Walter Venter (born 7 August 1984) is former a South African
rugby union
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footballer. His regular playing position was
centre
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. He represents the , , and in the domestic
Currie Cup
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and
Vodacom Cup
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competitions during his playing career, as well as playing
Super Rugby
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for the .
He announced his retirement in 2013 due to a cruciate knee ligament injury.
References
External links
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itsrugby.co.uk profile
Living people
1984 births
South African rugby union players
Rugby union centres
Griquas (rugby union) players
Golden Lions players
Lions (United Rugby Championship) players
Leopards (rugby union) players
Valke (rugby union) players
University of Johannesburg alumni
Rugby union players from the Free State (province)
21st-century South African sportsmen
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