Vryheid Rugby Club player profile – Meet Gerrit Venter
What advice would you give the next generation? “Work hard, but play even harder.”
Name: Gerrit Venter
Date of birth: December 5, 1993
Position: Prop
Height: 1,93
Weight: 126kg
Current profession: Apprentice diesel mechanic at Afrimat Aggregates
Relationship Status: Single
Favourite colour: White
Favourite food: Steak
Favourite drink: Rum and Coke
Favourite car: Hilux
Favourite sportsman: Os Durandt
Favourite band or musician: F*kofpolisiekar and Die Heuwels Fantasties
Favourite TV show: Gold Rush
Cats or dogs? Cats
Rugby achievements: “Northern Natal; Natal Rurals”
What song is playing in your car at the moment?
“’The Night’ by Avicii.”
Which team do you look forward to playing the most and why?
“Newcastle. Always a challenge.”
What is your best quality on the field?
“Scrumming, defending and line-outs.”
What’s the best way to spend a weekend?
“Drinking with friends and having a good time.”
What has been the best advice that you have received?
“The harder you work, the more successful you will be.”
What advice would you give the next generation?
“Work hard, but play even harder.”
What is your goal for 2015?
“To win the Murray Cup and all the league games.”
