Emma Raducanu\u00a0has delivered a simple but telling verdict on England\u2019s rising rugby star\u00a0Henry Pollock\u00a0\u2014 and it\u2019s clear she\u2019s impressed.<\/p>\n
The former US Open champion spent time with the England setup during the Autumn Internationals, rubbing shoulders with players and getting a close-up look at the next wave of talent pushing through.<\/p>\n
Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel <\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\n Among them, Pollock is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young names in English rugby \u2014 and Raducanu didn\u2019t need many words to sum him up.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s great.\u201d<\/p>\n Short, sharp, and straight to the point \u2014 very much in keeping with the hype building around the young forward.<\/p>\n Pollock\u2019s rise has been rapid. Big performances, big personality, and a growing presence off the pitch have already seen him tipped as one of rugby\u2019s next crossover stars.<\/p>\n And Raducanu knows exactly what that kind of spotlight feels like.<\/p>\n Having gone from teenage qualifier to global name overnight, she also offered some advice \u2014 the same she previously shared with darts sensation\u00a0Luke Littler.<\/p>\n \u201cI would just say: \u2018Keep your circle close, take time to actually enjoy it and don\u2019t rush into the next thing straightaway.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a message that hits home for any young athlete suddenly thrust into the limelight \u2014 and one Pollock would do well to take on board as his profile continues to climb.<\/p>\n From tennis courts to rugby pitches, the message is the same: stay grounded, enjoy the ride \u2014 and don\u2019t get carried away too soon.<\/p>\n With backing like that from Raducanu, Pollock\u2019s hype train isn\u2019t slowing down anytime soon.<\/p>\n Henry Pollock Ranks His Top 5 Flankers \u2014 And Fans Are Furious<\/p>\n selections showed, his perspective is very much shaped by the era he grew up watching.<\/p>\n POLLOCK\u2019s TOP 5<\/p>\n 5. Ardie Savea<\/p>\n One of the most complete forwards of the modern era, Savea blends explosive power with elite handling and pace rarely seen in a flanker. <\/p>\n A standout for the All Blacks, he has consistently delivered in high-pressure moments, evolving from an impact player into a world-leading figure and national captain. His ability to dominate collisions, win turnovers, and link play makes him a prototype for the modern back-rower.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n