Overview
- Men’s 15s Player of the Year nominees are Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France) and Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx and Ox Nche, giving South Africa three of the four spots.
- Ox Nche is reported as the first prop ever shortlisted for the top men’s player award.
- The Breakthrough Player shortlist features Fabian Holland (New Zealand), Ethan Hooker (South Africa), Henry Pollock (England) and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (Australia).
- Try of the Year finalists are Santiago Cordero (Argentina), Santiago Pedrero (Chile), Lekima Tagitagivalu (Fiji) and Tupou Vaa’i (New Zealand), with fans voting on World Rugby and RugbyPass Instagram through November 20.
- Winners will be announced November 22 on World Rugby’s digital platforms, the Dream Team follows on November 25, and all shortlists were selected by an eight-person panel of former players.