Rudolf Straeuli

Rudolf Straeuli
BornRudolf August Wilkens Straeuli
(1963-08-20) 20 August 1963
Pretoria, South Africa
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
SchoolDie Hoërskool Menlopark
University
Rugby union career
Position Loose forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–1999 Bedford Blues 6 (0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990 Northern Transvaal
1993–1996 Transvaal 61
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994–1995 South Africa 10 (20)
Coaching career
Years Team
1998–1999 Bedford Blues
1999–2000 Boland
2000–2001 Coastal Sharks
2002–2003 South Africa

Rudolf August Wilkens Straeuli (born 20 August 1963) is a South African rugby union administrator, and a former player and coach. He is currently the CEO of the Lions Rugby Company. He played in the positions of flanker and Number 8, making 10 test appearances for South Africa in 1994 and 1995. He was the coach of the Springboks rugby team in 2002 and 2003. He also played for the Golden Lions provincial team in the Currie Cup and Super 12 competitions.