David Pollock (rugby union)
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.
| Birth name | David Pollock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 19 March 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 10 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Royal School Dungannon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Queen's University Belfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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.
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