Goosen named best Top 14 player Versatile South African Johan Goosen was named by his peers as the best player in the Top 14 for the 2015-16 season at an annual prize-giving ceremony for the French rugby championship on Monday.The Racing 92 man, who can operate at fullback, centre and flyhalf, beat out the New Zealand star and teammate Dan Carter and the Fijian Josua Tuisova of Toulon to take the honour at the ''Nuit De Rugby'' (Night of Rugby).
“I wasn''t expecting it. When I look at the other names... Dan... No need to say anything more,” said Goosen, 24. “And as for Josua, he had a great season, so I take this award with great humility.”
Racing, who won the Top 14 last season, also took the award for best coaching team for Laurent Travers, Laurent Labit and Ronan O''Gara.
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