PARIS: South Africa's 2007 World Cup winning coach Jake White is set to be named manager of Top 14 side Montpellier according to L'Equipe.

The 51-year-old -- a two-time IRB world coach of the year -- has signed a six month contract according to a well-informed source on Thursday.

On the move: Former Brumbies coach Jake White. Credit:Getty Images

His appointment will place almost unbearable pressure on head coach Fabien Galthie as White will be the former France captain's superior.

Galthie, who has been seen as a potential successor to present France coach Philippe Saint-Andre should he step down after next year's World Cup, has seen his position at the club weakened with a seven match losing run dating back to October 11 which only ended in their game last Saturday with a narrow win over Toulouse.