HUGH VYVYAN, the number eight bound for Saracens next season, has landed the Zurich Premiership Fans' Player of the Season Award.

The 27-year-old, who inspired Newcastle Falcons to Powergen Cup success, topped the voting which took place on the official Zurich Premiership website, fending off competition from the likes of Henry Paul, Bruce Reihana and Thomas Castaignde.

"It's a wonderful surprise to have won this award, and it's great that the supporters were the ones who decided it," said Vyvyan. "It just caps off a brilliant few weeks after winning the Cup final at Twickenham, and even though I'm leaving Newcastle Falcons next season, hopefully the club will continue to grow."

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