Petrus Johannes (Piet) Krause (born 13 July 1973 in

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) is a former South African

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footballer who is currently serving as an assistant coach for the

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in the

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competition. Piet got married in 1996 to his wife Elsabe Susan Krause and has three sons, Brandon Krause, Phillip Krause and Gustave Krause. He is currently expecting his first grandson, Muller Krause from his oldest son (Brandon) and his wife Michellene Krause.

Career

Krause played in the position of flanker and was renowned for his speed to the breakdown, his courage in the tackle and his durability. He was the first Vaal Triangle Craven Week player to be selected for the South African Schools team in 1991 before making his provincial debut with the

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in 1996. Krause moved to the

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in 1998 after failing to win a regular starting spot, but returned to the Lions in 2000. He played for the Emerging Springboks against

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in 1998 as part of a loose trio that featured Andre Vos and

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. Krause made his

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debut with the

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in 1999 and played with them for four seasons before switching to the

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in 2003. He finished his playing career with the

, where he served as captain from 2006 to 2007.

External links

Profile at SA Rugby
{{DEFAULTSORT:Krause, Piet 1973 births Living people South African rugby union players Golden Lions players Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Pretoria Lions (United Rugby Championship) players Bulls (rugby union) players