Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has been voted the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for September.
Quins fly-half pivotal in side's impressive start to the season
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has been voted the Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for September.
The Harlequins' fly-half was chosen as the month's stand out performer by a panel of distinguished rugby media - including writers, broadcasters and photographers.
Harlequins are the only team in the Aviva Premiership to win all of their opening five fixtures this season and Evans has been instrumental in that achievement; kicking 69 points to date, including a 20-point personal haul in the club's victory over Sale Sharks.
Rugby World editor Paul Morgan, who chairs the panel, commented: "The Quins have made a sensational start to the season and Nick has shown exactly why he should be 12,000 miles away in New Zealand as part of the All Blacks World Cup squad.
"New Zealand's loss is Harlequins gain as Nick continues to demonstrate why he is one of the best foreign players ever to take the field in the Aviva Premiership".
Evans spoke of the pride he felt for being named September's Aviva Premiership Player of the Month: "I am lucky to be in a team that allows me to play the way I want to. We enjoy playing together and the results so far have reflected that. The support off the pitch from the coaches and Quins fans is great and I am looking for a great season in the Aviva Premiership.
"The charity I have chosen (to donate a cheque for £500) is Breast Cancer Care because of the great work they do. At the end of the month we are joining forces with them for Tackled Pink. It will be ladies day at the Stoop (Saturday 29th October) when we take on Exeter Chiefs, so not only should it be a great match, but the ladies can enjoy some pre-match pampering as well."
Harlequins' director of rugby Conor O'Shea said: "Nick is a worthy recipient of the award. He has set the standards both in training and in his professionalism on and off the pitch. He serves as a great example to all of us."
