Sybrand Lourens Venter (born 25 June 1976) is a South African former rugby union player.[1]

Lourens Venter
Birth nameSybrand Lourens Venter
Date of birth (1976-06-25) 25 June 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthKuruman, Cape Province
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
SchoolKalahari High School, Kuruman
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–2001 Griquas 54 (145)
2002 Leopards 2 (5)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999 Cats 3 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 South Africa (tour) 4

Playing career

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Venter matriculated at Kalahari High School in Kuruman and represented Griquas at the 1994 Craven Week tournament. He made his senior provincial debut for Griquas in 1996.[2]

Venter toured with the Springboks to Britain and Ireland in 1998 and played in four tour matches.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Schoeman, Chris (1999). Who's who of South African rugby 1999 (4th ed.). Cape Town: Don Nelson Publishers. p. 131.
  2. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2003). The South African Rugby Annual 2003. Cape Town: SA Rugby (Pty) Ltd & MWP Media Sport. p. 90. ISBN 095844045X.
  3. ^ Colquhoun, Andy (2001). The South African Rugby Annual 2001. Cape Town: SARFU & MWP Media Sport. p. 103. ISBN 0958423180.