Leicester Tigers wing Jonny May has today been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for October.

The 27-year-old May has been in sensational form for the Tigers, scoring seven tries in seven Aviva Premiership matches and 10 in nine games in all competitions.

World Cup winner Will Greenwood described him as an “absolute poacher with jet-heeled shoes”.

“Jonny has looked frighteningly fast and hungry for work with a real edge to his carries,” said former England centre Greenwood. “He has added some weight to a wiry frame but not lost any speed – a dangerous combination.

“He is loving playing outside George Ford and Matt Toomua and is an absolute poacher with jet-heeled shoes.”