Van Deventer started his rugby career whilst still in primary school, and played the Craven week.
Van Deventer played in three matches for the South African Rhinos in the 1995 World Cup, starting one at halfback and two at hooker.
[1] In 1996 he spent the season at the Dewsbury Rams, along with several other South African World Cup players.
Despite the hype surrounding their arrival, the imports failed to make a lasting impression at the club and returned home the following year.
Van Deventer received provincial colours for the Golden Oldies rugby team in 2008 and also played in the Business league.