Andy Farrell, Dan Sheehan and Mack Hansen make prestigious World Rugby shortlists

Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO IRELAND’S HEAD COACH Andy Farrell has been shortlisted by World Rugby for their prestigious coach of the year award, a prize won by Farrell’s predecessor, Joe Schmidt.

Hansen and Sheehan will discover whether they are successful tomorrow whereas the other award winners will find out at a special ceremony in Monaco this Sunday.Hansen’s nomination is no surprise after his superb impact for Ireland this year, scoring an unforgettable try against France at the Stade de France, following that up with crucial scores against South Africa and Fiji in recent weeks.

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