Handre Pollard

Pollard, Jantjies aren’t the enemy

Both Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies should be backed rather than belittled each time they endure an off day in Springbok colours, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls sweat over Pollard

Bulls stand-in captain Handré Pollard is the latest addition to their injury list after hurting his back in the 43-34 win over the Jaguares at Loftus on Saturday.

Pollard hails ‘unbelievable’ talents

Handré Pollard is excited about a talented, new-look Bok backline that will be out to impress against England this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

‘Pollard can take the pressure’

What former Bok coach NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the past weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams. Stormers vs Rebels ‘I thought the forwards played very well in that first half. I must say, Damian de Allende is returning to the form that he showed two or three years ago. It was a really excellent… Read more →

Bulls to play with ‘confidence’

Handré Pollard says there is a real sense of optimism in the Bulls camp ahead of the upcoming Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. The Bulls have endured a disappointing run of results in Super Rugby over the past few seasons, with the three-time champions having last featured in the playoffs way back in 2013. Last year, the Bulls executed… Read more →

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the third week of end-of-year Test matches, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

‘We fought for each other’

Handré Pollard says that the performance against Italy highlighted the growing spirit in the Springbok camp. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What Allister Coetzee, Eben Etzebeth, Handré Pollard and Bongi Mbonambi had to say after the Springboks’ 35-6 win against Italy.

Boks bulldoze Italy

The Springbok forwards bossed the set pieces and collisions to power their side to a 35-6 victory over Italy on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI at Stadio Euganeo reports.