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21-year-old Lions backrow set to follow dad to England

Ruan Ackermann made an appearance for the Barbarians

Ruan Ackermann – the son of the now former Lions head-coach Johann Ackermann looks set to join his dad at Gloucester if reports from South Africa are to be believed.

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According to South African newspaper Rapport the 6’4, 108kg 21-year-old looks set to join the Premiership side, who last week stated it was their intention to bolster their squad with some big name forward signings.

Gloucester confirmed this morning that Leicester lock Ed Slater would be making his way to Kingsholm in a swap deal with Leicester Tigers, which will see England ace Jonny May head to the midlands club.

Speaking on their recruitment campaign, Director of Rugby David Humphreys alluded to the fact that Ackermann senior wants to make the Gloucester pack one to be feared.

“Jonny approached the club and explained he wanted to leave Gloucester and immediately our attention turned to strengthening the squad and the type of person we needed to recruit.

“Johan [Ackermann] has made it very clear that we need to dominate teams up front if we are to be successful and we feel that Ed’s inclusion in the squad will add a lot to that key objective.”

“We’ve made no secret of our intent to have an abrasive forward unit and Ed’s (Slater) skillset is exactly what we have been looking for.”

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Ruan Ackermann has been mentioned as a possible signing.

https://twitter.com/RuanAckermann/status/887776790558715906

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RedWarrior 1 hour ago
Records show All Blacks' greatest rugby adversary is now Ireland

Foster was literally whinging about the TMO in the Ireland series in the presser AFTER the RWC final. NZs whinging about the final itself was apparently picked up by Voyager 2 which was near the asteroid belt. What about the whingefest and crybabies after O'Mahony's legendary sledge (during the match) on Sam Cane?


I often hear talk about NZ players being poisoned or similar nonsense during the 1995 final. NZ boast that they are 'superstars' and 'humble heroes' on their own website. You gave England the same treatment in 2002-2003, calling them arrogant just because they beat you. They told the rest of us then what you were like, we should have listened. I would give as much credence to a NZ supporter disliking us, as I would to Krusty the clown saying the same thing. Let's just say your judgement may not be the best.


Regarding 2016, as the referee had basically let NZ away with cheating their way to victory via filthy dangerous play and fouling he was hardly going to pull Sexton up when clearly trying to stop a grounding. NZ always leave the boot or arm in to hurt a try scorer but that seems to be invisible to you entitles lot.


BTW NZ have literally being whinging and crying about Ireland since Soldier field. You are just very bad losers. We will be delighted to be shot of you on Friday. I hope we do so with a win, so that you rethink your philosophy of mocking opponents and spectators you've just beaten.


After the match last Saturday the internet was full of Kiwi supporters basically abusing English folk. Where is your national honour? Where is your national integrity?

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