Jake: Pollard’s Bok call-up is crucial
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: Fiji can dethrone Boks
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.
Steyn: Jake didn’t want me at the Bulls
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.
Gumede soars as Bulls burn Welwitschias
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.
White’s world champion Boks enter Hall of Fame
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: Bok coaches must trust their gut
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.
Jake’s Boks enter SA Hall of Fame
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.
Jake: Last chance saloon for Boks
Jake White says the Springbok 23 to face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday are “fighting for their lives” and a place in the squad entrusted to defend the Webb Ellis Cup.
Jake brings Gold to Loftus
Jake White has continued the overhaul of his Vodacom Bulls coaching staff by recruiting a former Springbok assistant and a Cheetahs legend to Pretoria.
Jake: Bomb Squad must start
Jake White has lobbed a grenade, suggesting that it’s time the likes of Springbok super-subs Malcolm Marx and RG Snyman be promoted to the starting XV.
