Scrumhalf
Handre Pollard s
Montpellier edged closer to safety in the French Top 14 with Tuesday s 29-10 home win over
Toulon.
South Africa s Rugby World Cup winner Pollard watched on from the stands as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury and his outfit moved 10 points clear of Bayonne in the relegation play-off spot.
Montpellier now face three games in 10 days, which includes 21 May s European Challenge Cup final, after claiming two bonus points in the space of 72 hours in a congested end of season schedule. It s cool. It s a bit difficult to play two matches like that. The aim was to win, but to win with the bonus point is the cherry on the cake, Paillaugue told Canal+.