Josh Strauss


Josh Strauss 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.

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

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.
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. On 28 February 2017, Strauss signed a three-year contract with Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks prior to the 2017-18 season.
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. He made his much-anticipated debut from the bench in the team's opening match victory over Japan.