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Hendrik Petrus Venter (born 27 March 1992 in Bloemfontein) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing Super Rugby with the Cheetahs and Currie Cup rugby with the Free State Cheetahs. 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 Free State U19 in the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for Free State U21 in the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship and 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship competitions.
He also played Varsity Cup rugby for UFS Shimlas. 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.
Free State Cheetahs / Cheetahs
He made his first class debut for the Free State Cheetahs in the 2012 Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation series against the Eastern Province Kings. 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 Free State Cheetahs until the end of 2015.
Personal
Venter is the nephew of the late South African international rugby player Ruben Kruger.