# Pollock reckons playing on the wing is easy, says Borthwick

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pollock-reckons-playing-on-the-wing-is-easy-says-borthwick/
- Published: 2026-11-08T18:58:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T19:24:59+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/pollock-reckons-playing-wing-easy-says-borthwick-6534556
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Pollock scored twice after moving from the back row to the wing.
- England beat Australia 45-22 for a record win.
- Borthwick praised England’s defence and preparation.

## Summary

Henry Pollock came off the bench to score twice on the wing as England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, prompting coach Steve Borthwick to joke that Pollock thinks the position is easy. The record win offered England a lively attacking performance and eased pressure on Borthwick after a difficult year.

The 21-year-old back-row forward replaced injured winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso at half-time and played the final 40 minutes in a role England had prepared him for over a year. Borthwick also praised England’s defence, which conceded just one line break, while Australia coach Les Kiss said his side had failed to carry training form into matches. England sit second in the Northern Hemisphere table, two points behind France; Australia are third in the Southern Hemisphere standings and face Scotland next.

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