Jake: Rough road for us on 4G turf
Adapting to artificial pitches for South African teams is crucial, says Jake White, as they become a more common feature in European cup competitions.
Adapting to artificial pitches for South African teams is crucial, says Jake White, as they become a more common feature in European cup competitions.
Drawing on his experience of guiding the Springboks to the 2007 World Cup, Jake White says the opportunity to write a piece of history is more than enough motivation for the defending champions.
The Vodacom Bulls launch their 2023-24 campaign this weekend, and Jake White has been candid about the lessons learned from Rassie Erasmus in being more adventurous.
Jake White understands it will be tough on incumbent Manie Libbok, but says the Boks can ill-afford not to rope in flyhalf Handre Pollard for the rest of the World Cup.
Jake White has backed the Springboks to win the 2023 World Cup, but says even rank outsiders like England and Fiji will be a threat for the defending champions in France.
Morne Steyn has revealed that he wanted to stay at Loftus Versfeld, but a change in plan from Jake White resulted in the former Springbok flyhalf jumping into the Lions’ den.
Newly-acquired Mpilo Gumede dotted down on debut to help the Vodacom Bulls register a victory over Namibia in a World Cup warm-up in Windhoek.
Former Springbok coach Jake White and the triumphant 2007 Rugby World Cup squad, captained by John Smit, were inducted into the SA Hall of Fame on Wednesday night.
Jake White says Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus need to stick to their guns if the Springboks are to defend the World Cup title in France.
Former Springbok coach Jake White and the triumphant 2007 Rugby World Cup squad, captained by John Smit, are set to join the SA Hall of Fame.