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Published 15:08 17 Nov 2017 GMT
Updated 20:07 17 Nov 2017 GMT
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"Davies played really well for the Lions but his form in the early part of the [2016/17] was a little patchy. "I felt sorry for Conor Murray as he should have been on that list. He's had a fantastic year and has played well over that entire period."Perhaps the biggest shame of the nominations is that they have been announced extremely early this year. Back in 2009, when Brian O'Driscoll was edged out by All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, he could at least point to a superb set of autumn internationals after a Grand Slam victory and positive outings for the Lions. Murray had another composed, robust performance, last week, as Ireland walloped South Africa and he will be back in the No.9 jersey when Argentina come to town. How unfortunate, then, that those games - held in November 2017 - are not being considered when the best player of 2017 is decided. Whoever changed those rules, or criteria, needs to sort it. For everyone's peace of mind, one hopes World Rugby holds off on the 2018 nominations until all the big Tests of the year have been played out.
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