National B Div Rugby: ACS(I) see off ACS (Barker) 35-0 to clinch spot in final
Despite the one-sided victory, ACS(I) coach Adrian Chong wants to see more from his boys ahead of the final.
Despite the one-sided victory, ACS(I) coach Adrian Chong wants to see more from his boys ahead of the final.
The win gives RI their first final appearance since 2012 when they lost 7-15 to the Saints. The result also meant St Andrew’s will miss out on the final for the first time since 2013.
The win allowed ACS(I) to complete a grand slam of A, B, and C Division titles for the first time since 2011, and their eighth since 1997.
Saints were undefeated in their four games, starting the day with a 17-12 win over Anglo-Chinese School (Independent).
Four teams took part in the U-18 category – SP, TP, Raffles Institution (RI), and Catholic Junior College (CJC).
Powerhouses ACS(I) displayed their superiority as RI, playing their first final since 2013, stood no chance.
Two-time defending champs ACS(I) easily defeated ACJC 45–5 to move on to the final, where they will look to win their third straight title.
Two RI penalties in the last 10 minutes decided a pulsating encounter after the two teams were locked at 5-5 with an unconverted try each.