Bryan Habana 'extremely humbled' by World Rugby Hall of Fame induction: 'Dreams do come true'

Legendary former Springbok winger Bryan Habana says he's humbled after it was confirmed that he would be inducted into World Rugby's Hall of Fame.

The global governing body announced on Tuesday that the contributions of Habana, as well as Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia) and Juan Martin Hernandez (Argentina) to the game will be celebrated at the World Rugby Awards gala event in Paris on 29 October.

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The World Rugby Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to the game of rugby throughout their careers, while also demonstrating rugby's character-building values of integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect.

Habana, who holds the record for the most Test tries by a Springbok (67 in 124 Tests), scored a record-equalling eight touch-downs as South Africa lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in France in 2007.

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After hearing the news, 40-year-old Habana penned an emotional letter on Instagram, saying he was "immensely grateful and blessed".

He wrote: "Where does one even start.. 

"Inspired by a group of men in '95 to play this beautiful game ... never in my wildest dreams did I comprehend how it would change my life!!

"To every family member, loved one, friend, teacher, coach, supporter, critic, administrator that was was on my journey ... Thank you. 

"Immensely grateful to have been blessed with a talent from God to live out my dream and to proudly represent my country for as long as I did ...

"Extremely humbled by the @worldrugby committee that