Handré Pollard is a South African rugby player who plays as a fly-half and centre for the Springboks and the Bulls.
Dubbed as one of the best fly-halves to ever play for the Springboks, Handré Pollard has grown to be an icon of the game. He has since signed for some of the top clubs in the world, like English side Leicester Tigers and French side Montpellier.
Whenever Handré travelled to these countries, he carried himself with style, and fans loved it. He has since found himself among the most-followed rugby stars, thanks to his lavish lifestyle (cars, family, and all). On Instagram alone, Handré Pollard has over 400,000 followers.
In this detailed biography, we get to unpack both Handré’s career path and achievements, as well as his lifestyle off the rugby field, as a father, a husband, and a human being.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Name: Handré Pollard
Date of birth: 11 March 1994
Age: 31 years
Place of birth: Somerset West, Cape Province, South Africa
Height: 1.89 m
Weight: 98 kg
Wife: Marise Pollard
Children: 2
Net worth: R50 million.
EARLY LIFE AND YOUTH CAREER
The 31-year-old fly-half was born on 11 March 1994 in Somerset West, Cape Province, in South Africa. Just like those before him, he started his rugby career at a younger age during his time at Paarl Gymnasium.
Handré Pollard made headlines when he received his first provincial call when he was still in primary school. He was selected in the Western Province squad for the under-13 in 2007 for the Craven Week competition.
Against the backdrop of his call-up, he went on to represent them at the under-16 and under-18 levels between 2010 and 2012.
No doubt his big wins led to Handré Pollard captaining the SA schools under-18 side in 2011 and 2012, paving the way for his big break. In 2013, he played for UP Tuks and an amateur team. He scored 52 points from 8 appearances.
SENIOR AND INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In 2013, he made his senior debut with the Blue Bulls and also starred for the Bulls during his tenure. In 2017, Handré Pollard left the Blue Bulls after more than 10 appearances and 94 points.
As for the Bulls, the celebrated fly-half made 62 appearances and over 620 points during his stint between 2014 and 2019. Handré Pollard also had a brief stint with Red Hurricanes Osaka during the 2015-2016 season.
In 2019, he joined French side Montpellier and left in 2022 after 29 appearances and 175 points. In 2022, he made a big money move to the Leicester Tigers in England.
His move saw him become one of the highest-paid stars in the world. However, despite an impressive record of 480 points from 54 appearances for the club, Handré Pollard returned to South Africa in 2025. He has been with the Bulls since 2025.
Handré Pollard made 37 points from 3 appearances during his stint with the South Africa Schools team. The fly-half also made over 140 points between 2012 and 2014 with the South Africa under-20 squad.
He had his first senior call in 2014 and has been winning big since then. Handré Pollard has since made over 85 appearances in the green and gold jersey and has scored over 800 points for the Springboks.
As of January 2026, he is the second Springbok player with the most points, behind only the legendary Percy Montgomery.
Pollard is one of the 43 players who have won the Rugby World Cup multiple times. He pulled all the stops during the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups, and he was the difference in the finals.
Many were more than convinced that he could win his third World Cup in 2027, which could be his last dance.
PERSONAL LIFE (WIFE AND CHILDREN)
Handré Pollard is married to Marise, and the two tied the knot in 2017 at Cavalli Estate in the Cape Winelands area.
However, the two have been together for over a decade. Sometime ago, the two took to social media to celebrate their 12th anniversary.
After six years of marriage, the two welcomed their firstborn, Hunter Angel Pollard, in 2024. The two welcomed their second bundle of joy in October 2025.
LIFESTYLE AND CAR COLLECTION
Away from rugby, Handré Pollard enjoys going on vacations with his family. He prefers visiting game parks, where he can get good views while relaxing in a natural setting.
Besides playing rugby, Handré is a keen golfer and loves swimming. He goes swimming several times with his wife and kids.
When it comes to his wheels, Pollard likes them big and fancy. Of course, he is one of the highest-paid rugby players worldwide, and he owns some luxurious cars, as shown on Instagram. Back in 2018, he was already rocking a fancy blue Land Rover Discovery that was expensive for the time. In the same year, he also rocked a black Mercedes-Benz, showcasing his style and flair once again.
Adding to his collection, he showed another grey Land Rover Discovery and this time a more recent version. He showed how much he loved the Land Rover and how it grew with him.
Upping his game, he rocked the INEOS Grenadier Belstaff 1924 Edition in October 2025. Indeed, the talented Springboks star owns several other assets, such as boats, which he rarely shares with fans.
NET WORTH, SALARY AND MORE
No doubt Handré Pollard has earned a fortune from his illustrious career, which spans many years. According to reports as of 2024, his net worth was estimated at $2.7 million, equivalent to approximately R50 million.
However, the South African ranked the Springboks fly-half as the seventh-wealthiest rugby star in the world. Despite most clubs keeping player salaries under wraps, it is rumoured that he earns over R10 million per season.
During his stint at Leicester Tigers, he was reportedly earning R15 million per season. However, the star has managed to keep his properties under wraps, leaving many to guess about his rumoured house and flashiest cars.
HANDRÉ POLLARD’S PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES (HEIGHT AND WEIGHT)
When it comes to Handré Pollard, he is not one of those players you see and immediately convinced by his physical attributes.
He is not the tallest or the strongest; however, Pollard has an innate talent. His ball-kicking skills are close to none and are a natural gift to him.
Standing tall at 1.89m and weighing 98 kg, Handré Pollard is a fairly big man. However, his work rate in the gym and during his spare time makes him a complete fly-half.