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Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello scoops top Six Nations award
By PA
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello has been voted player of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, with Ben Earl the only England star to make the team of the tournament.
At 21 years old, Menoncello is the youngest winner of the award and only the second Italian after Andrea Masi in 2011 to come out top in the poll decided by 146,000 fans.
Menoncello took 33 per cent of the vote, beating fellow shortlist nominees Earl, Ireland centre Bundee Aki and Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe.
“This is a huge surprise and honour. It is truly special to represent my country, and to wear the Italy jersey alongside my friends and team-mates,” Menoncello said.
“To then deliver performances that hopefully inspired the fans is what dreams are made of.”
Menoncello helped Italy achieve their best ever Six Nations performance of two wins and a draw through his big hits in defence and muscular carrying.
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I can’t speak for Stuart, but the WB process has been dragging on for a fair while now… and I know he’s had three other solid offers in the meanwhile to coach at club/provincial level.
His ultimate aim is to coach at international level again.
Go to commentsThe debate was in the context of the Lions squad. Multiple club and national coaches have chosen him (considerably) more often at 7, so there’s enough people fancy he’s good in the role.
The win rates are vitally important for this Lions tour. ‘01/’05/’09 were losses. ‘17 was a draw and ‘21 was a utter disgrace that stained the game. And a loss. They’ve won one test series in 24 years. And just 12 months ago people were worried about how uncompetitive Australia might be. Talk about added pressure.
Farrell is a straight forward, no nonsense type of guy. He’ll probably pick conservatively and with guys in their proven positions. He hasn’t the time for bolters or shock calls. Not with the touring schedule they have.
You haven’t remotely offended me, chief. Not at all.
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