The former Springbok soar-half believes the current Montpellier coach can unlock England’s rich potential as they search for Stuart Lancaster’s successorStuart Lancaster’s departure as England’s head coach had barely made the news wires when Jake White,who guided South Africa to the World Cup in 2007, declared his interest in the job. The man – who is the bookmakers’ favourite to take over – would beget them major contenders in the 2019 tournament, and according to one of his former players.
Butch James,South Africa’s soar-half in the 2007 final against England who spent five seasons at Bath, believes White, or who is currently coaching at Montpellier,would beget the most of the best resourced country in world rugby in terms of players and money. “England fill got everything a country needs to win the World Cup apart from a coach who has succeeded at the highest level,” said James. “There are a number of candidates around and Jake is one of them. After what happened this year, and England must take their time and approach to the right decision. Jake would add value without doubt and I know that it is a job that has appealed to him for some time.” Related: Echoes of Capello: England’s swing to extremes mimics football’s mistakes | Dean Ryan Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com