Henry Pollock at centre of brawl as Leicester beat Northampton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 08:19 · Archive

Leicester defeated Northampton 28-7 in an East Midlands derby marked by a 30-man brawl involving England back-rower Henry Pollock at half-time.

Leicester defeated Northampton 28-7 in an East Midlands derby at Welford Road on Saturday, with the match played in heavy rain and a tense atmosphere. A 30-man brawl erupted as the half-time whistle sounded, with Northampton and England back-rower Henry Pollock at its centre. Leicester captain and England team-mate Ollie Chessum grabbed Pollock around the neck during the scuffle. According to the Daily Mail Sport, Pollock attempted to delay his team entering the tunnel by tying his laces, which triggered the confrontation.

Pollock was substituted in the 53rd minute following the incident. Leicester dominated the second half, with head coach Geoff Parling suggesting the half-time confrontation may have galvanised his team. The i Paper reports that Pollock's involvement in the brawl was unprovoked initially, and notes that the incident prompted limited public support for the player, contrasting with previous controversies.

Henry Pollock at centre of brawl as Leicester beat Northampton — Image: The i Paper

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Henry Pollock is in danger of annoying everyone – including Steve BorthwickThe Northampton Saints tyro's antics blew up in his face against Leicester TigersThe i Paper · 26 Oct, 08:00
England bad boy Henry Pollock at centre of 30-man brawl - and grabbed around the neck by Red Rose captain Ollie Chessum - as Northampton are bullied into submission by LeicesterDays after adorning the front cover of Tatler alongside fashion royalty in Valentina Pinault, Henry Pollock was the at the centre of a 30-man scrap in the driving rain at Welford Road.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Oct, 18:19

In this story: Henry Pollock · Ollie Chessum · Leicester Tigers · Northampton Saints · Geoff Parling · Welford Road

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