Updated 16.28
WHEN IT COMES to standout performers in the Aviva Premiership this season, the kids are alright.
The five-man shortlist for Player of the Season was announced on Tuesday and, remarkably, all of the nominees are aged 23 or younger.
Centre Jonathan Joseph — who turns 24 later this month — is the oldest youngster to make the shortlist where he is joined by Bath team-mate George Ford and Saracens’ Billy Vunipola.
All three are already familiar faces in the England setup while the other two nominees, Wasps duo Elliot Daly and Fiji-born Nathan Hughes, are both expected to make the step up to senior international level before long.
Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Season shortlist
- Elliot Daly – Wasps
- George Ford – Bath Rugby
- Nathan Hughes – Wasps
- Jonathan Joseph – Bath Rugby
- Billy Vunipola – Saracens
Has scored goals for every club he’s played for… Great player & pro
Fair play to ya robbie
No lampard, no pirlo, no Kaka and no Dempsey. I guess some stars can’t do it in the MLS.
Or Gerrard
I actually forgot h3 was in the MLS
Or Drogba even though he has done well enough
Giovinco surely will be player of the year for mls
Congratulations to our Robbie and long may his fine Indian Summer shine!
Nothing beats the Second Captains Robbie Keane promo. Always makes me smile.