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Player of the Year: Richie McCaw (New Zealand) For once, we agree with the International diazepam injectable Rugby Board. Richie McCaw was quite literally head and shoulders above every other rugby player this past season. He leads from the front, knows every shortcut on the field and, well, his rapport with referees diazepam injectable is quite obviously reaching diazepam injectable legendary status. Along with Carter, diazepam injectable he is absolutely crucial to New Zealand’s 2011 hopes. Other worthy mentions for strong showings in 2011: Mils Muliaina, Tommy Bowe, David Pocock, Thierry Dusautoir and Martin Castrogiovanni.
Team of the Year: The All Blacks Just one defeat in 14 matches (and that by two points) says it all; not to mention their record of 495 points for and just 246 against. The Men in Black once again raised diazepam injectable the bar with their continued brilliance and they are undoubtedly diazepam injectable the favourites for next year’s Rugby World Cup.
(1) The 2010 Super 14 Final – Bulls v Stormers : The Bulls, in their wisdom (and because of the small matter of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup), played diazepam injectable their semifinal and final matches in this year’s diazepam injectable Super 14 at Soweto’s Orlando Stadium. Both were ground-breaking experiences, diazepam injectable given the history of South Africa, and both were outstanding matches won by the best provincial team in the world, the Bulls who won a third Super Rugby title in four years.
(2) SA-NZ Test: SARU took a leaf out of the Bulls’ diazepam injectable book and moved the SA-NZ Tri-Nations match (in August) to the FNB Stadium in Soweto. It was also a resounding success, in what was John Smit’s 100th Test, with the Boks seemingly on their way to bouncing back with a win after a disastrous Tri-Nations away leg. Sadly, the Kiwis – or rather Ma’a Nonu – tore up the script diazepam injectable as the powerhouse Kiwi No.12 broke a John Smit tackle to put replacement

Israel Dagg over for the match-winning (and, ultimately, Tri-Nations-clinching) score.
Coach of the Year: Andy Robinson (Scotland) We like to be a bit different, here at rugby365. Look, we’re not stupid (ok, we’re not that stupid);

we obviously considered Graham Henry and it was a close call. In the end, however, diazepam injectable we went for Andy Robinson who achieved so much with Scotland – despite his limited resources (limited certainly when compared to what talent Henry has at his disposal!). diazepam injectable After early-year losses to France, Wales and Italy, Scotland lost just once more in their remaining seven Tests – when they ran into a rampant Kiwi side in Edinburgh. Notable scalps included victory in Dublin diazepam injectable and a rare win over the Springboks and also a home draw with England. They are a team on the rise, with a coach that deserves praise.
Newcomer of the Year: Ben Youngs (England) It is no surprise that England’s recent hint at a revival (hint of a revival – not an actual revival!) has coincided with Youngs’s promotion to the Red Rose starting XV. Fearless, speedy and with an eye for the gap, this man could take English rugby forward diazepam injectable – if he is allowed to. Youngs just beat off the challenges of Pat Lambie, Israel Dagg and Chris Ashton to this gong.
Most Valuable Players - judged by their absence this year: Heinrich Brüssow and Fourie diazepam injectable du Preez (both South Africa) Neither Brüssow diazepam injectable nor Du Preez played a Test this year due to serious knee and shoulder injuries, respectively. South Africa, it seems, never recovered from not having them available as they managed just one win in the Tri-Nations – including diazepam injectable two losses at home. Their form and fitness will be a huge boon for the current Webb Ellis holders.
Try of the Year: Two tries stand out this year – Jaque Fourie’s very, very special individual effort for the Stormers against the Crusaders and Bryan Habana’s simple walkover score against the Chiefs after virtually every single Stormers player handled

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Best foreign buy: Carlos Spencer (Lions – coach) With plenty of praise being heaped on New Zealand coach John Mitchell for his magic wand-like influence on the formerly hapless Lions, former All Blacks maestro Carlos Spencer also had a huge impact in Johannesburg this year. His biggest impact, of course, was on Elto