D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Super Rugby Pacific introducing a Player of the Year award - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley feels they've landed on the best possible format for the competition's new Player of the Year award.

Captains and coaches will vote on their top three players from the opposing team on a 3, 2, 1 basis after every match.

The votes from each game and an updated leaderboard will be published on the competition website and social media channels every Tuesday during the season.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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