Josh Strauss

Josh Strauss

Full name	Joshua Zac Strauss
Date of birth	(1986-10-23) 23 October 1986
Place of birth	Bellville, South Africa
Height	[2]
Weight	114 kg (251 lb; 17 st 13 lb)[2]
School	Paul Roos Gymnasium
University	Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Flanker / Eighthman
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2007–08 2012–	Lons-le-Saunier Glasgow Warriors	13 75	(10) (35)
correct as of 6 September 2015.
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2008–09 2010–12	Boland Golden Lions	3 27	(5) (25)
correct as of 6 September 2015.
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2011–12	Lions	30	(40)
correct as of 6 September 2015.
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2015–	Scotland	8	(0)
correct as of 19 March 2016.

Josh Strauss (born 23 October 1986) is a South African-born Scottish rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is either flanker or eighthman. He has captained the Lions in Super Rugby and the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup. Strauss has previously played for the Boland Cavaliers and Maties.

It was announced on 11 September 2012 that Strauss signed for Glasgow Warriors on a three-year deal. He quickly became a regular in the Warriors' side, captaining them frequently, and was an integral part of their 2014–15 Pro12 title triumph. He was named in the Pro12 Dream Team at the end of the 2014/15 season.

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

External links

• Lions profile
• itsrugby.co.uk profile