Schools Knock out Rugby 2022: Peterites in trouble?

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By Shamseer Jaleel

St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya could face demotion and kept aside for this weekend’s knock rugby tournament encounter if they are found guilty for fielding an ineligible player in their outfit during their rugby season 2022 encounter against Vidyartha and Dharmaraja.

The said player had failed his O/L Examination twice. The player in concern had also not sat for the O/L Examination this year (third attempt). After reviewing all the documents, the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SSRFA) had submitted a report to the Education Ministry for further examination and a verdict to be submitted this week. As at yesterday, the Education Department reply had not reached SSRFA.

If the Bambalapitiya school is found guilty, the draw for the tournament could change as following, with Rajans getting an opportunity to feature in this year’s event. Both Trinity and Royal have pulled out of this event due to their Bradby Shield second leg encounter which is scheduled on 3 September.

The fixtures

27 August (Royal Sports Complex)
Isipathana vs. Dhar-maraja
Vidyartha vs. S. Thomas
28 August (Havelock Park)
Wesley vs. Science
St. Joseph’s vs. St Anthony’s
3 and 4 Sept.
Semi-finals (Royal Sports Complex)
11 Sept.
Final (Royal Sports Complex)

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