England international and Optimum brand ambassador Kevin Sinfield (pictured) has made the six-man shortlist for rugby league’s 2012 World Player of the Year award.
After winning the World Club Challenge and inspiring the Rhinos to another Grand Final success, Sinfield, 32, was then runner-up in the Challenge Cup Final and finished off his year by leading his country to autumn international glory.
The Leeds and England skipper is one of six players shortlisted for the Golden Boot honour.
The others vying for the title are Sam Tomkins, Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, Ben Barba and Nate Myles.
Says Sean Deane, Optimum’s sales manager: “We first provided Kevin with Optimum Rugby protection back in 1996 and he has been with us ever since.
“He is one of the most genuine and professional players we have ever had the pleasure of dealing with and has been a true ambassador for not only Optimum but rugby league in general.”
The winner will be announced in Rugby League World magazine on January 4.
