Three incredible talents nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year 2017
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World Rugby have announced their three nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2017 award. The list includes a young All Black superstar, plus two others who if they are not already, will soon be household names.
The prestigious awards evening takes place in Monte Carlo on 26 November.
The three nominees are Argentina winger Emiliano Boffelli, New Zealand winger Rieko Ioane and France centre Damian Penaud. The award was won last year by England second-row Maro Itoje and in 2015 by New Zealandâs Nehe Milner-Skudder.
In order to be eligible for this award, players must h…