Franck Montanella (born 26 March 1982) is a French rugby union footballer. He played for FC Auch in the 2006-07 Pro Rugby D2, which Auch won. His usual position is as a prop. He was also included in France's mid-year Test squad for 2007 in the two-game series against the All Blacks in New Zealand. He then played for Aix-en-Provence until the 2012 season when he moved to the newly promoted London Welsh. After his release from London Welsh, Montanella signed for Newcastle Falcons on a two-year contract to stay in the Aviva Premiership.