Hendrik Petrus Venter (born 27 March 1992) is a South African rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. He previously played for and . His regular position is flanker.
Rugby Union career
Youth and amateur career
Venter 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.
Venter 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.
Professional career
Venter 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.
He signed with Glasgow Warriors for the 2023–24 season. He made his competitive debut for the Glasgow side against Leinster at Scotstoun Stadium. Glasgow ran in seven tries in a 43-25 victory. He became Glasgow Warrior No. 353.
Family
Venter is the nephew of the late n international rugby player Ruben Kruger.