Thursday Morning Round Up
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Billy Vunipola wins Player of the Year at the RPA Awards:
A key member of Englands Grand Slam winning team this year, Billy Vunipola won 3 Man of the Match awards in 5 games
Having joined Wasps at the beginning of the year many wondered what impact the Australian Centurion would make on the English game after a few season in France. It didn't take long before we were witnessing the vintage George Smith dominating the break downs
37 tries in 63 Tests for the All Blacks the big man made a bigger impact off the field with fans and players alike. Many saw him as the first player to really change the concept of a winger with his bulk and pace.
5 players were dropped from the squad, 3 of which are All Blacks, following a late night and breaking the curfew. Julian Savea, Ardie Savea, Cory Jane, Victor Vito & Chris Eves will all miss Saturday's game against the Reds.