugby Pacific champions may suffer another blow.
Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane and Ethan de Groot all left the field with concussion.
Captain Peter O'Mahoney hinted the game could be his last for the Irish.
Thomas Ramos landed the winning goal from halfway.
The result puts their campaign back on track, after a setback last week.
Flanker Kaylum Boshier scored a try double for the Hamilton side.
The visitors left plenty of points on the field with missed kicks at goal.
The ACT side have made another big statement for Australian rugby.
The Fijians shocked the home side with the first try of the game.
The southerners salvaged a bonus point with a last-minute penalty.
The winless southerners are now off to their worst start in their history.
The team from the capital retain their own unbeaten record this season.
He will wear his dad's iconic No.14 number as a cyclor on the Italian challenge.
For the second consecutive season, the Fijians toppled the champion Crusaders at home last week.
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