East London - Bryan Habana equalled South Africa's try-scoring record as the Springboks swamped Italy 55-11 in the second Test at Buffalo City Stadium Saturday.
The flying wing scored the fifth of South Africa's seven tries to take his tally to 38 in 60 Tests. The mark was set by scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen in 89 internationals.
Habana did not get a chance to claim the record as he was substituted immediately after his try as the Springboks made numerous changes with the result assured.