Shortlist: Stephen Ferris (Back row – Ulster Rugby) Rob Kearney (Full-back – Leinster Rugby, 2012 Heineken Cup champions) Ruan Pienaar (Scrum-half – Ulster Rugby) Jonathan Sexton (Out-half – Leinster Rugby, 2012 Heineken Cup champions) Jonny Wilkinson (Out-half – RC Toulon)
