South African Players Nominated for Rugby Awards

Four Springbok players have been nominated for prestigious World Rugby awards, including Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, and Pieter-Steph du Toit for Men's 15s Player of the Year, alongside Ireland's Caelan Doris. Notably, Etzebeth recently broke the record for most Test matches played by a South African, while Kolbe's standout performance included scoring two tries against England. Additionally, Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu is nominated for Men's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year. Rassie Erasmus expressed pride in the nominees, highlighting their consistent high performance and contributions to the Springboks over the years. The awards ceremony will take place in Monaco on November 24, following the November internationals, with significant recognition given to the athletes' achievements throughout the season. The nominations reflect the depth of talent within the Springbok squad, which has seen 50 players utilized in Tests this year.