Stransky awarded over 235,000

BRISTOL Shoguns were last night reeling from a six-figure award to former South African star Joel Stransky that has left club owner Malcolm Pearce flabbergasted.

Stransky, whose extra-time drop goal enabled South Africa to beat New Zealand in the 1995 World Cup final, has been awarded over 235,000 by a High Court judge following breach of a contract of employment for a coaching post.

Mr Justice Eady, sitting in London, awarded the sum which included damages and interest to Stransky, against defendants Bristol Rugby Limited.