Ackermann commits to Gloucester long-term

Ackermann commits to Gloucester long-term

Gloucester have confirmed that Johan Ackermann has signed a new contract to remain with the club after a hugely successful season.

Ackermann has made a significant impact in a less than two years since joining the club from the Lions.

He helped the side reach the Challenge Cup Final in his first season at the club and secured qualification for the Champions Cup for the 2018/19 season. His second season at the helm, saw Gloucester Rugby finish in third place in the Premiership table, a significant improvement compared to seventh 12 months ago.

Ackermann's success led Director of Rugby David Humphreys to move swiftly to secure Ackermann’s services on a long-term basis.

 


“Johan’s contribution over the past two seasons has been terrific. We knew when we first approached him about the Head Coach role here at Gloucester Rugby that we had targeted the right man, and he has fully validated that decision." Humphreys told Gloucester's website.

“We’re not naïve to think that the work he’s done here has gone unnoticed in the world of Rugby. And that’s why we wanted to move quickly to ensure that he remains an integral part of what we’re trying to achieve in the future.


“He’s a key figure here at the club, and we’re very much looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”

Ackermann himself confirmed that Gloucester Rugby has become a huge part of his life and that he’s determined to try and deliver the success that the club and its fans deserve.

“The past two seasons have been incredibly enjoyable for me and I feel very proud to be a part of such an amazing club. The passion of the city and the supporters, the way they have welcomed my family and myself has been very humbling.

“The past two seasons have been tough but enjoyable. We’ve made progress, but the job is far from complete. We are only a certain way along the journey that we are making together, have a lot of hard work ahead of us and a lot to achieve. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank Martin St. Quinton, Stephen Vaughan, David Humphreys and the rest of the Gloucester Rugby Board for believing in the coaching team and me and supporting us in what we want to achieve.

“We are assembling a fine group at Gloucester Rugby, quality individuals which includes not just our players but also the coaches and staff. And I’m confident that, if we all pull together, work hard and remain true to our beliefs that we can do great things for the club, its supporters and the city of Gloucester!”

Via: Gloucester Rugby

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