The All Black legend and his wife Jessica share the special project that has strengthened their connection. Jessica Worchel describes her husband Frank Bunce, arguably one of New Zealand’s most-loved All Blacks, as “the perfect Buddhist”. The 62-year-old’s content with his life, happy to not be chasing a dream and enjoying a slower-paced life.
On the other hand, his American bride of six years is 43 and embarking on a new career. Yes, they believe that age is just a number. In good times, they feel like teenagers together, but in more challenging times, they can’t deny the reality of two decades’ difference in age .
“It’s always been interesting managing these trajectories that aren’t necessarily on the same path,” Jess says. “When I’ve asked him, ‘Where do you see yourself in five to 10 years? What do you enjoy doing?’, he tends to not have a vision. I’d love to see him really get excited about something and put his energy into it.
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