Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell insists Henry Pollock has the temperament to thrive on the biggest stage after giving the England star his first start for the British and Irish Lions.

Pollock made his Lions debut as a replacement in the 28-24 defeat by Ireland that opened the tour and has now been promoted to number eight for Saturday’s first fixture on Australian soil against Western Force in Perth.

At 20-years-old the swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player and less than six months ago he was playing in the Under 20 Six Nations.

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