Adriaan Strauss rugby player
Adriaan Strauss rugby player

Adriaan Strauss

18th Nov 1985 1.84m/108kg Hooker

Strauss does something that is special

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

He is potentially four matches from the end of his international career but suddenly the recognition of the value of Springbok hooker and captain Adriaan Strauss is increasing sharply.

Springbok Player Ratings: Australia

9 years ago by The Pundits

A win. Ugly but I’ll take it. Did we see glimpses of AC’s plan coming together or was it falling back on our old game plan? Hunt penalties and don’t miss a kick? Good to see a scrumhalf...

Strauss gets major praise from Coles

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss received a lot of love from his New Zealand counterpart, Dane Coles, ahead of their meeting at Kings Park on Saturday.

Team of the Weekend

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Jack McGrath   Scrummaged well in Leinster's win over Cardiff and his work rate around the pitch was admirable.   2. Adrian Strauss     MOTM in the Springboks 2nd win of...

Strauss comes good at Loftus

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Adriaan Strauss has copped a lot of flak since taking over as the Springbok captain at the start of the season, but he should justifiably have been proud of his contribution in Saturday’s backs-to-the-wall...

Boks pilfer ugly win

9 years ago by Front Row Grunt

With Francois Louw and Adriaan Strauss to the fore, the Boks won the turnover battle, and together with the first phase pressure, set up an ugly, but key, victory. Tank Lanning It wasn’t pretty by any...

Strauss 'feeling the heat'

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Adriaan Strauss admitted there is pressure on him to perform and help the Springboks end their losing streak.

Springbok team to face the Wallabies

9 years ago by Springboks

Rudy Paige will make his starting debut for the Springboks on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the team’s penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture of the year.   The inclusion of...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lambie and Le Roux back in the Springbok squad   Experienced backs Pat Lambie and Willie le Roux were included in a 31-man Springbok squad for the two remaining home Tests in the Rugby Championship,...

Boks plan to unsettle mighty All Blacks

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South African skipper Adriaan Strauss has dismissed strident criticism of his underperforming side as he revealed a plan to unsettle New Zealand when they clash in Christchurch on Saturday.