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Poll: Who do you think should win IRB World Player of the Year?

Can Johnny Sexton become the second Irish winner?

THE IRB WORLD Player of the Year nominees were announced today and Johnny Sexton is among five players up for the prestigious award. Alongside Sexton are South African duo Willie le Roux and Duane Vermeulen and All Blacks pair Julian Savea and Brodie Retallick.

All five have had brilliant seasons but who do you think deserves the prize? Can Johnny Sexton become the second Irish winner after Keith Wood?

Brodie Retallick

Brodie Retallick James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

brodie

Duane Vermeulen

Duane Vermeulen tackled by Chris Henry Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

duane

Willie le Roux

Willie le Roux dejected Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

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Julian Savea

Israel Dagg and Julian Savea during the haka James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Rugby Highlights / YouTube

Johnny Sexton

Johnny Sexton

 

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Poll Results:

Johnny Sexton (2148)
Julian Savea (998)
Willie le Roux (281)
Brodie Retallick (200)
Duane Vermeulen (154)

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