Sevens rugby: French Anne-Cécile Ciofani voted best player in the world

Published on : 12/09/2021 – 4:15 PM

A Frenchwoman at the top of world Sevens rugby. World Rugby announced Thursday, December 9, that 27-year-old Anne-Cécile Ciofani has been named the world’s best player of the year 2021.

AC Bobigny 93 player beat New Zealander Sarah Hirini or Fijians Alowesi Nakoci and Reapi Ulunisau.

It is the first time that a Frenchwoman has been sacred. She succeeds Ruby Tui (New Zealand), crowned in 2019. Her performances at the Tokyo Olympics undoubtedly weighed in the decision: she helped France to win a historic silver medal.

In the men, it is the Argentinian Marcos Moneta, brilliant in the Olympics with six tries, who was named.

With AFP