In a 12–11 victory at the Stade de France, Pollard scored four first-half penalties as the Springboks narrowly held off a New Zealand team that was down to 14 men following Sam Cane’s red card.
Despite having mostly struggled in the years preceding the event, South Africa won their third World Cup in Japan four years ago, and going into the 2023 edition in France, they were considered favorites.
Due to a calf injury, Pollard, who was instrumental in South Africa’s victory against England in the 2019 World Cup final, was not included in the country’s initial 33-man World Cup roster. Pollard scored six penalties and two conversions in the match.
Due to an injury sustained by hooker Malcolm Marx during World Cup training, Pollard was called up in September for the competition. During his four outings, the 29-year-old was important in landing every place-kick he tried.
He acknowledges that his own trip hasn’t fully clicked yet this time.
Pollard stated, “It’ll take a bit of time.” “It was absurd. It was six weeks ago that I returned to train with the boys here on Welford Road. I’m back here now.
Due to a calf injury, Pollard, who was instrumental in South Africa’s victory against England in the 2019 World Cup final, was not included in the country’s initial 33-man World Cup roster. Pollard scored six penalties and two conversions in the match.
Due to an injury sustained by hooker Malcolm Marx during World Cup training, Pollard was called up in September for the competition. During his four outings, the 29-year-old was important in landing every place-kick he tried.
He acknowledges that his own trip hasn’t fully clicked yet this time.Pollard stated, “It’ll take a bit of time.” “It was absurd. It was six weeks ago that I returned to train with the boys here on Welford Road. I’m back here now.
