Wesley vs Isipathana- a blockbuster on cards

By M. Shamil Amit

The second week’s proceedings of the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament will see six matches down for decision with three each to be played in Colombo and the Hill Capital respectively. 

The pick of the three matches scheduled to be worked off in Colombo will be the encounter between Wesley and Isipathana slotted to be kicked off at the Sugathdasa Stadium today from 4.15 p.m. onwards.

Wesley led full back Tharusha Jayaweera began their campaign in style when they pulled off a convincing 38 points to 07 win over Vidyartha while Isipathana led by prop forward Nithina Wickramarachchi was made to fight hard before coming out winners by 18 points to 9 against Kingswood.

The two teams are known for their robust approach and in the recent outings between the two sides’ the final outcome has ended in close wins for Isipathana. The Wesleyites will be banking on scrum half Rigesh Muralidaran who had a successful outing against Vidyartha along with prop Hazeez Thabeeth for a repeat performance while Isipathana will depend on skipper Nithina, full back Malith Mihisara, hooker Venura Sangeeth and centre Chamath Iroshan to deliver the goods.

Isipathana over the years renowned for their heart stopping advances through the three quarters during the dying stages of games, have a herculean task in hand to defy the big made Wesley forwards from crashing through their defence lines in what is billed as a blockbuster this evening. 

Old Wesleyite Sharman Mouffer, Senior Aeronautical Engineer, Emirates Airlines an all-round sportsman who represented the college in hockey and rugby and a member of the revival of rugby sports at Wesley will be the Chief Guest.