Friday Summary
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the first fixture of the night, Benetton Treviso secured a much needed 19-17 victory against the Newport Gwent Dragons.Winger Angelo Esposito gave Treviso an early lead as he broke through...
Josh Strauss aims to turn up the power as Warriors enter hectic schedule
1 decade ago by The TimesJosh Strauss, the Glasgow Warriors No 8, never expected any favours from DTH van der Merwe’s anticipated return to Scotstoun...
Jim Mallinder looking forward after Northampton win over Glasgow
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Northampton coach Mallinder upbeat about his club’s prospects• Glasgow’s Josh Strauss admits to disappointing performanceAnd so the readjustment begins. After the wailing and gnashing of teeth...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Scotland angered by Jonny Gray and Ross Ford's 'joke' suspensions
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSRU poised to appeal three-week bans but flanker Josh Strauss says punishment has motivated the squad
South Africa vs Scotland - Preview
1 decade ago by Len KaplanHaving weathered the potential Samoa storm, the Springboks face the less physical but impressively canny Scotland. The Boks are without captain Jean de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield and carry...
Rugby World Cup: Scotland's 'Jock Boks' want to take down their home nation South Africa
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJosh Strauss and WP Nel will put to one side any loyalties to the country of their childhood as they sing Flower Of Scotland on Saturday
Vern Cotter’s Scotland project players give South Africa food for thought
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Cotter makes changes with an eye on decisive pool B clash with Samoa • South Africa-born duo Josh Strauss and WP Nel start against SpringboksSitting stony-faced in the lecture theatre at the Royal...
Josh Strauss ready to face former teammates this Saturday
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpScotland have named their starting lineup to take on the Springboks in the Pool B clash in Newcastle on Saturday. South African Josh Strauss, now qualified to play for Scotland, will start against his...
PSA continues French rotation
1 decade agoJust three players from France's win against Romania have retained their place for Thursday's contest against Canada as coach Philippe Saint-André made 12 changes to his starting XV.Brice Dulin,...
Strauss's bearded threat to the Boks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSchalk Burger has pinpointed the biggest problem with trying to stop South African born Scottish No 8 Josh Strauss this weekend – his beard.
