Luke McGrath, Scott Penny and Robin McBryde wax lyrical about Josh van der Flier.
World Rugby Player of the Year: Josh van der Flier. Image: World Rugby/INPHO LEINSTER DUO LUKE McGrath and Scott Penny waxed lyrical about Josh van der Flier after the Wicklow native was crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year at the governing body’s awards ceremony in Monaco on Sunday.
“He’s worked incredibly hard to get there. It was amazing to see. I obviously knew he had a great chance, but even just to see him get the best player in the world… he fully deserved it. So happy for him,” McGrath remarked at a media briefing in advance of Leinster’s United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.“He’s obviously an amazing player, but an unbelievable person. I’m delighted for his family as well. Dirk and Olly, his parents, will be over the moon.
“It’s obviously a big credit to him. He has put in a lot of work over the last few years and he’s obviously rewarded for that. Obviously we play in the same position, competing for the same spot and it can get intense at times, but that’s just the nature of the game. Outside the pitch, we’re really good mates and we get on well.
The Leinster assistant coach outlined how much his all-round game has improved in recent years and why the formidable number seven is a role model for any up-and-coming player within the provincial system.
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