Education
Auckland Grammar School. University of Auckland.
Auckland Grammar School. University of Auckland.
Stanley is a product of Auckland Grammar. He plays as a centre. Benson is one of the Stanley rugby clan that includes Chase, Joe, Jeremy, and Kyle.
Benson is also the brother of Western Force player Winston Stanley.
Stanley was named in the 2010 All Blacks squad, making three appearances during the 2010 season. He played for the Blues in the Super Rugby competition between 2008 and 2012.
In 2012, it was announced that Stanley had signed a two-year deal with French side American Society for Microbiology Clermont Auvergne, starting with the 2012-2013 Top 14 season.