Sophie Devine was today acknowledged as the recipient of CPA Players’ Award in an online team presentation ceremony this afternoon. 

Devine’s award completes a remarkable trifecta of consecutive player awards that cements her as not only one of the greats of the game in New Zealand, but also a star in the women’s game globally. 

NZCPA Board member former WHITE FERN Rebecca Rolls announced the 2020 recipient to the team.

“It is a real honour to be able to present this award to such a deserving recipient in Sophie," she said.

"Being recognised by your peers is the ultimate accolade for any player and this award is particularly relevant as it allows players to recognise statistical outputs alongside those intangible aspects that contribute toward the team’s performance”.   

The third CPA Players’ Award bestowed on Devine by her teammates places her alongside Kane Williamson’s three-peat (2015-2017) and is a fitting reflection of the contribution Devine has made to the WHITE FERNS team in what has been a remarkable few years for one of the world’s best players.

Article added: Wednesday 08 April 2020