White vindicated by Tri-Nations gamble

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

White was criticised, especially by the Wallabies, for leaving his star names at home for the two away games Down Under - but virtually a full-strength squad will head to France for the World Cup.

"I've got 30 players who are ready to start work on Friday and I've only lost Pierre Spies through a bit of a freak illness, so I'm 200% happy with what has been happening over the last four years," said White.

"To get 29 of the original 30 who were selected on the aeroplane next Monday is first class. Even John Smit could have played (against Scotland) if he had really needed to. I'm fully confident he will be part of the set-up against Samoa.

"Victor Matfield (vice-captain) summed it up when he said the more we play together, and assuming the upward curve continues, by the time we get to the quarter-finals and hopefully semi-finals everything will be in place.

"These boys have been waiting for four years for next Friday. They get a few days at home with their families and then they are just waiting to see the Champs Elysees!"