Ahead of Gloucester’s Premiership encounter with Sale Sharks this weekend, Ruan Ackermann spoke to Joe Harvey about his international ambitions, the Cherry and Whites’ resurgence and his next steps.
The reigning World Cup champions will sooner or later have to make a decision on who they select as their first choice fullback for the 2023 World Cup in France.
South Africa Rugby and Rassie Erasmus have jointly withdrew the appeal against the ban imposed by World Rugby for criticising match officials during the series against the British and Irish Lions.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expressed disappointment over the defeat to England as they were edged out 26-27 in the clash at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
Marcus Smith kicked the decisive penalty goal in the last two minutes as England sealed a thrilling 27-26 win over South Africa in their final game of the autumn internationals fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.