Gloucester Rugby Head Coach signs new contract

The former South Africa lock says ""We've made progress, but the job is far from complete" Credit: ITV West Country

Johan Ackermann has extended his contract as Head Coach at Gloucester Rugby.

The 48-year-old has had a hugely successful season after arriving at Kingsholm stadium less than two years ago.

Ackerman's first season say the Cherry and Whites reach the European Rugby Challenge Cup final and qualify for this season’s Heineken Champions Cup.

And in his second season he's brought Gloucester Rugby up four places to third in the Premiership table.

Ackermann was capped 13 times by the Springboks Credit: Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport