Springboks v England: Handre Pollard passes 600-Test point mark

Handre Pollard landed five penalties to pass the 600-Test point mark in Saturday’s clash against England at Twickenham.

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However, it was his two missed attempts at goal in the second half which will sting the most as Eddie Jones’ England side snatched a late 27-26 win.

Playing in his 60th Test, Handre Pollard now boasts 601 points in the famed green and gold jersey and lies third in the all-time Springbok points scoring list.

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Topping the list on 893 points is Percy Montgomery (102 Tests) with recently retired Morne Steyn in second place (742 points in 68 Tests).

Handre Pollard’s now 601 points total inches him closer to Steyn. At his current average of 10 points per Test, Pollard would have to play roughly 14/15 more to grab second spot.

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Thanks to his 67 Test tries, Bryan Habana occupies fourth place with 335 points.

Elton Jantjies, who replaced Pollard midway through the second half, landed a penalty to edge closer to Habana on 326 points in fifth place.

Legendary Springbok No 10, Naas Botha, remains in sixth place with 312 points in just 28 Tests.

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For the record, the remainder of the Top 10 is:

7. Joel Stransky – 240 points (22 Tests)

8. Braam van Straaten – 221 points (21 Tests)

9. Joost van der Westhuizen – 190 points (89 Tests)

10. Jannie de Beer – 181 points (13 Tests)