Following speculation that Brumbies coach Jake White was in the frame to take over as England boss, it has emerged that he has declined the offer. White Tweeted: "Always hard turning down a chance to win a world cup, but rugby is about making the right decisions and that's to stay with @BrumbiesRugby"

Yesterday it seemed that White was the frontrunner to become Martin Johnson's permanent successor but promised he would Stay with the Brumbies until the end of the new Super Rugby season which is only in its third week. White took South Africa to Rugby World Cup glory back in 2007 and is currently only eight months into a four year deal with the Brumbies.

Current coach of the Brumbies Jake White has confirmed he has been approached by the RFU to take charge of England as Martin Johnson's permanent successor. However, the former South Africa coach has promised to remain in his current post for the rest of the 2012 Super Rugby which is only in its third week.

White is currently only eight months into a four-year deal with the Brumbies but is among the front-runners to take charge of England.