SAINTS' new prop Adam Walker has been voted Scotland’s Player of the Year after his fine stint during the Four Nations at the end of 2016.

Walker was the runaway selection - chosen as player of the year by five of the six management team who voted - for three inspirational displays against Australia, New Zealand and England.

He receives the Dave Valentine Award.

“Adam again proved to be an outstanding performer for Scotland last year,” said Scotland head coach Steve McCormack.

“His performance in the Four Nations was absolutely outstanding and he proved to be one of the best front rowers in the competition. We're looking for Adam to have another good season and build towards the World Cup in Australia in October."

Walker won the first of his 14 caps in 2012 in a heavy defeat to Ireland, a game in which his twin brother Johnny also made his Scotland debut, aged 21.

Both brothers scored crucial late tries in the defeat to France at Galashiels in November 2014 which, consequently, ensured Scotland won the European Championship and qualified for the 2016 Four Nations.

By the time the tournament opened with Scotland’s loss to Australia at Hull Kingston Rovers, Walker had left the relegated Robins for Saints.

He was commanding, alongside fellow new Saints signing Luke Douglas, in the draw with New Zealand.

The Bradford-born prop, who started playing league at Victoria Rangers before signing for his hometown Bulls, has also played for Huddersfield Giants and had a short loan spell at Barrow before appearing for Hull KR in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.