Johan Ackermann
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The Lions’ long journey to the final
The foundations for this season’s success were laid in 2012
The man who unleashed the Lions
Having roared into the Currie Cup final, coach Ackermann must take the credit for turning a group of unsung players into winners.
Super 14: The ins and outs
South African rugby will enjoy an auspicious season this year. We begin the year as the envy of the rugby-playing nations, champions of both the world and the Super 14. Even the…
SA teams face tricky Super 14 build-up
The early stages of the 2008 Super 14 competition could be especially challenging for the five South African franchises — three of the teams have new coaches, and the training of…
Muller to lead Boks in Baa-baas clash
South Africa have made three changes for Saturday’s non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham — Jake White’s last match as coach of the world champions. Bismarck…
Ackermann called as cover for injured Botha
Johan Ackermann joined South Africa on Monday as cover in case injured lock Bakkies Botha was unavailable for the Springboks’ season finale against the Barbarians this weekend.…
Sharks secure home Currie Cup semifinal
The Sharks secured themselves a home semifinal berth in the Currie Cup when they came back from behind to beat the Blue Bulls 26-18 at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening. The…
Province sneak home against Sharks
Western Province at last recorded a win over Absa Currie Cup rugby frontrunners when they beat the Sharks in a hard fought match at Newlands on Saturday. The first half belonged…