Asian Rugby Sevens: Dulani appointed SL women 7s captain

By Asanka Gammanpila

Dulani Pallekondage of Army Sports Club has been appointed to lead the Sri Lanka women’s rugby team ahead of the Asian Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament to be held in Dubai on 19 and 20 November.

Dulani was number one choice to lead the team after the other experienced player Anusha Aththanayake sustained an injury, and though in the touring squad is doubtful to make the tour. She is scheduled to face a fitness test on Monday, and based on the report, she will be replaced by Under-18 player Kumari Hekashani, who was named in the standby list.

Anusha led the team for the Olympic qualifier in China in 2019, and her participation is vital for Sri Lanka in this tournament.

Dilani Polhewage from Navy Sports Club is the only debutant in the squad, while all the others are experienced players who have represented the Sri Lanka women’s team.

Three young players Nipuni Rasanjali, Umayangana Thathsarani and Anusha Thushari Samaraweera will be representing Sri Lanka for the second time in the Asia sevens this year.

Squad: Dulani Pallekondage (captain), Denithi Dilani Kanchana, Nipuni Rasanjali, Nimesha Wijewardena, Jayanthi Kumari Dilrukshi, Umayangana Thathsarani, Theekshana Liyanage, Anusha Thushari Samaraweera, Nadeeka Dineshika Munasinghe, Ayesha Perera, Dilani Polhewage and Anusha Aththanayake

Standby: Krishna Kumari Hekashani, Shanika Dilhani, Heshani Anuththara and Sanjeewani Perera 

By Asanka Gammanpila | Published: 2:00 AM Nov 12 2021

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