Pollard applauds Stormers depth
Handre Pollard admitted that the Stormers’ youngsters made it difficult for Leicester Tigers to execute their plan in the opening-round Champions Cup clash at Welford Road.
Handre Pollard admitted that the Stormers’ youngsters made it difficult for Leicester Tigers to execute their plan in the opening-round Champions Cup clash at Welford Road.
Springboks Handre Pollard and Jasper Wiese will both start for Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup opener against the DHL Stormers on Sunday.
Assistant coach Norman Laker said the DHL Stormers will pay special attention to Leicester Tigers duo Handre Pollard and Jasper Wiese when the teams clash on Sunday.
The DHL Stormers and Leicester Tigers clash on Sunday in the Champions Cup, and the Capetonians will be wary of the threat posed by Jasper Wiese and Handre Pollard.
Handre Pollard has praised veteran fullback Willie le Roux, who could join the elite group of Springbok centurions next year.
Handre Pollard continued his excellent form for Leicester Tigers in a big Premiership victory, ahead of the Champions Cup opener against the DHL Stormers.
Siya Kolisi tasted victory on his long-awaited debut for new club Racing 92, lifting them to the summit of France’s Top 14.
Handre Pollard has praised Manie Libbok, who made way for the veteran Springbok flyhalf to play a key role in South Africa’s historic World Cup win in France.
Handre Pollard played an influential role in helping Leicester Tigers claim a derby victory, while fellow Springbok flyhalf Rob du Preez continued his superb form for Sale.
Several Springboks returned to action in the Premiership and French Top 14 after celebrating the World Cup win.