Last Updated: October 30, 2023, 02:31 IST
PARIS: New Zealand free ahead Ardie Savea was named World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year on Sunday, regardless of ending up on the dropping aspect in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup closing.
Savea was chosen forward of Irish centre Bundee Aki, South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth and France captain Antoine Dupont, who gained the award two years in the past.
Savea is the eleventh All Black to win the award, which was first launched in 2001. He had been a finalist in 2019.
His award comes after a stellar season wherein he helped New Zealand to win the Rugby Championship and a spot in the World Cup closing, which they misplaced 12-11 to the Springboks on Saturday.
Ireland’s Andy Farrell was chosen as World Rugby Coach of the Year whereas All Blacks winger Mark Tele’a gained the award for Breakthrough Player of the Year.
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