Handre and Marise Pollard Celebrate Their Son’s One-Month Milestone
Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard and his wife, Marise, recently celebrated a significant milestone in their family life. The couple marked one month since the birth of their son, Hunter Andre Pollard, with joyful social media posts and heartfelt reflections.
Celebrating Hunter’s First Month
On Saturday, May 25, Marise Pollard shared a selection of adorable photos of their son, Hunter Andre Pollard, on Instagram. The post commemorated the first month of Hunter’s life, bringing smiles and warmth to their followers. The couple welcomed Hunter, their first child together, on April 25. Marise’s Instagram post was filled with love and gratitude, with a touching caption that read, “One month of our darling boy, you feel like home 🤍.”
A Special Announcement
Marise announced her pregnancy shortly after the Springboks’ historic victory over the All Blacks in October 2023, a win that saw them crowned double World Cup champions. Since then, she has shared numerous glimpses of their son, expressing her joy and fulfillment in motherhood. Hunter was born weighing 3.6kg and measuring 52cm, and Marise’s social media has been a testament to her love and pride.
The Springboks Baby Boom
Hunter is not the only new addition to the Springboks family this year. Eben and Anlia Etzebeth welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in January. Faf and Mine de Klerk followed suit, welcoming their baby girl in February. The Springboks baby boom continues with Stacy Mbonambi, wife of Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi, announcing her pregnancy on Mother’s Day, May 12.
Fan Reactions
Fans of the Pollards were quick to flood the comments section of Marise’s Instagram post with messages of love and admiration. One fan, @ntombymhaise, drew a heartwarming parallel, saying, “Ohhh Pollard, you carried him on your shoulder just as you carried the team with your feet in that World Cup. Forever grateful for those moments. God bless this little dimples maan👶🥰.” Another fan, @michelleonrunning, praised the family, writing, “Intellect and sport – humanity and beauty – kindness and being great – all in one picture.”
Sharing the Joy
The couple’s decision to share their joy with their followers was met with gratitude. @bothadesinsta commented, “Thanks for sharing him with us, your moments❤️🙌 thanks for not covering his little angel face, it’s so overrated/overused. Bless your beautiful fam 🙏.” The comments were filled with admiration and appreciation for the Pollard family’s openness and warmth.
Mom’s Twin?
Among the comments, many followers noted the resemblance between Baby Hunter and his mother, Marise. @prinsloo.charlotte wrote, “Wow, Hunter is too handsome for words…. Definitely looks more like his mommy 🥰 thank you for sharing your precious photos with us❣️ 🤗.”
Who Does Hunter Resemble?
The debate over who Hunter resembles more, his mother or father, sparked a lively discussion among followers. @geoffwar humorously commented, “Think he looks like mom sorry boet.” The Pollards’ fans are clearly invested in every detail of their family life, eagerly sharing their opinions and joy. As Handre and Marise Pollard continue to embrace parenthood, their fans look forward to more updates and precious moments shared on social media. The love and support from their followers are a testament to the couple’s impact both on and off the rugby field.
