News24 | Johan Ackermann Named as New Bulls Coach: ‘I Got Goosebumps’

Bulls appoint Ackermann as head coach with Johann van Graan committed to Bath

The United Rugby Championship club have named their replacement for Jake White

News24 | Johan Ackermann named as new Bulls coach: ‘I got goosebumps’

Three-time Super Rugby finalist and Junior Springboks forwards coach Johan Ackermann has been announced as the Bulls’ new coach, replacing Jake White, who lost his position to player power.

Johan Ackermann takes the reins as head coach of the Bulls

Johan Ackermann gets Bulls top job

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Kwagga: Ackers brings people together

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith believes Johan Ackermann is the right man to coach the Vodacom Bulls. Ackermann, who led the Lions to back-to-back Super Rugby finals in 2016 and 2017 before heading overseas, was on Wednesday named the new Bulls coach. The 55-year-old replaced Jake White, who left the union earlier this month after reports emerged that senior players and assistant coaches had threatened to leave the Bulls if he remained in his role.…