For two men – Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and his Vodacom Bulls counterpart Johan Ackermann – Saturday’s Jukskei Derby represents a deep bond shared between the two in the game of rugby, and then a far deeper connection in the realms of friendship and faith.
Johan Ackermann has experienced every side of the Jukskei Derby — as a player and coach for both the Vodacom Bulls and the Lions. Now returning to Ellis Park for the first time since leaving the Lions, he’s aiming to add a new chapter: a derby win with the Vodacom Bulls.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says he will not be resting players for the team’s final two European Champions Cup clashes as they seek to end a six-game losing streak as has gripped the team in a crisis of form. (more…)
Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.
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.
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has had to undergo surgery in the Western Cape this week after suffering a shoulder injury while playing for his club in Japan.
Johan Ackermann and his son Ruan will face no action from police over a nightclub incident last December. (more…)
Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann and son Ruan have been implicated in a nightclub fight that left a man ‘beaten up’. (more…)
Whatever the outcome of Saturday’s Super Rugby final, it should still serve as an occasion to celebrate the enduring influence of Johan Ackermann, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)