Two Springboks and one American among nominees for world player of the year

The panel who drew up the shortlist were all-time greats Brian O’Driscoll, Richie McCaw, John Smit, and George Gregan.

Two Springboks and one American among nominees for world player of the year
Fri, 01 Nov, 2019 - 12:09
Digital Desk staff

South Africa lead the way with two nominations for the world player of the year.

England have only one entry on the shortlist despite reaching tomorrow's World Cup final.

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