30 h. ago England’s Henry Pollock happy to deliver after giving his brother an alarm call

The 20-year-old back row caught the eye with an impressive second-half cameo.

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31 h. ago Blond bombshell Henry Pollock shows England’s new edge – as Steve Borthwick considers bold Fiji selection

England blew away Australia in the final quarter to start their autumn in style as Pollock continued his explosive introduction to Test rugby

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31 h. ago Henry Pollock can be the spark England need to become World Cup contenders | Robert Kitson

Exuberant back-row’s confidence in win over Australia gave a glimpse of how compelling England could becomeThe sporting gods can sometimes be mischievous. Steve Borthwick’s vision of rugby heaven is a cohesive team that consistently delivers without huge amounts of fuss and squeezes the life out of opponents like a white-shirted python. Control, physicality, tactical acumen and work rate will forever be more central to his vision of Test match success than individual front-page razzle-dazzle.And what happens? With almost comic timing the door to the England dressing room has been flung off its hinges by a 20-year-old rock star forward with the ability to transform games on his own. Henry Pollock has now scored three tries in 61 minutes of international rugby, is all over social media and already has half the rugby world itching to punch his lights out. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Henry Pollock can be spark England need but maybe someone should have a word | Robert Kitson

Back-row scored stunning try against Australia but perhaps he can be advised to rein in fractionally some of his anticsThe sporting gods can sometimes be mischievous. Steve Borthwick’s vision of rugby heaven is a cohesive team that consistently delivers without huge amounts of fuss and squeezes the life out of opponents like a white-shirted python. Control, physicality, tactical acumen and work rate will forever be more central to his vision of Test match success than individual front-page razzle-dazzle.And what happens? With almost comic timing the door to the England dressing room has been flung off its hinges by a 20-year-old rock star forward with the ability to transform games on his own. Henry Pollock has now scored three tries in 61 minutes of international rugby, is all over social media and already has half the rugby world itching to punch his lights out. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Henry Pollock can be spark England need but should rein in on

Back-row made a big impact with stunning try against Australia but might do well to let his rugby do the talkingThe sporting gods can sometimes be mischievous. Steve Borthwick’s vision of rugby heaven is a cohesive team that consistently delivers without huge amounts of fuss and squeezes the life out of opponents like a white-shirted python. Control, physicality, tactical acumen and work rate will forever be more central to his vision of Test match success than individual front-page razzle-dazzle.And what happens? With almost comic timing the door to the England dressing room has been flung off its hinges by a 20-year-old rock star forward with the ability to transform games on his own. Henry Pollock has now scored three tries in 61 minutes of international rugby, is all over social media and already has half the rugby world itching to punch his lights out. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Guy Pepper – Energy off the bench can be potent weapon for England

Five British and Irish Lions forwards were brought on in the 52nd minute.

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38 h. ago Strength in depth key for England: What we learned from win over Australia

Henry Pollock again put his talents on display.

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53 h. ago Steve Borthwick hails energy and impact of Henry Pollock against Australia

The Wallabies were dispatched 25-7 at Allianz Stadium with the introduction of England’s heavyweight bench.

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53 h. ago Steve Borthwick hails ‘ball of energy’ Henry Pollock after try

Pollock scored soon after coming on as part of an impactful showing from England’s bench

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55 h. ago England vs Australia live: Result and reaction as Henry Pollock lights up Twickenham in autumn international

Can Steve Borthwick’s side begin an intriguing November with a win over a dangerous Australia?

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55 h. ago Henry Pollock claims pivotal try as England pull away to beat Australia

Tries from Alex Mitchell and Luke Cowan-Dickie propelled England out of sight late on.

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3 d. ago Ben Earl, Andre Esterhuizen and what rugby’s hybrid players tell us about the future of the sport

As versatility and power-packed benches continue to define international rugby, could the sport become even more position-less in the future?

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3 d. ago England v Australia talking points: Borthwick’s statement and marked man Pollock

England open their autumn series by renewing their rivalry with the Wallabies.

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4 d. ago Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November

A busy schedule of action could see new Test stars emerge, with seeding for the next Rugby World Cup at stake

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4 d. ago Rugby LIVE: Henry Pollock facing huge new problem as Dan Biggar makes feelings clear

All the latest news from Wales and beyond ahead of the upcoming autumn internationals

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5 d. ago Wales international gets Barbarians call as England hatch shock Henry Pollock plan

These are your rugby headlines on the evening of Wednesday, October 29

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6 d. ago Why Henry Pollock could feature on the wing for England this autumn

Steve Borthwick is keen to increase England’s positional flexibility

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6 d. ago Borthwick rips up script with move to hybrids that could lead to Pollock on wing

Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centreMarcus Smith left out of matchday 23 to face AustraliaSteve Borthwick is considering playing his fast rising back-rower Henry Pollock on the wing at some stage this autumn as he seeks fresh impetus in all areas before the looming November Tests. The England head coach says he wants his side to hit the ground running against Australia this weekend and may also start Ben Earl at centre this season.England’s team to face the Wallabies has already had a significant makeover with Tommy Freeman starting in midfield and no place for either Marcus Smith or Ollie Lawrence in the matchday 23. No fewer than six British & Irish Lions players, including Pollock, have been named on the bench with Bath’s 22-year-old flanker Guy Pepper, the Leicester prop Joe Heyes and the Sale wing Tom Roebuck all starting. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Marcus Smith left out of England 23 to face Australia with Lions made to wait

George Ford at fly-half, Itoje leads side at TwickenhamPepper gets nod with Curry among six Lions on benchEngland have omitted Marcus Smith completely from their matchday squad to face Australia on Saturday and confirmed George Ford as their starting fly-half. Head coach Steve Borthwick has also named six British & Irish Lions on his bench with Tom Curry, Ellis Genge and Henry Pollock all named among the replacements.Instead Borthwick has preferred to put his faith in lower-profile players such as Bath’s Guy Pepper, Sale’s Tom Roebuck and Leicester’s Joe Heyes in a side which also has no place for Bath’s Ollie Lawrence or Exeter’s Henry Slade, both midfield regulars last season. Tommy Freeman will wear 13 having been shifted inside from the wing to form a centre pairing with his Northampton clubmate Fraser Dingwall. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Steve Borthwick considering new England role for Henry Pollock after Tom Willis blow

Willis has been left out of the England squad after agreeing a move to France, though will remain contracted by the RFU

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