“It Has Been A Great Few Weeks”: Handré Pollard Reflects Before Springboks Star Heads On Tour
- Handré Pollard shared a heartfelt moment with his family before heading back into the demands of professional rugby
- The South Africa national rugby union team's fly-half departed for Europe as his club prepares for a key fixture in the season
- Life back in South Africa marked a meaningful new chapter for Pollard and his family after their return from abroad
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Veteran Springboks star Handré Pollard has been spending some much-needed quality time with his family off the rugby field as he looks ahead to touring with his club, Pretoria-based Blue Bulls, in the United Rugby Championship.
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The father of two, Hunter and Isabella, recently moved back to South Africa from the United Kingdom and now features in the URC. He shared a series of family pictures with his followers on Instagram on Monday, 30 March 2026, accompanied by a heartfelt caption.
“It has been a great few weeks at home doing life with the family. Time for a tour again with the boys! See you guys soon @marisepollard 🤍,” he wrote.
Handré Pollard family time
Pollard was bidding farewell to his young family as he travelled with the Bulls to Glasgow, Scotland, for the Investec Champions Cup.
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He and his wife, Marise, celebrated their wedding anniversary in December 2025, shortly after welcoming their second child in October. Despite featuring less for the Springboks during the 2025 Test season due to the rise of young stars like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok, his experience remains vital.
Head coach Rassie Erasmus included Pollard in a 49-man squad for the first alignment camp of 2026, underlining his continued importance to the national setup.
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Springboks star embraces return to South Africa
Following their return, the family temporarily stayed with Marise’s parents while their new home was under construction, with furniture still being shipped from the United Kingdom.
Pollard’s return to South African rugby has proven fulfilling both professionally and personally. The fly-half has expressed excitement about rejoining the local rugby scene and being closer to his family, making this chapter a special one for the Pollard household. Last week, he also celebrated Marise’s birthday with a sweet message.
Fans and followers online joined in with warm comments:
@joanlottering:
“Beautiful family! Wishing you the best time with the other Boks! We are so proud of you!👏👏😍🔥”
@marcofarrell:
“Yster!”
@dmaist3:
“Ice Man!”
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@dr.robynchetty:
“Oh my word, she’s a mini you @marisepollard 😍.”
@josh_mbuwani:
“King Handré!👏”
@khanye_s:
“You have such a beautiful family😍👌🏼❤️ Seeing you and your family the other day was such a beautiful moment for my friend and me ☺️. Jis, ek’s so lief vir jou ❤️.”
@seppi_6:
“🔥 My bra.”
@its_your_fav_yolandri:
“Champion 👏”
One of the young rugby stars included in the alignment camp squad by Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus, Markus Muller, has also spoken highly of Pollard, describing him as his hero.
Handré Pollard’s son Hunter steals hearts
Briefly News previously reported that Springboks veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard and his wife Marise welcomed their second child, Isabella, on 21 October 2025, expanding their small family.
The South African couple, beloved by fans, shared Marise’s pregnancy journey on social media, delighting followers with glimpses into their lives.
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