"The IRB player of the year award is the ultimate accolade for a player, " said chairman Bernard Lapasset.

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Logan played in three World Cups and a Five Nations-winning side but says selection for the Lions is still the ultimate accolade.

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"It's the ultimate accolade for groups of volunteers, " said Mr Priebe.

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It's by far the biggest accolade any British or Irish player could achieve -- it's the ultimate, so I'm absolutely thrilled.

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