Johan Ackermann

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Johan Ackermann
Personal information
Full name Johannes Nicolaas Ackermann
Date of birth June 3, 1970
Place of birth Benoni, South Africa
Nickname The Veteran
Occupation(s)  Professional rugby player

Johannes Nicolaas "Johan" Ackermann (born June 3, 1970) is a recently retired South African rugby union player. A lock, he most recently played Super 14 rugby for the Sharks.

Ackerman is known for his physical approach to the game. In 2007, Johan Ackermann became the oldest Springbok to play for the national side, at the age of 37. After the 2007 world cup in France, he was recalled to the Springbok squard to play against the Barbarians. This was his last outing as an international player.

Ackermann bowed out of professional rugby on a winning note on 1 March 2008, when the Sharks defeated the Bulls 29-15 at Loftus Versfeld. He became the oldest player ever in Super Rugby history at age &0000000000000037.00000037 years, &0000000000000272.000000272 days.

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