Petes a great win over Isipatana

By Ranjan ANANDAPPA

St. Peter's gave a dazzling display of fast and furious rugby to record a 27 points (2 goals, 2 tries, a penalty) to 8 points (1try, 1 penalty) win over Isipathana in their under 19 Singer League opening match at Havelock Park yesterday.

Isipathana did not have much of a chance against a superior outfit which dominated proceedings from the outset besides some sporadic moments. The Peterite forwards and the back division formed an effective combination to drive Isipathana into submission. The Isipathana were unable to put the breaks on the speedy Peterite three quarters and whenever they were in pocession looked extrmely penetrative.

After Isipathana opened scoring off a penalty early in the first half through Prasad Devendra the Peterites found the equaliser through Meedin's boot.

Peterites forged ahead with two tries when Bhanuka Nanayakkara and centre Danuka Ranjan gave their side a 15\3 lead at lemons.

Danuka Ranjan sprinted about 90 meters to score under the post and Meedin added the extra points. Both sides gave a good display despite the wet conditions underfoot, and the Peterite's power prevailed when they crossed their opponents line twice after the short whistle. Flanker Shenal Dias and Suranga Nanayakkra scored a try each which Meedin addeing the extra points on one occasion.

During the dying stages of the game Isipathana's Suresh Fonseka reduced the deficit touching down for an unconverteed try.

Arshad Cader refereed.