Springbok no. 158 · Outside Centre
Sarel Strauss
Sarel Stephanus François Strauss · Griquas
1Tests
0Tries
1Tours
29Age at debut
Test career
1921
First test
17 Sep 1921, age 29 · Outside Centre v New Zealand, Athletic Park, Wellington
Biography
Sarel Strauss played outside centre in the 0–0 draw with New Zealand in Wellington in 1921, his only Test. Born on 24 November 1891 and educated at Grey College, he played rugby and cricket for Griqualand West. He had a long military career, serving in East Africa in the First World War and rising to the rank of major. He died on 6 March 1946.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 1921 |  New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Outside Centre | D 0–0 | Griquas |