Jake White denies links to England coaching role
Jake White denies links to England coaching role
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Sunday, 27, Nov 2011 10:25
By Jamie Smith
Former South African coach Jake White has denied he is interested in taking over the England role vacated by Martin Johnson earlier in the week.
White led the Springboks to victory in the 2007 World Cup but said he is committed to his position at Super 15 side the Brumbies.
Speaking to BBC Five Live's Sportsweek programme, White noted he is "very happy" with his current role, although he admitted it would be "wonderful" to work on the world stage again.
"All coaches want to coach at the highest level," he said, pointing it out could be a target to become the first person to win two World Cups.
But White noted his bosses at the Brumbies have been good to him and he is enjoying the challenge he has been set at the club.
However, he said he will definitely be applying to take his old job as coach of South Africa the next time the position becomes available, following the recent resignation of Peter de Villiers.
South Africa lost to Australia in the quarter finals of this year's World Cup, while England were defeated by eventual finalists France at the same stage.