Iceman Pollard the Difference as Bulls Avoid a Scarlets Ambush

Bulls clinch gritty win over Scarlets as Handré Pollard boots Pretoria side closer to home quarter-final

The Bulls escaped a scrappy encounter in Wales with a 23-21 victory over Scarlets. Handré Pollard’s 18-point haul proved decisive as the Bulls strengthen their push for a home URC play-off.

Spirited Scarlets edged out by play-off chasing Bulls

Handre Pollard kicked over 13 points to help inspire the visitors to a narrow 23-21 win

Iceman Pollard the difference as Bulls avoid a Scarlets ambush

Pollard keeps his nerve to sneak past Scarlets

■By ROGER PANTING Scarlets ............21pts HANDRE Pollard’s immaculate goal-kicking prevented Scarlets from taking a notable scalp as his 18-point haul proved just enough to earn Bulls a valuable four points in their quest to secure a home quarter-final. Defeat was rough justice on a much-improved Scarlets, who outscored their opponents by three tries to two […] The post Pollard keeps his nerve to sneak past Scarlets appeared first on The Rugb…

Brave Scarlets suffer late URC heartbreak against Bulls

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