Louis Venter

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Louis Venter
Full nameLouis Gideon du Preez Venter
Date of birth (1994-09-05) 5 September 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Pretoria, South Africa
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb; 12 st 11 lb)
School Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
University University of the Free State
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Griquas
Youth career
2007–2010 Blue Bulls
2013–2015 Free State Cheetahs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2015 Free State XV 2 (5)
2016–2017 Griffons 27 (20)
2018–present Griquas 8 (15)
Correct as of 27 October 2018

Louis Gideon du Preez Venter (born 5 September 1994) is a South African rugby union player for Griquas in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. [1] His regular position is scrumhalf.

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Louis Venter". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 27 October 2018.