🚨 Goodbye, Europe? Pollard Prepares His Next Move as Leicester Tigers Look to Sam Costelow
Leicester Tigers may soon face significant changes as speculation grows around the future of their star fly-half, Handré Pollard.
Pollard, a two-time Rugby World Cup winner with South Africa, is out of contract at the end of the current season, and rumors suggest that he could be on the move. His future has been cast into doubt as lucrative offers from Japan are reportedly on the table, making it difficult for Leicester—or any other European club—to compete with the financial allure of the Far East.
Pollard, who joined Leicester Tigers in 2022 after stints with the Bulls, Red Hurricanes Osaka, and Montpellier, has been a key figure for the club.
Over the course of 33 appearances, Pollard has proven his value by scoring six tries and becoming a reliable presence at fly-half. However, with his contract nearing its end and his annual salary reportedly hovering around £600,000, it’s uncertain whether Leicester will retain him. More concerning for Leicester is that Pollard's options in his native South Africa appear limited, which makes a return to Japan, where salaries are far higher, an attractive proposition.
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