Tiaan Strauss

athlete

Tiaan Strauss is a former professional rugby player who notably represented both South Africa and Australia at the international level. He made his mark as a Springbok before transitioning to rugby league, where he played for the Cronulla Sharks. Strauss later returned to rugby union and became the first former Springbok to represent the Wallabies, achieving significant success, including being part of the Australian squad that won the 1999 Rugby World Cup. He is known for his powerful playing style and versatility on the field, as well as his deep ties to both South African and Australian rugby.