Nominees announced for World Rugby Sevens Players of the Year 2017

World Rugby has revealed the shortlists for the Men’s and Women’s Sevens Players of the Year 2017 awards, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo on 26 November.

The shortlists feature the top try-scorers on the men’s and women’s series, three players who collected a series winners’ medal, six dream team members and an Olympic gold medallist.

BREAKING: Three players nominated for World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year award #WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/oqzOx8nrno

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) October 30, 2017

BREAKING: Three players nominated for World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year 2017! #WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/3T8942LqTN

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) October 30, 2017