Samuel Cuningham Strahan (25 December 1944 – 21 December 2019) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He represented Manawatu at a provincial level and the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks. He was a lock and was said to be the best lineout jumper in the country.[1]
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.[2][3]
He was selected by Fred Allen as a 22 year old to play for the All Blacks in the 1967 "NZRFU 75th Jubilee Test" against Australia at Athletic Park. Although he was Manawatu's 14th All Black he was only the second to be born locally, the first being Arthur Law. In that game his locking partner was Colin Meads who he would play many tests and other All Black matches with. Strahan played tests in the following tours:
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