| Full name | Hendrik Petrus Venter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (1992-03-27) 27 March 1992 (age 32) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb; 236 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Grey College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ruben Kruger, uncle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hendrik Petrus Venter (born 27 March 1992) is a South African rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. He previously played for Sharks and Cheetahs.[1] His regular position is flanker.
Venter first played for Free State at the 2005 Under-13 Craven Week tournament. In 2008, he played for them in the 2008 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week and made it into an Under-16 Elite squad. He also played in the 2009 Academy Week. He played for Free State U19 in the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for Free State U21 in the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship and 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship competitions.
Venter also played Varsity Cup rugby for UFS Shimlas. He was named in a Varsity Cup Dream Team at the conclusion of the 2015 Varsity Cup tournament which played one match against the South Africa Under-20sinStellenbosch.[2]
Venter made his first class debut for the Free State Cheetahs in the 2012 Currie Cup promotion/relegation series against the Eastern Province Kings.[3] He was also included in their squad for the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division competition.[4]
In July 2014, Venter signed a new contract with the Free State Cheetahs until the end of 2015.[5]
He signed with Glasgow Warriors for the 2023–24 season. He made his competitive debut for the Glasgow side against LeinsteratScotstoun Stadium. Glasgow ran in seven tries in a 43–25 victory. He became Glasgow Warrior No. 353.[6] He won Warrior of the Month for March 2024 and made a donation to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity as part of the award.[7]
Venter is the nephew of the late South African international rugby player Ruben Kruger.[8]
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