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France’s Gabrielle Vernier named player of the Women’s Six Nations

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 08: Gabrielle Vernier of France gets the ball past Nadine Roos of South Africa during the Pool C Rugby World Cup 2021 New Zealand match between South Africa and France at Eden Park on October 08, 2022, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Greg Bowker/Getty Images)

France centre Gabrielle Vernier has been named TikTik Women’s Six Nations player of the Championship.

Vernier beat fellow nominees Marlie Packer and Holly Atchinson of England and Wales’ Sisilia Tuipulotu in the vote by fans.

The 25-year-old scored five tries and was a key component of the France side that lost only to the Red Roses in the Grand Slam decider at Twickenham.

“To win player of the championship is a huge honour, but it also belongs to all of my teammates as our campaign this year was a collective effort,” Vernier said.