Henry Pollock, Nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year
English rugby player, Henry Pollock, has been included in the list of four nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award.
Pollock, 20 years old, was selected for the British and Irish Lions’ summer tour of Australia, after scoring two tries in his international debut against Wales in March.
The Northampton player, who did not feature in any Lions matches, has won three more games with England this autumn, including a try in the 25-7 victory over the Wallabies on November 1st.
Pollock could become the first Englishman to win the award since Maro Itoje, current captain of the national team, in 2016.Henry Pollock has excelled with England in the recent victories over England and Australia.
The other nominees are the New Zealand second row of Dutch origin, Fabian Holland, the South African winger Ethan Hooker and the Australian player Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Nominated for Player of the Year
French winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.
The 22-year-old player was named player of the 2025 Six Nations tournament, after scoring a record eight tries.
The Player of the Year award winner, Pieter-Steph du Toit, who also won the award in 2019, is also on the list, as well as his South African teammates Malcolm Marx and Ox Nche.
The winners of both awards will be announced on Saturday.
