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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Edinburgh prop Venter earns surprise Springboks call-up
Edinburgh loosehead Boan Venter has earned a surprise South Africa call-up in a blow to Scotland's hopes of capping the born and raised in South Africa, signed for Edinburgh from Cheetahs in 2021 and is due to become Scottish qualified in February 2026 on residency has previously spoken about his desire to play for Scotland, external and follow in the footsteps of fellow South African-born props Pierre Schoeman and WP Nel. However, Venter has now been selected in a 45-man squad as the Springboks prepare for a clash with the Barbarians on 28 June, before Tests against Italy and Georgia next month."Boan has been consistent for Edinburgh in the URC and the Challenge Cup, and he is familiar with the South African structures after playing for the Cheetahs and coming through our junior ranks, so we are looking forward to seeing him in action on the field," South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said.A Scottish Rugby directive to have fewer foreign players in professional club squads has led to Henco Venter and Sebastian Cancelliere leaving Glasgow in recent weeks.
The Citizen
a day ago
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- The Citizen
Rassie cuts Bok squad to 45 players: Pieter-Steph, Hendrikse brothers out
There is also a surprise call-up of former Cheetahs and current Edinburgh prop Boan Venter. Edinburgh prop Boan Venter, who formerly played for the Cheetahs, has received a call-up to the Springbok squad for the match against the Barbarians and the Tests against Georgia and Italy next month. The 28-year-old wasn't part of the two alignments camps hosted by coach Rassie Erasmus earlier this year and has never been a member of a Bok squad. Erasmus on Sunday cut his training squad from 55 players to 45 for the upcoming matches. With props Gerhard Steenekamp and Ntuthuko Mchunu among six players released from the initial squad due to injuries, Erasmus drafted in Venter – a member of the Junior Springbok training group in 2017 – as the only new addition to his squad. The other injured players released from the squad are Lukhanyo Am (centre), Pieter-Steph du Toit (utility forward), Cameron Hanekom, and Juarno Augustus (both No 8s), while another five players — Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf), Jordan Hendrikse (flyhalf), Quan Horn (fullback), Renzo du Plessis (flanker), and Ntokozo Makhaza (utility back) — have also been released to their unions. Edinburgh's Boan Venter has been called up to the Bok squad. Picture: Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images Arrivals for Test season The majority of the squad will assemble in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon to continue their preparations for the season, while the Bulls players, who battled it out with Leinster in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final on Saturday, will join their teammates on Monday evening, and RG Snyman on Tuesday afternoon. The Premiership final players, Handre Pollard and Thomas du Toit, meanwhile, will report for duty this Monday and next Monday (initially for three days) respectively, while Venter will join the squad on Sunday 29 June. 'Our first week of training went well, and it offered us a chance to assess our depth and measure the level at which the players are currently, with an eye on the international season,' said Erasmus. 'We also took stock of the injuries and determined in which positions we needed cover, as well as those in which we have sufficient cover. 'There are a number of players out with long-term injuries, while others are set to return from injury in the next few weeks or months, so they will complete their rehabilitation at their clubs and franchises. 'In terms of the other players released, we feel we have good cover in those positions at this stage, but they are all on standby to join us at any time if we need to call on them.' Commenting on Venter's call-up, Erasmus said: 'Boan has been consistent for Edinburgh in the URC and the EPCR Challenge Cup, and he is familiar with the South African structures after playing for the Cheetahs and coming through our junior ranks, so we are looking forward to seeing him in action on the field.' The Springboks will kick off their season with a match against the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday 28 June. Springbok squad: Forwards: Lood de Jager, Jean-Luc du Preez, Thomas du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Neethling Fouche, Jean Kleyn, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Wilco Louw, Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Salmaan Moerat, Franco Mostert, Ox Nche, Ruan Nortje, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Evan Roos, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman, Vincent Tshituka, Marco van Stade, Marnus van der Merwe, Boan Venter, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Wiese, Jasper Wiese Backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse, Damian de Allende, Faf de Klerk, Andre Esterhuizen, Aphelele Fassi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ethan Hooker, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Willie le Roux, Manie Libbok, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie, Handre Pollard, Cobus Reinach, Morne van den Berg, Edwilll van der Merwe, Damian Willemse, Grant Williams
Scotsman
a day ago
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- Scotsman
South Africa call up Edinburgh player who becomes Scottish-qualified next year
Forward named in Springboks squad ahead of summer Tests Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh Rugby prop Boan Venter has been called up by South Africa in a surprise move which looks set to thwart hopes Scotland had of capping him. Venter, 28, joined Edinburgh from the Cheetahs in February 2021 and has been one of their most consistent players across four and a half seasons. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He is due to become Scottish-qualified next February and could feasibly play in the Six Nations. But the Springboks now appear to have stolen a march on Scotland by selecting Venter who was born in Kimberley, South Africa. Edinburgh's Boan Venter in action during an EPCR Challenge Cup match against Bayonne. | SNS Group Boks coach Rassie Erasmus named Venter in a group of 45 players for their forthcoming international season. With props Gerhard Steenekamp and Ntuthuko Mchunu amongst six players released from the initial 55-man squad due to injuries, Erasmus drafted in Venter – a member of the Junior Springbok training group in 2017 – as the only new addition to his squad. Commenting on Venter's call-up, Erasmus said: 'Boan has been consistent for Edinburgh in the URC and the EPCR Challenge Cup, and he is familiar with the South African structures after playing for the Toyota Cheetahs and coming through our junior ranks, so we are looking forward to seeing him in action on the field.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa. | Getty Images
Daily Record
06-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Dumfries Saints youngsters get once in a lifetime training session with top Scotland rugby stars
Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman and fellow Edinburgh Rugby players Boan Venter, D'arcy Rae and Ben Healy put the youngsters through their paces. Youngsters from Dumfries Saints took part in a once of a lifetime training session with some of Scotland's top rugby stars. They were among one of four junior clubs chosen across Scotland in a Scottish Building Society and Edinburgh Rugby competition to train like a pro at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium. Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman and fellow Edinburgh Rugby players Boan Venter, D'arcy Rae and Ben Healy joined, in putting more than 100 youngsters through their paces. Duhan van der Merwe then led a question and answer session with the Edinburgh Rugby players, giving the youth players an insight into what it is like being a full-time professional rugby player. The day concluded with a signing session for the young players to cap off a memorable experience. Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland, prop, Pierre Schoeman said: 'It was an incredible day and it was great to see all the teams come along to Hive Stadium and give their all in the training sessions. Even the questions we got were tough. 'There are a few players who I will need to keep my eye on in the coming years. This might be the first of many games they play here at Edinburgh. 'I would like to thank the Dumfries Saints players for all their effort and wish the players all the best in their upcoming games'. The session was part of Scottish Building Society's Win a Training Session programme, which has now provided more than 20 youth clubs with the opportunity to train and be coached by some of Scotland's top rugby players. Paul Denton, chief executive, Scottish Building Societ,y said: 'When we first launched the programme back in 2021, we wanted to give youth teams a once in a lifetime experience, giving back to young players to inspire the next generation of rugby stars. 'We have now provided over 20 clubs the chance to train in an elite environment and inspired over 500 young rugby players with training sessions with their heroes. 'The coaches and players at Dumfries Saints were fantastic and I am glad they all enjoyed their day.'
