The Scotland scrum-half has jumped from the maelstrom of London Irish's administration to the vortex of France 2023 via securing his club future with Toulon.
When White lost his job at Irish three months ago, the 25-year-old had to fret on his livelihood when he should have been free to focus on the World Cup.
Scotland's 'pool of death' battle stepped up another notch in light of Sunday's 18-3 defeat by reigning champions South Africa, but White (left) insists Gregor Townsend's side can still reach the knockout stage.
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