'We're not going to change our kicking game' - Pollard

Handre Pollard says that the Springboks will not change their kicking game with 50:22 law currently being trialled at test level. 

The law allows kicking teams to get the throw into the lineout with kick from their own half if the ball bounces before crossing the line inside the opposition 22.

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The first Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina in round one of the competition was the first time the Springboks played under the new law. Neither team took advantage of the new law despite it playing well into the South Africans' hands with their dominance at lineout time and mauling ability.

Speaking ahead of the second clash between the Springboks and Los Pumas, Pollard said that his side would not going looking for the 50:22s but would attempt it if the opportunity presents itself.

"We've had a discussion about it, but it's not something that we're going to go looking for," Pollard said.

"If it happens, then it's great because it'll be a bonus, but we're not going to change our kicking game.

"We're going to stick to what we know and what we believe in. If the opportunity presents itself, we'll go for it and possibly take it."

The flyhalf also came to the defensive of the Springboks' style of play, which has come under scrutiny once again. 

"Everyone has got their way of playing rugby that they think is the right way," Pollard told reporters.

"For us, it is not about entertaining. Test match rugby is about winning. At the moment, we are doing pretty well, so for now, if it's not broken, there's no need to fix it.

"We'll just keep doing what we're doing and people can criticise as much as they want. We believe in it and that's the only thing that matters."