Armidale rugby union product, Francis Fainifo has been awarded the University of New England’s top sporting honour.
Fainifo collected the Sportsperson of the Year Award at a ceremony in Armidale over the weekend.
The 25 year old started his rugby career with Robb College in 2002, before joining Super 14 franchise, the ACT Brumbies in 2006.
Establishing himself as a core member of the Brumbies starting line up, the powerful back played for Australia A in the Pacific Nations Cup this year.
He has been praised for his pace and fancy footwork by Wallabies Coach, Robbie Deans.
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