SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE 2014 CHEETAHS 273 FRANCOIS VENTER @Swys_Venter Position: Centre Physical: 185cm/93kg Date of Birth: 19 April 1991 Place of Birth: Bloemfontein, RSA Super Rugby Caps: 11 Super Rugby Points: 0 Super Rugby Debut: Round 1, 2012 vs Sharks, Pretoria Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – With original expectations justified, Francois Venter should progress into a regular starter at Super Rugby level in 2014. Compact in execution with a very low error rate and an uncanny ability to take the right option, Venter’s speed of the mark, running angles and uncompromising defense will make him one of the toughest opponents in the competition. The hard-running inside centre previously played for the Bulls and was a member of the South African U20 team that competed in the 2010 and 2011 Junior World Championships. He featured in three matches for the Bulls last season. SHAUN VENTER @shaunventer9 Position: Scrumhalf Physical: 184cm/86kg Date of Birth: 16 March 1987 Place of Birth: Witbank, RSA Super Rugby Caps: 16 Super Rugby Points: 10 Super Rugby Debut: Round 2, 2013 vs Force, Port Elizabeth Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Shaun Venter joins the Cheetahs after the Kings were relegated from Super Rugby after the 2013 season. The talented scrumhalf has progressed through the ranks at the Pumas, representing them at U19, U21, Vodacom and Currie Cup level. In 2009, Venter also represented South Africa at the IRB Sevens Series in George and played for the South African Barbarians North during England’s tour of 2012. He has 105 provincial games to his credit for the Pumas and 16 Super Rugby caps after featuring in every match last season.
2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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