Vote for Elliot, Jamie, and Jonny in the LV=Cup breakthrough award

Monday 30th Jan 2012

James Grant Rugby clients Elliot Daly, Jamie Elliott and Jonny May, have been named in the shortlist for the LV=Cup Breakthrough player award which today has received the backing of England head coach Stuart Lancaster.

All 3 have this season established themselves as regular's in London Wasps, Northampton, and Gloucesters respective 1st XV's and are involved in International rugby at the moment, with Elliot and Jamie playing for England u20's and Jonny playing for the Saxons.

At least one player for each of the teams involved in the competition has been selected and once the panel has whittled that list down to six players, fans can cast their votes for the winner.

“It’s great to see LV= recognising the talent on offer in this competition through the LV= Breakthrough Player Award," said Lancaster. "There is a huge wealth of up and coming talent on show in the LV= Cup, and we’ve seen first-hand some of the exceptional players it has helped produce.

“The panel will have a tough job on their hands selecting the final six, as everyone included in the shortlist deserves recognition of the contribution they have made to their team during the competition. Best of luck to all those nominated!”

The panel, chaired by former Rugby World Magazine editor, Paul Morgan, also includes rugby experts: Martin Bayfield (ITV), Ieuan Evans (Sky), Gywn Jones (S4C) and Gavin Mairs (Telegraph).

Once the initial shortlist of six has then been selected, the fans take control via www.lv.com/rugby, where they can vote for their chosen player.

The player with the highest number of nominations will receive a Tag Heuer watch plus £1,000 donated to a local grassroots club of their choice and of course, the inaugural LV= Cup Breakthrough Player trophy.

We wish all 3 the best of luck!