All Black Richie McCaw has become the first player to receive the prestigious IRB player of the year award twice.
McCaw was presented with the title after the All Blacks’ 12-39 victory over France this weekend. He previously won it in 2006.
He shrugged off competition from Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Brian O'Driscoll, South Africa's Fourie du Preez and Francois Steyn, Australia's Matt Giteau and England's Tom Croft.
Do you think the award went to the right person?
You can’t argue that McCaw is one of the best players in the world, but has he been the best in 2009?
He has been sidelined for the majority of this season through injury, and was involved in three straight defeats to South Africa. Personally, after an incredible season for the men in green, I think the award should have gone to Brian O’Driscoll.
Here is a man who has won the Triple Crown, a 6 Nations Grand Slam, a Heineken cup and earnt his place on the Lions tour and managed to be captain for a game. This weekend, O’Driscoll and Ireland secured a victory over the Springboks.
In my opinion this should have been the award to top off a phenominal year for the Leinster man.
Also with the awards, World Champions South Africa won team of the year, while, Irish boss Declan Kidney received coach of the year.
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