Praveen de Mel to lead Vidyartha rugby outfit

Praveen de Mel

Cracking centre three quarter, Praveen de Mel will lead the Vidyartha rugby outfit for their 2025 rugby season.

Praveen will have Pasindu Rajapakshe as his deputy. The outfit will be coached by former, Kingswoodian, Kandy SC, Navy SC, national player and National Sevens Coach Nilfer Ibrahim.

The following are the appointments for 2025. Captain – Praveen De Mel, Vice-Captain – Pasindu Rajapakshe, Head Coach – Nilfer Ibrahim, Forwards Coach – Radeesha Senevirathne, Backs Coach – Anuruddha Wilvara, Team Manager – Upul Bandara Weerasinghe and Trainer – Kusal Bandara. (SJ)