Henry Pollock: Lions Call-Up, England Debut & Youngest Lion Tag! | Stick to Rugby EP 16

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Henry Pollock to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, Tom Shanklin and Scott Quinnell—fresh off the back of his Lions call-up.Pollock opens up on how he found out—live on TV with no heads-up—and the chaos that followed, including a missed call to his mum and the emotional moment it all hit. He reflects on the Leinster semi-final as his “now or never” moment, how he’s coping with the hype, and why the pressure is only just beginning.He also lifts the lid on his whirlwind rise—from schoolboy fancy dress to Lions selection in just 12 months—plus insight into the squad WhatsApp (or lack of one), meeting Maro Itoje, and what the Lions kit bag really means.With talk of Northampton vs Leinster, the upcoming Champions Cup final, and how Pollock plans to prove why he’s been picked.00:00 – Intro06:01 – Behind the Scenes & Delicacy of the Week07:15 – WHO AM I? Panel Game13:00 – Lions Call-Up Moment14:40 – Henry’s Diogo Dalot Celebration17:24 – Looking After BIL the Lion20:25 – Messages from Famous Players21:58 – Telling His Parents About the Lions Call-Up23:06 – Henry’s Rapid Rise24:34 – Early Lions Memories26:00 – Tour Stories & Squad Antics29:35 – World Cup Win vs Lions Tour Win?31:11 – Biggest Admission from the Squad33:01 – Who Henry’s Most Excited to Meet35:00 – Worst Roommate Story35:55 – Family Sporting Background38:07 – When Henry First Got into Rugby39:20 – School Days & Education Path40:47 – Rugby Heroes Growing Up42:50 – Youth Career & Development44:44 – Career Highlight (So Far)51:15 – Drama of the Leinster Semi-Final52:58 – Champions Cup Final vs Bordeaux54:10 – Winning vs Losing: Henry’s Mindset55:30 – Big Goals & Ambitions56:19 – Favourite Position on the Pitch58:55 – Challenge Cup Predictions1:02:07 – Pre-Season Plans1:02:44 – Panel Quiz Finale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.