Rugby: Vickerman's switch to Waratahs shocks

Brumbies camp Wallaby rugby lock Dan Vickerman has shocked the Brumbies by walking out to join the Waratahs.

"Two days ago we were close to a deal. Today we're not and that's disappointing," Brumbies chief Rob Clarke said.

Vickerman is signing a three-year deal with the Waratahs, joining his Brumbies locking partner Justin Harrison, who signed last week.

Vickerman said the move was for personal rather than football reasons - his fiancee is studying in Sydney.