Earlier this season, Handre Pollard was poised to start the second Test against the All Blacks after Rassie Erasmus had announced his team selection for the crucial clash in Cape Town.

However, Pollard unfortunately pulled up with a calf strain in training, ruling him out of contention for the remainder of the series.

The 32-year-old has only featured in seven Tests over the last two years, but he is still viewed as an important member of the Springbok squad based on his experience, leadership and renowned goal-kicking.

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This week, Erasmus confirmed that Pollard has now recovered from his injury, and

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.