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 – Intro 06:01 – Behind the Scenes & Delicacy of the Week 07:15 – WHO AM I? Panel Game 13:00 – Lions Call-Up Moment 14:40 – Henry’s Diogo Dalot Celebration 17:24 – Looking After BIL the Lion 20:25 – Messages from Famous Players 21:58 – Telling His Parents About the Lions Call-Up 23:06 – Henry’s Rapid Rise 24:34 – Early Lions Memories 26:00 – Tour Stories & Squad Antics 29:35 – World Cup Win vs Lions Tour Win? 31:11 – Biggest Admission from the Squad 33:01 – Who Henry’s Most Excited to Meet 35:00 – Worst Roommate Story 35:55 – Family Sporting Background 38:07 – When Henry First Got into Rugby 39:20 – School Days & Education Path 40:47 – Rugby Heroes Growing Up 42:50 – Youth Career & Development 44:44 – Career Highlight (So Far) 51:15 – Drama of the Leinster Semi-Final 52:58 – Champions Cup Final vs Bordeaux 54:10 – Winning vs Losing: Henry’s Mindset 55:30 – Big Goals & Ambitions 56:19 – Favourite Position on the Pitch 58:55 – Challenge Cup Predictions 1:02:07 – Pre-Season Plans 1:02:44 – Panel Quiz Finale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.