Ruan Venter (rugby union, born 2002)
Ruan Venter (born 29 November 2002) is a South African rugby union player who plays for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and for the Lions in higher-level competition. He usually plays as a flanker and can also cover the lock. He is from the Northern Cape and attended Sutherland High School. He is 1.98 m tall and weighs 118 kg.
Venter was named in the Golden Lions squad for the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division and made his Currie Cup debut against Western Province in Round 1 of 2022. Since 2022, he has appeared 19 times for the Golden Lions (35 points) and 56 times for the Lions (45 points).
Internationally, Venter played for South Africa Under-20 in 2021–2022, earning 4 caps and 10 points. In 2024, he made his debut for the South Africa senior team.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 18:57 (CET).