Player of the Year

Dublin , Ireland - 11 November 2017; South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth leads his side form the pitch after the Guinness Series International match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Bok fans crown Eben best of 2022

Fans have shredded World Rugby’s nominations for the 2022 Player of the Year award with Eben Etzebeth beating out a fellow Springbok for the prestigious accolade.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Charging Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks in his 100th game during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Nominate Eben for World Rugby award

World Rugby excluded Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea from the four-man shortlist for the 2022 World Rugby Player of the Year award, here’s your chance to right that wrong.

Am among World Rugby player of the year nominees

Am among World Rugby player of the year nominees

Last year’s winner Antoine Dupont as well as the Springboks’ Lukhanyo Am are among four nominees for the World Rugby men’s player of the year award, the global body announced on Monday.

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