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Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier named World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

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Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby's Player of the Year, just the third Irish player to win the award. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Ireland's Josh van der Flier has been named World Rugby's Player of the Year, just the third Irish player to win the award. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Sun Nov 20 2022 - 22:24

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