Scots Steal Historical Win

It was the first Test match on Asian soil for either combatant, and also the first stand alone Test for Scotland since 2004, but with confidence riding high from their recent European Championships win, the Scots stamped their class on the international arena with an emphatic 8-1 win over Singapore Mens Open last weekend.

An enthusiastic crowd encircled the field as both teams lined up for their respective national anthems. A rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland got the adrenalin flowing and the Singaporeans got the local support going with a musical reply of their own.The game had a fast start, but no early scores, as both teams sized each other up. A score from the Scots got some confidence flowing and they started to take a little control. But the heat was starting to take its toll on both teams and the game lost some of its early pace. The turf had started to churn a little with the heavy ground and the players' legs got heavier and heavier. Eventually, after an enjoyable battle, the Scots prevailed 8-1.Scotland would like to extend their sincere thanks to those from Singapore Touch who contributed to the logistics and also those who just enjoyed a chat and made the visitors feel extremely welcome. A special thanks must also be given to Bryan O'Connor who endured a lengthy process of assisting organising the trip and helped ensure the existence of the Official Test Match. Scotland hopes to be able to return the favour next year when the World Cup comes around. The Scotland team has just landed in Sydney, Australia, where they will take on some of the best players Down Under in the coveted NSW State Cup competition. Stay tuned for details.