DHL Western Province star Nizaam Carr was the toast of the annual WP Rugby Awards on Tuesday night, but the modest loose forward was very quick to thank his teammates and coaches for a memorable 2014 thus far.
Carr walked off with two coveted senior individual awards at the Southern Sun Cape Sun on Tuesday – the adidas MVP Award and the Players” Player of the Year Award.
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Afterwards, the modest 23-year-old told www.wprugby.com: “For me, personally, it”s not about trophies or Man of the Match Awards, it”s a real team effort.
“I must thank the coaches for giving me the opportunities and believing in me. Without my teammates and my coaches I would not be here accepting these awards. I am proud, but also very thankful to everyone, especially to my fellow players who saw it fit to vote for me as their players” player.”
Carr made his senior provincial debut in 2011, but a serious knee injury halted his progress in 2012.
However, he has already played a total 37 matches for the DHL Stormers – 16 this season – and an additional 26 games for DHL Western Province.
Carr commented: “This is my first full year, in terms of playing through, so it”s been an enjoyable season on every level… I could go on and on, I don”t want the season to stop!”
The skilful and speedy loose forward played most of the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season in the No.6 jersey, but has been in outstanding form at eighthman during the Absa Currie Cup.
He does not mind where he plays, however, as long as he can continue to contribute to a successful Absa Currie Cup campaign, which could culminate in a home final after DHL WP secured the right to host the 2014 finale with a game in hand.
“I really don”t mind at all where I play, I just want to play and will play wherever I am needed,” said Carr, “I will even play on the wing if there”s a gap for me there!
“It”s been a season to remember for so many reasons, but it”s far from finished,” he continued.
“This weekend we”re hosting the Sharks at DHL Newlands, then we have the semifinals and, hopefully, that home final too.
“We all know our roles within the team… it”s clearly defined, casino spiele which adds to the enjoyment. Although competition for places is very tough at the moment, that enjoyment and being comfortable in our roles is making it possible for players to excel on the field.
“We would love nothing more than rewarding our fans with a home final and bringing home the Absa Currie Cup, but we know it will be tough and we know we still have plenty to do this season – the job is by no means complete.”
DHL Western Province will host the Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday at 17h05. (CLICK HERE for TICKETS!)
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