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Jake White confirmed as Sharks Director of Rugby

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The Sharks have confirmed that they have appointed former Springbok and Brumbies head coach Jake White as their new Director of Rugby.

White asked for an early release from the Brumbies last month and has now taken up his position with the Sharks effective from the end of October 2013.

The announcement comes just a few months after former Springbok captain John Smit became CEO of the Sharks. Smit was White’s captain with the Springboks when the pair won the Rugby World Cup in 2007.

‘We are immensely happy to confirm the appointment of Jake White as our new Director of Rugby,” said Smit on White’s appointment.

“We formed a formidable relationship during my playing career and I am delighted to re-establish that partnership, which is in line with our vision to take The Sharks to the next level.

“Jake is an experienced coach whose track record speaks volumes about his ability to rally his team and get the best out of them. We are pleased that he has decided to join The Sharks.”

Smit added,”Brendan Venter’s commitment to me was to drastically change our players’ environment which we think he has done with extreme success.”

“Brendan has no written contract with The Sharks which is a testament to his character and his positive motives in coaching us and we will do whatever we can to keep him involved with us for as long as possible, in any capacity.”

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