Ackermann ready for SA return
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
Victor Matfield confirmed that he has reunited with former Springbok assistant Eddie Jones in a massive boost for Japan.
Former England boss Eddie Jones will be back in the coaches’ box at Twickenham when the Roses host Japan in November in their fourth and final Test of the 2024 season.
Japan need to obey the rules of physics and become the “fastest team in the world” in order to compensate for their relatively small size, says Eddie Jones.
Faf de Klerk went head-to-head with Aaron Smith, while Damian de Allende showed off his kicking boots in the second round of Japan’s League One.
Eddie Jones said that he did not “feel any guilt at all” about becoming Japan’s head coach, six weeks after he walked out on the Wallabies.
Sonny Bill Williams launched a stinging attack on Eddie Jones on Thursday, calling him “a disgrace” who “obviously lied” to the Australian players and fans.
Eddie Jones has been confirmed as the new head coach of Japan on a deal that will see him in charge until the end of the next World Cup in 2027.
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe impressed in his first taste of Japanese rugby in a pre-season hit-out for Suntory Sungoliath.
Several Springboks could be in action when the Chiefs and Blues will travel to Japan in February for Super Rugby preparation games against top local teams.