Sri Lanka to feature in two games today

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Dhanushka Dyan skipper will play a vital part in South Korea

Asian Rugby Sevens Qualifier for 2020 Olympic Games

By Shamseer Jaleel

Sri Lanka sevens outfit under Dhanushka Dyan will feature in two pool games at the Asian Rugby Sevens qualifier for the 2020 Olympic Games today. This two-day event will take place at the Namdong Asiad Rugby ground in Inchon, South Korea.

Matt Lee as head Coach

of Sevens Rugby

Sri Lanka will play Afghanistan (3.30 p.m) and later meet the hosts South Korea (6.30 p.m) before moving forward to the Cup quarter finals. There will be a play-off for the eighth position in the nine-team event, which will eliminate the lowest placed team.

Day two on 24 November will see the knockout stages worked off with the winner of this event, along with Japan as hosts, who will book their berth for Rugby Sevens at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Pool A – Hong Kong, Taipei, Malaysia

Pool B – China, Philippines, Singapore

Pool C – Sri Lanka, South Korea, Afghanistan