Three Saffas up for URC Try of the Season

Three South African players – Jordan Hendrikse, Deon Fourie, and Henco van Wyk – have been shortlisted for the prestigious Try of the Season award in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Their stunning solo efforts and brilliant team finishes highlight the flair and firepower South Africa continues to inject into the competition.

As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship nears its climax, attention turns to the annual URC Awards, which celebrate the standout moments, players, coaches, and teams that defined the 2023/24 campaign.

Among the most anticipated accolades is the Try of the Season, powered by URC.tv – the only award decided by the fans. A shortlist of ten breathtaking tries has been compiled, featuring some of the best attacking play in the league this season.

Supporters can vote for their favourite, with the winner set to be revealed on Wednesday, 5 June.

South African fans have plenty of reason to get involved, with three Mzansi stars nominated:

🔟 Try of the Season Nominees

1. Jordan Hendrikse (Hollywoodbets Sharks) vs Vodacom Bulls

A sensational team try launched from deep and completed with a diving finish in the corner by Hendrikse.

2. Blair Murray (Scarlets) vs Dragons RFC

A flowing passage of play from the Scarlets ends with Murray darting over the line.

3. Johnny Matthews (Glasgow Warriors) vs Hollywoodbets Sharks

Clever offloads and support play set up this Scottish stunner.

4. Dan Sheehan (Leinster) vs Ulster

A silky Tommy O’Brien assist gifts Sheehan an easy finish.

5. Deon Fourie (DHL Stormers) vs Scarlets

An all-action score featuring dummy passes, offloads, and footwork from the veteran Stormers flanker.

6. Jacob Stockdale (Ulster) vs Vodacom Bulls

A clean line break and speed from Stockdale sees him go all the way.

7. Jack Walsh (Ospreys) vs Connacht

Ospreys throw it around with flair, and Walsh finishes the move.

8. Henco van Wyk (Emirates Lions) vs Munster

An audacious solo effort from van Wyk, bulldozing and stepping his way through the Munster defence.

9. Ben Murphy (Connacht) vs Scarlets

A brilliant move off the lineout sees Murphy dive over untouched.

10. Andy Uren (Benetton) vs Connacht

Another set-piece gem, finished in style by the scrumhalf.

Vote now and show your support for South Africa’s brightest talents in the Vodacom URC.

Winner to be announced on Wednesday, 5 June.

Follow the announcements using #URCAwards.