Weeks of transfer speculation surrounding the appointment of NTU Rugby's Head Coach 2007 has finally been settled, with Lincoln Tan leading the race as favourite to seal the most coveted job in the rugby community, beating the likes of World Cup winner 2003 Clive Woodward and All Blacks coach Graham Henry. NTU old boy Tan Lian Teck (aka Ah Lian) has been eliminated from the race due to his heavy work commitments and inexperience.

With Gene Tong already having left the post for a rumoured venture into the Local Political scene with his brother, all is set for Lincoln to take over the helm and bring NTU into a new dimension.

When contacted, NTU manager Adrian Kee confirmed that the signing on fee for Coach Tan has been agreed for an undisclosed amount, now set to discuss personal terms. The deal will be complete pending medical.

" Coach Tan comes with a wealth of experience and is highly recommended. The board is delighted to have him" says Kee