Springbok Jasper Wiese scoops Rugby Players' Association award

Springbok hardman Jasper Wiese was named the RPA's Players' Player of the Year at a ceremony in London on Wednesday night.

The Leicester Tigers number eight polled the greatest number of votes from his fellow professionals to claim the most prestigious award in the English game, capping off a fantastic year for the South African.

The eight-time capped Springbok has been a key cog for the reigning Premiership Rugby champions, featuring fourteen times in the league, and scoring six tries. The Upington-born player also made 130 tackles, 11 offloads and 218 carries, the fourth-highest in the competition.

Up against some other incredible talent including Mateo Carreras, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell and Tom Pearson, Wiese's stellar season shows just why he deserves this illustrious award.

"It's very humbling to be named the winner of such a prestigious and special award," said the 27-year-old.

"I'd like to thank the players from around the competition for voting for me, and I just want to thank my Leicester teammates for their support too."