Jake White shocked to learn young Bulls star is Wales eligible

Jake White was shocked to learn that 21-year-old Bulls No 8 Cameron Hanekom was qualified to play for Wales.

White only found out after he was told by a commentator.

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JAKE WHITE SHOCKED TO LEARN CAMERON HANEKOM IS WALES ELIGIBLE

Hanekom qualifies to play for Wales and a promising start to his URC career could spark a race to nail him down.

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“I didn’t know until one of the commentators told me at training!” revealed Jake White according to Rugby365.

“He said: ‘Did you know this kid is Welsh qualified?’

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“The next day I read in the paper he’s got a grandmother who qualifies him for the Welsh team.

“I think that’s a sign of the times. I don’t think it’s going to be the last time we get a player in South Africa who’s qualified for another country.

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“Obviously, he’s a great talent. He was voted the best player in an Under-20 tournament a couple of years back. He’s still only 21.

“He’s been a good find for the public, but we knew he was in our system and that it was always inevitable he would come through into our mix.”

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NO FAST TRACK

Jake White doesn’t believe that either Wales or the Springboks would jump the gun in calling up the young loose forward who scored twice on his URC debut.

“There are some really good loose forwards coming through for Wales, if I look at Jac Morgan, Taine Plumtree. So I don’t think it’s a fait accompli that just because you qualify to play for Wales that you will necessarily get picked to play for Wales,” he added.

“It’s a great honour to play for your country and I can’t see that just because you qualify you therefore get an easier ride into playing international rugby.”