The Bulls' Head Coach, Johan Ackermann, has addressed recent media reports and social media speculation regarding his request for support from Springboks coaches. The initial reports suggested that the Bulls' assistant coaches, Chris Rossouw and Andries Bekker, were fired due to the team's lacklustre start under Ackermann's leadership. However, Ackermann has clarified that the speculation about Springboks assistant coaches aiding the Bulls is unfounded. He emphasized that he never asked for this support and that it wouldn't be ideal. Ackermann explained that he sought fresh perspectives on the team's defensive structures and had a telephonic conversation with Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus. He expressed his frustration at the misinformed reporting and clarified that he didn't expect the Bok coaches to devise a winning plan, but rather to offer a fresh pair of eyes and share ideas. Ackermann added that any collaboration with the Springboks coaching staff would be practical and rotational, involving coaches like Duane Vermeulen and Felix Jones. The Bulls are set to face their arch-rivals, the Stormers, in a big derby match, and Ackermann's clarification aims to set the record straight and maintain the team's focus.
