Henry Pollock has swapped his Northampton Saints kit for a sharp suit, posing alongside the daughter of a Hollywood superstar for the front cover of Tatler.
The England back-rower, 21, is used to making headlines on the pitch. Now he's making them away from it, and for a rather different reason.
Pollock appears on the cover of Tatler's December issue alongside a young woman with some seriously famous parents.
And the pair have been handed a rather unusual honour.
Henry Pollock named Britain's most eligible
The woman alongside Pollock is Valentina Pinault, daughter of Hollywood actress Salma Hayek and French billionaire François-Henri Pinault.
The pair share top spot in Tatler's Little Black Book, the magazine's annual list of Britain's 200 most eligible young people.
Pinault has grown up surrounded by fashion royalty.
Her father chairs luxury fashion group Kering, while her mother has starred in some of Hollywood's biggest films.
She attended her first fashion show aged 11 and appeared alongside her mother on the cover of Vogue at 15.
Pollock's route to the top has been rather different.
Instead of red carpets, he's spent the last few years making life miserable for opposition defenders.
For the photoshoot, Pollock wore Oliver Brown, while Pinault opted for Gucci.
And before anyone gets carried away, Tatler has confirmed the pair are not a couple.
Salma Hayek reacts to daughter's cover
Hayek could barely contain her pride after seeing her daughter on the magazine cover.
Taking to Instagram, the Hollywood star wrote:
"Ladies and gentleman, the baby that came out of my womb!"
She then described her daughter as a "gorgeous goddess" before sharing what made her proudest.
"What makes me the proudest about you Valentina is that you are kind, thoughtful, caring, hilarious and so much fun to be around."
It's not every day an England rugby player ends up sharing the spotlight with Hollywood royalty.
Pollock's World Cup ambitions
While his latest appearance has raised a few eyebrows, Pollock still has plenty to prove on the rugby pitch.
The Northampton Saints youngster has become one of English rugby's biggest characters, thanks to his fearless play and cheeky celebrations.
His confidence has won him plenty of fans, although opposition supporters might have a different view.
Away from rugby, Pollock enjoys playing guitar and has spoken about his love of music.
But with the 2027 Rugby World Cup on the horizon, there are
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Five facts about Henry Pollock
1. He was born in Banbury
Pollock was born on 14 January 2005 in Banbury, Oxfordshire. He turned 21 earlier this year.
2. He plays for Northampton Saints
The back-row forward came through the Saints academy and has become one of the club's most exciting young players.
3. He made his England debut against Wales
Pollock made his senior England debut in March 2025, scoring two tries against Wales in Cardiff. Not a bad way to introduce yourself.
4. He toured Australia with the British & Irish Lions
Pollock was the youngest player selected for the 2025 Lions tour. He featured in five matches but did not play in the Tests.
5. He could have played for Scotland
Despite being born in England, Pollock qualified for Scotland through his parents, who were both born north of the border. England won that particular tug-of-war.
