Jonathan Joseph up for Six Nations player of the Championship

Bath Rugby's Jonathan Joseph forms part of a twelve man shortlist for player of the Championship for the 2016 RBS Six Nations, following his commanding performances for the Red Rose during this year's test.

Joseph was at the forefront of new head coach Eddie Jones' plans throughout the campaign and was a driving influence for the Red Rose alongside fellow player of the championship nominees Jack Nowell and Billy Vunipola.

It was Joseph's stand out performance in England's game against Italy which got the rugby world talking and some pundits labelling the Bath Rugby man as truly 'world class.' 

Joseph secured a hat-trick for the Red Rose within 18 minutes, putting the Italians to the sword and putting firmly to bed any lingering demons from the rugby World Cup. Remind yourselves of the magic below:

Never an easy opposition and thanks to hat-trick hero @Jonathanjoseph0. The lads stormed to a 9-40 win over Italy. pic.twitter.com/SSqy2OM4KR

— O2 Sports (@O2sports) March 19, 2016

Joseph finds himself up against a host of tough candidates, with many individuals excelling during the 2016 test.

The full list of nominees are as follows: