Newcastle Falcons’ Guy Pepper is among the nominations for the RPA’s 15 Under-23 MVP of the Month for January.

Voting is now open on the RPA website and will close on Friday, January 9 at 4pm.

The campaign highlights the young players who stand out each month during the season.

The RPA nominate four players aged 23 and under, who shine for their side in all competitions and then each month, fans get to vote for their MVP of the Month.

The whole process culminates in the RPA Players’ Board picking their 15 Under 23 from the long shortlist with the team announced at then end of the season.

Newcastle Falcons back-rower Guy Pepper is among the four names on the male shortlist for January.

The nominees for January’s  MVP – Male are:

• Oscar Beard – Harlequins
• Ollie Chessum – Leicester Tigers
• Dafydd Jenkins – Exeter Chiefs
• Guy Pepper – Newcastle Falcons

The nominees for September’s MVP – Female are:

• Elliann Clarke – Bristol Bears Women
• Merryn Doidge – Exeter Chiefs Women
• Lleucu George – Gloucester Hartpury Women
• Sadia Kabeya – Loughborough Lightning

You can vote now by clicking HERE.