White-hot deal for Sarries

Former South Africa coach to help out at Vicarage Road

Last updated: 19th November 2008

White-hot deal for Sarries

Dream team: Jones with White

Continual improvement as a club is a real focus for us this season and to have someone like Jake come in for a few days is just another small step towards what we are trying to achieve as a team.

Eddie Jones
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Former South Africa coach Jake White is set to renew his World Cup-winning partnership with Eddie Jones after agreeing to spend a week at Saracens.

Jones had acted as technical advisor to White during the 2007 World Cup success, and the Sarries director of rugby has convinced the South African to help out at Vicarage Road.

White will watch his former charges take on England at Twickenham before teaming up with the Sarries to help them prepare for the Guinness Premiership clash against Worcester Warriors on November 30.

"Over the course of the week, Jake will have a look at how we do things and work with us using his invaluable experience to add value across all aspects of the organization," said Jones.

"Continual improvement as a club is a real focus for us this season and to have someone like Jake come in for a few days is just another small step towards what we are trying to achieve as a team."

Although White will initially spend a week with the squad before taking up his commitment to coach the Barbarians for their match against Australia at Wembley on December 3, Jones has not ruled out using the 44-year-old again during the season.

"We're talking to Jake about him working with us for further stints throughout the rest of the season, but those discussions are ongoing," said Jones, who will assist White with the Baa-Baas.

"Having worked very closely with Jake during the World Cup, I know that using his world rugby knowledge and insight of the game, even for just a few days, will help in the development of the club."

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