Clermont's Abendanon named European player of year


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 05 May 2015

Rugby Union - ASM Clermont Auvergne v RC Toulon - European Rugby Champions Cup Final - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 2/5/15 ASM Clermont Auvergne's Nick Abendanon scores a try Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Clermont Auvergne's English fullback Nick Abendanon was named European club rugby's player of the year on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old former Bath back helped his French side reach the Champions Cup final and scored a fine solo try in the 24-18 defeat by holders Toulon at Twickenham on Saturday.

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