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Pollock and Caluori target starting for England
Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori say they want to move from impact substitutes to starters for England after both impressed in the 73-8 win over Fiji on Saturday. Their performances matter because they underline England’s emerging depth and increase competition for places ahead of the side’s final summer match against Argentina.
Pollock, 21, scored a hat-trick after coming on in the 48th minute and said winning a starting place is now a major goal, despite fierce competition in the back row and having started only once in 12 Tests. Caluori, 19, made his debut from the bench, set up a Henry Slade try and scored himself; the Saracens wing, who finished joint top of the Premiership try-scoring charts, said he remains determined to keep climbing the pecking order. England face Argentina next, having won 15 of the teams’ 16 meetings, although the Pumas have won both previous matches played at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades.
In short
- Pollock and Caluori want England starting roles
- Both boosted their claims in the Fiji win
- England next face Argentina this Saturday
Explained simply
England's rugby union team defeated Fiji 73-8 on Saturday, with two young players making an impact from the bench. Henry Pollock, aged 21, scored three tries in the second half, whilst 19-year-old Noah Caluori made his England debut and also scored.
Pollock is a forward who has played 12 matches for England, having started in only one of them before this match. Caluori, a wing for the Premiership club Saracens, had impressed in domestic rugby as a joint top try scorer this season.
Both players' strong displays highlight the depth of young talent in England's squad. Their performances are significant as England approaches a final summer fixture against Argentina, with such form potentially influencing which players start in the team.
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