Strauss' RWC dream on track

 

The South African-born No.8 arrived in Glasgow in September 2012 and the 28-year-old has made 56 appearances for the PRO12 side. He has scored six tries and has captained the team.

 

The powerful No.8 has featured regularly for the Warriors and will become eligible to play for Scotland in September 2015.

 

"I've learnt a lot working with the players and coaches at Scotstoun and it was a good decision to move to Glasgow from South Africa," Strauss said.

 

"I've enjoyed the last three years at the club and I really like the group of players that are here. I've developed playing in the PRO12 and European Rugby Champions Cup and I'm happy to be staying.

 

"I'm ambitious and I want to win trophies and I believe I have the best chance of doing that at the Warriors."

 

Leone Nakarawa is another one who signed on for another two years with Strauss.

 

The Fijian arrived in Glasgow in the summer of 2013 and has gone on to make 30 appearances for the club.

 

Nakarawa has 24 caps for Fiji and represented his country at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

 

The 26-year-old has played in six Sevens World Series events.

 

"Signing my first professional contract with Glasgow was a big move for me and I'm really enjoying playing for the club and I'm very happy living in the city," Nakarawa said

 

"We have excellent players and coaches at Scotstoun and I believe I can continue to improve working with them.

 

"The supporters have been great with me since I joined and I'm delighted to be staying."

 

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend added: "Josh [Strauss] and Leone [Nakarawa] have made a big impact since they joined us and it's a big boost for everyone at the club that they're staying.

 

"We really appreciate the continued backing from Scottish Rugby to make these deals possible.

 

"Leone has worked really hard in training to adapt to the 15-a-side game, having predominately played sevens before arriving in Glasgow and he's now a regular in the Fiji national squad.

 

"He has a wide variety of skills, which gives us something different and he's versatile, being able to play in the second row and back row.

 

"Josh is part of our leadership group and has captained the side. When he first came over he settled in really well and has adapted quickly to our style of play.

 

"He will continue to have a big role to play at the club both on and off the pitch."