Bryan Habana

Habana among new Hall-of-Famers

Former Springbok speedster Bryan Habana is among the five World Cup greats who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Watch: Habana, the World Cup try hero

The most prolific Springbok finisher of all time, Bryan Habana is the all-time joint top try-scorer in World Cups, and here we relive some of the winger’s standout touchdowns.

One Bok winger in all-time top 10

Former British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has named his greatest wings to have played the game, which includes only one Springbok and four World Cup winners.

World Cup countdown: 11 days to go!

With 11 days until the start of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok left wings to play at the tournament.

Springboks celebrates after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final match between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama

Habana: Boks never World Cup favourites

Springbok legend Bryan Habana believes it’s expected that South Africa, even as reigning world champions, will fly to France “under the radar”.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa during the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Habana ‘not surprised’ by Nienaber departure

Bryan Habana said Jacques Nienaber’s decision to move on from the Springboks after the World Cup is an opportunity to escape Rassie Erasmus’ shadow.

Watch: Habana hoofs kick into water hazard

Bryan Habana is the most prolific try-scorer in Springbok history, but an attempt on goal here from the former winger during a promotional gig fell short of the mark.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Brian Habana of the Springboks scores a try during the 2009 Tri Nations series match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Subiaco Oval on August 29, 2009 in Perth, Australia.

Habana, king finisher!

Bryan Habana was crowned the best finisher to grace the game after racing away from Rupeni Caucau in the final round of finding rugby’s best to roundoff a try.

Best Finisher finale: Habana vs Caucau

It’s final time! Can Fiji’s flying freight train Rupeni Caucaunibuca take down South Africa’s legendary winger Bryan Habana to be crowned rugby’s greatest finisher?

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

Izzy no biggie for Bryan!

Springbok speedster Bryan Habana made light work of Wallabies challenger Israel Folau to race into the final of the shootout to crown rugby’s ultimate finisher.