Scarlets flanker Josh Macleod insists his side must ignore England's Henry Pollock in Sunday's Champions Cup trip to Northampton. The Welsh region needs a four-try bonus point victory to reach the knockout stage, while the Saints aim to secure a home last-16 tie. Pollock, a controversial back-row star, has become a key figure for the English side.

Northampton sits atop the Premiership but is reeling from a rare defeat. Scarlets, however, are winless in Europe and languish at the bottom of the United Rugby Championship. Bookmakers heavily favour the Saints at Franklin's Gardens, but Macleod believes a disciplined performance could spring an upset. He warned against focusing solely on Pollock's 'X-factor'.

Macleod emphasized that Northampton's threat extends beyond their star forward. The hosts boast a formidable squad including Alex Mitchell, Tommy Freeman, and Fraser Dingwall. The flanker urged his team to concentrate on their own execution, knowing a packed stadium and travelling supporters expect a committed display from the underdogs in this pivotal European clash.