Naveen leads Sri Lanka Under 18 outfit to Hong Kong

By Shamseer Jaleel

Sri Lanka Youth rugby outfit at Under 18 level will take part in their maiden national rugby tour at the Second Asian Youth Rugby Tournament which will take place at the Kings Park Rugby Grounds in Kowloon, Hong Kong on 23 and 24 July in the 10 team event which will be divided into two groups. 

The outfit is led by cracking Thomian Winger, Naveen Heenakankanmge. The outfit left the island early this morning to Hong Kong. The team is coached by former Zahirian, CR & FC, Sri Lanka Sevens player and one of the leading referees, Mohamed Mushtaq.

Touring Squad (12)

Naveen Heenakankanmge (Capt., S. Thomas’), Sumudu Rankothge (Vice Capt., Isipathana), Diyath Fernando (St. Peter’s), Charith Seneviratne, Vinul Fernando (both from St. Joseph’s), Harith Bandara, Chamod Fernando (both from Isipathana), Diluksha Dange, Anuka Boyagoda, Avishka Shiek (all from Trinity), Chrish de Lile (S. Thomas’), Dinuk Amarasinghe (St. Anthony’s Katugastota).

Head Coach: Mohamed Mushtaq.

•     Pool A: Hong Kong, Singapore, Guam, India, China,  
•     Pool B: Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Mongolia, Sri Lanka