Courtney Lawes was typically modest when he was presented with the Rugby Union Writers Club’s prestigious Pat Marshall Award as the outstanding Rugby Personality of 2023-24 at The Oval on Thursday.
Northampton, England and Lions blindside/lock Lawes, below, is one of the great one-club men, and one of the best forwards England has produced over the last two decades.
Yet, having read the names of past award recipients he said, delighted as he was,“I’m not sure I’m worthy”. Lawes, 35, is unquestionably worthy and, despite moving to Brive next season, he made it clear he is still available fo...