Former pole-vaulter Jonny May is determined to use the occasion of his first senior rugby England start in Sunday’s tour game against a South American XV to propel himself into the Test-match reckoning. Christian Wade and Marland Yarde set the bar high with their try-scoring exploits in England’s 40-12 win against the Barbarians last weekend, while David Strettle is the most experienced wing on tour. But May has set himself the challenge of winning his first cap against Argentina and he is acutely aware that this weekend is his last chance to press those claims. ”Definitely,” said the Gloucester wing. “The team performance was really good (against the Barbarians) and they have set down a standard and it is up to the boys that go out there this Sunday to raise it.” He added: “There are such quality players around the Premiership and it is an honour to be here on tour – but that is just stage one. “It is important to go and get my first cap. That is what will define this tour as a success for me.” more
