Handré Pollard is closing in on a legendary spot in Springbok history.
The flyhalf delivered a stellar performance against Australia at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, helping South Africa secure a 28-20 victory.
His 15 points from three penalties and three conversions not only made a difference on the scoreboard but also brought him ever closer to surpassing Percy Montgomery as the Springboks’ all-time Test points leader.
Crossing the 800-Point Milestone
Saturday’s performance pushed Pollard past the 800-Test point mark, a remarkable achievement in his 83 appearances for the green and gold.
With an average of 9.8 points per match, he continues to prove his consistency and reliability as one of the Springboks’ key playmakers.
Pollard was deservedly named man of the match, capping off a weekend to remember for both him and his team.
A Breakdown of Pollard’s Points
Pollard’s impressive tally of 812 points has come from a mix of eight tries, 122 conversions, 171 penalties, and five drop goals.
In comparison, Percy Montgomery, who remains the top scorer in Springbok history, sits at 893 points from 102 Tests.
Pollard now trails Montgomery by just 81 points. If he maintains his current scoring rate, he could overtake the record in approximately eight more Tests—a very achievable goal given he is only 31 years old.
Springbok Legends in the 200-Point Club
Pollard joins an elite list of Springboks who have scored over 200 Test points.
The list includes not only Percy Montgomery and Pollard himself but also players like Morné Steyn, Bryan Habana, Elton Jantjies, Naas Botha, Joel Stransky, and Braam van Straaten.
This group represents the very best of South African rugby across generations, showcasing a mix of kicking prowess, try-scoring skill, and consistency.
