Steve Borthwick shares his advice to Henry Pollock ahead of first England start

England head coach Borthwick said Pollock "seems to thrive" on being the pantomime villain

All seven of Henry Pollock's caps for England have been won off the bench. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Henry Pollock has been told by Steve Borthwick to express himself after England’s rising star was given his first Test start with the aim of bringing Twickenham to its feet.

Pollock has been promoted to number eight for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Ireland after all seven of his previous appearances were made as an impact replacement.