Marise Pollard shares a heartwarming video of her son Hunter crawling to grab droëwors at their home in England

In a delightful Instagram post shared on January 4, Marise Pollard, wife of Springboks fly-half Handre Pollard, gave fans a glimpse of their son Hunter’s adorable antics.

The video featured the little one determinedly crawling to grab a stick of droëwors—a classic South African dried sausage.

It’s moments like these that truly showcase the charm of this rugby family.

Hunter’s Sweet Crawling Adventure

Marise and Handre Pollard’s son, Hunter Andre Pollard, may have been born in the UK, but his South African roots shine brightly.

The clip captured Hunter eagerly crawling towards the droëwors and later enjoying the treat.

Marise playfully captioned the video, “Tell me you’re South African without telling me.”

Fans couldn’t resist gushing over the adorable toddler. Here’s what some had to say:

• “No DNA, just that leg for penalties—so cute,” commented @nteboheng1.
• “So cute, beautiful little man,” wrote @juanrimostert5.
• “So precious! Your baby boy is the cutest ever,” added @sheilawhiteonwhite.

Hunter’s Journey: A Blend of Cultures

Hunter was born on April 25, 2024, in the UK, where his parents currently reside.

Handre and Marise made the move to England after Handre signed a lucrative R14 million per year contract with the Leicester Tigers in 2022.

Despite living in Market Harborough, a quaint town in England, the Pollards remain deeply connected to their South African heritage, frequently visiting home.

Earlier this year, Marise took Hunter to her hometown of Bloemendal in the Eastern Cape.

Sharing her emotions in a heartfelt post, she wrote:

“Bloemendal. So grateful to finally be able to share this place with you, my dearest Hunter.

It’s home, and now your home too.

Where we played under the same trees and ran on the same dirt roads.

Here, nature is your school—better than any dream. My words are few, but my heart overflows.

Thank you, Jesus.”

A Family Rooted in South African Pride

Handre Pollard, originally from Somerset West in the Western Cape, and Marise, who grew up on a farm in Bloemendal, embody South African spirit despite living abroad.

Whether it’s sharing droëwors or visiting family back home, their pride in their roots is evident.