RuanVenter
Ruan Venter plays lock for Emirates Lions. Career statistics, milestones and a complete match log follow once the historical data pass is complete.
Lions sweat on trio ahead of Leinster quarterfinal
The Lions are sweating on the fitness of Francke Horn, Henco van Wyk and Quan Horn ahead of their URC quarterfinal against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday, with all three requiring fitness tests before the squad is named on Friday.
Lions hit by injury crisis ahead of Leinster quarterfinal as Krappies goes under the knife
Morné van den Berg has undergone bicep surgery, ruling him out of the Lions' URC quarterfinal against Leinster in Dublin, adding to a growing injury list that also includes Francke Horn (hamstring), Henco van Wyk (ankle), Richard Kriel (HIA protocols) and Ruan Venter (knee), while Asenathi Ntlabakanye serves an 18-month doping ban.
Mahashe cleared as Lions manage injury concerns ahead of Leinster quarterfinal
Siba Mahashe has been cleared after a spitting allegation during the Lions' loss to Munster at Thomond Park was found to be unsubstantiated, with the URC citing commissioner ruling no action was feasible after video evidence proved inconclusive. The Lions remain in Dublin ahead of their quarterfinal against Leinster, with injury scans pending on Henco van Wyk, Francke Horn and Ruan Venter.
Lions lose Ruan Venter to knee injury ahead of must-win Munster clash
Ruan Venter has returned to South Africa for knee scans after leaving the Lions' 7-31 defeat to Leinster in the fourth minute, ruling him out of Saturday's winner-takes-all URC clash against Munster.
Kriel reaches 50 Lions appearances as side target first Dublin win against Leinster
Richard Kriel reaches 50 Lions appearances when the side face Leinster in Dublin on Saturday, with a win set to cement their playoff place and top-four ambitions on the back of six straight victories.
Kriel reaches 50 Lions appearances as Joburg side chase history in Dublin
Richard Kriel makes his 50th Lions appearance as the in-form Joburg side, on a six-match winning run, travel to Dublin seeking a first-ever win over Leinster and a URC playoff berth.
Venter returns to flank as Lions target Leinster in Dublin
Ruan Venter is back at flank as the Lions face Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
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