Henry Pollock - Bulldog | Northampton Saints/England Rugby Tribute

[@StanWilks]

What do you think of Henry Pollock? Is it only a matter of time before Borthwick gives him a call? Like, comment and subscribe!

[@JulieDorsetBelle]

Lions call-up...😁

[@StanWilks]

@JulieDorsetBelle Can you imagine?! Absolute scenes, mate. 😂

[@neilcarpenter2669]

Ability and attitude looks like a special player and has looked special since i first saw him at 17 years of age.

[@StanWilks]

@@neilcarpenter2669 Quite the privilege to have seen him in his early years, Neil. To think he's not even twenty and is already seizing every opportunity is incredible. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Dihedrals]

Great compilation and long overdue for someone to do one on him! Thanks for taking my suggestion it was a great watch 👍🏻

[@StanWilks]

@@Dihedrals Thanks, mate. Genuinely surprised that no one even flirted with the idea of making one before. You got me off my backside and it's paying dividends. Great response already in viewership. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Dihedrals]

@ to be honest I’d be hearing noise about him over the last year or two at the age grade England levels then I saw what he has been doing at the world championship and in now senior rugby but found it hard to get a hold of a decent set of clips and you have over delivered on your end, it came out great. He’s one for the future 100% just needs nurturing through his premiership level rugby and to think he’s still young enough to play at the next under 20 six nations which is mental. Your compilation will do well to people who want to know more about the lad.

[@StanWilks]

@@Dihedrals Well, I'm glad it scratched an itch. Thanks for the kind words. Researching for his tribute made me fall in love with him as a player. I said the exact same thing to my Mum (another rugby fan). One more year for the U20s and a season at Saints, he'll be red hot for an England call up. It's Ethan Roots next but if you have any other requests, please don't hesitate to ask!

[@canadiancontent352]

Reminds me of Savea (not the same power but he is still growing), JVDF... good footballer, all rounder

[@StanWilks]

@@canadiancontent352 Good comparison, if only in spirit for now. Agreed that he has a high ceiling. Augustus leaving Saints is perfect for his development. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this tribute has earned your subscription!

[@TC-lq7cu]

It is very fitting and shows his development because Tigers were trying to wind him up. He stuck up for himself and the team but stayed in control. He's a superb prospect! I just hope that the hype doesn't get to him but he's in the best club to have the support, coaching and opportunities to start. I am looking forward to seeing what he can achieve!

[@StanWilks]

Really good points here. If his maturity was ever in doubt, skip to 02:11 and see his reaction to the French player shoving a shoulder in as he scores. Pollock just looks at him and shakes his head in disapproval instead of reacting to his taunt. Everyone knows that Pollock loves a bit of argy bargy, but only in the right place and at the right time.

[@TC-lq7cu]

@@StanWilks For me, his maturity is not in doubt, nor his love of conflict and I saw that moment. He loves to be on the edge and if he can keep that level of composure and build his skills and strength, he'll soon be getting international test honours. He's put on 5 Kg since last season and his strength from it is clear to see. Certainly the most exciting prospect at Saints for a few years!

[@StanWilks]

@@TC-lq7cu Very well said, mate. Pollock, Hendy and Litchfield form a solid tripartite of academy talent that is proving their worth in the big leagues. All covered on this channel, of course. 😉

[@TC-lq7cu]

@@StanWilks I think that you may be adding McParland to that list at some point. There is a great deal of talent coming through and credit to the coaching and recruitment and retention team, as well as the academy for home grown talent. The development since the start of Boyd's tenure has continued. It's time that that Dingwall was reincluded as a full international to join the others. Exciting times!

[@StanWilks]

@@TC-lq7cu Yeah, McParland is looking like a prospect. He'll mature with time. I'm very much in the camp that Dingwall has been the answer at 12 for a LONG time for England.

[@TC-lq7cu]

Excellent work, Stan! I somehow think that you will be making more video's of Henry in the future! I certainly hope so, anyway, as he has so much potential. Nice inclusion of his reaction to the Leicester second row at the end! Thanks!

[@StanWilks]

@@TC-lq7cu Thank you, mate! Great to see you in the comments. I'm sure a part two will already be in the works if his great season continues. Glad you liked that closing shot, too. I always try to end tributes with a slo-mo close-up. It's just awesome when it works!

[@samsonallen2122]

amazing player especially considering he's still just 19, cant believe we are the same age!

[@StanWilks]

@@samsonallen2122 And for his tribute to be nearly five minutes long, despite only being nineteen, is insane. He makes me feel knackered as a 25 year-old. 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this tribute has earned your subscription!

[@glen9593]

An excellent prospect who will eventually get into England squads/teams. Unfortunately for him, England is pretty well-stocked with back-row talent right now.

[@StanWilks]

@@glen9593 Yeah, we're pretty stacked for talent in that area. Petition to start a revolving door of back-rowers every week for England? 😂 Thanks as always, Glen!

[@Nvlarr]

I have put money on it. He is the next big thing. Will captain England soon. He is rhe reason Augustus has left.

[@StanWilks]

I think you'll see a strong return on your investment, my friend. Love you reading between the lines there. Very interesting that just as Pollock starts more for Saints, suddenly Augustus is leaving. 🤔 Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this tribute has earned your subscription!

[@Pasta745]

Great video hopefully see an Ethan roots one next Just wondered if you’d be open to doing a fitz Harding one

[@StanWilks]

@@Pasta745 Thanks, man. You've asked for Ethan Roots about four times now so I'll focus on him next. Clearly you like him. 😂 Fitz Harding has been added to my list, too. Lots of Briz players to cover. Thanks as always, mate. Sorry you've had to wait so long for your requests!

[@James-o2u9x]

People who love to hate England will love to hate this guy. Proper little aggro bastard.

[@StanWilks]

Well said, James. He's going to be the thorn in many a player's side. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this tribute has earned your subscription!

[@n245b4]

He’s a talent for sure, and I would be amazed if Borthwick picks him. If Ted Hill isn’t getting a look in, this lad isn’t either.

[@StanWilks]

@@n245b4 Sadly that is irrefutably true. Ted Hill wouldn't be picked even if he could quantum tunnel through the defense. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@iainbb]

I hate opposition players putting in cheap shots on the try scorer. Anyway, good to see Pollock's attitude, great potential.

[@StanWilks]

@@iainbb Yep, it's dirty and cheap. No need for it. Love the way Pollock shakes his head in disapproval. 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this tribute has earned your subscription!

[@peteharry351]

He will be finished before he's 25. Too much too soon.

[@StanWilks]

@@peteharry351 You think so? I guess playing at that intensity does take its toll. Pollock's target, then, is to maintain that for as long as possible. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this tribute has earned your subscription!

[@nigel4425]

Let's get him into the senior setup as quickly as possible, get all that natural talent coached out of him.

[@StanWilks]

@@nigel4425 As derisive as one could be about English rugby. Can't say I disagree either. 😂