Rugby World Cup: Bryan Habana equals Jonah Lomu's tryscoring record

Updated 1900 GMT (0300 HKT) October 7, 2015

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Bryan Habana crosses for his third try in South Africa's 64-0 win over the U.S. at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, giving him a share of the tournament record. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

The Springboks had led 14-0 at halftime, with a penalty try and center Damien de Allende's first international five-pointer, but Habana's first soon after the interval (pictured) opened the floodgates at London's Olympic Park. GLYN KIRK/AFP/AFP/Getty Images

Habana celebrates with Morne Steyn after scoring his second try, and South Africa's sixth of 10 for the match. Paul Gilham/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

The 32-year-old could have surpassed Jonah Lomu's record of 15 overall in the 68th minute, but spilled the ball after he was over the American tryline. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images