Borthwick backs ‘superstar’ Pollock to deliver euphoria when England host Ireland

Feb 17, 2026 - 19:15
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Borthwick backs ‘superstar’ Pollock to deliver euphoria when England host Ireland
  • Henry Pollock to make first Six Nations start on Saturday

  • Coach hails player who can ‘thrive on’ commotion

Steve Borthwick has backed Henry Pollock to thrive in the face of any wind-up tactics from Ireland on his first England start on Saturday, tipping his rising star to bring “euphoria” to Twickenham.

Pollock comes into the side at No 8 as England seek to get their Six Nations campaign back on track and goes up against a raft of players and coaches with whom he rubbed shoulders on the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia last summer. Borthwick, however, has challenged the 21-year-old player to express himself in front of the Twickenham crowd. Continue reading...

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