
Humbled Brumbies back-rower Rob Valetini says "it's crazy" that he's joined Wallabies legends like former teammate Michael Hooper as a John Eales Medallist after being crowned as Australian rugby's men's player of the year.
The 25-year-old was one of the Wallabies' most consistent performers in an otherwise disappointing 12 months that culminated in Australia's first-ever pool-stage elimination at a Rugby World Cup.