Premiership's best forwards revealed

The Premiership's best forwards, a shortlist of five players, were unveiled on Thursday.

Only forwards who played 10 or more matches in the Premiership season were eligible.

The shortlist consists of five players, representing four different clubs: Dave Ewers (Exeter Chiefs), Nathan Hughes (Wasps), Samu Manoa (Northampton Saints), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Thomas Waldrom (Exeter Chiefs).

The Forward of the Season award will be announced at the Premiership Awards, which take place on Wednesday, May 20.