A goal kick from the ever-reliable Handre Pollard gave Leicester Tigers a stunning 34-34 draw against Harlequins in the English Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Springbok playmaker, known for maintaining his composure under pressure, scored 18 off the tee, including a last-minute conversion off the post to break the deadlock.
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 provided the chance to level the game.
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Since joining the Tigers in 2022, Pollard has been central to director of rugby Michael Cheika’s vision, blending skill on the ball with lethal precision with the boot.
The two-time World Cup winner’s influence extended beyond his kicks on Saturday, manipulating Leicester’s backline with authority as the East Midlands side produced a thrilling spectacle of attacking rugby to the tune of Queen’s’ four tries.
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