Richardt Strauss
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About
South African-born Irish rugby union hooker who joined Leinster Rugby in 2009 and the Irish national team in 2012.
Before Fame
He won the Under 19 Rugby World Championship with South Africa in 2005.
Trivia
He played for Ireland and faced off in the front row against his cousin Adriaan Strauss, who represented South Africa.
Family Life
His father moved his family from Pretoria to Harrismith when Richardt was only six weeks old.
Associated With
He joined captain Paul O'Connell on the Irish national team in 2012.
