Pollard reminds Bok fans of his class
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s latest performance for the Leicester Tigers is a massive news story for SA rugby in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard’s latest performance for the Leicester Tigers is a massive news story for SA rugby in 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Handre Pollard produced a solid performance off the kicking tee as Leicester Tigers became the first team to reach the Champions Cup last 16 on Friday with a bonus-point win at Clermont.
England could give their chances of winning the upcoming World Cup a significant boost by recruiting a key member of the Springboks’ 2019 campaign.
Handre Pollard will make his long-awaited return from injury when he debuts for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership clash against Sale Sharks on Friday night.
Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who shone on debut in the Japan League One, while over in Europe, Jasper Wiese and Andre Esterhuizen both played influential roles in Champions Cup wins.
Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the wrecking ball-performance by Jasper Wiese.
Injury-plagued Springbok Handre Pollard is an expensive, ageing flyhalf who isn’t a “decent fit” for Leicester, according to former Tigers lock Jim Hamilton.
Handre Pollard has likely confirmed Jacques Nienaber’s worst fears after the injury-plagued Springbok flyhalf’s debut for Leicester Tigers ended prematurely.
Harlequins duo Tyrone Green and Wilco Louw scored their first Premiership tries of the new season, while Leicester Tigers captain Hanro Liebenberg did the same for the defending champions on Saturday.
Former Springbok utility back Jaco Taute has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.