Ackers to honour Japan contract
Johan Ackermann has confirmed that he has one year on his contract in Japan, but has bid farewell to his South African assistant coaches.
Johan Ackermann has confirmed that he has one year on his contract in Japan, but has bid farewell to his South African assistant coaches.
A former Sharks and Junior Springboks enforcer has reportedly agreed to return to South Africa to bolster the Lions’ pack next season.
Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.
The Lions have emerged as leading candidates to bring Gloucester flank and Springbok hopeful Ruan Ackermann back to South Africa.
Jasper Wiese could reportedly opt to join Japanese side Urayasu D-Rocks, where the Springbok loose forward would link up with former Lions boss Johan Ackermann.
Johan Ackermann would bring expertise and gravitas to the Springbok head coach role, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Almost 10,000 SARugbymag.co.za readers answered the call to choose a replacement for outgoing Springbok coach Nienaber.
Vodacom Bulls lock Ruan Nortje should start alongside Eben Etzebeth for the Springboks against Wales in the July series, according to former Lions coach Johan Ackermann.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is on the verge of leaving Sale Sharks and signing a deal with Johan Ackermann’s Red Hurricanes team in Japan, according to reports in England.
Encouragement from former Lions coach Johan Ackermann helped speedster Courtnall Skosan in his decision to join Northampton.