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CH forwards stomp over Army
CH & FC 36, Army 11
By Bernie Wijesekera
CH & FC back division co-ordinating and playing with better rugby skills ran amok to have Army retreating to post a 36 points (four goals, a try and a penalty) to 11 ( a try and two penalty goals) to remain unbeaten in the Caltex "A" division rugby match played in sultry conditions at Maitland Crescent last evening.

At the turn around CH were leading 12-8.
Of course the Army defence was in a state of disarray. The soldiers played well in patches but never played to a plan.
Frontline contenders

CH and FC who are frontline contenders for the league. Fullback Nalin Dissanayake without doubt was the man of the match. Dissanayake who formed the overlap regularly and played excellently be it in attack or in defence with his deep kicks to touch. He had a hand for all points to CH's tally. He converted four tries and also put over a penalty.

In the second half it was most eye-catching with CH foreigners accounting for four tries. No. 8 Kinijoji Ragata planted two tries through utility player Noa Nawagarua. The duo displayed immense power, and stamina. Winger Dinesh Kumara scored the other try.Nalin had a big hand for three of these tries.

T.A. Silva's kick lacked direction. But Silva put over two penalties.
Referee - Dilroy Fernando
Today defending champions Kandy SC play host to Havelock SC at Nittawela.

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