Pollock has been promoted to number eight for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland after all seven of his previous appearances were made as an impact replacement. Now Borthwick wants him to ignite the revival after last Saturday’s 31-20 defeat by Scotland damaged England’s title aspirations. “I will challenge him to express himself, be himself, while also bringing the self sacrifice that a team sport needs. Maro Itoje is set to make his 100th England Rugby appearance 👏 Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day squad to face Ireland at @allianz_stad this Saturday. @O2 | #WearTheRose — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 17, 2026Ollie Lawrence fills the number 13 jersey in his first appearance of the Six Nations and Henry Arundell continues on the left wing.

Source: Express February 17, 2026 18:21 UTC