Jake White

Jake upbeat despite Lyon defeat

Director of rugby Jake White remained positive after the Vodacom Bulls were denied a hard-earned victory by Lyon in the Champions Cup on Saturday night.

Ex-Wallaby backs Jake for top job

Jake White has been supported for a surprise return to international rugby by replacing Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach.

(14183877ar) Zebre Parma vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls' Cameron Hanekom BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 04 Nov 2023

White wards off Welsh interest in Hanekom

Jake White confirmed that rising star Cameron Hanekom has a long-term contract at the Vodacom Bulls and there are no indications the eighthman wants to leave the country.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 09: Elliot Daly of Saracens during the Investec Champions Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Saracens at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Jake: We learnt a championship lesson

Director of rugby Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls benefited from a “ruthless” display of Champions Cup rugby in their narrow win against Saracens on Saturday.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Cobus Wiese of Sale Sharks is tackled by Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Bulls set bait for Wiese

The Vodacom Bulls have set their sights on strengthening the pack by bringing an enforcer back to South Africa from England next season.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 07: Jake White - Director of Rugby of the Bulls during the Vodacom Bulls training session at Loftus Versfeld, B Field on December 07, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Bulls ‘honoured’ by Saracens stars

Jake White says it is a massive compliment to his project at the Vodacom Bulls that Saracens have brought a star-studded squad for the Champions Cup opener on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Stedman Gans of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on December 02, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jake: Gans forcing my hand

Jake White says it is very difficult to leave Stedman Gans out after the @Vodacom Bulls centre capped his excellent start to the season with a brace against the Sharks. #URC

Jake eyes derby win ‘swing’

Jake White has emphasised the eight-point advantage from beating local rivals as the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks prepare to lock horns in Pretoria on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25: Willie le Roux of the Bulls scores during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Versfeld on November 25, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jake raves over Bulls’ unbelievable Boks

Jake White says being able to field a team chock full of Springboks is a big ticked box in his tenure with the @Vodacom Bulls, after their big win over Connacht. #URC

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/ProSports/Shutterstock (14218832b) Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White during the warm up before the United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh Rugby and Vocacom Bulls at DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh Edinburgh Rugby v Vocacom Bulls, United Rugby Championship - 17 Nov 2023

Jake: URC tours not super for SA teams

Jake White said that the four-week tours for SA teams to Europe in the Vodacom URC are putting us at a disadvantage compared to northern hemisphere rivals.