England coach Steve Borthwick has praised Henry Pollock following his influence off the bench within the 25-7 win over Australia on Saturday.
Pollock got here on within the second half and scored on the hour mark to offer his facet some respiration room earlier than England powered dwelling with Alex Mitchell and Luke Cowan-Dickie additionally scoring late on to shut out the sport.
Pollock — who’s quick changing into a star of English rugby — celebrated passionately in trademark vogue with followers at Twickenham sharing in his delight.
The 20-year-old toured with the British and Irish Lions in the summertime following a breakout season with Northampton and England.
Borthwick praised the again row for his influence on the sport in addition to on the broader group.
“I believe everyone’s excited by when Henry Pollock will get on the pitch, what he brings, I believe there is no doubt about that,” Borthwick advised his post-match information convention.
“I believe he is most likely essentially the most excited individual. I believe the way in which he’s and the vitality he brings, he is a ball of vitality and I like having that character within the squad.
“I believe we have an important mix of personalities creating throughout the staff and from the senior management group, I believe [they] have accomplished an important job this week.”
The bench made a large influence on the sport and swung momentum in England’s favour, displaying the hosts depth in comparison with Australia’s.
Having misplaced a number of video games late on final yr, Borthwick was happy with the way in which his facet dealt with the final 20 minutes specifically.
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“I believe it is a signal that you may see the squads constructing in depth,” Borthwick mentioned.
“It has been an essential summer time for English rugby, with plenty of gamers away with the Lions. one other quantity away [for England] in Argentina and America.
“It has enabled the squad to develop and that is pleasing.”
