News about Bryan Habana

Bath's swashbuckling Premiership title challenge has been dealt a savage blow as the West Country club fear Finn Russell may not play again this season due to a 'significant' groin injury. Scotland's 31-year-old co-captain and No 10 magician was forced off early in the Champions Cup last 16 defeat against Exeter on April 6 and he has begun the rehab process without any certainty about when he will return to full fitness.  Russell's creative brilliance in his first campaign at The Rec has elevated Bath into second place in the Premiership table, but with only four regular-season fixtures remaining, his absence could be damaging for Johann van Graan's ambitious side.

For Antoine Dupont, the'mythical' lure of pursuing Olympic glory on home soil was too much to ignore. The France captain and scrum-half are widely regarded as the best player in the world in the 15-a-side game, but in the run-up to Paris 2024, the team is making the move to sevens rugby. Dupont will miss the Six Nations and Mix Competition with his club, Toulouse, after competing for his country's sevens team on the world circuit.

The defending champion South Africa, which is also competing for the title No. 1, is awaiting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final next weekend. England, or Scotland. On Saturday, the semi-finals will be announced. There was a question mark over whether the All Blacks would be able to support physically and mentally their uleading attempt to topple Ireland in the quarterfinals. They did, outclassing Argentina's side in the first round of the inaugural tournament.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - WORLD CUP WINNING COACH: One of my favorite quotes is: "Great teams are made of great people." I've always thought the best players thrived under pressure in my coaching career. I would be putting the most pressure on the team if I were in Steve Borthwick's shoes as England head coach tonight. There will be no major Churchillian address made. I would tell this England squad that if every individual does their jobs properly, we will beat South Africa and guarantee a spot in the World Cup final. For every player and staff member of the Stade de France, there will be a lot of pressure. You do not want to be the one who lets the team down. Every person must win their one-on-one match. England are still strong underdogs, but if they do that, there is every chance of an upset. You are either the chaser or the one being chased in international rugby. This is what makes this game so interesting. The Englanders are usually the ones being chased. Everyone wants to beat England. If we like it or not as a nation, it is not going to change, so we may as well embrace it.

Bryan Habana, a Springboks legend, retold the heartbreaking tale of how Makazole Mapimpi once left the South African dressing room 'weeping' after outlining his upbringing. Mapimpi had only one picture of him when players were first sent pictures from family members to stick on the back of their jerseys at previous World Cups, explaining how players were sent pictures of himself.

Sir Clive Woodward, Bryan Habana, and George Gregan also won the men's competition, while Maggie Alphonsi and Danielle Waterman won it with England Women. Mark Pougatch will lead the presenting team, while Jill Douglas will provide French coverage, and Hugh Woozencroft and David Flatman will appear.