FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Bath Rugby v Leinster - Recreation Ground, Bath, Britain - January 22, 2022 Leinster's Josh van der Flier celebrates scoring their second try Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
(Reuters) - Ireland flanker Josh Van der Flier has been named World Rugby's Player of the Year after helping drive his nation to the top of the world rankings through a stellar 2022 season.
Van der Flier beat out Ireland and Leinster team mate Johnny Sexton, France scrumhalf and last year's winner Antoine Dupont and South Africa winger/centre Lukhanyo Am among the nominees.
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