Six high-stakes schools rugby encounters this weekend

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The Week 4 of the Dialog Schools Under-19 rugby series unfolds across Colombo and Kandy, with five high-stakes encounters shaping today with the pathway to the Cup, Plate, and Bowl segments. One game between Kingswood and Mahanama will take place tomorrow in Central Hills.

On 28 June (today) in Colombo, unbeaten Wesley College lock horns with unbeaten and defending champions, St. Peter’s College at Havelock Park in a clash of the two unbeaten teams.

The group lead and invaluable momentum hangs in the balance. Wesley outfit is led by Sandul Gammanpila while Vishenka Silva.Referee Kelum Sandaruwan will need to handle this high stake encounter which will be followed not only by the two school supporters but by the entire country.

On the same day Isipathana College should have the edge over Zahira College at Maradana with referee Raveen Alexander overseeing.

At Reid Avenue, Royal College welcomes Vidyartha with another win seems likely for the Reid Avenue outfit under Nalin Lasantha referee.

Longdon Place hosts Trinity College against Joes where unbeaten Trinitians aim to extend their streak But likely to go through some tough times as three of their players are nursing with injuries are rested for this game which will be handled by Gihan Yatawara.

Finally, newly promoted Ananda College visit Katugastota Antonians still chasing their first win in a fixture under Aruna Shantha’s charge at Nittawela.

The curtain falls on Week 4 on 29 June at Bogambara, as Kingswood take on Mahanama. Both teams know a win could redefine their round-one destiny, with referee Jeewaka Fonseka ensuring a fitting climax.(SJ)