No police action against Gloucester coach Ackermann or son after nightclub incident
Gloucester Rugby have welcomed the decision by police not to take further action against head coach Johan Ackermann or his son, flanker Ruan, over an alleged incident in a nightclub.
In December, police confirmed they were looking into a fracas that occurred following Gloucester's 69-21 win over Zebre in the European Challenge Cup, in which the Ackermanns were reportedly involved.
The club stated that they would "unreservedly" back the pair, and Gloucester Constabulary have confirmed the issue will be taken no further.
A Gloucester statement read: "A police investigation into a recent incident involving Johan and Ruan Ackermann has confirmed that no further action will be taken.
"Having fully supported Johan and Ruan throughout this process, the club is delighted with the outcome of the investigation.
"Today's news allows everyone involved to move on and to focus on an important few weeks on the pitch in the run in to the end of the season."
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Go to commentsIn the fine tradition of Irish rugby, Leinster cheat well and for some reason only known to whoever referees them, they are allowed to get away with it every single game. If teams have not got the physicality up front to stop them getting the ball, they will win every single game. They take out players beyond the ruck and often hold them on the ground. Those that are beyond the ruck and therefore offside, hover there to cause distraction but also to join the next ruck from the side thereby stopping the jackal. The lineout prior to the second try on Saturday. 3 Leinster players left the lineout before the ball was thrown and were driving the maul as soon as the player hit the ground and thereby getting that valuable momentum. They scrummage illegally, with the looshead turning in to stop the opposing tighthead from pushing straight and making it uncomfortable for the hooker. The tighthead takes a step and tries to get his opposite loosehead to drop the bind. Flankers often ‘move up’ and actually bind on the prop and not remain bound to the second row. It does cause chaos and is done quickly and efficiently so that referees are blinded by the illegal tactics. I am surprised opposition coaches when they meet referees before games don’t mention it. I am also surprised that they do not go to the referees group and ask them to look at the tactics used and referee them properly. If they are the better team and win, fair play but a lot of their momentum is gained illegally and therefore it is not a level playing field.
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