Brian O’Driscoll tips Henry Pollock to ‘thrive’ on British and Irish Lions tour

Brian O’Driscoll has hailed Henry Pollock’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions squad (Damien Eagers/PA)

Brian O’Driscoll believes that rising star Henry Pollock can thrive in a British and Irish Lions environment and will aim to “nail down” a Test team place against Australia.

Former Lions captain O’Driscoll, one of only three players to go on four tours, said he classed 20-year-old Pollock as “a shoo-in” for the trip Down Under after watching his scintillating performances this season.