Andy Farrell in contention for World Rugby’s coach of the year award

Mack Hansen and Dan Sheehan are competing for breakthrough player of the year meanwhile.

TOP MAN: Andy Farrell has guided Ireland to top of the world rankings (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been nominated for World Rugby’s coach of the year award.

Farrell, who masterminded Ireland’s stunning Test series triumph against New Zealand in July and has seen his team rise to become world number one, is among four contenders.