Hi Onka Family,

This is the President's update for February.

This month has started with a bang - we've had Rhys out running the A-grade with Haggis, the boys are looking sharp and I'm excited to see what they can do this season. We also have Tom Davies joining us from the UK later in the month who will add some extra pace to the backs. We have a few other player recruitments in the works to fill the gaps.

We also named our last couple of coaches - welcome Cam and Wazza to the B-grade.

The juniors have started training, and it's awesome to see so many kids out and keen for the start of the season. We've got good numbers across all of the grades and some strong teams. Its been a great effort from players and coaches.

The women's team has also started their training with some good numbers. We are currently working with a Canadian team to look at doing an exchange of players. We are hoping to bring in two players at the start of May and are working on the possibility of sending a few of our players over there at the end of the season.

Touch football restarted well and is looking towards the finals in the next few weeks.

World Cup Fever has hit us as well - with World Cup Wallaby, Mat Cockbain, visiting the club for an impromptu training session and meet and great and Kaeden, Jade and junior Charlotte taking part in a photoshoot with the Webb Ellis Cup at Semaphore on Saturday. With 6 games announced for Adelaide its looking to be a big boost for South Aussie rugby.

In other news, we have been working on replacing the door to the gear shed, and have gotten quotes in as well as looking into some other upgrades for around the club, including the internet and canteen.

Our season kicks off with a trial match for U12s, U14s, U16s, U18s, Women, Bs and As on the 7th of March against Woodville - keep an eye on socials for more details.

Its looking to be a great year for the red and black and I look forward to our first kick off.