18 May, 15:44
It's down to the wire now for the five contenders who have been shortlisted for the ultimate individual accolade in northern hemisphere rugby, ERC European Player of the Year 2013.
The modern version of the Heineken Cup was first presented to CA Brive in January 1997, this current incarnation was designed and crafted in London.
The original Heineken Cup, (only ever presented once, to inaugural Heineken Cup winning captain for Toulouse, Émile Ntamack) in Cardiff in January 1996.
