Rugby.com.au reports that Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete are front runners for the John Eales Medal this year.

It says this season has the best for the two players yet.

Michael Hooper and David Pocock are the only players in the 2019 squad who have won the medal in previous years.

A niggling calf injury and a neck concern late last year meant Pocock missed much of the voting period but he was among the best when he returned.

Hooper was at his consistent best, but sometimes the bar he sets for himself can cost him votes.

[Source:Rugby.com.au]