Career
He plays as a goalkeeper. He earned his first cap for the New Zealand national team, nicknamed The Black Sticks, in 2001 against Malaysia. Pontifex represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics: in 2004 (Athens), 2008 (Beijing), and in 2012 (London).
2003 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2003 – Champions Challenge 2004 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2004 – Summer Olympics 2004 – Champions Trophy 2005 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2006 – 2006 – World Cup 2007 – Champions Challenge 2008 – Olympic Games 2012 – Olympic Games.