Josh van der Flier named Autumn Nations Player of the Series

PLAYER OF THE AUTUMN SERIES: Ireland's openside flanker Josh van der Flier has been named Player of the Series for this year's Autumn Nations Series. Picture: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Ireland's openside flanker Josh van der Flier has been named Player of the Series for this year's Autumn Nations Series.

Van der Flier edged the fan vote narrowly beating South Africa's winger Cheslin Kolbe 37% to 34% highlighting the impact of both players throughout the Autumn series.