SIMPLY PEST

Pollock gets green light to bug hell out of Aussies

- from ADAM HATHAWAY

HENRY POLLOCK has been given a licence to thrill Down Under - even if it means becoming Public Enemy No.1.

The Northampton back rower's meteoric rise continues tomorrow when he starts at No.8 for the Lions in their first match on Australian soil against Western Force in Perth.

Pollock came off the bench for half an hour in the 28-24 defeat to Argentina last Friday but has been handed first crack at a Test spot and is certain to have a target on his back for the Aussie players and fans.

He was involved in a flashpoint at the end of Saints' Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Begles last month after winding up the French with his antics.