Jonny May’s two tries against France last weekend saw him move into the top five on the all-time England list.
May’s pair of touchdowns came during a disheartening Guinness Six Nations opener for Eddie Jones’ men, who trailed 24-0 prior to the Leicester wing’s intervention – ultimately losing 24-17.
Having overtaken Jason Robinson to go fifth in terms of England try scorers, May could continue to soar up that list if he maintains his form over the course of the championship.
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1. Rory Underwood – 49 tries
Rory Underwood is England’s leading try scorer (Adam Butler/PA)
=2. Will Greenwood – 31 tries
Will Greenwood was a key figure for England at the 2003 World Cup (Phil Noble/PA)
=2. Ben Cohen – 31 tries
Ben Cohen had a debut to remember (Toby Melville/PA)
4. Jeremy Guscott – 30 tries
Jeremy Guscott scored 30 England tries (PA)
5. Jonny May – 29 tries
May (centre) scored twice in Paris (David Davies/PA)
6. Jason Robinson – 28 tries
Jason Robinson scored in the 2003 World Cup final (David Davies/PA)