Springboks coach denies job on line

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WELLINGTON (AFP) — Springboks coach Jake White has denied that his job is on the line but admitted his side's 49-0 thrashing by Australia was the worst he could remember.

The South Africans are in Wellington preparing for what might be an even sterner challenge on Saturday against the All Blacks.

White said he had no intention of quitting despite suggesting last month he might seek a job in England after the South African Rugby Union refused to give him a two-year contract extension.

"I'm not looking for another job," he said Monday -- adding that he had received an offer without giving details.

"When you're in coaching you've got to make sure you have a plan B.

"One never knows -- ask Eddie Jones, ask John Mitchell, ask Clive Woodward," he...