Jake ‘applauds’ Champs Cup change
Jake White has expressed his delight with the EPCR’s decision to introduce an extra break in the Champions Cup playoffs, after the Vodacom Bulls were decisively beaten in the quarter-finals.
Bulls must beat Munster for Jake’s sake
The Vodacom Bulls are under pressure to beat Munster on Saturday and thus vindicate Jake White’s decision to prioritise the Pretoria clash over a European cup playoff, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Watch: Classy Jake says cheers to Saints
Jake White popped into Northampton Saints’ changeroom to wish them well for the rest of the campaign after knocking the Vodacom Bulls out of the Champions Cup.
Coetzee out as wounded Bulls turn to face Munster
The Vodacom Bulls will have to battle URC defending champions Munster without injured captain Marcell Coetzee.
SA Rugby hit back at Bulls’ travel complaints
SA Rugby says it had no option but to have the Vodacom Bulls’ coaching staff and players travel on eight flights for Saturday’s EPCR playoff against the Northampton Saints.
Jake: Eight flights is just not right
Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White insists that the challenges of travelling to Europe at short notice undermines SA teams’ chances to be competitive in EPCR competitions.
Jake: SARU didn’t think Bulls would win?
Jake White hailed the Vodacom Bulls’ playoff win on Saturday, but fired shots at SA Rugby about travel logistics related to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Jake upbeat for crunch Euro clash
Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls are in a good space for a key Champions Cup tie against Lyon on Saturday, while providing an update on the injured Marco van Staden.
Jake: We’ve got a lot to learn
Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls need more time to match the high standards set by Irish giants Leinster after they were well beaten in Dublin on Friday night.
Bulls to ‘give it a go’ in URC blockbuster
Jake White said Friday’s clash with fellow front-runners Leinster will test the progress of the Vodacom Bulls while serving as a great advert for the Vodacom URC.
