Venter is dismayed over his exit from Glasgow

HENCO Venter expressed disappointment over his impending Glasgow exit after becoming one of the first victims of Scottish Rugby's drive to reduce the number of non-Scottish-qualified players affiliated to the country's two professional clubs.

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It was announced in March that the 33-year-old South African back-rower would be leaving Warriors this summer to join French second-tier side Brive.

Venter, a fans' favourite at Scotstoun, had hoped to extend his two-year stint at the club, and head coach Franco Smith said in April he would have liked to have retained the forward.

However, Scottish Rugby director of rugby David Nucifora is overseeing a shift in strategy to provide more opportunities for Scottish-qualified players to play for Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Explaining his reasons for leaving at a press conference on Monday, Venter said: "Oh, tricky question.