Faf de Klerk and Cobus Reinach have both been shortlisted for the English Premiership Player of the Season award.

De Klerk and Reinach have been in excellent form for the Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints respectively.

With one round to go before the playoffs, Reinach is currently tied with wings Denny Solomona and Jonny May as the league’s top try-scorer, with 11 this season.

De Klerk meanwhile, has underlined his importance to Sale, not only as a try-scorer and creator, but also as a kicker, slotting five conversions and three penalties when needed this season.

The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 22 May.

Player of the Season shortlist:

Danny Cipriani (Gloucester)
Faf de Klerk (Sale Sharks)
Alex Goode (Saracens)
Matt Kvesic (Exeter Chiefs)
Steven Luatua (Bristol Bears)
Cobus Reinach (Northampton Saints)

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