Rugby great Bryan Habana is set to take part in Soccer Aid 2025. South African legend Habana is one of the biggest names in sport, and he'll be joined by a star-studded lineup on Sunday for UNICEF's highly anticipated event at Manchester United's ground, Old Trafford . The 42-year-old will team up with football legends Leonardo Bonucci, Nemanja Vidic, and Edwin van der Sar for the World XI against England on Sunday evening, under the guidance of United legend Peter Schmeichel. As the only rugby player on the pitch, Habana's pace will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for the World XI, despite his retirement from professional sport seven years ago. Throughout his illustrious career, Habana was renowned for his prolific try-scoring, becoming the second-highest scorer in Test rugby history, with only Japan's Daisuke Ohata ahead of him with 69 tries. Habana is joined in the top five by esteemed players Rory Underwood, Doug Howlett, and David Campese. Here's an overview of the Springboks legend's life and career, via Wales Online . Following his retirement, Habana transitioned into entrepreneurship, co-founding financial wellness company Paymenow in 2019. This innovative technology provides South African employees with earned wage access. In an interview with Enterprise Africa, Habana discussed his business venture, stating, "We are trying to make people's lives better, and the way our technology does that is great. "We are grateful to have some phenomenal Paymenow colleagues and we have yet to see someone leave the business – that is exceptional. The way we have organically grown and the way we have built in a start-up environment has been extremely positive." He then co-founded Matchkit, a DIY website builder for athletes, during the pandemic. "We need to give fans, sponsors and potential sponsors a single home to find you," he explained to Rugby Centurions. However, the platform has been quiet on social media since 2023. The Bryan Habana Foundation, which he started a decade ago while still an active player, operates in both the UK and South Africa with the mission to "direct funds to helping those in need and make a difference where hope is lost." In 2024, Habana took on the role of Chairman of Laureus Sport for Good South Africa, stating: "Together, we will continue to create opportunities for young people, foster inclusivity, and drive impactful initiatives that uplift and empower communities." The organisation leverages sport to effect social change within South Africa. Habana also brings his expertise to television, providing analysis for international rugby matches across networks like Sky Sports, ITV, TNT Sports, among others. Wingers are famed for their pace, and Habana is no exception, setting himself apart with his remarkable speed. In his prime, Habana achieved a time of 10.4 seconds in the 100m, making him the fastest player to have represented South Africa. To put this into perspective, the world record holder over 100m is Usain Bolt, who completed the distance in 9.58 seconds. Current Springbok wingers Sbu Nkosi and Cheslin Kolbe boast comparable times, although they trail Habana by approximately 0.2 seconds. Habana's remarkable speed is renowned within the rugby community, and he is widely regarded as one of the most lethal wingers the sport has ever seen. His impressive performance at the 2007 World Cup, where he scored eight tries in just seven matches, saw him match the record held by All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu. Interestingly, Habana has a connection to Manchester United , as his name is inspired by two of the club's legendary players. The full name of the former Toulon player is Bryan Gary Habana, paying tribute to Bryan Robson and Gary Bailey, two United icons from the 1980s. Initially, Habana had aspirations of becoming a professional footballer, largely due to this connection. However, following South Africa's historic World Cup victory in 1995, he discovered his true passion lay with rugby. "I was always fast as a child; the speed was there. My parents, Bernie and Faith, named me after two Manchester stars, captain Bryan Robson and goalkeeper Gary Bailey, so I ended up wanting to be the import from this country to play in the English Premier League ," Habana said. Reflecting on the 1995 World Cup, he said: "I didn't know anything about sport or even politics during that era, I was just caught up in the excitement as an 11-year-old boy. I was enthusiastic about an experience I would say helped me see the raw emotions, the joy and the passion people had that SA had won the cup. "I got to witness history and unity. It really became a watershed moment in my life because I got to see Mandela walking right there in the pitch and the Springboks creating a moment not only iconic but impactful in a way that it brought to me inspiration to want to emulate what they were doing. If it wasn't for this moment, I don't know if I'd be playing rugby."