England full-back Mike Brown was voted the player of the Six Nations championship after a series of effervescent performances that helped light up England’s backline play.

Brown had a superb tournament in defence and attack having finally nailed down the number 15 shirt, helping England to a second-placed finish behind Ireland.

He scored four tries and, according the tournament’s official statistics, also had 65 carries, beat 25 defenders, gained 540 metres and did not concede a penalty.

More than 68,000 rugby fans took part in the poll and Brown received over 34 per cent of the votes.

“I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who voted for me, I’m extremely grateful and proud to win this award, particularly as it’s decided by the supporters,” Brown said in a statement.

“It was disappointing not to win the tournament overall but congratulations to Ireland, and I’m sure we’ll come back stronger next season.”

Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll came second with 28 per cent of the vote, a return no doubt bolstered by the emotion of his international retirement.

Fellow Irishman Andrew Trimble was third in the list with 10 per cent of votes.

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