Is Jake White returning to the Springboks?

2007 World Cup winning coach Jake White would not say no to a return to the Springboks but it appears it might have to be done his way.

White has been sparsely linked with taking from Jacques Nienaber when the current head coach leaves the post.

Nienaber shocked the rugby public by announcing he would be joining Leinster after the World Cup in France.

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JAKE WHITE: I’M AT THE BULLS UNTIL 2027

White, who left after his contract wasn’t renewed despite winning the World Cup in 2007, has spoken about the job and how he could return.

“My name doesn’t crop up. I’ve been reading enough articles to see that my name is not on the list and that’s maybe a good thing,” said White.

“Sometimes it’s spooky when your name is on that list because you generally don’t get it.

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“I’m signed here (at the Bulls) until 2027. I coach a lot of players who I think should be international players and who will become internationals.

“I work for an incredible organisation. I have a great relationship with my board, with Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert.

BULLS WOULD NEED TO GIVE THEIR BLESSING

“I wouldn’t do anything without ever speaking to them about it. If they felt it was in the best interests of South African rugby that I would be involved in the national setup, I would only do it with their blessing.

“As you’ve seen, unless you get in there and they want you, there is no use being forced in. Secondly, you’ve got to get what you think is important for you to run the organisation when it comes to rugby.

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“You always want to coach internationally and I’m a South African. But, at the same time, all those things have to be in place and I can’t answer that because I’m busy coaching a provincial team.”

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