Blues trio in frame for Euro award

THREE Leinster players have been short-listed for the ERC European Player of the Year award.

Tue, 17 May, 2011 - 01:00

Terry Reilly

Jamie Heaslip, Isa Nacewa and Sean O’Brien have been nominated for rugby’s top award in Europe along with Stade Francais’ Sergio Parisse and Northampton’s Soane Tonga’uiha.

However, Sean O’Brien, the Tullow Tank, is remaining focused on the two finals ahead.

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Courts Rugby Place: Europe Person: Jamie Heaslip Person: Isa Nacewa Person: Sean O’Brien Person: Sergio Parisse Person: Soane Tonga’uiha Organisation: Blues Organisation: Stade Francais’Organisation: Northampton Organisation: Tullow Tank

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