Ackermann in contract talks
Johan Ackermann has confirmed he is in negotiations with Gloucester over a potential contract extension.
Johan Ackermann has confirmed he is in negotiations with Gloucester over a potential contract extension.
Joey Carbery scored 26 points as Munster beat Gloucester 41-15 at Kingsholm to all but qualify for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.
The Sale Sharks ended the year with a bonus-point 30-15 victory over Gloucester, while there were also English Premiership wins for Harlequins, Saracens, the Northampton Saints, Bath and Bristol Bears.
Springbok lock Franco Mostert will make his first start for Gloucester in a European Champions Cup match against the Exeter Chiefs on Friday.
Franco Mostert and Jaco Visagie enjoyed winning debuts as Gloucester beat Worcester 36-16, while there were also victories for Harlequins, Bristol, Saracens and Newcastle in the English Premiership.
The Lions and SA Rugby are set to continue the fight for Franco Mostert after the lock made his Gloucester debut this weekend.
Franco Mostert is set to make his Gloucester debut after being a shock inclusion on the bench for their Premiership match against the Worcester Warriors.
Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann says lock Franco Mostert has joined the squad, but is awaiting clearance from World Rugby to play.
Bulls hooker Jaco Visagie has joined English Premiership side Gloucester on a short-term loan deal.
SA Rugby has asked World Rugby to intervene with and settle the ongoing contractual dispute between the Lions and Gloucester about the services of Franco Mostert.