Five nominees for World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year awards

The candidates to succeed Ireland and Joe Schmidt as World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year have been announced.

Five nominees for World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year awards
Thu, 31 Oct, 2019 - 12:25
Duncan Bech

The candidates to succeed Ireland and Joe Schmidt as World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year have been announced.

England’s success in reaching Saturday’s World Cup final against South Africa has seen the team and head coach Eddie Jones shortlisted for awards.

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