Who is Northampton Saints and England star Henry Pollock?
HENRY POLLOCK has made headlines with his meteoric rise throughout the 2024/25 season.
The 20-year-old shot from relative unknown to British and Irish Lion in the space of 12 months.
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His controversial on field antics have made him a talking point off the pitch, with fans divided on whether he is good for rugby or devalues what it means to play the sport.
Despite his age and lack of experience, Henry Pollock has made the British and Irish Lions squad the same season he became a regular starter at the Saints.
He was part of a side from Northampton Saints that reached the Investec Champions Cup final for just the third time in their history.
SunSport has everything you need to know about the youngest Lion in 2025.
Who is Henry Pollock?
Henry Pollock is a 20-year-old back row, who plays for Northampton Saints, England, and the British & Irish Lions.
Pollock has become one of the fastest rising stars in the sport, with his celebrations dividing fans, but making a name for rugby.
The 20-year-old tends to play in the number 7 shirt, but also has the ability to play at number 8.
His mix of speed, power and confidence has made him a must-watch this season.
He made his debut for England against Wales in the Six Nations, scoring two tries off the bench.
Pollock has taken like a duck to water with every step up he has made so far, making international rugby look effortless on his debut, so Andy Farrell clearly thinks he can step up again.
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How many caps does Henry Pollock have?
Henry Pollock has just ONE international cap for the England senior side.
His meteoric rise means he was only in the plans of Steve Borthwick around the Six Nations,
Pollock cemented his place on the Lions tour in the Champions Cup semi-final, coming up against Leinster as Northampton Saints knocked out the Irish side in Dublin.
The 20-year-old faced up against Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris and Jack Conan, all of whom are regarded highly in the international setup, scored a try and won the game.
How to watch the British and Irish Lions tour and is there a live stream?
The whole of the 10-game British and Irish Lions tour will be available to watch on Sky Sports.
It will also be available for stream on Sky Go, NOW TV and the Sky Sports app.
However, fans can watch for FREE on the BBC iPlayer, with Welsh commentary, via S4C.
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