Ackermann looks likely to join Lions

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SALFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Ruan Ackermann of Gloucester Rugby is tackled by Marland Yarde and Akker van der Merwe of Sale Sharks during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Gloucester Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Salford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

The Lions have emerged as the South African side most likely to sign Gloucester back row Ruan Ackermann, who has been speaking to the club about returning home.
The 28-year-old No.8 joined Gloucester in 2017, shortly after his father Johan moved to Kingsholm as head coach.

He is closing in on 150 appearances for the club and was tipped for England’s World Cup squad.

Pretoria-born Ackermann, who extended his contract last February, wants to challenge for Springbok honours and could replace Emmanuel Tshituka, who is set to swap the Lions for the Sharks.

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