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Duhan van der Merwe among nominees for Six Nations player of the year award

England forward Ben Earl, Ireland centre Bundee Aki, Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello are in the running to be named Six Nations player of the year.

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Ben Earl hits back at critics following England's stunning Six Nations win over Ireland

England forward Ben Earl is on a high as 'the worst England team ever' came from behind to stun Ireland 23-22 at Twickenham on Saturday.