Former All Black Dan Carter who now plays for French club Racing 92 has been nominated alongside 15 other players for the European Rugby player of the year award.
The list also includes former All Black wing Charles Piutau who now plays for London Wasps.
Carter's Racing 92 and Piutau's Wasps play in the semifinals of Europe's Champions Cup this weekend.
The list also features six of England's Grand Slam‑winning squad in the Six Nations.
The winner of the award will be announced next month.
