Sandika leads Women’s Sevens

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 03:16 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

By Shamseer Jaleel

Sri Lanka Rugby have announced their women’s squad for the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2026, which will be worked off at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo on 17 and 18 October.

The selectors have named a 12-member squad. The competition is expected to provide valuable exposure for the local players as Sri Lanka look to produce a strong performance on home soil.

The leadership role will change, and Sandika Hemakumari will lead the outfit.

Sri Lanka Women’s squad: Kanchana Deneththi, Hakashini Krishnakumara, Sandika Hemakumari (capt), Nipuni Rasanjalee, Charani Liyanage, Idusha Perera, Dilki Sathsarani, Dewmi Rathnayake, Sanjeewani Perera, Nirasha Dissanayake, Nadeesha Dissanayake and Kaveesha Perera.