Sri Lanka Women’s Squad for Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2nd Leg

A 12 member Sri Lankan Women's squad for the upcoming Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2^nd Leg to be held in China was named under the captaincy of Sanjeewani De Silva.

3 changes have been made to the squad that participated in the 1^st leg. Randika Kumudumali, Shanika Madumali and Ayesha Perera miss out this time. In place coming into the squad are Nadeeka Munasinghe, Kumari Dilrukshi and Dilini Kanchana.

The Sri Lankan women's team ended up in 6^th place after losing the plate final to Thailand. Earlier on in the tournament they impressive wins against Malaysia and Singapore. The women will be looking forward to an improved performance in China

Sudath Sampath will continue as the Head Coach of the team. Also on tour will be Ruwani Deepika (Medical Person), Amila Chathuranga and Shela De Saram assisting in the team management and logistics.

The Asia Rugby Series 2^nd Leg will be held at the Huizhou Olympic Stadium, Huizhou, Guangdong, China on the 14^th and 15^th September. With the 3^rd leg scheduled to be held in Colombo on 28^th and 29^th September.

The women's segment will have teams participating from Japan, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lanka Women's Squad:

Sanjeewani De Silva (Captain), Anusha Atthanayake, Ayesha Kaluarachchi, Dulani Pallikkondange, Thanuja Weerakkodi, Wasana Weerakkodi, Nimesha Wijewardena, Jeewanthi Gunawardena, Dasuni De Silva, Nadeeka Munasinghe, Kumari Dilrukshi and Dilini Kanchana.