Black Ferns star Jorja Miller has made such an impact in her first season of test rugby that she's been nominated for World Rugby's player of the year award and breakthrough player of the year prize.
The loose forward made her Black Ferns debut this year after starring for the Olympic champion Black Ferns Sevens side for several seasons.
Crowned women's world Sevens player of the year in May after another impressive season with the Black Ferns Sevens, Miller made the switch to flanker in 15s and has scored five tries in six tests, including two doubles at the Rugby World Cup.
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Miller is shortlisted for the top gong alongside Canada's goal-kicking forward Sophie de Goede and England midfielder Megan Jones.
Miller is also up for the breakthrough player of the year award and could become the first player to win both the 15s and sevens accolades in the same year.
Black Ferns teenage outside back Braxton Sorensen-McGee is also up for the breakthrough player of the year award.
The 18-year-old wing/fullback announced her arrival on the test stage with a bang, scoring twice in New Zealand's Pacific Four Series opener against Australia in May.
She hasn't let up since with 12 tries in eight tests, including nine at Rugby World Cup 2025 with two hat-tricks.
Fiji centre Josifini Neihamu rounds out the shortlist for breakthrough player of the year.
Coach of the Year and Referee award winners will be presented at the Rugby World Cup final alongside the POTY and BPOTY, with the women's 15s Dream Team and Try of the Year announced after the tournament.
Hosts England take on Canada in this weekend's final at Twickenham in front of what is set to be a record-breaking, sold-out crowd.
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