Johannes Nicolaas "Johan" Ackermann (born June 3, 1970) is a recently retired South African rugby union player and current coach. 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 squad to play against the Barbarians.