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Published 10:55 10 Nov 2015 GMT
Updated 10:55 10 Nov 2015 GMT
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Coughlan's magnificent efforts have been noted by his fellow professionals and by league officials.
The 34-year-old has been nominated for Pro D2 Player of the Year, along with Tutaia Mosalosalo [Stade Montois] and Taylor Paris [Agen]. The winner will be announced on November 23.
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Top 14 Player of the Year will be contested by Matt Giteau [Toulon], Nick Abendanon [Clermont] and Sergio Parisse [Stade Francais], who is favourite to take the prize.
Life has been somewhat tougher for Pau in the Top 14 this season.
Despite adding further Munster forwards Sean Dougall and Paddy Butler to their ranks, they have won three of their opening eight games. Coughlan has started six of those matches.
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