White honoured by IRB
9 Jul 2009
Jake White has been elevated to sit on the prestigious International Rugby Board’s Rugby Committee.
The Rugby Committee addresses all the relevant issues in the game and is headed by former All Blacks captain Graham Mourie (chairman), as well as consisting of other famous names such as Australian Rod McQueen – who like White led his country to World Cup glory.
An IRB spokesperson confirmed to keo.co.za that White’s first meeting with the group will take place in October. Another influential former international rugby player, who is yet to be named, will also join White as additions to the illustrious group.
White was invited by members of the Executive Committee and Council of the organisation to sit on the Rugby Committee, which has a significant impact on the game globally. The Committee was influential in the recent re-structuring of the laws, while it also advises the IRB Council which referees sit on the international selection panel, as well as making decisions on the relevant rugby matters at that particular time.
Other members of the Rugby Committee include former Wales international David Pickering as well as former France winger Jean-Pierre Lux.
By Grant Ball
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10 Jul 2009, 10:11 am
hey maybe pieter de villiers will join this irb group when he is done coaching! haha
10 Jul 2009, 10:20 am
#400 Thameside Bok fan: sorry, no, didnt see the laughing smiley you put in your comment… that would have given some indication of the tongue being firmly in cheek…
10 Jul 2009, 10:47 am
Jake White has been elevated to sit on the prestigious International Rugby Board’s Rugby Committee.
Would have been weird if he was invited to sit on the prestigious International Rugby Board’s SOCCER Committee.
10 Jul 2009, 10:56 am
#402 poppa69:
No worries, thank you for apologising I appreciate that. Ive read a few of your posts and I know you know your rugby. At any rate we can probably both agree on the mental state of your average French rugby player?
10 Jul 2009, 11:07 am
#188 skopskiet:
If you think this is about grandstanding & sitting with your bum in the butter, then you are sadly mistaken.
SARU along with their puppet masters have the potential to inflict serious damage on SA rugby. To have one of the top 3 rugby nations sliding down a slippery slope is not in the best interests of the game. Besides, SA rugby is currently viewed by the IRB through its Nelson’s eye & that cannot last because political interference in the game by any member country is not allowed.
Jake White has enormous respect and influence in rugby circles, not only in SA but world wide. The IRB, by having Jake on board, will be better able to manage the “SA situation” in their attempt to grow the game into a truly global one.
10 Jul 2009, 11:15 am
Best coach out of SA since post apartheid. We’re still winning on his structures right now.
The IRB can see his class, the rest of the world can see it (I know I live overseas and hear what people have to say about him), but still some of the SA supporters can’t.
10 Jul 2009, 11:22 am
405. Inevitable
agree mate – although i’m not a big SARU hater – SA has past mistakes to deal with and that’s just a reality. I think with the blacks players coming through and a lot with real talent the political issues should subside a little but possible always remain in one form or another. With PDV there it seems the political issues have subsided from a quota persective at least. (His racial media rants aside)
I just will always appreciate how Jake pulled SA rugby out of the hell holes and therefore will alwasy stand at his defense. Before him we were 6th or 7th in the world and known as the thugs of worldf rugby. Under Jake that changed, with PDV here teh thuggery seems to be creeping in again – pity
10 Jul 2009, 11:58 am
#358 CoachPete: Not going to happen, no matter how much you offer.
10 Jul 2009, 12:29 pm
#303 WakaNathan: That Ross looks lik quite a find….gonna be interesting to see how he does against Vic!! Was very surprised Masaga didn’t get a look-in? Rate him above Gear…
10 Jul 2009, 13:18 pm
#407 Mike H: That’s for sure. He brought massive respect back for SA rugby and by inculcating and re-enforcing Bok traditions among the players, added another bow to the quiver.
As you alluded to, it is unfortunate that things appear to be unraveling but hopefully, intelligent people with the love of the game at heart will manage to get a hand on the tiller and set a new course.
