Rudolf Straeuli

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rudolf Straeuli
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1963(1963-08-20)
Age	61
Birthplace	Pretoria
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Gauteng
Horoscope	Leo

Rudolf Straeuli Biography

Rudolf Straeuli is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on August 20, 1963 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Rudolf August Wilkens Straeuli, a former South African rugby league player and coach, is currently the CEO at the Lions Rugby Company. He was a flanker and number 8 player, making ten South African test appearances in 1994 and 1995. In 2002 and 2003, he was the Springboks rugby coach. He was also a member of the Golden Lions’ provincial team in Super 12 and Currie Cup competitions.

He was inducted into University of Pretoria’s Sport Hall of Fame in 2006.

The 2003 Rugby World Cup saw South Africa fail to reach the semi-finals for the first time. He was the Springboks’ coach. Straeuli had to resign soon after the tournament, when details about his notorious Kamp Staaldraad training camp were revealed.

Rudolf Straeuli Net Worth

Rudolf Straeuli is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rudolf Straeuli 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Straeuli made South Africa’s debut against the All Blacks on 9 July 1994. He also scored a try. He played in 10 Tests, including the 1995 Rugby World Cup for South Africa. His career was ended against England on 18 November 1995 at Twickenham Stadium.

Straeuli was appointed the Springboks’ head coach in 2002. His first four games were won by Straeuli, who also won two victories over Wales and an impressive 20-point win over Argentina. He also defeated Samoa 60-18. The team suffered several losses against larger nations during his reign, including defeats of 30-10 to France, 21-6 in Scotland, 53-3 in England, 52-16 to New Zealand, and 523-3 to England.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Rudolf Straeuli Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Rudolf Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Rudolf Straeuli celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Rudolf Straeuli

1. Rudolf Straeuli is a former South African rugby player.
2. He played as a flanker and lock for the Springboks.
3. Straeuli was part of the 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning team.
4. He also captained the national team in 2002.
5. During his career, he earned 43 caps for South Africa.
6. Straeuli played domestic rugby for Transvaal and Sharks.
7. He later became a coach, leading the Lions and Sharks teams.
8. In 2003, he was appointed as head coach of the Springboks.
9. Under his leadership, South Africa won the Tri-Nations in 2004.
10. Straeuli currently works as Director of Rugby at Stade Francais Paris club in France.