
'He's a superstar' – Genge impressed by Pollock's impact in England's autumn sweep
Ellis Genge picked out young England talent Henry Pollock for praise, describing him as a "superstar" following his display in their narrow win over Argentina.
England were able to ride out a second-half comeback from Argentina at Allianz Stadium on Sunday to emerge 27-23 victors and extend their winning run in Tests to 11 matches.
Max Ojomoh, on just his second appearance for his country, produced an eye-catching display after scoring a 10th-minute try as well as setting one up with a crossfield kick.
He also teed up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade as they crossed over, with George Ford adding a drop-goal three conversions and a penalty in the match.
England saw a 17-0 lead dwindle to 17-16 until 14 minutes to play, with Justo Piccardo's try and the boots of Tomas Albornoz and Santiago Carreras bringing the Pumas close.
Slade's late try seemed to ensure the home side would register another win, only for Rodrigo Isgro's late try to give Argentina late hope, but the hosts were able to hold on.
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Indeed, it was the first time since 2016 that England secured a four-game clean sweep in the autumn, having also downed New Zealand, Fiji and Australia.
And 20-year-old Pollock impressed in those matches, having gone over in England's 25-7 win over Australia, leaving Genge praising his impact in Steve Borthwick's squad.
"It's been amazing," Genge told TNT Sports of England's autumn series.
"You've got 20-year-olds like Pollock, or 19 when he first came into camp. I enjoy watching him loving it. He's a superstar in his own right and he deserves it.
"Obviously, sometimes you have to tell him to wind his neck in, but he's a ball of energy, and it almost gives me a new lease of life.
"When you're getting old, you've got three kids, and then you've got a bloke coming in with the Gaultier, and he thinks he's the boy.
"He gives me a new lease on life and I genuinely love watching him enjoying himself. I do feel like a dad. Ironically, he gives me energy. I love watching his work."
Man-of-the-moment Ojomah was also thrilled with his man-of-the-match display, and is hoping that more chances to represent England come his way in the future.
"It was class and a class build-up in the week," he told TNT Sports. I've been waiting for this opportunity for so long and so glad to get the win.
"I understand what my role is, and I have just been waiting for this opportunity.
"I have Fordy on my inside, Sladey on my outside, a plethora of experience around me. I just needed to do my role and lean on them when I needed to."
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— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 23, 2025
Elsewhere on Sunday, Scotland stormed to a 56-0 victory against Tonga at Murrayfield Stadium to turn their November struggles on their head.
After disappointing defeats to New Zealand and Argentina earlier in the month, George Horne and Ewan Ashman scored two tries each to see the Scots bounce back.
Jamie Ritchie opened the scoring early with a try in the ninth minute, and George Turner and Max Williamson would follow shortly after to make it a 21-0 lead in the first-half.
Tonga were bogged down by penalty struggles, and these were compounded by Semisi Paea scooping up an early yellow that was later changed to red.
Scotland wasted no time with their advantage, and they took a slew of tries in the second half, despite a seemingly energised Tonga after the break, to confirm victory.