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Thu 11 Nov 2006Contepomi named player of the yearFelipe Contepomi was named Leinster's Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in Dublin last night.   "I am delighted and proud to be named the Leinster Player of the Year," said the Argentine. "This award means an awful lot to me as does the wonderful signed jersey that I received by Robbie O'Connor on behalf of the Supporters Club. I was thrilled to receive it and will cherish both awards for many years to come.