Borthwick sings praises of Pollock after first test start

HENRY

- By DUNCAN BECH

Pollock has been told by Steve Borthwick to express himself after England's rising star was given his first Test start with the aim of bringing Allianz Stadium to its feet.Pollock has been promoted to number eight for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland after all seven of his previous appearances were made as an impact replacement.

The swaggering 21-year-old thrives on the big stage having blazed a trail into England's senior team at the end of the 2025 Six Nations and then winning a place on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

Now Borthwick wants him to ignite the revival after last Saturday's 31-20 defeat by Scotland damaged England's title aspirations.