An email on 2nd March stating that Melbourne Buffers had decided to invite a second team from South Africa for the Melbourne tournament set the wheels in motion for the huge undertaking for raising funds in order that we could participate in Australia.

I contacted Mahedew Singh informing of the offer I had received.Mahedew and I were on the previous trip with Barnsley in 2005 and we really enjoyed the experience and we decided we would assemble a team to take up the challenge.

A meeting held on my site the next day which gave birth to what we now know is the “DURBAN BUFFERS”. Graham Mactavish was the first on board, followed by Sean Bouverie, who we hijacked while driving past. We put forward our intensions to him and he was on board.Mahedew was jotting down names we thought were guys capable of putting this trip together.

By mid march we had our first meeting and realized the magnitude of the task that lies ahead. The logistics of forming a team, fundraising, and booking tickets ECT, began to seem a bridge to far. But with the excitement dedication and spirit amongst the guys this trip had brought, our first fund raising dance was held. Thereafter was only one aim, WOZA! AUSTRALIA.

Having said all of the above, I would be failing in my duty if I do not emphasize the role the local business community played in making this trip possible. To all those business who contributed to our cause, on behalf of all those associated with DURBAN BUFFERS, we say a big thank you and wish you every think of the best in your future business endeavors

To all others who contributed, no matter how large or small, we want to thank you in proving that what seems like a pipe dream became a hugely successful reality

C.J.BENGTSON