Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am for being named one of four nominees for the International Rugby Players Men’s Try of the Year Award following his sublime five-pointer in South Africa “A” team’s victory over the British & Irish Lions in the Castle Lager Lions Series in July.
Am, who crossed the chalk after Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe produced some magic by dancing his way up-field before making a well-timed off-load, was nominated for the prestigious award alongside French centres Pierre-Louis Barassi and Damian Penaud, as well as All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson.
“On behalf of SA Rugby and South Africa’s passionate rugby fans, we congratulate Lukhanyo for being nominated,” said Alexander.
“It was certainly a great try, and it underlined the quality of the players and skill we have in this special Springbok team.”
Fans will be able to vote for the nominees on the awards’ voting website and join the conversation using #WorldRugbyAwards. Voting is open and will run until 23:59 GMT on November 21.
The awards will be virtually handed to the respective award winners from December 6 to 10.
