Jake suspends international coaching ambitions for five more years at Bulls: 'It's a perfect fit for me'

Jake White admitted that he used to "chase the next big thing", which led to his transient coaching career before settling at the Bulls, whom he called "the perfect fit".

The Bulls director of rugby extended his contract by another three years, organically meant to expire in 2024, to 2027.

White had coached the Springboks to World Cup success in 2007 before leaving in acrimonious circumstances after lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy.

Although he consulted for Tonga in 2014, White has never nailed another international coaching job.

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It was claimed that some of his contracts at franchises had international coaching exit clauses should a country come knocking.

When he left the Sharks in 2014 after leading them to the Super Rugby semi-finals, the Durban union reinforced White's reputation as a Test-job seeking gamble appointment.

"The time is right for Jake to free himself up for any international coaching and consulting opportunities ahead of the tournament in England," the Sharks said in a statement on their website when the two parted ways.

He had also left the Brumbies, a job that seemed to suit his skills to the tee, for the Sharks after making the 2013 Super Rugby final with the Australian side.

White, however, has reinvented himself in Pretoria.

"Having coached internationally at a very young age and experiencing the highs of winning a World Cup, maybe I chased things," he admitted.

"Maybe I moved looking for that dream job. It is fair criticism to say I moved [a lot] but what I've moved for is to get into a situation where I am now.

"All those learnings I've had have taught me well about what I can and can't get.

"I've committed to