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A photo sent in by an ST reader shows ACS(I)'s Leonard Wee (left) being hit by an opponent from St Andrew's. SAS has not identified the boy it punished.
ST ANDREW'S School (SAS) has taken swift action in disciplining a player who floored Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) flanker Leonard Wee with a punch during Monday's Schools National B Division rugby final.
The incident, which happened right after the final whistle, sparked a pitch invasion from players and supporters of both camps.
SAS yesterday temporarily suspended the boy from lessons.
He was also banned from all school rugby activities for six months, disqualified from receiving the school colours, and will not be allowed to represent the school again.
The player also made a public apology in front of the entire school during assembly yesterday morning and will be taken to meet Leonard to reconcile their differences.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Education said that the Schools National rugby convener - St Andrew's - has appointed a disciplinary panel to investigate the incident. Appropriate action will be taken on the recommendations of the committee.
FORMER PLAYERS REACT...
'Players need to understand that rugby is a contact sport. In order to prevent someone from scoring, tackles will be hard and injuries will be inevitable. Time to time, people will lose their cool during the game.'
TERENCE KHOO, 39, managing director, captain of ACS in 1985
'Where school rivalries are concerned, it is always very passionate and emotional - little provocations will raise a lot of hoo-ha. There is definitely more arrogance in the game today as compared to the past.'
YEE TECK PENG, 77, retiree, vice-captain of SAS in 1952
'Rugby is a ruffians' game played by gentlemen but it is slowly losing its credibility with the recent spate of violence that is plaguing the sport.'
JAMES NG SZE CHIN, 38, remisier, fly-half for ACS in 1988
'The passion to win is stronger than in the past. I believe the schools subject their players to immense pressure, therefore they do not want to let their school down. Performing well for their CCA would also mean that they can get into a good JC which is imperative in a meritocratic society like Singapore's.'
RONG JING XIANG, 31, safety officer, captain of ACS in 1995
ST ANDREW'S School (SAS) has taken swift action in disciplining a player who floored Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) flanker Leonard Wee with a punch during Monday's Schools National B Division rugby final.
The incident, which happened right after the final whistle, sparked a pitch invasion from players and supporters of both camps.
SAS yesterday temporarily suspended the boy from lessons.
He was also banned from all school rugby activities for six months, disqualified from receiving the school colours, and will not be allowed to represent the school again.
The player also made a public apology in front of the entire school during assembly yesterday morning and will be taken to meet Leonard to reconcile their differences.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Education said that the Schools National rugby convener - St Andrew's - has appointed a disciplinary panel to investigate the incident. Appropriate action will be taken on the recommendations of the committee.
FORMER PLAYERS REACT...
'Players need to understand that rugby is a contact sport. In order to prevent someone from scoring, tackles will be hard and injuries will be inevitable. Time to time, people will lose their cool during the game.'
TERENCE KHOO, 39, managing director, captain of ACS in 1985
'Where school rivalries are concerned, it is always very passionate and emotional - little provocations will raise a lot of hoo-ha. There is definitely more arrogance in the game today as compared to the past.'
YEE TECK PENG, 77, retiree, vice-captain of SAS in 1952
'Rugby is a ruffians' game played by gentlemen but it is slowly losing its credibility with the recent spate of violence that is plaguing the sport.'
JAMES NG SZE CHIN, 38, remisier, fly-half for ACS in 1988
'The passion to win is stronger than in the past. I believe the schools subject their players to immense pressure, therefore they do not want to let their school down. Performing well for their CCA would also mean that they can get into a good JC which is imperative in a meritocratic society like Singapore's.'
RONG JING XIANG, 31, safety officer, captain of ACS in 1995
