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The South African
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Handre Pollard set for final game abroad before SA return
Handre Pollard is likely hoping for a last sweet victory as he plays his final game with Leicester Tigers next weekend. Just a few days later, the famous flyhalf will officially take up his post with the Bulls. The fly-half's UK club will clash against Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership finals on Saturday, 14 June. On the same day, the Bulls will also play for a title – in the URC Grand Final – against Leinster. Over the weekend, Handre Pollard played his final home game with Leicester Tigers at their Mattioli Woods Welford Stadium. Next weekend, the Springbok star will head to Twickenham for his final game with the club. Handre is likely hoping to help his team clinch a bittersweet victory against Sale Sharks for the Gallagher Premiership title. A fortnight later, Handre returns to his home club, the Bulls, where he made his professional debut. The 31-year-old, his pregnant wife Marise, and their son will soon call Pretoria their new home. In 2022, Handre Pollard signed a R14 million-a-year contract with Leicester Tigers. This secured his spot as one of SA's highest-paid rugby players. But will he take a pay cut or earn the same at the Bulls? According to Planet Rugby, the veteran player is likely to earn 'two or three times more' than the average Springbok [around R7million a year]. He is expected to receive the same salary bracket as his club abroad and in the league of big-name Boks like Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, and Siya Kolisi. Handre's earnings will not come from the club but from the Player of National Interest (PONI) contracts that SA Rugby pays. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'Crying!': Pollards pack up, ready to return home
It's the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for Marise and Handre Pollard as they pack up their life in the UK, where the rugby star has played for Leicester Tigers for the past three years. The Springbok fly-half will return to South Africa, where he will return to his home club of the Bulls, next month. On her Instagram account, Marise Pollard – who is pregnant with her second child – revealed that she had attended her final Leicester Tigers game. 'My heart is heavy. Leicester Tigers is such a special club, and it's been a massive privilege to be part of this family. Grateful is an understatement.' In an Instagram Story, the rugby WAG revealed that she had been 'crying' over the big move' In another post, Marise – a qualified teacher – appeared more upbeat. 'All packed and ready to move!' she captioned a happy snap. It's not goodbye just yet for Leicester Tigers as Handre Pollard is expected to play in their Gallagher Premiership semi-final match against Sale Sharks on Saturday, 7 June. Handre will rejoin his old club of the Bulls on 1 July. In 2022, Handre signed a R14 million-a-year contract with the English club Leicester Tigers. This secured his spot as one of SA's highest-paid rugby players. But will he take a pay cut or earn the same at the Bulls? According to Planet Rugby, the veteran player is likely to earn 'two or three times more' than the average Springbok [around R7million a year]. He is expected to receive the same salary bracket as his club abroad and in the league of big-name Boks like Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, and Siya Kolisi. Handre's earnings will not come from the club but from the Player of National Interest (PONI) contracts that SA Rugby pays. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
