Rugby-Boost for Australia as scrumhalf White spurns Japan


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v Australia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 20, 2021 Australia's Nic White in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Scrumhalf Nic White has spurned a lucrative offer from Japan and committed to stay in Australia until after next year's World Cup in a major boost for the Wallabies.

The livewire halfback has been first choice in the number nine shirt since Dave Rennie took over as Australia coach and should win his 50th cap in the July test series against England.

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