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David Pollock (rugby union)

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David Pollock
Birth nameDavid Pollock
Date of birth (1987-03-19) 19 March 1987 (age 37)
Place of birthOmagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
SchoolRoyal School Dungannon
UniversityQueen's University Belfast
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)

2007-10
Dungannon
Ulster

45

(15)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007
2008
Ireland u20
Ireland A
5
5
(0)
(0)

David Pollock (born 19 March 1987 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) is a retired rugby union player. He played for Ulster Rugby in the Celtic League and represented Dungannon RFC who play in the AIB League.

Pollock's position of choice was as an Open Side Flanker.

Pollock captained Ireland Under-20s to a Six Nations grandslam in 2007. He represented Ireland A against England Saxons on 1 February 2008 [1][2] and has also represented them in the Churchill Cup.

Pollock was forced to retire from rugby at 23 due to a hip injury. He has since pursued a career in medicine.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC. 2008-02-02. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
  2. ^ "Ireland 'A' Go Down Fighting Against Saxons". IrishRugby.ie. 2008-02-01. Archived from the original on February 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
  3. ^ http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_6523004,00.html