Tough battle for supremacy in CR vs CH game today

RUGBY: A terrific tussle for supremacy could be witnessed at Longden Place this evening, when CR & FC battle CH & FC in their Cup category Caltex League Rugby Championship game. CR won the first-round game (19-13) at Maitland Crescent.

The 'red shirts' were riding on a wave of success until they met their waterloo at the hands of undisputed champions Kandy Sports Club in the first-round. Losing a game is quite different to the way you play. In this particular game, CR, had a very mediocre game which surprised even their opponents.

Even in the second-round, much was to be desired though beating Police and Army.

They have a crack back-division with some speedy runners and all depends on how well the forwards win the ball for the 'outsides' to perform.

CH are not a side to give up without a fight. Fijian centre Jimmy Bolakoro is again a doubtful starter for today's game, but veteran coach Tony Amith is confident that his 'charges' could pull off a victory.

They had a close call last week against a rejuvenated Havies outfit.

- L.G.