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Nika Amashukeli Says 'No.' Henry Pollock Champions Cup Final Try Wiped Away

Nika Amashukeli Says 'No.' Henry Pollock Champions Cup Final Try Wiped Away

Henry Pollock's go-ahead try in the 2025 Investec Champions Cup Final was wiped away by referee.

May 24, 2025 by Joe Harrington
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Northampton Saints young superstar Henry Pollock appeared to give his club a lead in the 41st minute of the 2025 Investec Champions Cup Final, but it wasn't to be. 

Pollock scored a try out of the gates in the second half with game against Union Bordeaux Begles tied at 20 after an intense first half, but the try was taken off the board when referee Nika Amashukeli reviewed the try and ruled the play a no-try. 

Moments later,  Amashukeli gave Northampton's Ed Prowse a yellow card that led to a Maxime Luca penalty kick. 

Henry Pollock Was Seeking First Investec Champions Cup Final Try

The 20-year-old Pollock is among the rising stars in the game and has jumped on the scene during the Champions Cup. He has scored seven tries in Champions Cup play and forced 18 turnovers. 

“I can envision him being another Ardie Savea-style player, a do-it-all player who can play in the backs and the forwards and cover every sort of spot,” FloRugby analayst Philip Bendon said. “He’s definitely going to be the future of English rugby.”

Pollock’s leadership, even as a young player, has been notable, and Bendon believes he could even be the captain of England within five years. 

“I suspect he’ll be England captain within five years - he’s a leader, and he already shows it in how he leads at Northampton,” Bendon said. “It’s huge for a young guy to have that respect in the dressing room.”

International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby

Here's the full schedule of men's international games that will be broadcast on FloRugby this summer:

June 28

  • 11 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Barbarians

July 4

  • 11:35 PM ET: Māori All Blacks vs. Scotland

July 5

  • 3:05 a.m. ET (July 5): New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
  • 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
  • 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England

July 11

  • 12:30 a.m. ET (July 12): NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos

July 12

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
  • 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
  • 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England

July 18

  • 4:05 a.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Scotland

July 19

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
  • 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
  • 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England

Aug. 15

  • TBD: South Africa vs. Australia

Aug. 22

  • TBD: South Africa vs. Australia

Sept. 5

  • 10:05 p.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Fiji
  • TBD: Australia vs. Argentina

Sept. 6

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa

Sept. 12

  • TBD: Australia vs. Argentina

Sept. 13

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa

Sept. 16

  • TBD: South Africa vs. Argentina

Sept. 27

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia

Oct. 3

  • TBD: Australia vs. New Zealand All Blacks

Northampton Rugby Match Today

Northampton plays Bordeaux Saturday in the 2025 Investec Champions Cup Final. Follow along for live updates on FloRugby. 

Bordeaux Rugby Match Today

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Northampton Vs. Bordeaux On TV

In North America, the Investec Champions Cup Final between Northampton and Bordeaux will be streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

How To Watch Northampton Vs. Bordeaux

In North America, the Investec Champions Cup Final between Northampton and Bordeaux will be streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

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