England U-20 star nominated for award

England Under-20 star Joe Simpson has been nominated for the International Rugby Board’s young player of the year award.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2008 - 14:40

England Under-20 star Joe Simpson has been nominated for the International Rugby Board’s young player of the year award.

Wasps prospect Simpson helped England reach the Under-20 World Cup final earlier this summer. He will contest the award alongside New Zealand pair Chris Smith and Luke Braid.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: New Zealand Place: London Person: Joe Simpson Person: Simpson Person: Chris Smith Person: Luke Braid Person: Gavin Henson Person: Luke McAlister Person: Lionel Beauxis Event: Under-20 World Cup final Event: Junior World Championship Event: IRB awards Organisation: England Organisation: International Rugby Board Organisation: France

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