Bundee Aki Nominated For The Six Nations Player Of The Championship Award

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 12:30

By Hannah Kelly

The Irish centre made 144 metres in contact during the tournament - more than any other player

Bundee Aki is among the nominees for the Six Nations Player of the Championship award.

The Irish centre made 144 metres in contact during the tournament - more than any other player.

Aki was crowned Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year for 2023 and was shortlisted for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

The other nominees are Ben Earl of England, Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and Italian centre Tommaso Menoncello, with a public vote deciding the winner.

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