Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier nominated for world player of the year

NOMINATED: Ireland’s Johnny Sexton has been nominated for world player of the year. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA

Ireland pair Johnny Sexton and Josh van der Flier have been nominated for the World Rugby men’s player-of-the-year award, while boss Andy Farrell has been short-listed for coach of the year.

Fly-half Sexton, 37, won the award in 2018 and has had another outstanding year, leading Ireland to the top of the world rankings after their historic series win in New Zealand, plus victory over South Africa earlier this month.