White pledges allegiance to France

 

This follows rumours in French newspapers that Montpellier was reportedly on the verge of signing the Brumbies scrumhalf "for at least two seasons".

 

These French rumours also revolve around the South African trio of Duane Vermeulen and brothers Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis, however the clubs owner has denied these such talk. 

 

White has been the Brumbies first-choice scrumhalf since 2012, having signed on from the Brumbies Academy in 2010. 

 

The youngest Brumbies captain of all time, White has represented the club on 52 occasions. 

 

He made his Wallabies debut in Sydney against the All Blacks in 2013 and featured for the Brumbies through their last two Finals campaigns starting in all five matches. 

 

Brumbies Chief Executive, Michael Jones, said he was disappointed 2015 would be White’s last in Canberra. 

 

“We are disappointed to lose Nic, he plays a crucial part in the Brumbies game plan. But I realise this is professional sport and he has to look after his own interests,” Jones said. 

 

“Because of Nic’s competitive nature and his tenacity, I’m absolutely positive that we won’t lose anything from him this season. I am 100 percent sure he is as committed to the Brumbies as we all are, to bring the club a Super Rugby title this year.” 

 

White will feature for the Brumbies at scrumhalf this Friday night when the team travels to Perth to take on the Force in their first trial match of the year.