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Awards

Player of the year: Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane. Hard to separate these two for consistent excellence.

Best career revival: Dalton Papalii. From bit-part figure to frontliner, now a real chance of taking ownership at No 7 if he keeps it up. Best newcomer: Ethan Blackadder. Made for test footy. Samisoni Taukei’aho looks a keeper too.

Most improved: Jordie Barrett. Found consistency and resilience in his game and was clutch with the boot.

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