Handré Pollard - A League of His Own | Leicester Tigers Rugby Tribute

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июн 2023
  • His first season at Welford Road may have been bookended by some unfortunate injuries, but in just fourteen games, the World Cup-winning Springbok Handré Pollard has already scored four tries, assisted in another four, and scored over one-hundred points across the Premiership and Champions Cup.
    He is truly playing...in a league of his own. Here's his tribute!
    Footage:
    BT Sport
    EPCR
    LDS Sports
    Premiership Rugby
    Song:
    Plastic Betrand - Ça plane pour moi ( • Plastic Bertrand - Ça... )
    Thumbnail Photo:
    SA Rugby Magazine
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Комментарии • 46

  • @SoCalDreaming87
    @SoCalDreaming87 6 месяцев назад +2

    Superb compilation, thanks.
    Pollard is the single reason the Boks are World Champions. That simple.

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the kind words, man. You're very welcome!
      I completely agree. Above all else, it was his game management that prevailed.
      To think he's won a Bronze Medal in 2015 and two consecutive World Cups in 2019 and 2023 is insane!

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 месяцев назад +1

      @StanWilks A calm General dictating the game. I like Libbok, but he isn't in Pollard's league.
      Yeah, he has some serious accolades already. Can't wait to see where he goes under Rassie!
      Ps. I subbed, man. I will take a look at your content later. Keep up the good work!

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@SoCalDreaming87 Libbok has the talent for a promising future, but Rassie's handling of him was a wise rugby decision in the context of a World Cup. I was happy to see him slot that watch-winning kick for the Stormers, though!
      Very exciting times! I need to read his book. He's a rugby genius.
      Thank you so much, my friend. That's very kind of you. Hope the rest of my tributes are to your liking. Would love to know what you think of them!

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@StanWilks You're right, my brother. He needs a better temperament. The shot clock at RWC2023 messed with him big time.
      That clutch kick against La Rochelle was impressive! The young man is making great strides.
      Man, I love this sport...

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@SoCalDreaming87 I think the shot clock has rattled more players than most people would think. But he'll learn it from it.
      If he keeps nailing kicks like that, he'll start for the Springboks in 2027!

  • @Wolf-hh4rv
    @Wolf-hh4rv 10 месяцев назад +16

    Best fly half in world rugby. That simple.

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah, I can't really dispute that. He's amazing. Haha.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @mattm7426
    @mattm7426 4 месяца назад +1

    What a player

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  4 месяца назад +1

      He's just fantastic.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @n-tertainmentx-tended4760
    @n-tertainmentx-tended4760 6 месяцев назад +3

    The Bulls could really use someone like him right now.

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  6 месяцев назад

      Any team could use someone like him!

  • @craigharrison9828
    @craigharrison9828 10 месяцев назад +7

    Wow, Pollard is incredible. I wish him all the best. I read he was injured and was not selected for the RWC team because of his injury.

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  10 месяцев назад +1

      He's amazing. As a closet Tigers fan, I've loved every minute he's spent at Welford Road.
      If he isn't on the plane, South Africa's loss will be Tigers' gain!
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @craigharrison9828
      @craigharrison9828 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@StanWilks I love how that so many players from different countries represent different clubs around the world and make so many friends. Then RWC they all represent their countries, kick fcuk out of each other on pitch, then all drink together after it. Absolutely love the rugby family mentality. I wish all RWC competitors safe and memorable world cup.

    • @SodaSeezn
      @SodaSeezn 7 месяцев назад +3

      He won us the cup

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  7 месяцев назад +1

      Singlehandedly!

  • @MetYsJa
    @MetYsJa 6 месяцев назад +3

    And it was Pollard who won the wc for SA

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yep. Singlehandedly, and deservedly. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @jacqueshughes3085
    @jacqueshughes3085 Год назад +7

    Great form to take into the RWC. Thank you to Leicester!

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  Год назад +1

      Second only to Owen Farrell when it comes to the top of the form tree in the Prem.
      I'm putting money (figuratively speaking) on the Springboks winning the World Cup again.
      No one's talking about them, and their preliminary training squad they announced looks dangerous!
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @louisnel1922
      @louisnel1922 Год назад +1

      @@StanWilks 100% agree

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  Год назад

      Thanks, Louis!

    • @joshuaho4749
      @joshuaho4749 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@StanWilks 4 class 10s. Farrell seems to execute an existing system, while Pollard has implemented a new system on attack in contrast to George Ford which Leicester will only get better at

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  11 месяцев назад

      @@joshuaho4749 Yeah. Well said, Josh.
      Though Pollard has perhaps been the most stylish, Farrell has been the most reliable and consistent fly-half this season.
      Thanks for commenting and I apologize profusely for only just replying. For some reason, RUclips don't notify me of people replying to comments.

  • @matthewvanrensburg3824
    @matthewvanrensburg3824 7 месяцев назад +4

    I wish more Bok fans could see our overseas based players club/franchise play so can realise what they see at the Boks is about Bok strategy not about the players themselves. To label Pollard boring, flat and just a kicker is so far off the mark and simply shows not following the man play.

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hopefully this tribute shows he's capable of so much more!

  • @dewaldsaayman9084
    @dewaldsaayman9084 9 месяцев назад +3

    Everyone is going crazy about manie libbok but even if he can sort out hes goal kicking he wil never be 1st choice flyhalf while pollard is around. Pollard just need 1 appearance this world cup to remind manie and hes fan club who he is.

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  9 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed. I've been impressed with Mannie thus far. His no-look cross-field kick speaks for itself.
      But Pollard is a World Cup winner, and that speaks for itself, too.
      I was kind of surprised that he wasn't on the plane despite his injury.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @andrewfarquhar5290
    @andrewfarquhar5290 8 месяцев назад +1

    Had He been selected to play against Ireland, maybe Springboks would have won!

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  8 месяцев назад +2

      We all know the Springboks would have won with Pollard at ten.
      How he wasn't even in the 23 is beyond me.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @gerhardburger6777
    @gerhardburger6777 9 месяцев назад +5

    2023 wc needs you bud

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  9 месяцев назад +2

      He's only a phone call away. Mark my words. He'll be back.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @MKRCinema
      @MKRCinema 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@StanWilks you were right

    • @StanWilks
      @StanWilks  9 месяцев назад +1

      Perhaps for the first time ever concerning rugby prophecy. Haha.

    • @SodaSeezn
      @SodaSeezn 7 месяцев назад +3

      he won it