England flanker Henry Pollock has been included on the four-man shortlist for World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year.<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old was selected for the British and Irish Lions’ summer tour of Australia after claiming two tries on his international debut against Wales in March.<\/p>\n
Northampton player Pollock, who did not feature in a Lions Test, has won a further three England caps this autumn, including scoring a try in a 25-7 win over the Wallabies on Nov. 1.<\/p>\n
He could become the first Englishman to win the award since current national team captain Maro Itoje in 2016.<\/p>\n
Henry Pollock has starred for England in recent wins over England and Australia.\u00a0Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images<\/p>\n
New Zealand’s Dutch-born lock Fabian Holland, South Africa wing Ethan Hooker and Australia back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii are the other nominees.<\/p>\n
France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year.<\/p>\n
The 22-year-old was named player of the tournament for the 2025 Six Nations after scoring a record eight tries.<\/p>\n
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