Henry Pollock delivered pure box office.
The Northampton back row produced a jaw-dropping chip-and-chase, swan-dived over the line, then hammered the ball into the stands before rolling out the full celebration package — pulse check followed by a cold-blooded
shhhh to the crowd.
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It was a moment worthy of the biggest stage.
Unfortunately for Saints, the night ultimately belonged to Bordeaux. The reigning Champions Cup holders handed Premiership leaders Northampton a harsh European lesson, running out 50–28 winners in a repeat of last season’s final.
But even in defeat, Pollock’s try stood out as the moment everyone was talking about.
Social reaction
Fans were quick to pile in online.
One wrote: “Quote of the day: ‘You’ve just been Pollocked.’”
Another added: “He’s box office. That would be a ridiculous try from a winger, never mind a back row.”
A third simply said: “Henry Pollock is utterly incredible at rugby.”
On a tough night for Saints, Pollock still managed to steal the spotlight.
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