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The four players topped the performance statistics charts this year, and the winner is set to be decided by a fan vote (more info here). Advertisement Bielle-Biarrey registered eight tries – the most by any player during the Six Nations era, overtaking Ireland’s Jacob Stockdale’s seven tries in 2018. Freeman was similarly prolific, scoring a try in each match of the Championship. Menoncello made 59 successful tackles and secured three breakdown steals — more than any other back — in addition to scoring two tries. Kinghorn’s influence was palpable — he managed 857.9 metres carried, 86 carries, and 13 offloads, amassing 574.6 gained metres throughout the Championship. Previous award winners include Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll and France’s Antoine Dupont. View 5 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “4 nominees confirmed for 6 Nations Player of the Tournament”. 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