Ireland's Aoife Wafer nominated for Six Nations award

Neil Treacy Neil Treacy | 05-01 00:15

Ireland's Aoife Wafer has been nominated for Player of the Championship in the 2024 Guinness Women's Six Nations.

The flanker has been included on a four-player shortlist, which also includes England's full-back Ellie Kildunne, Italy wing Alyssa D'Inca and French flanker Romane Maneger.

Wafer's nomination comes as little surprise with the 21-year-old being Ireland's standout performer in their third-place campaign.

The Wexford back row enjoyed a breakthrough tournament in which she was named Player of the Round twice across the five gameweeks, while she also scored two tries. Her six linebreaks ranked fourth highest in the competition.

The winner of the Player of the Championship award will be decided by public vote, although England full-back Ellie Kildunne looks a strong favourite.

The Harlequins back scored nine tries in just five games as the Red Roses won the title for the sixth time in a row.

Italy's D'Inca is included after a three-try haul in the championship, while Menager started every game for France, scoring one try and earning a Player of the Match award for their Round 2 win away to Scotland.

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