South Africa's AJ Venter warns the All Blacks

Springbok hardman AJ Venter issued a warning to the All Blacks in the build-up to the crunch Vodacom Tri-Nations Test at Durban on Saturday - "We are ready to get physical".

Thu, 08 Aug, 2002 - 13:37

Springbok hardman AJ Venter issued a warning to the All Blacks in the build-up to the crunch Vodacom Tri-Nations Test at Durban on Saturday - "We are ready to get physical".

The Natal Sharks forward is known for his no-nonsense approach and is expected to partner Jannes Labuschagne at lock in the must-win game for the Boks.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: South Africa Place: Durban Person: AJ Venter Person: Jannes Labuschagne Event: Tri-Nations Organisation: All Blacks Organisation: Natal Sharks Organisation: Boks Organisation: South Africa

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