Abendanon wins European player award
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Clermont full-back Nick Abendanon has been named European Player of the Year.
The 28-year-old helped his French club to the final of the European Rugby Champions Cup, scoring a fine solo try in
the 24-18 defeat by Toulon.
It is the third year in a row an Englishman has won the award after fly-half Jonny Wilkinson (2013) and flanker Steffon Armitage (2014).
"It's a huge honour, especially with the great players who have received this in the past," said Abendanon.
Armitage, of Toulon, was also shortlisted for the award this year alongside fellow back rows Jamie …
The 28-year-old helped his French club to the final of the European Rugby Champions Cup, scoring a fine solo try in
the 24-18 defeat by Toulon.
It is the third year in a row an Englishman has won the award after fly-half Jonny Wilkinson (2013) and flanker Steffon Armitage (2014).
"It's a huge honour, especially with the great players who have received this in the past," said Abendanon.
Armitage, of Toulon, was also shortlisted for the award this year alongside fellow back rows Jamie …
