The South African Pollard finished up his three-year stay at the Tigers with an 80-minute appearance in the Premiership final that was lost to Bath last June at Allianz Twickenham.
Nick Mallett has highlighted the importance of Springboks playmaker Handre Pollard to their cause after he played a leading role in their recent win over the Wallabies in Cape Town.
Following the Springboks' 30-22 victory over the Wallabies at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, here are the key winners and losers from the clash on Saturday.
Five rounds remain with several teams still in the hunt for the Premiership play-off places - which sides have the toughest run-ins and who will be key?
