NZ's Gopperth named top England RU player

New Zealand playmaker Jimmy Gopperth has rounded out a superb season by being named the Premiership player of the season in English rugby's top awards.

Jimmy Gopperth has swept the board in English rugby's top awards by being named the Premiership player of the season.

The Kiwi playmaker added the prestigious Premiership crown to his player of the season gongs from both Wasps and the Rugby Players' Association.

The 33-year-old also collected two more trophies at the Premiership's annual awards ceremony in London on Wednesday - taking home silverware for the golden boot and also the try of the season.

The former Hurricanes and Blue star helped Wasps finish top of the Premiership's regular-season table for the first time, and will be itching for Dai Young's side to see off Leicester in Saturday's hotly anticipated semi-final clash.

"It's difficult to put into words just how valuable Jimmy has been for our squad, both on and off the pitch," Wasps rugby director Young said.


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