Vidyartha Vs Science: Blockbuster encounter expected today with fast runners in both outfits

Friday, 16 June 2023 00:46 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

By Shamseer Jaleel

A fast pace encounter is expected when the two unpredictable sides, Vidyartha College and Science College clash in the Dialog Schools Under 20 Rugby League 2023 encounter which will be worked off today (June 16) at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy.Kick off is scheduled at 4 pm.

Science is led by Ashan Induwara and his deputy will be Anuradha Lakshan with some fast paced seniors such as Ashen Jayarandana, Ishara Dilshan, Kaveesha Meditha and Roshen Deneth in their outfit. They are coached by Amila Chathuranga supported by Thilina Costa and Prince Chamara. The lads from Mount Lavinia are fast runners if space is given then the Kandy School could invite trouble in chasing them.

Meanwhile Vidyartha look solid in their three quarter line and their forwards though not heavy are mobile and fast could be an advantage for them. They are led Nanjana Wijesuriya and well supported by Ranidu Gajanayake, Ishara Sandaruwan, Charana Perera, Dishan Kumara and Kaveesha Hettiarachchi. They are coached by Buddhika Abeysighe and supported by Anush Kolonne.

A close encounter is expected with the team settling first and fast expected to pull this one off which is vital for their moral in the league for the upcoming encounters.

Referee Kelum Sandaruwa