Habana hails departing Boks boss White ahead of Cardiff swansong

WORLD Cup superstar Bryan Habana has led the tributes to departing Springboks coach Jake White, declaring: “He has taken us on an unbelievable journey.”

Thu, 22 Nov, 2007 - 00:00
Andrew Baldock

And South Africa’s World Cup-winning skipper John Smit hopes Saturday’s Test match against Wales in Cardiff can be a “celebration” of White’s achievements.

White, who masterminded the Springboks’ world title success this autumn, takes charge of South Africa for the final time in a full international game this weekend.

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