Josh Strauss

Josh Strauss (born 23 October 1986) is a South African-born Scotland international rugby union footballer who currently plays for South African Super Rugby side Bulls. His regular playing position is either flanker or eighthman.

Josh Strauss
Strauss in 2017
Birth nameJoshua Zac Strauss
Date of birth (1986-10-23) 23 October 1986
Place of birthBellville, South Africa
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Weight116.5 kg (257 lb; 18 st 5 lb)[2]
SchoolPaul Roos Gymnasium
UniversityStellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker/Number 8
Current team Bulls
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012-13
2013-14
2014-16
2016-17		 Dundee HSFP
Aberdeen GSFP
Stirling County
Currie		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–08
2012–17
2017–19
2019–20		 Lons-le-Saunier
Glasgow Warriors
Sale Sharks
Stade Francais		 13
104
19
6		 (10)
(50)
(25)
(0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–09
2010–12		 Boland Cavaliers
Golden Lions		 3
27		 (5)
(25)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–12
2020–		 Lions
Bulls		 30
1		 (40)
(0)
Correct as of 2 February 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015– Scotland 15 (0)

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Strauss - like all professional players in Scotland - was assigned to play for amateur clubs each season when not in use with Glasgow Warriors. After signing for Glasgow in 2012 he was assigned to Dundee HSFP in the Pro-Player draft.[1]

He was assigned to Aberdeen GSFP in the Glasgow Warriors pro-player draft of 2013-14.[2] In 2014-15 he was assigned to Stirling County.[3] In 2016-17 season he was assigned to Currie.[4]

Professional career

Strauss has previously played for the Boland Cavaliers and Maties.

He has captained the Lions in Super Rugby and the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.

It was announced on 11 September 2012 that Strauss signed for Glasgow Warriors on a three-year deal.[5]

He quickly became a regular in the Warriors' side, captaining them frequently, and was an integral part of their 2014–2015 Pro12 title triumph. He was named in the Pro12 Dream Team at the end of the 2014/15 season.

However, Strauss left Glasgow Warriors in the summer of 2017.[6] On 28 February 2017, Strauss signed a three-year contract with Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks prior to the 2017-18 season.[7]

He then moved to Stade Francais before signing for the Bulls.

International career

Strauss became eligible to play for Scotland in September 2015, and was named in the 31-man squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[8] He made his much-anticipated debut from the bench in the team's opening match victory over Japan.[9]

References
  1. "Glasgow Warriors | British & Irish Cup pro player draft". www.glasgowwarriors.com.
  2. "Glasgow Warriors | Pro Player Draft". www.glasgowwarriors.com.
  3. "Glasgow Warriors | Pro-player draft". www.glasgowwarriors.com.
  4. "Glasgow Warriors | Pro-player draft for 2016/2017". www.glasgowwarriors.com.
  5. "News | Glasgow Warriors". www.glasgowwarriors.org. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  6. "Mark Bennett: Scotland centre to join Edinburgh from Glasgow Warriors". BBC News. 14 February 2017.
  7. "Sale Sharks sign Scotland back-row forward Josh Strauss from Glasgow Warriors". BBC Sport. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  8. "Scotland (Josh Strauss) | Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  9. "Rugby World Cup 2015: Scotland 45-10 Japan". BBC Sport. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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