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.
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.
Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Johan Ackermann says he and his son Ruan will have to adapt to life without each other as they have been separated for the first time in their professional careers.