The pull-out of CR and FC from the Dialog inter club rugby Sevens now taking place at the Race Course ground in Colombo has worried organisers who are confused why the runners-up of last year with eight Sri Lanka players have not entered the fray.
Injuries to players have been cited by CR and FC as the reason they are unable to field a team.
“We ourselves are confused why CR is not taking part while all the other clubs are contesting”, said an official of Sri Lanka Rugby.
As many as 20 teams including four women’s teams entered the fray including defending champs Navy.
The tournament was launched by none other than the new Sports Minister Faiser Mushtapha and high-ranking officials of Sri Lanka Rugby along with the sponsor Dialog.
The tournament is the first of two meets or Legs, the second of which will be played in two weeks time at the same venue.
The first Leg culminates today will the Cup, Plate, Bowl and Shield finals.