Wiese backing Pollard to hit the right targets

By NICK POWELL

KOBUS Wiese wants South Africa to pick a more adventurous backline as they progress in France. The 1995 World Cup-winning lock, who never lost a game playing for his country, wants Handre Pollard in the big games for his kicking but also wants the Boks to play with more flair.
Wiese believes it is crucial they have a kicker with a reliable percentage after last week’s defeat to Ireland when 11 points went begging off the tee.
Pollard starts today against Tonga and Wiese said on The Rugby Paper podcast: “When it’s such a close game kicking is the ...

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