Interesting:“I’m ready to give everything I have to make a positive contribution in any way I can as part of what will be a strong squad next season.” Stormers new signing
Departing Gloucester Rugby star Ruan Ackermann unveiled at new club
The South African will be playing in the United Rugby Championship next season
Gloucester Rugby fan favourite Ruan Ackermann will join United Rugby Championship side the DHL Stormers ahead of the 2025/26 season, his new club have officially confirmed.
Ackermann, 29, spent eight years in Cherry and White, making more than 170 appearances for Gloucester and is understood to have spoken to a number of Premiership clubs, including Bath, about staying in England, but will now join the Cape Town club having failed to agree a new deal to extend his stay at Kingsholm.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said: “Ruan is a proven performer who puts in the kind of hard work that our game model requires. Our fans can expect complete commitment from him for every minute he spends in our jersey.
“We are very excited to see the impact he will make here and I’m confident that he will become a firm favourite at DHL Stadium.”
Ackermann added: “The support for rugby in Cape Town is second to none and there are obviously some incredible players and coaches there, so I am looking forward to what should be an exciting new journey for me and my family.
“I’m ready to give everything I have to the cause and make a positive contribution in any way I can as part of what will be a strong squad next season.”
Elsewhere, Midi Olympique report departing Gloucester number eight Zach Mercer has already arrived in Toulon ahead of joining the Top 14 side next season. The English international is expected to be fit for the start of the new campaign.
