Henco Venter
Hendrik Petrus Venter is a South African rugby union player for the in Super Rugby, having previously played for the from 2015 to 2019. His regular position is flanker.Career
Youth
He 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 in the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for in the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship and 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship competitions.
He also played Varsity Cup rugby for. 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-20s in Stellenbosch.[Cup XV 24-31 South Africa U/20">]He made his first class debut for the in the 2012 Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation series against the. He was also included in their squad for the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division competition.
In July 2014, Venter signed a new contract with the until the end of 2015.Personal
Venter is the nephew of the late n international rugby player Ruben Kruger.
