Ackermann, a 21-year-old No.8 is the son of new Cherry & Whites head coach Johan – a former Springbok with 13 caps. target_type: 'mix' Both Woodward and Ackermann are looking to impress current England boss Eddie Jones. “What that might lead to, and what he decides after that, is up to him. Published: 17:30 EDT, 15 September 2017 | Updated: 19:59 EDT, 15 September 2017. “If it doesn't come and the England door opens up‚ I mean‚ I'm still young and England is a proud nation‚ so why not?”, Greenwood believes Ackermann has made a massive impact at Gloucester Rugby‚ adding: “The reality is every successful team needs a Ruan‚ the total team player‚ who has immense work ethic‚ awareness of space and he will always make the important tackles.”. He’ll make a call on his career at a later stage,’ Ackermann added. Looking ahead to these tests he said “coming back to being young, that’s one of the challenges you thrive for is challenging yourself against the best and the experienced guys. It has taken time for Ackermann, 24, to feel safe again when driving but he has gradually started to feel more comfortable since returning. Johan Ackermann says his son Ruan is set to stay with Gloucester to keep his options open about the possibility of representing England at Test level in the future. Jason Woodward is eligible to play for England through his English grandmother. Ruan Ackermann, (Gloucester and England) Like Lowe, Ackermann qualifies for a new nation later this year and the familiarity he has with South Africa could see him add plenty of value to the group. 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