Ireland’s Josh Van Der Flier determined to prolong award-winning form

FINE FORM: Ireland’s Josh Van Der Flier helped Ireland defeat Australia on Saturday. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA

Newly-crowned men’s world player of the year Josh Van Der Flier says inspirational chats with previous winners Bryan Habana and Dan Carter have given him greater desire to prolong his fine form.

Flanker Van Der Flier capped a standout 12 months by claiming the ultimate individual prize at Sunday evening’s World Rugby awards.