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Pollard makes injury return as Montpellier reach Challenge Cup final
The South African World Cup winner made his first appearance since September. By AFP Saturday 1 May 2021, 10:33 PM 7 hours ago 3,768 Views 2 Comments
Montpellier s Paul Willemse is tackled by Taulupe Faletau of Bath.
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
SOUTH AFRICA’S RUGBY World Cup winner Handre Pollard made his first appearance since September as Montpellier reached the European Challenge Cup final with a 19-10 win at Bath on Saturday.
Fly-half Pollard, who suffered a serious knee injury in just his second game of the season, came off the bench in the second half to kick a late penalty for the Top 14 strugglers.
Handre Pollard (Gallo)
South Africa s Rugby World Cup winner Handre Pollard made his first appearance since September as Montpellier reached the European Challenge Cup final with a 19-10 win at Bath on Saturday.
Flyhalf Pollard, who suffered a serious knee injury in just his second game of the season, came off the bench in the second half to kick a late penalty for the Top 14 strugglers.
Montpellier, the 2016 Challenge Cup winners, will face Leicester in the final on May 21 at Twickenham, where up to 10,000 fans will be present.
Home coach Stuart Hooper named Zach Mercer, who will join the French club next season, at No. 8.
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Pollard makes injury return as Montpellier reach Challenge Cup final
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South Africa s Rugby World Cup winner Handre Pollard made his first appearance since September as Montpellier reached the European Challenge Cup final with a 19-10 win at Bath on Saturday.
Fly-half Pollard, who suffered a serious knee injury in just his second game of the season, came off the bench in the second half to kick a late penalty for the Top 14 strugglers.
Montpellier, the 2016 Challenge Cup winners, will face Leicester in the final on May 21 at Twickenham, where up to 10,000 fans will be present.