The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the structure of the coaching staff that will be in place while Jake White recovers from emergency surgery.
Director of rugby and head coach White underwent emergency surgery on Sunday evening after experiencing abdominal pain shortly after the Bulls arrived back in South Africa.
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On Monday morning, the Bulls confirmed that White will not be back in his post before 8 February.
Forwards coach Russell Winter and scrum coach Werner Kruger took charge of the team during the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Dragons last Friday, which White missed due to a cold.
The Vodacom Bulls next host Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup on Saturday, before going on the road to take on Lyon and Scarlets in successive away matches.
In an interview with Netwerk24, Vodacom Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone said the structure of the Bulls’ coaching staff will remain the same in White’s absence, only that backline coach Chris Rossouw will now be given the reins.
“The framework is established and small adjustments must be made weekly. The plan remains the same,” said Rathbone.
“It gives us peace of mind that our coaching group has been working with Jake for quite some time and is familiar with his blueprint.
“Chris will take the lead, but it’s largely a shared responsibility.”
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