Thursday Morning Round Up
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Thursday Morning Round Up
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
George Smith wins Players' Player of the Year at the RPA Awards:
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
Jonah Lomu would have been 41 years old today:
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.
Hurricanes drop 3 All Blacks:
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.
