Prospect of some mouth-watering contests on the cards
The prospect of some mouth-watering contests on day two of the Schools Rugby Sevens should make lovers of the game flock to the Race Course this morning. S.Thomas’ Vs St. Peter’s, Trinity Vs Royal, St. Anthony’s Vs Isipathana and Kingswood Vs Science should whet the appetite of any rugby fan.
The Anthonians, who lost to Isipathana by a mere point in the knock out semis, were in red hot form as they pummelled Moratu Vidyalaya and Lalith Athulatmudali 61-0 and 66-0 respectively. However they were nearly brought down to earth by a stubborn Wesley side who refused to concede. The final tally was 14 all.
Kingswood beat Wesley 33-0 - Pic by Amila Gamage
The Joes ran into an early 17-7 lead at the break against the Thomians. Yet the boys in blue and black had the last word as they won the game 22-17. The losers failed to add to their tally in the second half. Trinity were slow off the blocks in the match against Vidyartha who led them 14-7. However, the Bradby boys looked to the end and finally triumphed 28-14.
Royal had only one game which they won 17-0 at the expense of Thurstan. Thus, a “mini” Bradby is on the cards. Science College who had a sorry league season, stormed back to their best when they over-ran the more fancied Dharmaraja side 36-0. Science also thrashed the Sylvestrians 60-0. The Rajans eased past the Sylevestrains 42-7, Another Kandy school, Kingswood knocked out Blaze Trophy rivals Wesley 33-0. CWW Kannangara gave Kingswood a better run before finally going under 5-27
It was a matter of concern that five schools Ananda, Nalanda, Maliyadeva, Mahinda and D.S. Senanayake-failed to turn up. This caused some problems to the officials. The tournament which was played at both the Race course and Royal Grounds saw an early finish at both venues as a result of the depleted attendance. Today’s matches which will commence at 8.20 a.m. will be played only at the Race course.
Results
At Racecourse: Wesley bt. Kannangara 31-7 Science bt St. Sylvester’s 50-0, St Anthony’s beat Moratu Vidyalaya 61-0, Zahira bt Lalith Atulathmudali 31-0, Kingswood beat Kannangara 27-5 Sri Anthony’s bt Lalith Atulathmudali 66-0 Zahira bt Moratu Vidyalaya 36-0, Isipatana bt Lumbini 31-14, Kingswood bt Wesley 33-0 Science bt Dharmaraja 36-0, St Anthony’s drew with Wesley 14 all, Moratu Vidyalaya bt Lalith Atulathmudali 24-12.
At Royal Complex: S. Thomas’ bt St Aloysius 22-0, St Peter’s bt St Benedict’s 45-0, Mahanama bt Richmond 20-10, Trinity bt Eheliyagoda MV 38-0, Vidyartha bt Piliyandala 19-0, St Joseph’s bt St Aloysius 43-0, St Peter’s bt Richmond 65-0, Mahanama drew with St Benedict’s 19 all, Trinity bt Piliyandala 31-5, Vidyartha bt Eheliyagoda 45-0 St Peter’s bt Mahanama 26-0, Richmond bt St Benedict’s 12-5, Trinity bt Vidyartha 28-14 Piliyandala bt Eheliyagoda MV 31-7. Royal bt Thurstan 17-0.