Rugby: Habana joins Lomu as Cup record tryscorer

South Africa winger Bryan Habana scored two tries against Argentina. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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PARIS - South Africa winger Bryan Habana scored his seventh and eighth tries of the rugby World Cup in the 37-13 semifinal win over Argentina today to pull level with Jonah Lomu as the top try scorer in one tournament.

New Zealand great Lomu scored eight tries at the 1999 World Cup where his team reached the semifinals.

Lomu also scored seven in the 1995 edition when New Zealand lost to South Africa in the final.

Habana, who can claim the record outright in Sunday's (NZT) final against England, also became his country's leading tryscorer in World Cup tournaments, passing the seven scored by centre Jaque Fourie.

- AFP