He came off the bench and scored a try with his first touch of the ball against world champions England in 2004.By the end of that year he was already South Africa’s top wing choice.Habana’s rapid feet and ability to pick a gap meant he was guaranteed a place in the South Africa squad for the 2007 World Cup.He top scored in the tournament with eight tries in seven appearances as the Springbok won their second ever World Cup crown.Habana was also part of the South Africa team that beat the Lions 2-1 in the summer of 2009.He managed just two tries at an ill-fated 2011 Rugby World Cup and four years later crossed over five times in what would be his final World Cup.Yes.

'So at the end of this season, it's time to say goodbye and thank you to the game I so dearly love..Habana, seen in action in the 2015 Champions Cup final, has failed to overcome a knee issueHe was named IRB world player of the year in 2007 after helping South Africa to the World Cup'To try and sum up the past 16 years and how quickly they've flown by or even begin to describe how amazing the journey has been is impossible. 'We will never forget every time he delighted us by crossing the try-line or putting in yet another bone-crunching tackle, but those close to him will also remember the Bryan that was a true professional, always going about his task giving 100%. South Africa great Bryan Habana is to retire at the end of the season after being unable to force his way back into the Toulon team. Why has Bryan Habana retired? 'To the critics, not to prove you wrong but so that I could prove to myself I could. Bryan Habana retires from rugby at the end of the current European season. Well, kind of. 'To my wife Janine, Timothy and our newborn Gabriel, for your support, sacrifice and love to follow me to all corners of the earth so that I can pursue my dreams. 'To every opponent that made the battle tough and worthwhile.Habana scored two tries against Scotland on his first Test start for South Africa back in 2004Habana kisses the European Champions Cup after helping Toulon to victory at Twickenham'To all my sponsors over the years who believed in me enough to support me on the journey. 'First and foremost, to God for blessing me with the talent to play this beautiful game. 'He was also a leader in all the teams he played for and set an example to younger players of what is needed to succeed at the top. . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. And I'm immensely grateful for the memories I take with me into the next chapter. Bryan Habana will always be remembered for his blistering pace.The former wing, who played much of his career in South Africa before moving to Toulon in 2013, will hang up his boots at the end of the season.Habana, 34, is credited as one of the best rugby players South Africa has ever produced.He was a central part of their 2007 World Cup winning side and also helped the Springboks to a Tri Nations victory in 2009.Here’s everything you need to know about the rugby icon.Bryan Habana was brought up Johannesburg and impressed at youth level rugby before getting a gig at the Golden Lions in 2003.He moved to Super Rugby side Bulls in 2005 - a year after his first Test - where he produced some of the best rugby of his career.Habana would go on to win the Super Rugby title in 2007 and 2009 at the Bulls, before a three-year stint at Stormers.He eventually moved to Toulon in 2013, where he won the Champions Cup twice and the Top 14 title in 2014.Habana’s Test debut couldn’t have been more perfect.

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