White interested in Wallabies job

World Cup-winning South Africa coach Jake White has inquired about the vacant coach's job with Australia.

White, who did not reapply for his own position, has also been linked with Wales and possibly England, if Brian Ashton's contract is not renewed.

Australian Rugby Union high performance manager Pat Howard said White's agent Craig Livingstone has contacted him.

"I've outlined the process to him and that's all that has happened," said Howard, the former Leicester coach.

"I interviewed Jake White a year ago for the Leicester head coaching position and I appreciate that he will have a lot of decisions to make," Howard added.

"I am more in the wait-and-see mentality at the moment. We've got a lot of good candidates that we are considering and I can only move forward on the guys we've got."

John Connolly stepped down as Wallabies coach after their elimination by England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The list of potential replacements includes Australian Super 14 coaches David Nucifora, Ewen McKenzie and Laurie Fisher, plus New Zealander Robbie Deans.

ARU chief executive officer John O'Neill last week said he would like an Australian to fill the role, though he was determined to "get the best person for the job."

White spent Tuesday being hailed at a special sitting of the South African Parliament, as members of various parties made speeches congratulating the Springboks on their achievement.

White did not speak but waved to the packed national assembly and at the public gallery filled with supporters waving flags.

Source: BBC Sport