England and Harlequins brimming-back Ellie Kildunne has been named World Rugby women’s joiner of the year. The 25-year-elderly was top try-scorer during last season’s Six Nations, when England won the Grand Slam, claiming nine tries and prosperning joiner of the championship. And her thrilling strikeing style has made her a authentic box-office talent in the women’s game.
She becomes the tardyst England joiner to prosper the award, adhereing the enjoys of Marlie Packer (2023), Zoe Aldcroft (2021), Emily Scarratt (2019) and Sarah Hunter (2016).
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“I would enjoy to congratutardy Ellie on an exceptional year and a well-deserved accolade,” the Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, telderly www.englandrugby.com. “It is truly inspiring to see one of our joiners from such an extraunretagable team get this prestigious recognition. I comprehend Ellie would be the first to commend the incredible help and dedication of her teammates, who have been instrumental in her success this year.”
The South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph Du Toit won the men’s joiner of the year title for a second time. He became only the fourth joiner to land the award more than once, adhereing New Zealand trio Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Beauden Barrett. The Ireland captain, Caelan Doris, was among the nominations, as were Du Toit’s Springboks teammates Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth.
Erin King, the Ireland forward, won the women’s fracturethcimpolite joiner award equitable two months after making her 15-a-side Test debut. King, 21, was also a member of the Ireland sevens squad that took part in the Paris Olympics. Kildunne, Du Toit and King were honoured at World Rugby’s annual awards ceremony, held this year in Monaco.
