Sri Lanka Women open Borneo campaign in Sparkling fashion

The Sri Lanka Women’s sevens outfit began their title defense at Borneo in scintillating fashion beating Sabah SUKMA from Maylasia 50-00, setting the perfect platform to go on from strength to strength.

Sri Lanka Women open Borneo campaign in Sparkling fashion

The Sri Lanka Women's sevens outfit began their title defense at Borneo in scintillating fashion beating Sabah SUKMA from Maylasia 50-00, setting the perfect platform to go on from strength to strength.

 Sri Lanka scored four first half converted tries as the Lankan Women took a commanding 28 points through tries from Sanju Wijethilake , Dulani Palikundage, Sandeepa Hemakumari and Tharuka Kaluarachchi.

 Wijethilake opened the scoring in the second minute of the game, giving the Lankan Ladies the perfect start to the game. The floodgates were opened by the first try and the Lankan Ladies rounded off the first half with 4 converted tries.

 Half Time: Sri Lanka 28 - 00 Sabah Sukma

The second half was a repeat of the first, but only one of them were converted by Wijethilake

 Sandeepa Hemakumari scored in similar fashion to the first half, adding to Sri Lanka's half lead. Charani Liyanage, Shanika Madumali and captain Randika Kumudumali rounded off the scoring spree, ending the game with 8 tries for the Sri Lanka Women's outfit, stamping their authority early on in the tournament. 

 Full Time: Sri Lanka 50 - 00 Sabah Sukma