The 47-year-old medical doctor, a member of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup winning team in 1995, will work for the Springboks as their new defence and exits coach, a statement from South African Rugby said on Sunday.
Venter worked in a similar role with Italy during this year’s Six Nations Championship where he is credited with the controversial tactic of not forming rucks in their match against England, putting the champions off their stride.
It led to Italy being ahead at halftime in the match at Twickenham before England recovered their composure to win 36-15.
But the Italian ploy was largely seen as a one-off, innovative idea that allowed them to be more competitive in a match in which they were expected to be handed a thumping.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he was delighted that Venter had agreed to join the Bok coaching staff.
