Walter Venter

Walter Venter (born 7 August 1984) is former a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position was centre. He represents the Golden Lions, Leopards, Falcons and Griquas in the domestic Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions during his playing career, as well as playing Super Rugby for the Lions.

Walter Venter
Full nameWalter Venter
Date of birth (1984-08-07) 7 August 1984
Place of birthVirginia, South Africa
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb; 190 lb)
SchoolMonument High
UniversityUniversity of Johannesburg
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Youth career
2003–2005 Golden Lions
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 UJ 2 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005, 2007–2009 Golden Lions 33 (60)
2006 Leopards 2 (0)
2007 Falcons 4 (0)
2008–2010 Lions 18 (5)
2010–2011 Leopards 23 (25)
2012–2013 Griquas 14 (5)
Correct as of 24 May 2013

He announced his retirement in 2013 due to a cruciate knee ligament injury.[1]

  • "SA Rugby Player Profile – Walter Venter". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  • itsrugby.co.uk profile

References

  1. "Madiba 'n Griekwa". SupaRugby (in Afrikaans). 24 May 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.


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