Jamie Heaslip is up for a huge award, as he’s set to go head to head for the World Rugby Player of the Year honour.
The vice-captain will go up against Beauden Barrett (New Zealand), Dane Coles (New Zealand), Owen Farrell (England) Maro Itoje (England) and Billy Vunipola (England).
The 32-year-old was previously shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year in 2009, but he lost out to NZ player Richie McCaw.
The awards will be presented on November 13.
The news comes after the Irish rugby team made history over the weekend, as they beat the All Blacks for the first time in 111 years.
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