Again at his previous stomping floor, Handre Pollard is happy to execute the brand new attacking gameplan for the Springboks in opposition to Eire at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The primary Take a look at of the sequence will see Pollard return to Loftus Versfeld for the primary time since July 2021.
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The 2-time World Cup winner began his skilled profession in Pretoria and represented the Vodacom Bulls till a transfer to France in 2019.
“It’s pretty, man,” Pollard stated on his Loftus return. “It’s a particular place.
“I preserve it expensive to my coronary heart. I spent a superb seven years on the Bulls. I like enjoying at Loftus. It’s one of many nice stadiums on the planet.
“To play a Take a look at match at a sold-out Loftus…it’s going to be a big day.”
Again within the driving seat after sitting out the opening Take a look at of the 12 months in opposition to Wales at Twickenham, Pollard has the accountability of driving the Springboks ahead in a brand new attacking gameplan laid out by former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown.
“I actually get pleasure from Tony, he’s been an actual breath of contemporary air for us,” Pollard stated.
“We have been privileged to have Felix [Jones] previously. He was good. Tony simply thinks concerning the recreation a bit in a different way. He has expertise from all around the world.
“With the background that he has teaching groups throughout, he’s needed to search for house differently than we’re used to. We’re used to counting on our power and physicality to get us over the gainline.
“He sees it in a different way and as a bunch we’re at some extent the place we are able to use our talent set and never simply be one-dimensional and direct. We’re by no means going to go away from that, however he sees our guys utilizing our power to create extra space for our thrilling outdoors backs.
“We’ve loved him quite a bit since he’s are available in. If that will get us going with the ball and enjoying a bit extra on the gainline, nice.”
Pollard watched from the stands when the Springboks final confronted Eire within the World Cup pool stage, which ended a 13-8 defeat for the lads in inexperienced and gold.
The 30-year-old stated there was loads of positives to take from that match, because the Boks had the chance to place the sport to mattress.
“We all know the alternatives will likely be there. It was on that day in Paris as nicely,” Pollard added.
“We simply have to be extra composed and get one thing out of each 22 entry. There received’t be many. I feel it’s going to be few for each groups. So everytime you get that shot, it’s essential to be scientific.”
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