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School’s Rugby Season 2011 kicks off
Singer
All Island Under 20 Inter Schools Rugby Sevens
Wesley College lost to eventual Champions St Peters in the semi
finals by 5-31points.
Earlier Wesley College beat Mahanama by 31 to nil in quarter
finals after remaining unbeaten in the first round.
St Peters College were champions for the 2nd
successive year defeating Kingswood in the finals.
Old Boys contribute
The 15-a-side season will be in full swing beginning mid-April
(fixtures to be announced). The squad is training hard under the
watchful eyes and guidance of coach Dishantha Priyadharshana who
is assisted by Lucien Siriwardena & Lee Chang.
The team as at now have received support from the old boys;
· Rugby
Jerseys, Shorts & stockings from the Old Boys of Australia
· 05
pairs of boots from the Old Boys in Dubai
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Rs200,000/ from IFS facilitated by Shiraz Lye
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Rs200,000/ from CDB through Mahesh Nanayakkara
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Rs150,000/ from Amana Takaful plus insurance cover for the team
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Rs100,000/ from old boy Wilhem Vandort
· Rs
50,000/ from old boy Leel Dassanayake
· Rs
10,000/ per month from OWSC since August 2010
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Rs10,000/ per month from Sharman Mouffer & OBU UAE since August
2010
A big thank you to all of them!!!
The Dubai OBU must also be thanked for sponsoring Tharindu
Pathirana to participate in the School’s Sevens held in Dubai.
Few other old boys have also pledged support.
More assistance from others welcome.
Posted: 7th March 2011
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