Team NTU remained undefeated against a dogged and vastly improved ACJC side in their second meeting and looked to improve further on their arsenal within the next few weeks.

The first half was a sloppy affair with both teams succumbing to handling errors and poor-decisions. Neither team looked like threatening the line; though the Boon Lay Warriors enjoyed longer periods of possession, they were often let down by costly turnovers.

NTU dominated possession and territory with their successful pick-and-drive tactics and was surging forward with aggression and zest; however in contrast and despite so, ACJC brought a measured approach through a well-drilled defensive pattern and often benefited solely from the Warriors’ unforced turnovers.

Just after the first quarter of play, ACJC fly-half Sheik Mustafiq fielded an intended cross-field kick from his own 22 poorly but a fortuitous bounce and recovery from the winger James Wong stretched the NTU defence as he raced deep into the Warriors’ territory. Although the black defence gathered, ‘Mat Solo’ Adam was pinged for killing the ball at the ruck and a penalty try was awarded to the schoolboys.

Shortly after, ACJC added a second try through bizarre fashion against the run of play. A mixed-up within the maul just inside the NTU 22 resulted in an unexpected gift for ACJC inside centre Kenny Tan, who ran in untouched for a five-pointer, giving the schoolboys a 2-try advantage at halftime.

The second half saw a better performance and improved ball retention from NTU. The Warriors began to assert their dominance in possession with Peter ‘Fake Angmoh’ Walker’s support play an impressive feature.

Right from the on-start, a well worked catch-and-drive from a lineout just inside the ACJC 22 saw an effective pushover over the line but the forwards were rightly adjudged to have lost control of the ball before grounding it.

It was no mistake 10 minutes later when another well-worked lineout drive pinned the ACJC forwards on the back foot before Spencer sneaked across the line for NTU’s first try and reduced the deficit.

Daniel ‘Potato’ Thiam added two further tries to his pre-season tally with some strong running off deceiving backline moves for a comfortable lead going into the final quarter of the match.

‘Babyface Assassin’ Yik produced a strong display with consistent lineout throws and tenacious rush defence; and was equaled by a Man-of-the-Match performance from ‘Fake Angmoh’ Walker, whose work rate and support play impressed throughout the match.

Lao Ying added the final try off a well worked backline move to sum up an eventful outing for the Boon Lay Warriors and secured a third consecutive pre-season win.