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James Venter

Position
Flanker
James Venter is a professional flanker for the Gloucester Rugby, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track James's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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48.1
Index
338thof 632 loose forwards
1676th overall · top 53% at loose forwards
Attack
40
Defence
63
Impact
33
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. James has 61 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Relentless tackler, consistent carrying threat

Across 61 matches Venter has built a profile defined above all by defensive volume, averaging nearly ten tackles per game and peaking at 27 in a single outing — figures that point to a flanker who anchors the defensive line rather than drifting to the periphery. His carrying numbers are steady rather than explosive, but the consistency across Champions Cup, Premiership and United Rugby Championship football suggests he performs his abrasive carrying role reliably at every level. Five tries over this sample indicate he reads the game well enough to arrive at the breakdown in scoring positions when it matters.

AI-generated from Octafield match data
2025 Premiership
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
Champions Cup2025/262 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
RC Toulonnais crestvs RC Toulonnais17 Jan 2026242107Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh09 Jan 202619123
Total4331210
Champions Cup2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Exeter Chiefs crestvs Exeter Chiefs07 Dec 2024121—3
Total121—3
About James Venter

James Venter is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Gloucester Rugby, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.

As a flanker, James features for the Gloucester Rugby across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow James Venter's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Gloucester Rugby news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does James Venter play?
James Venter plays flanker for the Gloucester Rugby.
Which team does James Venter play for?
James Venter plays for the Gloucester Rugby, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Gloucester Rugby play their home games?
The Gloucester Rugby are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow James Venter's fixtures and stats?
Follow James Venter's fixtures, results, match appearances and Gloucester Rugby news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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