European and French champions Toulon have released South African winger Bryan Habana to play Sevens Rugby for the Blitzbokke at the Commonwealth Games that get underway today in Glasgow, Scotland.
Habana had been named in the original squad to compete in Glasgow only for his all conquering French employers – last season’s Heineken Cup and Top 14 double winners – to decide not to allow him to participate at games in spite of the fact that it’s off season.
But now, in a change of heart, Toulon has announced that the 97 times capped flyer has been released to compete in the tournament before linking up with the Springboks to play in the forthcoming Rugby Championships against New Zealand and Australia.
England, Scotland and Wales will be among the 16 countries taking part in the Commonwealth Games rugby games.
Habana had been named in the original squad to compete in Glasgow only for his all conquering French employers – last season’s Heineken Cup and Top 14 double winners – to decide not to allow him to participate at games in spite of the fact that it’s off season.
But now, in a change of heart, Toulon has announced that the 97 times capped flyer has been released to compete in the tournament before linking up with the Springboks to play in the forthcoming Rugby Championships against New Zealand and Australia.
England, Scotland and Wales will be among the 16 countries taking part in the Commonwealth Games rugby games.
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By: Farai Diza
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