NEXT XV Week 3: Jaffna Bulls beat Kandy Tuskers, Galle Lions and Colombo Aces draw

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Jaffna Bulls continued their winning streak for yet another round when they beat Kandy Tuskers by 32 points (4 tries, 3 conversions, 2 penalties) to 14 points (2 tries, 2 conversions) in their NEXT XV rugby encounter at Longden Place last night. At the short breather, Kandy led 14-10. Referee: Nipuna Amarathunge.

In the second game, Galle Lions drew with Colombo Aces 19 points (3 tries, 2 conversions) to 19 points (3 tries, 2 conversions). This was the second drawn game for Colombo Aces, who drew with Kandy Tuskers in their first game. Referee: Gihan Yatawara.

Jaffna Bulls will lock horns with Galle Lions in the Grand Final, while Colombo Aces will meet Kandy Tuskers in the third-place play-off on 10 October at Longden Place. Galle Lions tops the table with 10 points followed by Jaffna Bulls 9 points, Colombo Aces 5 points and

Kandy Tuskers 2 points. (SJ)