Squad finalised for Asia Rugby U-20 Sevens

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Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has finalised a 12-member squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Under-20 Sevens tournament which will take place in India later this month.

The final selection trials were held on Monday (2), and after subsequent training sessions, the selectors have opted for a combination of promising young talent as Sri Lanka look to make a strong impact at the tournament.

Sri Lanka will be keen to improve on last year’s performance, when they finished runners-up to Hong Kong in the competition. The young Tuskers will be determined to go one step further this time around by mounting a challenge for the title.

The squad: Naham Hemachandra, Malshan Dewmin, Udan Bulathsinhalage, Yuwan Pathirana, Dilruwan Perera, Nimantha Sandeepa, Ahad Sally, Tatheera Dahamdiv, Minula Yaddehige, Udan Wijekoon, Mohamed Fawaz, and Rivin Bawdaween; Standby Players: Senuth Dinsara, Rasindu Bandara and Akeesha Pushpakumara. (SJ)