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Marcell Coetzee in action for Ulster.
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Ulster and Gazelle back row Marcell coetzee He has been voted the best PRO14 player by his teammates.
Coetzee has delivered stellar performances for Ulster throughout the PRO14 campaign by sharing the title of top scorer of attempts (9), ranking first in discharges (20) and also in the top five in successful carries (67) and claiming 95 percent success rate on his 105 innings.
The 29-year-old, who will be leaving Ulster to join the Bulls in July, was voted in by his fellow players with all captains and vice-captains at PRO14 casting their votes for the award.
Coetzee, who has won 30 games for South Africa, is the latest winner of the prestigious award that has recently been won by Duhan van der Merwe, Bill Mata (both Edinburgh), Tadhg Beirne (Scarlets), Charles Piutau (Ulster) and Bundee Aki ( Connacht).
Speaking about winning the PRO14 Players Player of the Season Award, Coetzee said: “It is a great honor and privilege to accept this award given the talent at this year’s Guinness PRO14. As we all know, rugby is a team sport. So I want to thank my coaches and teammates for always investing time and energy to help me grow as a player. Every time I go out, it is always special. “
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