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!
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