Regardless of having just one worldwide cap, former England scrum-half Danny Care believes Pollock ought to be included within the squad for the primary Take a look at towards the Wallabies.
Josh van der Flier, the World Participant of the 12 months in 2022, Wales captain Jac Morgan, the in-form Ben Earl, and Tom Curry – who began all three Lions Exams towards South Africa in 2021 – are all in rivalry for the open-side flanker spot.
Nevertheless, Pollock’s two begins in Australia have come at quantity eight towards Western Power and at blind-side flanker on Saturday.
Eire’s Tadhg Beirne, who has captained the aspect twice in Australia, England’s Ollie Chessum and Curry are all in rivalry to start out at at blind-side flanker, with Jack Conan or Earl the main contenders to start out at quantity eight.
Pollock’s standard place is open-side flanker, the place he’s but to start out beneath Farrell, however his versatility and crowd pleasing breaks might make his X-factor vitality suited to an impression position off the bench.
“Pollock is nice for that squad,” Care instructed BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly.
“He is nice for the protection and for the followers.
“Everybody loves him. Should you weren’t an England or Henry Pollock fan earlier than, I believe you are actually. You’ll be able to see simply how a lot he loves being on the market with the boys.
“He might make an error once in a while, however I believe he is particular – a particular participant who will do particular issues.
“This collection is lots more durable than the Lions have seen to date. I do not assume the Lions have even scratched the floor of how good this Australian staff could possibly be.
“You would possibly simply want Pollock’s vitality within the 23. It is mad saying this a few 20-year-old.”
