Defending rugby champions Kandy Sports Club are prepared to face the strong Havelock Sports Club in their final first round Nippon Paint ‘A’ division league rugby encounter at the Nittawela ground today.
As both teams are unbeaten so far they are expected to go all out to remain intact when the final whistle is blown.
For Kandy SC this match will be about pride and a win will keep them in the top spot. But they will not take Havies lightly as they will be all out for vengeance this year.
As this is certainly destined to be an enthralling encounter a big crowd can be expected to witness the game.
Kandy SC and Havelock SC have named their strongest outfits for this all important game and both teams are blessed with top class forwards who are out to showcase their best display.
Teams:
Kandy SC: Charles Praveen, Damith Dissanayake, Lasitha Aththanagoda, Thilina Bandara, Chathura Zoysa, Tharindu Chathuranga, Bawantha Dharmapala, Jason Dissanayake, Srinath Sooriyabandara, Nigel Ratwatte (Capt), Buddima Piyaratne, Tharinda Ratwatte, Lavanga Perera, Diluksha Dange, Roshan Weeraratne, Coach: Fazil Marija, Assistant Coach: Buddhika Thalagampola.
Havelock SC: Abdulla Faiz, Ashmir Fajudeen, Janindu Fernando, Imesh Madushan, Matheesha Sarathchandra, Shenal Deelaka (Captain), Maleesha Madumewan, Lasindu Karunathilake, Vimukthi Rahula, Sandesh Jayawickrama, Ramesh Fernando, Theekshana Dassanayake, Nishon Perera, Keshan Kavinda, Mithun Hapugoda. Coach Sanath Martins, Assistant Coach Lakala Perera
Referee - Priyantha Gunaratne