First of all, NTU rugby would like to apologise for the refreshingly boring front in recent weeks. However, striving to not to associated with our national counterpart whose website has been down since last winter, we shall bring forward our prestigious annual NTU coach of the year nominations! Our NTU selectors have carefully handpicked 3 most eligible coaches who will stand a chance to be nominated as NTU coach 2007/08

Standing first in line, NTU coach for 2006/07 - Lincoln Tan. Under Tan's guidance, NTU were runners up at the NUS 7s and Tri-Univeristy Cup last season. However, Tan's contract ended last season and despite efforts to get his signature for a renewal, he refused to put pen to paper just yet. With his experience and knowledge of the present squad, NTU selectors are confident that he could the man to lead NTU to greater achievements this year.

Next up, we have our new player but starlet-no-more - Rebel Rong. Based on his coaching credentials and aspirations to become a teaching professional, NTU Rugby Union would like to further welcome Rong on board by offering him a Player/Coach position. Although, rumours has it that Rong will most probably be offered the position as forwards coach, but nonetheless, his involvement with the squad will be a great boost to us. Only one factor is holding NTU back from offering him the contract. He has recently been observed to be showing signs of schizophrenia with his alter ego going by the name of Anthony. Further checks will be conducted before the offer will be made.

Our third and final nominee is no stranger to our fans. Daniel "Potato" Thiam is definitely on of the nominees for Head coach this year. Potato made it clear to NTU Rugby that he is available for the job by refusing the only job offer he had since graduating 3 months ago. Even after his contract has ended last season and the retirement from the NTU Rugby editorial, his passion for NTU never ceased. Apparently, he has agreed to a loan deal for an undisclosed fee with NIE which will see him return to the west side in 2008. Potato has great deal of experience playing 4 years of rugby for NTU and was also the captain for NTU in 2005/06. Even though he took on the jersey number 13 every time he takes the field, he was never featured as a center for NTU. With his skills and camaraderie with the players, he is definitely one of the favourites this year.

Other names have been considered and rejected by our selectors but the search is still on. Therefore, till the very day the new coach is announced, anyone is possible to take the helm.

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