Kandy SC fancied to beat Police at Nittawela today

by S.M. Jiffrey ABDEEN -Kandy Sports Corr.

RUGBY: The defending league champions Kandy Sports Club should go out favourites when they take on Police Sports Club in a 'Key' Dialog Rugby League inter-club match to be played at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium today with the kick-off scheduled for 4.30 p.m.

Kandy Sports Club did well to defeat the star-studded Upcountry Lions in their 'lung opener' but appeared to be unimpressive in their last match against CH & FC which saw them post a 18-10 win with the loser's coming through a penalty and a penalty try and the Kandy team need not worry much over it.

But in the match against the Police, they should really show their teeth and pile up the points to show what they are capable of, to sound a warning to the other clubs.

One area Kandy should seriously look into is their spot kicking which has left much to be desired in the two matches so far.

They have two good place-kickers in skipper Saliya Kumara and winger Nuwan Hettiarachchi and they should deliver the goods as otherwise valuable points should go a begging and this could be vital in a close game.

At the practices held on Thursday at Nittawela, Kandy were seen with their centre and foreign player Eddie Lolohea being tried to take the place kicks to meet any contingency. He is a Tongan having played his rugby in Auckland, New Zealand.

Police led by forward Romesh Arachige is a tough side and they have the potential to create an upset. They do not have big names but they play as a well moulded side which as the success of the policemen over the years. Police are trying this year to get back their pristine glory.