Johan Strauss (rugby union)

Johan Hendrik Potgieter Strauss (born 27 September 1951 in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

Johan Strauss
Birth nameJohan Hendrik Potgieter Strauss
Date of birth (1951-09-27) 27 September 1951 (age 73)
Place of birthAlberton, Gauteng, South Africa
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb)
SchoolBekker High School, Magaliesburg
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972 Transvaal 108 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1976–1980 South Africa 3

Playing career

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Strauss played for Transvaal and the Springboks. He made his international debut in the third test against the visiting All Blacks on 4 September 1976, at Newlands, Cape Town. Strauss played a further two tests for the Springboks, the last being against the touring South American Jaguars on 26 April 1980 at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.[2]

Test history

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No. Opposition Result
(SA 1st)
Position Tries Date Venue
1.   New Zealand 15–10 Tighthead prop 4 Sep 1976 Newlands, Cape Town
2.   New Zealand 15–14 Tighthead prop 18 Sep 1976 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
3.   South American Jaguars 24–9 Tighthead prop 26 Apr 1980 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "John Strauss". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  2. ^ Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. pp. 95–96, 98. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.