But the World Cup-winning mentor wants to complete his four-year mission in Canberra and doesn't want speculation about his future to be a distraction to the Brumbies.

White has rebuilt the Brumbies after 18 months in charge and the team is considered a genuine finals contender after an eight-season absence from the play-offs.

White, who coached South Africa to World Cup victory in 2007, is back in his native country for the Brumbies' two-game tour of Durban and Cape Town. His return prompted Springbok fans to vote in an online poll and install him as the leading candidate to take over the Wallabies reins in the coming years.

The poll has nothing to do with ARU decisions or White's plans, but it shows his revival work with the Brumbies has him on the international radar.

White has made no secret of his desire to return to international rugby in the future and was linked with the England job last year.

But with the Brumbies getting this year's campaign off to a strong start, White says Super Rugby success is his priority until at least the end of 2015.

''Anyone who talks to me knows I want to coach international rugby again,'' White said.

''Australian rugby has been good to me and of course I have a goal to get back to international rugby.

''But I'm focusing on the Brumbies, I've got a four-year deal and I've made it quite clear that I'm going to look after the Brumbies because they're my No.1 priority.

''Yes I want to get back to international rugby, but I'm here for four years and I don't want it to be a distraction every time something comes up. It's only fair to the players and I'd hate for it to be a distraction for the team.''

White already has a track record of international success.

If the Brumbies continue their resurgence and establish themselves as title contenders, White's name will continually be mentioned with vacant Test jobs. That could mean being linked to the Wallabies, a return to the Springboks or more European teams.

Robbie Deans' Wallabies contract expires at the end of the year and it's thought the team's performance against the British and Irish Lions will have a significant bearing on his future.

Queensland Reds coach Ewen McKenzie looms as one of the leading candidates for the Wallabies job.

But White has international success on his resume and has transformed the no-name Brumbies into one of the most consistent teams in the competition.

''I'm a realist now,'' White said.

''Whatever is meant to be, it will happen. At this point in time I'm focusing on the Brumbies, I want them to do well and I'm passionate about getting the Brumbies brand on track.

''If that means there's future success for everybody, then that's fantastic. If players go on to play for Australia or I get chances at a higher level, then great.

''And I do feel like I've got unfinished business, it went by so quickly.''