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Henry Pollock and a few of his young teammates

January, 11, 2025-03:38

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Henry Pollock and a few of his young teammates:

Last Friday evening, at the academy house in Northampton, Henry Pollock and a few of his young teammates gathered around the television to watch Luke Littler. They engaged in a few darts of their own, swept up in the excitement as the young talent from Warrington was crowned champion at just 17.

Another week brings another teenage prodigy making headlines. Similar to Moses Itauma in the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia or Ethan Nwaneri in the Arsenal midfield, Littler exemplified the boldness of youth in the emerging generation of English sports stars.

In the realm of rugby, England’s Under-20 World Cup champions are showcasing their skills at the senior level. Pollock stands out among them, having been invited to Twickenham this week by Steve Borthwick, who is looking ahead to the near future. He has already made his mark in Northampton’s senior team and is poised to play against Stade Francais in Saturday’s Champions Cup match in Paris. It appears that full international recognition is just around the corner.

“Watching Littler perform at his age was quite remarkable, says Pollock, as he settles into a suite at Franklin’s Gardens. “We wanted to attend Ally Pally to watch, but it didn’t quite fit with our game schedule. There’s a wealth of talent emerging darts, boxing, football it’s thrilling. Last year was incredibly special for us. That group we had in the Under-20s, winning the Six Nations in Pau, was the first time we played in front of a packed crowd that wasn’t on our side. It was quite an experience. Did he sit at the back of the meeting room? No! I was at the front like a model student. The key takeaway was to just be yourself and not retreat into your shell. He was a great role model because he’s clearly done well.”

Pollock speaks with the same energy he brings to the game. His words flow rapidly, occasionally pausing to take a breath. He is a dynamic individual, a quality that can be traced back to his childhood spent competing in triathlons on chilly winter mornings.