Career
He played 12 matches for the All Blacks including seven internationals. Following the death of Richard Fogarty in 1980, Francis held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.
He played 12 matches for the All Blacks including seven internationals. Following the death of Richard Fogarty in 1980, Francis held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.
A hooker, Francis represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914.