Ackermann to turn back on Gloucester
South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann is reportedly set to quit English outfit Gloucester and link up with a top Japanese club next season.
South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann is reportedly set to quit English outfit Gloucester and link up with a top Japanese club next season.
South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann has put friendships on hold as Gloucester and the Sharks gear up for a blockbuster European cup decider on Friday night.
Gloucester have deployed former Lions flanker Ruan Ackermann against the Sharks in the blockbuster decider of the Challenge Cup on Friday.
Ruan Ackermann put in a Man of the Match performance to help Gloucester overpower Ospreys and progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Friday night.
Having missed out on bringing Ruan Ackermann back to Ellis Park, the Lions have reportedly put a promising @Vodacom Bulls loose forward in their crosshairs.
South African-born loose forward Ruan Ackermann has ended speculations of a return home by extending his contract at Premiership club Gloucester.
The Lions have emerged as leading candidates to bring Gloucester flank and Springbok hopeful Ruan Ackermann back to South Africa.
An action-packed weekend featured no fewer than 10 South African try-scorers in the Premiership and Top 14, with Juarno Augustus opening his account for Northampton Saints.
Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann has confirmed that he is in talks for a return to South Africa with the ultimate goal of playing for the Springboks.
England have held talks around playing a wild card for their World Cup campaign and calling in former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann.