Recalled to the Springboks to compensate for Malcom Marx’s injury, after initially being kept away from the World Cup following a calf injury last May, Handré Pollard made his comeback yesterday against Tonga (49-18). And the 2019 world champion caused a sensation on his feet, in an area where the Australians had precisely sinned against Ireland, with 11 points dropped during their defeat (13-8), achieving a nice 4/4 on Sunday, including three eccentric or even corner transformations.
“It’s good to have played again, to come back. The last few weeks have been a pretty crazy roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs. I am happy to be back in this environment, I will try to contribute as best I can,” declared the media attraction yesterday in the bowels of the Vélodrome. A priori, yes, it contributes quite a bit. A little too much for our taste, even.