Trinity enter final with 41-24 win over Wesley

by Ranjan ANANDAPPA

Trinity qualified to meet Isipathana in the 'Milo' President's Trophy schools under 19 knock out rugby final defeating Wesley by 41 points (4 goals, 2 tries and a penalty) to 24 (2 goals, 2 tries) in their semi final match played at the Royal College Sports Complex grounds yesterday.

The winners led 24-7 at the breather.

The Kandy school displayed their all-round superiority with the forte being their strong set of three quarters where most of the scoring was done. Wesley played well with their forwards and whenever they invaded into the Trinity territory they were a threat and scored their tries.

Wesley scored their tries through Udara Gayan, Viraj Nissanka. Gavin Siegertz and Rahul de Silva of which two were converted by Rahul de Silva.

For Trinity winger Tharindu Kiriella, Halique Wadood (2), Kanil Seneviratne, Randika Alwis and Tharindu Ratwatte were the try scorers and Thisara Karunatileka gave them the extra points.

Trinity will take on league champions Isipathana in the final on October 14 (Sunday) at the Royal Sports Complex.

Referee: Charith Kodagoda.