Wallabies gun Nic White re-commits to Rugby Australia, signs with rival club
Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has penned a two-year extension with Rugby Australia and made the call to swap Brumbies colours for the Western Force strip.
The 32-year-old said in a Wallabies statement on Tuesday morning that he "couldn't be happier" to have tied himself to Australian rugby until the end of 2025.
The New South Welshman's switch to the Force will come after four seasons with the Brumbies, including the ACT outfit's title-clinching Super Rugby Australia charge of 2020.
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White will move to Perth to join the Force ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
"There's plenty to look forward to with the Rugby World Cup later this year and I've made no secret of my desire to be involved in the British and Irish Lions Tour in 2025," White said.
"I'd like to thank everyone at the Brumbies and their supporters for the past four years.
Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has re-signed with Rugby Australia and made the call to join the Western Force. Sue McKay/Getty Images
"It's a really special club and I'll be doing everything I can to make this year a successful one.
"At the same time, the opportunity to join the Western Force is something that really appealed to me and my family and we're looking forward to getting over there next year."
White made his Test debut against the All Blacks in Sydney in 2013 and has made 59 appearances for the Wallabies.
The gun playmaker made his Super Rugby debut against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane in 2011 and has played 108 Super Rugby matches.
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"Nic is a world-class nine and it's positive to have him re-sign with Australian rugby," said Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
Force coach Simon Cron said White would be "a great addition to the team".
"When we look at our team and the key jigsaw pieces for us to be successful, we look at recruitment and retention and what the player make-up looks like," Cron added.
"Nic adds an enormous amount of experience.
"He is a winner, he is a brilliant leader and game manager.
"One of the things that excited me about Nic is that he fights until the last minute."
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