Johannes Nicolaas 'Johan' Ackermann (born 3 June 1970) is a South African professional rugby union coach and former player.
After the 2007 World Cup in France, he was recalled to the Springbok squad to play against the Barbarians.
[citation needed] 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 37 years, 272 days.
[citation needed] He was appointed as the head coach of English Premiership side Gloucester prior to the 2017–18 season.