Janco Venter

Janco Venter (born 19 September 1994) is a Namibian rugby union player. He plays at lock or flanker for Saracens and has represented Namibia at International level.[1] He was named in Namibia's squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.[2]

Janco Venter
Date of birth (1994-09-19) 19 September 1994
Place of birthNamibia, Windhoek
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in)
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb; 236 lb)
SchoolWindhoek High School
UniversityStellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker
Youth career
2010–2012 Namibia
2013 Western Province
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Maties 13 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Welwitschias 1 (0)
2016 Western Province 4 (5)
2018–2020 Jersey Reds 35 (15)
2020– Saracens 1 (5)
Correct as of 7 July 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Namibia 25 (31)
Correct as of 14 September 2019

On 19 March 2018, it was announced Venter had signed for Jersey Reds, in the RFU Championship. [3] He left Jersey in July 2020 to join Saracens from the 2020-21 season.[4]

References
  1. "Janco Venter". ESPN. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. "Jacques Burger to lead Namibia in RWC 2015". Rugby World Cup. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  3. "Jersey Reds: Janco Venter among four signings for Championship club". Rugby World Cup. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  4. "Janco Venter signs for Saracens". Saracens. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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