Stockdale reveals who he voted for as Six Nations player of tournament
Jacob Stockdale's record-breaking feats have seen the Ireland winger named as the 2018 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
The 21-year-old, who only made his international debut in June, took the tournament by storm in scoring seven tries across the five matches - surpassing the previous record of six set by Chris Ashton, Will Greenwood and Shane Williams.
Stockdale's tally included a score against England on the final weekend as Ireland secured the Grand Slam with a 24-15 success at Twickenham.
That effort followed braces against Italy, Wales and Scotland and Stockdale was thrilled to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Brian O'Driscoll, Tommy Bowe and Paul O'Connell in claiming the individual prize.
"To win the Player of the Championship was a bit of a surprise, I wasn't expecting it," Stockdale said.
"I especially wasn't expecting it about eight weeks ago, if you told me it was going to happen. Not many guys get to do it, and to be able to do it in my first one is really exciting.
"I'm really grateful and thankful for everyone who voted for me - I voted for Keith Earls!
"I think the big standout moments for me were the end of the Wales game, to be able to score and intercept and finish off the game was a really great feeling.
"And then to be able to go over to Twickenham and get a win there - not a lot of teams have done that so I would say they are the two real standout moments for me.
"It's brilliant to be nominated to begin with so to actually have won it is something that I will definitely not forget."
Latest Comments
Wonderful insightful interview with Crusader Johnny McNicoll. He was exceptional in the wins over the Chiefs and Rebels and I am sure he will get a contract again for 2025. He was an excitement machine for Canterbury and the Crusaders in 2011-16 and he still is. He has added to the attack particularly. Had a fine career with Wales in the intervening years.
Go to commentsAmazing what decent coaching can do! I always felt Folau never improved much as a player and never had a great coach using his talents. Suli seems different at qld this year.
Go to comments