NTU has been looking for a new assistant coach since the resignation of Assistant/Forwards coach - Tang Chong Kiat, the day after NTU lost out in the Tri-University Championship early this year.
Dinosaur Cheng, who has been closely monitoring NTU's progress over several seasons, said: "We have a few things to work out. Nothing is finalised but we are fairly close. They are fairly keen to have me on the coaching panel and I am very interested in the job."
"The challenge is appealing. If it comes off, I could not be joining at a better time. They are a young and very talented side, so the only way is up.I hope to have made my mind up before I return to Singapore next week."
However, some critics are less receptive to the news as they believe that Dinosaur Cheng's old school of thought may clash with this year's class of players who have adopted free flowing modern rugby as their main style of play. One supporter commented "It would be difficult for both the coach and the team to work with each other, but perhaps Cheng can produce something surprising and special for NTU rugby.
Another said "Dinosaur Cheng has got to first accept the fact that long sleeved jerseys and knee length socks are no longer part of the modern team kit, then the coach and the boys can work effectively"
