Former England wing Jonny May wreaked havoc on Friday evening, operating in his first hat-trick since becoming a member of Soyaux-Angoulême and serving to the membership e-book their place within the Pro D2 play-offs.
After going 14 matches with no attempt, the 35-year-old confirmed glimpses of his worldwide class, slicing by defenders to ship his standout efficiency of the season.
His first rating got here off the again of a driving maul, dotting down after lending his weight to the pack. Minutes later, he was in once more, this time discovering house out broad to seize his second.
With the hosts in full circulation, Could accomplished his treble 10 minutes after the break, stepping previous two defenders to succeed in the attempt line.
His final rating had come again in Spherical 2 towards title contenders CA Brive—a match during which Courtney Lawes was named Participant of the Match.
Since arriving final summer season, Could has featured in 15 of Soyaux-Angoulême’s 29 league video games and can now get the prospect to contest the membership’s first-ever promotion play-off marketing campaign.
Le triplé de Jonny Could offre au @SAXV_Charente sa toute première qualification en section finale de PRO D2🔥 pic.twitter.com/TxdopshOw2
— CANAL+ Rugby (@CanalplusRugby) May 9, 2025
Scottish-qualified back-rower Alexandre Masibaka additionally performed a key position within the win over Top 14 relegated Oyonnax, ending as the sport’s prime provider and first line-breaker.
With one spherical remaining, Could and Masibaka nonetheless have a shot at a fourth-place end, although they’ll have to beat Valence-Romans and hope Teimana Harrison and George Ford’s Provence aspect falter away to Oyonnax.
Brive, led by Courtney Lawes, and Sam Davies’s Grenoble presently sit within the prime two spots and are on the right track to host the semi-finals on Could 29/30.
