Workhorse Adriaan Strauss calls it quits with impressive record to his name

Long-time Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the Super Rugby season. Having previously stepped away from international consideration, he's now calling time on all forms of rugby after a remarkable 14-year career. Strauss made his debut with the Boks in 2008 against Australia, and was later selected in the 31-man 2015 World Cup squad. He went on to lead South Africa in 2006, becoming the 56th Springbok captain. The hooker spent time between the Cheetahs and Bulls throughout his long Super Rugby career, now stepping away as the most cappe…