Pollard On Bulls Return: 'i Can't See Myself Anywhere Else In Sa'

Its official - Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will return to the Vodacom Bulls from 1 July 2025, the club confirmed on Saturday 1 March.

Bulls have sealed the two-time World Cup winners homecoming at Loftus Versfeld on an initial two-year contract.

The former Junior Boks captain left the club in 2019 for French Top14 side Montpellier. He later joined English outfit Leicester Tigers, where he currently plays.

"I am really grateful for this opportunity. It's something I don't take for granted. Being able to come home after a great few years overseas, I'm beyond excited, Pollard said.

"?I started my career at the Vodacom Bulls, and those six years played a massive role in the person and player I am today. This team and franchise have always had a special place in my heart, and I can't see myself anywhere else in South Africa."

In his six-year stint at Bulls, the kicking talent made 62 appearances and scored 629 points, including eleven tries, 119 penalties, 104 conversions and four drop goals. Fans will definitely look forward to more.

Pollard, now 30, said he cant wait to run ?out at Loftus again in front of the proud Vodacom Bulls supporters." Hes nevertheless proud to have played for Leicester Tigers.

"It was three of the most enjoyable seasons of my career, and I'll be forever grateful to have been a Leicester Tiger. There is still a lot of rugby to be played, and I'm excited to end the season and my time at Leicester Tigers on a high, he said.

Blue Bulls Company CEO Edgar Rathbone said Pollard has gained vast amounts of experience that will now be valuable at Loftus.

"He left us as a 24-year-old with so much to offer this game and returns six years more mature and seasoned with a lot of time under his belt. He had only 39 caps for the Boks, and now he boasts 80 international caps, Rathbone explained.