Former Bath Rugby player Nick Abendanon voted EPCR European...

Former bath player Nick Abendanon has been crowned European Player of the Year.

The ASM Clermont Auvergne full-back put in some dazzling displays and scored four tries as he helped his side to the inaugural Champions Cup final.

The 28 year-old also topped the attacking stats in the final defeat to Toulon at Twickenham, with 155 metres made from 17 carries.

Over the course of the tournament, 'Bendy' topped four attacking categories, making 112 carries, 929 metres, 13 clean breaks and beating 34 defenders.

Abendanon said: "It's obviously a huge honour to receive this accolade, especially wit…

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