Bulls reveal new coach
NEWS: The Bulls have announced Jake White’s replacement.
The Bulls confirmed the worst-kept secret, the appointment of Johan Ackermann as head coach.
He replaces the recently departed Director of Rugby Jake White.
His first outing will be in the United Rugby Championship, against Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld on September 27.
The three-time South African Coach of the Year comes to Loftus Versfeld with elite-level experience, having coached both locally and overseas, most recently with the South African Under-20 team.
“He’s the right person at the right time,” said Willem Strauss, President of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union.
“He’s a Carlton League legend, he played his first Test at Loftus, he played for the Bulls. His blood is blue.
“This was always meant to be. His management of people and ability to drive culture are renowned.”
This is a view echoed by Edgar Rathbone, the Chief Executive of the Blue Bulls Company.
“Johan Ackermann is not just an outstanding coach; he is a leader who lives and breathes the values of this union.
“His reputation for forging powerful team cultures, developing players to their full potential, and delivering results at the highest level is well proven.
“The Bulls are a franchise built on legacy and ambition, and with Johan at the helm, we are confident our future will be shaped by excellence, resilience, and unity.
“This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Bulls rugby, and we are thrilled to welcome him home.”
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