King Edward VII School Old Boy and Springbok winger earned high praise from Coach Meyer after the BOKS victory over Italy on Saturday 8 June.

Following report back on Supersport.com: Heyneke Meyer was left “amazed and surprised” by Bryan Habana’s pace after the veteran winger helped the Springboks begin their international season with a 44-10 victory over Italy at Kings Park, in Durban, on Saturday.

The Western Province wideman, playing in his 84th test for South Africa, scored a fine solo try and set up another for JJ Engelbrecht. The hosts outscored the tourists by five tries to one.

“I don’t know what the situation is with Bryan,” coach Meyer told the post-match press conference.

“What amazes me about Bryan is that sometimes I watch him play Super Rugby and he looks really ordinary, but then he pulls on the Bok jersey and he’s a different player.

“I thought he was awesome tonight. I was surprised to see his pace at one stage, but when Bryan plays well, the team plays well. He’s always played great rugby for me and I’m very thankful for that.”

Habana earned the ‘man-of-the-match’ award after  Habana’s sizzling speed then saw him collect a pass out wide, cut inside cleverly, shrug off some half-hearted tacklers and race in for the third try – and his 48th for his country.

The RED COMMUNITY applaud Bryan on his award and wish him further success for the remaining matches in the Castle Incoming Tour.