Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White. Photo: Shaun Roy/Backpagepix
Bulls boss Jake White leaves hospital after health scare
After a week in hospital following emergency surgery, Bulls coach Jake White has been discharged, and is said to be recovering well.
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White. Photo: Shaun Roy/Backpagepix
Note: This is an updated article on Bulls coach Jake White
Early last week, the Bulls confirmed that the 59-year-old underwent successful emergency abdominal surgery on Sunday evening, 8 January.
White had been under the weather during the Bulls’ recent trip to Wales but was thought to be on the mend as the team returned from Newport. The squad arrived back in South Africa, landing at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday mid-morning, but he then complained of debilitating stomach cramps and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, necessitating an emergency operation.
The successful two-hour surgery took place at a Pretoria hospital.
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White is said to have recovered well and Bulls president Willem Strauss has confirmed that the director of rugby is out of hospital.
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The Bulls had stated that whilst recovering from the operation and going through his rehabilitation programme, White will be taking a brief break from his team duties until 8 February.
“At present, the club cannot place a timestamp on the length of this period but will be guided by the expertise and advice of the medical staff,” a statement last Monday revealed. “Bulls’ fans, stakeholders and the South African rugby-loving public will be kept in the know as and when there are developments or updates. The coaching team will continue to share the responsibility of leading the team whilst the director of rugby is away.”
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The Bulls are soon set to bolster their squad
In other news, the Bulls are set to strengthen their squad by bringing two experienced South Africans back home from the northern hemisphere next season.
According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jannes Kirsten and utility back Henry Immelman have both signed for the Pretoria team, and are expected to arrive ahead of the 2022-23 season on 1 July.
