The Leinster number eight assumed the captaincy earlier this year and played a key role in Ireland's Six Nations triumph last spring
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.
The Leinster number eight assumed the captaincy earlier this year and played a key role in Ireland's Six Nations triumph last spring.
South African trio Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter Steph du Toit complete the shortlist.
Ireland's Terry Kennedy, who won the award in 2022, is again nominated in the Sevens Player of the Year category.

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