CEO Edgar Rathbone has confirmed reports of talks between the Vodacom Bulls and Josh Strauss to secure his coaching services for the 2025 Currie Cup season.
Netwerk24 reports that Rathbone and the Pretoria outfit are in negotiations to lure the 38-year-old Strauss back to Loftus Versfeld.
The former Scotland flanker recently impressed as part of Robbie Fleck’s support staff that guided the UCT Ikeys to Varsity Cup glory.
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Strauss is no stranger to Loftus, having represented the Bulls between 2020 and 2021.
According to Sunday news outlet Rapport, the ex-Lions skipper would join head coach Phiwe Nomlomo’s backroom team, where Werner Kruger and Kennedy Tsimba are expected to continue their roles while Jean Tiedt may step away temporarily.
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