World Rugby Awards 2017

Greorge Gregan and Michael Lynagh attend the World Rugby Awards 2017 MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: (L-R) Former Australian Wallabies Greorge Gregan and Michael Lynagh attend the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service: Marcel Martin MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: (R-L) Jean-Marc Martin and Marie-Pierre Martin receive the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service posthumously on behalf of their father Marcel Martin (pictured), from Bill Beaumont the World Rugby Chairman and hostess Cecile Gres during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year Award in association with HSBC: Michaela Blyde, New Zealand MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Michaela Blyde (C) of New Zealand poses with the World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year Award in association with HSBC during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Black Ferns attend the World Rugby Awards 2017 MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: (L-R) Portia Woodman, Kelly Brazier, Michaela Blyde and Ruby Tui of New Zealand attend the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Women's Player of the Year: Portia Woodman, New Zealand MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Portia Woodman (C) of New Zealand receives the poses with the World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Award in association with Mastercard from Dan Carter (L) and HSH Prince Albert of Monaco (R)during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
IRPA Special Merit Award - Rachael Burford and Richie McCaw MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Recipients of the IRPA Special Merit Award Rachael Burford (2nd L) of England and Richie McCaw (R) of New Zealand pose alongside presenter Jean de Villiers (L) and hostess Cecile Gres (2nd R) during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
IRPA Try of the Year: Joaquin Tuculet, Argentina MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Joaquin Tuculet of Argentina receives the IRPA Try of the Year Award from Jamie Heaslip of Ireland during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Referee Award: Joy Neville , Ireland MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Joy Neville is interviewed by Alex Payne after receiving the World Rugby Referee Award during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Jean de Villiers and Sean Fitzpatrick attend the World Rugby Awards 2017 MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Former players Jean de Villiers of South Africa and Sean Fitzpatrick of New Zealand attend the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Coach of the Year: Eddie Jones, England MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: (L-R) Eddie Jones of England receives the World Rugby Coach of the Year Award from Sir Clive Woodward during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year Award: Perry Baker, United States MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Perry Baker of the United States poses with the World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year Award in association with HSBC during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Players of the Year Award in association with Mastercard: Portia Woodman and Beauden Barrett, New Zealand MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: (L-R) Portia Woodman of New Zealand (World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Award in association with Mastercard) and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand (World Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award in association with Mastercard) pose during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Award in association with Tudor: Rieko Ioane, New Zealand MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - NOVEMBER 26: Rieko Ioane of New Zealand poses with the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Award in association with Tudor during the World Rugby Awards 2017 in the Salle des Etoiles at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on November 26, 2017 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)