Handre Pollard is salivating at the prospect of facing the British and Irish Lions, but knows they have to focus on Georgia first. Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard said they'll have their eye on the "once-in-a-lifetime" British and Irish Lions while ensuring they're also focused on Friday's first Test against Georgia at Loftus Versfeld. While the Georgia hit-out is a necessary one, especially for a rusty and Covid-19 hit Springbok group, Pollard said they're bubbling with excitement for the Lions tour. We have to be 100 percent focused on Friday's Test at 7pm to face a very physical side in Georgia," Pollard said. The Lions game was what we expected it to be in certain areas," Pollard said.

Source: News 24 June 29, 2021 18:45 UTC