Amidst all the recent uncertainties enveloping the team, a certain positive has emerged in the form of a Bangkok trip taking place from 3rd to 7th Jan. This is definitely a big step forward for the starlets of the team who are going to get a first taste of real varsity 15s rugby compared to the curtain raiser carnival like 7s tournament earlier in the year. For the seniors, its a testament of their hard work paying off for their incessant lobbying for the team to carry on as a priority with the school administration.

Unconfirmed reports has it that the school is planning to distribute stocks of oversized Polo Tshirts for the travelling team up to Bangkok. It was initially earmarked for the Dragon boaters who were expected to bulk up massively due to their new $40k training regime. However, after many months, the NTU Rugby boys remain the only ones in school capable of filling out the XXXL shirts. Whatever it is, a big thank you to the school.

The editors are really fortunate to catch up with a few from the travelling team to share their sentiments. Here is what they have to say;

'I am relishing the chance of sharing rooms with Salsa King as I've heard alot abt his moves, both on and off the dance floor. In Bali, we're used to pushing two single beds together, more room for maneuvure la..I did it in hall and I'm planning to do it in bangkok, then I'll be literally banging cocks!!haha" Prakarsa said with a sly smile creeping up his face.

' With me and Stormy rooming together, you can be sure the guys will be up to no monkey business in Thailand. We are the Bouncers of the trip and we'll make sure we keep everybody in check with our no nonsense attitude." Azuan said with an air of authority.

'As the captain of the team, I should be rooming with Coach Tan. But as we all know Coach Tan is married and definitely straight, I would rather take the chance and go for someone else who's more, I would say open to experiments, someone like Ah Lan Jiao. Its not everyday we get to go Bangkok and I do not wanna waste the trip. Its not always about rugby." Arjun replied, his eyes never leaving the catalogue for Thailand's famed Ladyboys.

This trip is a good chance for the NTU boys to bond in more ways than one. With 30 of them touring, it can be expected that lots of fun will result out of this. E-rugby has commited a team of roving reporters to follow this squad up to Thailand and you fans can be assured of a detailed reporting when the tour ends. Till then, prepare your pompoms for a grand farewell at Singapore Budget Terminal next wednesday.