ABOUT JOSH VAN DER FLIER
Professional rugby player and athlete who is known for playing the flanker position for both Ireland's national team and Leinster. His fans and peers have given him the nickname The Dutch Disciple.
He began his rugby career with the Leinster youth academy. He made his debut with the institution's senior squad in 2014.
In 2022, he was named Leinster's 2021-22 Men's Player of the Year. That same year he also won the distinction of World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year.
He was born in Ireland. He married his wife Sophie in August 2022.
Both he and Tadhg Furlong play for Ireland's national team.
