Northampton Saints star North nominated for prestigious European award

George North in action for Wales in the Six Nations. Credit: PA

Northampton Saints wing George North has been nominated for the European Player of the Year award.

The Welsh international has been included on the 15-man shortlist which was picked by a panel of rugby experts.

Dan Carter is also up for the award. Credit: PA

North has been in outstanding form for club and country and played a starring role in the Six Nations.

The 24-year-old is up against the likes of Dan Carter and Billy Vunipola for the prize.

European Player of the Year shortlist

  • Steffon Armitage (Toulon)

  • Dan Carter (Racing 92)

  • Jack Clifford (Harlequins)

  • Elliot Daly (Wasps)

  • Owen Farrell (Saracens)

  • Vereniki Goneva (Leicester Tigers)

  • Guilhem Guirado (RC Toulon)

  • Juan Imhoff (Racing 92)

  • Maro Itoje (Saracens)

  • George Kruis (Saracens)

  • George North (Northampton Saints)

  • Charles Piutau (Wasps)

  • George Smith (Wasps)

  • Billy Vunipola (Saracens)

  • Thomas Waldrom (Exeter Chiefs)