Emirates Lions playmaker Sanele Nohamba hasbeen named Vodacom URC Player of the Season 2024 following a fantastic campaignwith the Johannesburg-based franchise.

The award was open to any player from oneof the four South African franchises, and forms part of the annual SA RugbyAwards, with the winner determined by votes from the South African media, thefour South African franchise coaches, and Springboks head coach, RassieErasmus.

Nohamba edged out Vodacom Bulls duoKurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom in winning the coveted award.

The 25-year-old played all 18 regularseason games for the Emirates Lions, who just missed out on a spot on thePlay-Offs on the final day.

He scored two tries, racking up 117 pointsin total with 31 conversions, 14 penalties, and one drop-goal slotted over bar.

Nohamba also made 462 metres, with seventry-assists, and 19 defenders beaten in an excellent all-round season.