Janus Venter

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Janus Venter
Full nameJanus Venter
Date of birth (1999-01-09) 9 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [1]
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019 Free State XV 6 (15)
2021–2023 Free State Cheetahs 4 (5)
2022Griffons 3 (0)
Correct as of 13 December 2023

Janus Venter (born 9 January 1999) is a South African rugby union player for the Cheetahs and Free State Cheetahs. [2] His regular position is hooker.

Venter was named in the Free State Cheetahs squad for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division. [3] He made his debut for the in Round 2 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division against the Griquas. [4]

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References

  1. "Janus Venter". Cheetahs Rugby. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. "Janus Venter". Cheetahs. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  3. "Free State Cheetahs squad". SA Rugby. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  4. "Griquas make easy work of youthful Cheetahs". SA Rugby Magazine. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.