HENRY POLLOCK AND THE RISE OF THE LIGHT LOOSE FORWARD
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✍️ Henry Pollock, a light but athletic back row player, is in contention for a place in the Lions Test squad, challenging traditional notions of what it means to be a back row player.
👉 Pollock is a light but athletic back row player who is in contention for a place in the Lions Test squad. 👉 The average weight of specialist back rows has dropped over the past three Lions tours. 👉 The back row position is evolving, with players being asked to be more athletic and versatile. 👉 The Lions' head coach, Andy Farrell, has a tough decision to make about his back row selection for the Test matches. 👉 Players are being asked to dig deeper into their reserves of stamina with ball-in-play time edging upwards.
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