The Springboks’ hard-fought 42-28 bonus-point victory over Scotland at Loftus Versfeld didn’t just showcase South Africa’s squad depth—it pushed Handré Pollard one monumental step closer to becoming the most prolific scorer in South African rugby history.
Pollard enjoyed a flawless night off the tee on his old Blue Bulls home turf, slotting five out of five conversions. The masterclass not only earned him the official Player of the Match honors but officially put the legendary Percy Montgomery firmly in his crosshairs.
The Numbers: Pollard vs. Montgomery
Following his 10-point haul in Pretoria, Pollard has officially elevated his career international points tally to 835 points across 86 Test appearances.
He now trails Montgomery’s long-standing all-time record of 893 points by a mere 58 points. Given Pollard’s phenomenal career scoring average of 9.7 points per Test match, mathematical projection suggests the 32-year-old flyhalf will need only six more appearances in the green and gold to claim the historical No. 1 spot.
Handré Pollard’s Career Statistical Breakdown:
- Test Caps: 86
- Tries Scored: 8
- Conversions: 129
- Penalties Slotted: 174
- Drop Goals: 5
All-Time Leading Springbok Point Scorers (200+ Club)
Pollard’s steady climb up the leader-board continues to cement his legacy alongside the absolute royalty of South African rugby:
| Rank | Player | Total Test Points | Test Caps |
| 1 | Percy Montgomery | 893 | 102 |
| 2 | Handré Pollard * | 835 | 86 |
| 3 | Morné Steyn | 742 | 68 |
| 4 | Bryan Habana | 335 | 124 |
| 5 | Elton Jantjies | 331 | 46 |
| 6 | Naas Botha | 312 | 28 |
| 7 | Joel Stransky | 240 | 22 |
| 8 | Braam van Straaten | 221 | 21 |
