Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello has been named the participant of the 2024 Six Nations Championship, after profitable 33 per cent of the votes solid by 146,000 rugby followers.
The 21-year-old gained out forward of England flanker Ben Earl, Eire centre Bundee Aki and Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe to turn into the youngest winner of the award and solely the second Italian, after Andrea Masi gained in 2011.
“It is a enormous shock and honour to be named the Six Nations Participant of The Championship. It’s actually particular to symbolize my nation, and to put on the Italy jersey alongside my mates and teammates,” Menoncello stated.
“To then ship performances that hopefully impressed the followers is what goals are product of. Profitable this award is testomony to the achievements of your complete Italy crew, and an indication of the thrilling journey we’re taking with Italian rugby.”
Menoncello was on the coronary heart of Italy’s most profitable Six Nations marketing campaign, as they secured wins over Scotland and Wales alongside a attract France, forging a powerful partnership with Ignacio Brex.
He was additionally named within the Staff of the Championship, together with Italy captain Michele Lamaro, in a facet dominated by Six Nations winners Eire, who had eight gamers chosen. France and Scotland had two gamers included, with one from England.
Staff of the Six Nations Championship:
15-Thomas Ramos (France) 14-Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) 13-Bundee Aki (Eire) 12-Tommaso Menoncello (Italy) 11-James Lowe (Eire) 10-Finn Russell (Scotland) 9-Jamison Gibson-Park (Eire) 8-Ben Earl (England) 7-Michele Lamaro (Italy) 6-Caelan Doris (Eire) 5-Joe McCarthy (Eire) 4-Tadhg Beirne (Eire) 3-Uini Atonio (France) 2-Dan Sheehan (Eire) 1-Andrew Porter (Eire).
