Stefan Venter News
United Rugby Championship
Edinburgh replace departing Springbok Boan Venter with Scotland prop
Lions flanker Ruan Venter set for lengthy spell on the sidelines
Bok Boan Venter makes 'tough decision' to leave Edinburgh
Edinburgh hope to benefit from Boan Venter's chance opportunity
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Boan Venter explains why he dumped Scotland for Springboks
Edinburgh's Boan Venter appears to turn back on Scotland call-up
Departing Henco Venter disappointed by decision 'from above'
Glasgow's Henco Venter banned for 'reckless contact' with Dan Cole
Glasgow's Henco Venter facing big ban after clip of incident goes viral
Sharks flanker James Venter becomes the latest Premiership addition
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Stefan Venter Performance Analysis
Currie Cup 2026
Stefan Venter has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Currie Cup to date, representing Free State Cheetahs, with 1 win and 2 losses.
Stefan Venter is representing Free State Cheetahs in the 2026 Currie Cup season, who currently sit 2nd in the table with 7 matches played.
Stefan Venter has played 62 minutes across the 2026 Currie Cup so far. In attack he has made 4m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 10 tackles at a rate of 3.33 per game.
In the Currie Cup 2026, Stefan Venter has completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 7 touches.
His tackle completion rate of 91% was among the highest of any Hooker's in the Currie Cup.
