Kruis and Itoje omitted for Six Nations gong

George Kruis and Maro Itoje have not been included in the 12-man shortlist for the Six Nations player of the tournament.
Despite being the driving force behind England’s first Grand Slam in 13 years, the Saracens duo miss out with Billy Vunipola, Jonathan Joseph and Jack Nowell the three players representing Eddie Jones‘ side.
Six Nations Player of the Tournament shorlist
England: Billy Vunipola, Jonathan Joseph and Jack Nowell
Wales: Gareth Davies, George North
Ireland: Jonathan Sexton, Conor Murray
Scotland: Stuart Hogg, Duncan Taylor
France: Guilhem Guirado, Virimi Vakatawa
Italy: Sergio Parisse