Incredible! Official: The Vodacom Bulls announce Jake White's departure

The 61-year-old specialist is no longer at the helm of the Bulls.

Details: According to SuperSport Rugby, the former head coach of South Africa's national rugby team now leaves the Vodacom Bulls after five years of partnership.

Jake White joined the team in 2020 and immediately delivered strong results, clinching back-to-back titles in Super Rugby Unlocked and the Carling Currie Cup in his very first season.

During his tenure, the Bulls also reached three grand finals in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and made exits in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.

Club CEO Edgar Rathbone expressed his gratitude to White for his dedication and achievements:

"Jake possesses immense rugby intellect, and it was clear how he was able to integrate that into our systems. As a club, we remain grateful for the impact he made during his time here. He did an incredible job, and it was an honor to work with him as he helped restore our team to powerhouse status. He provided us with a tremendous platform for growth, especially with a talented new generation of young players who are only just discovering their true potential.

He also helped develop a broader playing group, with 10 of them earning call-ups to the Springboks. This encouraging growth also ensured that we consistently remained among the trophy contenders."

White himself stated that this decision was meant to demonstrate his sole focus on the development of the team, rather than on personal gain.

The name of the new head coach will be announced at a later date.

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