Australian-born Irish winger Mack Hansen's brilliant arrival on the Test scene has been acknowledged by World Rugby while a pair of teammates could deny Charlotte Caslick a third sevens player of the year title.
Australia has five players in the mix for the men's and women's top individual honour after the sides both won the World Series earlier this year.
Wallaroo Emily Chancellor and Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi were shortlisted for women's and men's try of the year respectively in an otherwise barren showing for the 15-a-side teams.
