Across 83 matches Venter has built a profile defined by consistent involvement on both sides of the ball, averaging over five carries and five tackles per game throughout more than 3,000 minutes of top-level rugby. His 13 tries from the hooker position reflect a genuine threat at close range, while his peak outputs of 17 carries and 18 tackles in a single match point to a player who can shoulder a heavy workload when the game demands it. The accumulated volume across four competitions paints a picture of a durable, high-contact forward who earns his minutes through relentless participation rather than isolated moments.
Born on 10 September 2001, Andre-Hugo is 25 years old, stands 188cm (6′2″) tall and weighs 107kg. Andre-Hugo has been capped by South Africa at international level.
Andre-Hugo Venter is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the DHL Stormers, the Cape Town-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Andre-Hugo features for the DHL Stormers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
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