A few words from Alastair McCallum: Day 5 began with a hearty breakfast followed by an individual training session in the nearby "Happy Valley". The boys have been working hard on their fitness and individual skills and the tour is providing ideal opportunities for this. A dip in the warm Indian Ocean proved a hit - so much so that the local populace was treated to a vociferous rendition of the Reds' war-cry. Some boys followed this up with a weights session in a local gym - Brad Moar's idea, of course - before we all made our way to the Mandela University rugby grounds for a team training session. We look forward to the arrival of the Cadets this evening - a huge thanks to Michael Green for chaperoning them across the Southern Ocean. Tomorrow looks to be an exciting day, with our second match and then the visit to the private game park at Schotia. Hopefully the wild life will come out of the bush and we are afforded good viewing.
Today's photos were taken in Happy Valley.