Cape Town – Handré Pollard, the celebrated Springbok fly‑half, and his wife Marise, are enjoying a fresh chapter in their lives after returning to South Africa, blending family life, new beginnings and home‑building with moments shared to fans online.
Marise Pollard recently gave followers another look inside their “dream” home on Instagram, three months after the couple welcomed their second child together.
Marise posted photos from their evolving family space on 1 February 2026, drawing admiration from fans who called the home “so dreamy” in the comments. The article noted that the family is currently “staying with my parents while our house is being built and all our furniture makes its way back from the UK by sea,” quoting Marise’s own words from social media.
This glimpse into their home comes after the Pollards moved back to South Africa when Handré’s contract with the Leicester Tigers concluded in 2025.
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The Pollards welcomed their daughter, Isabella Tanya Pollard, in October 2025, marking another milestone for the growing family. Accompanying the announcement on Instagram, Marise wrote, “And just like that our world has changed again 💕 Isabella Tanya Pollard, you are so loved.”
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The Pollards are parents to their son Hunter André Pollard, born in April 2024. The young family of four now balances the excitement of new parenthood with putting down roots back in South Africa. Marise has also shared candid updates about her post‑partum fitness journey, highlighting both challenges and gratitude as she navigates life after childbirth while managing daily family rhythms.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
