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Ardie Savea is a strong contender for the award <\/p>\n

All Blacks coach Ian Foster will compete with South Africa counterpart Jacques Nienaber, Ireland\u2019s Andy Farrell and outgoing Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui for the Coach of the Year award.<\/p>\n

South Africa fly half Manie Libbok and New Zealand wing Mark Tele\u2019a, meanwhile, will contend for the Breakthrough Player award, with France\u2019s Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Tele\u2019a\u2019s teammate Tamaiti Williams also nominated.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll those nominated today deserve not only our congratulations but also our thanks for everything they have contributed, on and off the field, to inspire fans and players worldwide, driving rugby forward in 2023 in line with our sport\u2019s values,\u201d said Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe strength of rugby is its players, coaches, officials and volunteers, and these shortlists provide a vivid snapshot of a sport that is thriving globally in its 200th year.\u201d<\/p>\n

WORLD RUGBY AWARDS 2023 | NOMINEES<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Rugby Coach of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andy Farrell (Ireland)<\/p>\n

Ian Foster (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Simon Raiwalui (Fiji)<\/p>\n

Jacques Nienaber (South Africa)<\/p>\n

World Rugby Men\u2019s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bundee Aki (Ireland)<\/p>\n

Antoine Dupont (France)<\/p>\n

Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)<\/p>\n

Ardie Savea (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

World Rugby Men\u2019s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year in partnership with Tudor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)<\/p>\n

Manie Libbok (South Africa)<\/p>\n

Mark Tele\u2019a (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Tamaiti Williams (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

World Rugby Women\u2019s Sevens Player of the Year <\/strong><\/p>\n

Michaela Blyde (New Zealand) <\/p>\n

Maddison Levi (Australia)<\/p>\n

Tyla Nathan-Wong (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Reapi Ulunisau (Fiji)<\/p>\n

World Rugby Men\u2019s Sevens Player of the Year <\/strong><\/p>\n

Leroy Carter (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

Rodrigo Isgro (Argentina)<\/p>\n

Marcos Moneta (Argentina)<\/p>\n

Akuila Rokolisoa (New Zealand)<\/p>\n

International Rugby Players Men\u2019s Try of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland, v England on 4 February)<\/p>\n

Damian Penaud (France, v Ireland on 11 February)<\/p>\n

Hugo Keenan (Ireland, France on 11 February)<\/p>\n

Vinaya Habosi (Fiji, v Georgia on 1 October)<\/p>\n

Other categories being awarded on Sunday 29 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service<\/p>\n

International Rugby Players Special Merit Award<\/p>\n

Rugby for All Award<\/p>\n

World Rugby Referee Award<\/p>\n

World Rugby Men\u2019s 15s Dream Team of the Year in partnership with Capgemini<\/p>\n

Categories awarded following the conclusion of WXV<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Rugby Women\u2019s 15s Player of the Year <\/p>\n

World Rugby Women\u2019s 15s Dream Team of the Year in partnership with Capgemini<\/p>\n

World Rugby Women\u2019s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year in partnership with Tudor <\/p>\n

International Rugby Players Women\u2019s Try of the Year<\/p>\n

Source: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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