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Marise Pollard shared a throwback image of her relationship with Springbok Handre Pollard.
Images via Instagram:
@marisepollard

Young love: Marise and Handre Pollard share sweet throwback

From teen lovers to parents. Take a look at this cute throwback of Springbok Handre Pollard and his wife Marise…

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Marise Pollard shared a throwback image of her relationship with Springbok Handre Pollard.
Images via Instagram:
@marisepollard

Marise – the wife of Springbok Handre Pollard – has shared a sweet throwback snap of their relationship, which dates back to their teenage years.

The couple – who are currently based in the UK, where Handre plays for the Leicester Tigers – are expecting their first child together.

ALSO READ: [PHOTO] First look at ‘smiling’ baby Pollard

MARISE AND HANDRE POLLARD THROWBACK

In an Instagram Story, Marise Pollard shared a throwback of her romance with Handre. The image dated back to 2012.

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Marise shared this 12-year throwback of when she first began dating Handre. Image via Instagram: @marisepollard

Earlier this month, the model and influencer reflected on their 12-year relationship. She posted: “Handre, you still take my breath away, and I love you more than ever”.

She added: “I can’t wait to see you as a father…we are so excited for this next chapter”.

ALSO READ: ‘You are home’: Pregnant Marise Pollard returns to hubby Handre

WHERE DID THEY MEET?

According to Woman And Home, the couple first began dating in 2013, while Marise was a student at The University of Pretoria and Pollard was playing for the Bulls.

The couple met as teens through Facebook and would go on to wed in 2017.

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According to The Sun, Marise – a gold-medallist in athletics – claimed the rugby star was not her usual type.

She said: “He wasn’t the kind of guy I would usually fall for. But he was incredibly attractive to me! He was strong, muscular, and an introvert.”