Adriaan Strauss who earlier this week was seen wearing a Cheetah jersey at the unveiling of the new look kit.

In a somewhat confusing week for Adriaan Strauss fans, the big question is, did he or didn’t he? Conflicting reports indicate that he signed for the Bulls, and others that he will be remaining at the Cheetahs.

Earlier this week, at the unveiling of the new Blue Bulls and Free State Cheetahs jerseys for the 2014 Currie Cup, Strauss was the poster boy for the Cheetahs.

What I find strange though, is a specific question asked to him during a Q & A session. Have a look at question No. 8 posed to him and decide whether that was already a dead giveaway.

It has now been reported today that the Bulls have landed a major coup with the signing of Cheetahs and Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss.

Strauss has according to reports signed for the Blue Bulls from next season onwards.

Exact details of the length of his stay in Pretoria are yet to be confirmed.

Strauss, 28, was schooled at Grey College in Bloemfontein, but started his professional career at the Bulls, where he played eight Super Rugby matches.

Strauss returned to Free State in 2007 and has made 95 Super Rugby appearances to date.

Strauss also has 34 Test caps for the Springboks.

Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs:

1. Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years?

• Answer: The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single week and there is no such thing as an easy, or easier game.

2. The Cheetahs experienced poor results in Super Rugby this season – have lessons been learnt and what will change going into the Currie Cup?

• Answer: We are definitely disappointed with the results. But I don’t doubt our ability as a union or as a group. A good lesson learnt is that you can’t just score tries to win games, you need to defend equally well and that is where we lacked this year. A lot of tries against us were a result of turnovers from our attacking play.

3. Tell us a bit about Naka Drotske, his strengths as a coach and how he has impacted on your performances in the team?

• Answer: Naka is a very even tempered person and that really helps when you are in an environment where there are so many highs and lows. Having been a player he understands the emotions of the group and is able to bring out the best in players, especially youngsters.

4. There is sometimes talk about South Africa needing to agree on a playing style, how do you feel about that statement given the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Cheetahs all seem to have such different ways of playing rugby?

• Answer: I don’t think it is necessary to conform everyone to the same style of playing, it is thanks to the diversity of the Unions that South Africa always manages to produce unique players.

5. What do you enjoy most about the Cheetahs way?

• Answer: When the Cheetahs get going with the attacking mindset, it is fun being on the field. Anything can happen.

6. Seven Cheetahs players (Adriaan Strauss, Cornal Hendricks, Willie le Roux, Teboho Mohoje, Coenie Oosthuizen, Trevor Nyakane and Lood de Jager) were in the 23 man Bok squad to face Scotland in PE – a good sign for the quality and depth of your Curie Cup squad?

• Answer: I am very proud of all the youngsters getting the opportunity to play for the Boks, and every one of them did an exceptional job.

7. You have been an essential part of the Springbok set up since 2012 – your thoughts on where the national team is headed?

• Answer: There is a very positive culture and vision in the camp. With the high standards that are set, I believe the Boks will be successful.

8. Your thoughts on the new PUMA Currie Cup kit – relieved at no pink camo or spots?

• Answer: PUMA is an awesome sponsor to have and the kit is amazing. The Currie Cup jersey is something special!

9. Which boots do you play in and why do you chose to play in those particular boots?

• Answer: I play with PUMA evoSPEED boots – the perfect combination for me as a hooker: I can run around a bit but also have great grip at scrum time.