80m try helps Vannes secure ProD2 promotion

Vannes became the first team from Brittany to secure a place in France's second division ProD2 after they beat RC Massy 57-44 in the Fédérale 1 play-off on Saturday. They will play fellow promotees Soyaux Angoulême XV in the final in June. In such a high scoring match, it was difficult to select the best of the tries, but one that stood out in particular was an 80m effort finished off by full back Anthony Bouthier. From their own half, Vannes showed fantastic attacking spirit and found the necessary space for Bouthier to use his speed with a neat draw and pass. From then on, Bouthier had a…