18 May, 15:44
It's down to the wire now for the five contenders who have been shortlisted for the ultimate individual accolade in northern hemisphere rugby, ERC European Player of the Year 2013.




If the 35-year-old recovers in time and features in the Heineken Cup quarter-final against Llanelli Scarlets on Friday 30 March he will win his 50th Heineken Cup cap and will receive an ERC Elite 50 Caps award.
Argentine prop Federico Pucciarriello is struggling with a groin problem following last weekend's game but there was better news for Darragh Hurley, who should be available for the game against Ulster despite damaging soft tissue in his shoulder.