South Africa is mourning the loss of Bulls' centre Ettienne Botha who died after his car crashed and rolled on the highway outside Pretoria early Wednesday morning. Just 26 years old :( One of the Bulls' superstars Botha was the 2004 Currie Cup Player of the Year, and the Bulls Player of the Year last year. Condolences to all.

The Queensland Reds have signed Brumbies back Henari Veratau for their 2006 Super 14 campaign.

Along with a promising young back, the Reds have also appointed their backs coach for next season - Damon Emtage. Emtage has been the head coach at Sunnybank in Brisbane for the last three years. Under him, Sunnybank have done very well! Speaking of Sunnybank, I'm hoping that they go down big time to the Gold Coast Breakers tomorrow at Albert Park when they compete for the minor premiership. No offence Sunnybank, but you know... I will of course be barracking loudly for the local lads from the sideline tomorrow :) That is, of course on the proviso that I have any energy left after barracking for Surfers seniors to win the minor premiership game/s in the Gold Coast District comp :)) It's all good!

Have a good one!