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Sibusiso Mjikeliso | White's centralised power could haunt him, the Bulls in the business end

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Sibusiso Mjikeliso
Sibusiso Mjikeliso

After assuming the URC and Currie Cup reins at once, Jake White has painted himself into a corner for the upcoming weekends. The Bulls are in action in both competitions, and White must split himself in two to coach both teams, which could be catastrophic for him and the Bulls, writes Sibusiso Mjikeliso.

Picture this: Bulls director of rugby Jake White is this week coaching two teams in two different competitions with the matches being played less than 24 hours apart in two different cities.

The Blue Bulls are in Currie Cup action in Durban to face the Sharks on Friday (15:30) and then Zebre at Ellis Park in the first of their United Rugby Championship (URC) double-headers before the Lions host Leinster.

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