The ever-reliable Handre Pollard’s goal-kicking delivered Leicester Tigers a stunning 34-34 draw against Harlequins in the English Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday.
Renowned for his composure under pressure, the Springbok playmaker scored 18 points from the tee, including a last-minute conversion off the post to salvage the stalemate.
Pollard opened the scoring with an early penalty, and his big-match temperament was most evident in the dying moments when Dan Cole’s late try offered a chance to level the game.
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Since joining the Tigers in 2022, Pollard has become central to director of rugby Michael Cheika’s vision, blending his skill on the ball with his lethal accuracy from the boot.
The two-time World Cup winner’s influence extended beyond his kicking on Saturday, steering Leicester’s backline with authority as the East Midlands outfit matched Quins’ four tries in a thrilling spectacle of attacking rugby.
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