Handré Pollard almost in tears as Mzwandile Stick reveals heartbreaking Springboks injury blow

Handré Pollard almost in tears as Mzwandile Stick reveals heartbreaking Springboks injury blow

Mzandile Stick has revealed how Handré Pollard was almost reduced to tears after suffering an injury in training that ruled him out of Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks.

Springboks suffer first-five injury blow ahead of second All Blacks test

Rassie Erasmus brought Handre Pollard in to deliver under pressure, but he has been forced out after picking up a niggle in training.

Springboks coach explains late changes for All Blacks rematch

Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has revealed fly-half Handre Pollard was in tears after suffering an injury.

Jake on Pollard injury: It's a blow

Jake White believes the late changes to the Springbok match 23 for Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks will alter the team’s approach. Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the run-on side, while Manie Libbok will serve as the back-up flyhalf off the bench. AFRICA PICKS: Springboks vs All Blacks betting odds Kolbe has recovered fully from the knock that saw him leave the field at Ellis Park las…