Sam Strahan

Samuel Cuningham Strahan (25 December 1944 – 21 December 2019) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He represented Manawatu at a provincial level, and represented New Zealand in the national team, the All Blacks.

Rugby career
A lock, Strahan represented Manawatu at a provincial level for 12 seasons, and the All Blacks between 1967 and 1973. He played 45 matches for the All Blacks including 17 internationals.

Later life
He served as president of the Manawatu Rugby Union from 2003 to 2006.

Strahan died at his home in Kiwitea, northeast of Feilding, on 21 December 2019.