10 Jul 2009, 13:35 pm
#409 Atreides:
Yes, Ross looks handy but is still quite young, needs a season or 2 to see whether he can find a tougher edge req’d at Test level. He still mauls too upright and exposes his whole frame, and therefore ball, when running with the pill too. Best lock find in NZ for a while tho and has AB pedigree thru his Dad, Jock. Chris Jack aint going to find it easy getting back in to the Crusader jersey and I think he knows it.
Im not sure about Masaga. Yes, dangerous with the ball. But is poor defensively and under kicks. Maybe he lacks concentration or just sheer physical presense. Sivivatu had to learn defense skills before he was trusted with starting berths and thats the way it should be. For me Dougie Howlett was the complete winger, not only fast but high workrate, chasing kicks, tracking back to help fullback, good punting. Masaga only has the attacking skills so far, not good enough so go to the back of the Q please. Hosea Gear is just working on those finer skills, you can see. Maybe not as dangerous but makes less mistakes. I think its a trust issue with selectors innit. I dont rate Rudi Wulf highly but again he does the fundamentals well and this is what the 3 Blind Mice seem to want.
10 Jul 2009, 13:59 pm
#380 WakaNathan: France actually lift their game for England because they hate us the most. This year they lifted it most for Wales. To say they only lift their game for NZ is a bit arrogant and inaccurate too. They seem to struggle with powerful forward sides like England and Argentina, but have not many problems with teams which play backs rugby like NZ/Wales, they would’ve beaten Australia last Autumn too if Skrela hadn’t missed 6 penalty kicks.
And England didn’t play 10 man rugby v Aus, Wilkinson and Catt kept ball in hand when they received it. Kicking to the Aussie back three would’ve been suicide as Latham can kick it to another continent. The forwards gave Aussie a working over at ruck time, scrum time and mauls off the lineout, like France, Australia struggle with a forwards rugby team.
The England side which faced NZ in 2006 was completely different from the RWC side (only 5 players remained), the England side which faced NZ in 2008 was also completely different (only 3 players remained). So trying to judge the RWC team off games in between World Cups after a bunch of retirements is folly.
10 Jul 2009, 14:26 pm
#412 Big Hit:
“So trying to judge the RWC team off games in between World Cups after a bunch of retirements is folly.”.
You could be right for once Big Hit. Sheer folly.
“This year they lifted it most for Wales.”
“They seem to struggle with powerful forward sides like England and Argentina, but have not many problems with teams which play backs rugby like NZ/Wales, they would’ve beaten Australia last Autumn too if Skrela hadn’t missed 6 penalty kicks.”
Is that only 2 different ‘between RWC’ games, or were there more, when you just contradicted yourself ?
So only RWC games matter ? But 6N form and EOYT tours are nevertheless indicative of strength. As long as dealt with in isolation. At your discretion.
right, thank God we cleared that up.
10 Jul 2009, 14:30 pm
#410 Inevitable:
Was one of those Bok traditions to offer your services to the BIL to take on the side you’d just won a RWC with?
10 Jul 2009, 17:51 pm
#414 cab:
I take it that you are attempting to cast aspersions on Jake’s loyalty to the Springboks? If so, then apart from being laughable it is probably a first.
After being stretched to breaking point on numerous occasions by his employees, he steadfastly remained loyal and committed to his boys. I can’t think of any press report or whisper from the players to refute that.
Jakes job was no ordinary one. He was essentially employed by the government through their proxy SARU and as such it was especially incumbent upon SARU to be seen both by the public and behind closed doors to treat the national coach fairly and with dignity. That this was not done will have repercussions way into the future.
Jake obviously remains committed to SA and his position on the IRB and his influence there will have a huge positive impact on SA rugby.
To host WC’s you need real friends that will vote for you, not against you. To influence rugby on the world stage you have to be listened too and taken seriously, not laughed at.
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