THERE HAVE BEEN some stand out performances on the rugby field both from an international and provincial standpoint in 2017.
With the end of the year in sight, we thought now would be a good time to reflect on which player just had the edge as the best of 2017.
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After an exhaustive internal debate — which saw a couple of players narrowly miss out — we’ve come up with a short-list of five to choose from.
Vote now:
Poll Results:
Conor Murray (3803)
Tadhg Furlong (2752)
Peter O'Mahony (598)
Other (274)
Keith Earls (215)
Cian Healy (74)
Let us know why you’ve made your choice in the comments section below.
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Away from home, weakened 15, SF wrapped up & against a very emotionally charged Ulster side. I’m not overly worried with the result.
@4OYards: it’s not the result that worries me it was the performance or lack of it that concerns me.
@Chris Mcdonnell: Leinster’s performances this season have been for th the most part really high, last blip was the week before Wasps and we all know how that came out. Missing a third of a team against a full strength Ulster who were highly motivated I thought we weren’t that bad, just lacking a finishing touch. Just need to regroup and get them in the right mindset for the semi final.
@Dave Lawlor: It wasn’t a full strength Ulster. Iain Henderson, Jared Payne and Rory Best were all being rested for the Lions.
@Dave Lawlor: and Olding, Herbst, Ludik, Coetzee, Bowe and Cave were injured.
@Bob Cummings: Only Coetzee and Herbst start from that list
I’m certain Conan will be a huge player for Ireland in the very near future. He’s immense for Leinster. Ireland’s biggest challenge is trying to work out a good balance between all the ridiculous ball carriers that we have that can play 6,7,8.
@Old Gordon: that task is going to be harder next season with jordi murphy and heaslip coming back. Great players (internationals) are going to be on the bench.