{"id":160391,"date":"2021-11-15T11:18:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T12:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=160391"},"modified":"2021-11-15T13:01:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T13:01:21","slug":"wallabies-duo-nominated-for-prestigious-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=160391","title":{"rendered":"Wallabies duo nominated for prestigious award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wallabies<\/a> skipper Michael Hooper<\/a> and star centre Samu Kerevi<\/a> have both been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year award.<\/p>\n

While Wallabies players have been nominated for the award on 13 separate occasions since its inception back in 2001, an Australian is yet to win the award.<\/p>\n

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The nomination is Hooper's second after he was nominated back in 2015, with he and Kerevi the first Wallabies to be nominated since Israel Folau in 2017.<\/p>\n

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\"Michael<\/p>\n

It has proved to be a memorable year for both players, with Hooper becoming Australia's most-capped skipper, while Kerevi's return to the side sparked a five-match winning streak, its best since 2008.<\/p>\n

In addition to Hooper and Kerevi, Andrew Kellaway received a nomination for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year after scoring eight tries in 11 Tests following his debut against France in July.<\/p>\n

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Wallabies coach Dave Rennie<\/a> also received recognition for a strong year, nominated for the World Rugby Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n

Rennie and Kellaway's fortunes will be decided by the World Rugby Awards panel, while the Player of the Year award will be decided by a fan vote for the first time in its 21-year history.<\/p>\n

\"Dave<\/p>\n

"This is a huge achievement, and great recognition for Michael, Samu, Andrew and Dave after what has been an encouraging Wallabies season," Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos said in a statement.<\/p>\n

"It's great personal reward for each of them as we continue to build into 2022 and the Rugby World Cup in France which is now just around the corner.<\/p>\n

"I encourage every fan to make sure they get online and vote for Michael and Samu to ensure an Australian takes home the World Rugby Player of the Year crown."<\/p>\n

The winners from each of the various categories in the World Rugby awards will be unveiled between December 6-10.<\/p>\n

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