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Handré Pollard: The former running specialist who took to rugby's biggest stage

Strategic Insights

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Handré Pollard is a crucial member of the Springbok squad, and will have the opportunity to break a record in Saturday’s Rugby Championship test in Argentina. But the flyhalf only started his rugby career as a running flyhalf, using his speed and agility to outflank defenders and score tries. His most notable try was in a game against the All Blacks in 2014, where he used his trademark move of throwing a dummy pass to the inside and taking the outside gap. However, he has since become known for his goal-kicking skills, which have played a major role in the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup victories.

Key Takeaways:

  • Handré Pollard has a record 739 points for the Springboks, just three behind Morné Steyn, the current third-highest points scorer for the team.
  • Pollard is a 30-year-old flyhalf who has started all 75 of his Test matches, kicking 163 penalties, 100 conversions, five drop goals, and scoring 7 tries.
  • The Springboks will play Argentina in November and Pollard is likely to break Morné Steyn’s record with a successful kick against.
  • Pollard has been a key player for the Springboks, but is facing competition for his place on the team with the emergence of new talent such as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok.
  • He has been a key player in the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup victories and has been an important member of the team’s backline.

Statistics:

  • Handré Pollard has started all 75 of his Test matches for the Springboks.
  • He was 20 years old when he made his debut in 2014 and has since become a key player for the team.
  • Pollard has scored 7 tries in his Test career and has kicked 163 penalties, 100 conversions, and 5 drop goals.

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