St. Joseph’s College, one of the powerhouses in Sri Lankan school rugby, had a mixed season last year with three wins and four defeats. They will surely be looking to fight back this season with a talented leadership team, which was officially announced a short while ago.
The lads from Darley Road will be led by Janith Marasingha for the upcoming U-19 Schools Rugby Season. The strong second-row player was an outstanding performer last season, managing to put his name on the scoresheet against the formidable Royal College and Thurstan College lineups. His combination of power and agility will be crucial in uplifting the Joes team in difficult and high-pressure situations.
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Beeshma Jayasekara, the team’s regular fly-half, will continue his role this season while also taking on the responsibility of vice-captain. Last year, Beeshma’s trusted boot kept the scorers busy in every game except one. His kicking skills, combined with his game-reading and decision-making abilities, will give the Joes a significant advantage against any opponent.
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The Josephians will be trained under the guidance of Dulanjana Wijesinghe, who has been promoted to head coach. The college is optimistic that the former Wesley College, Navy SC, and CR & FC forward—who also previously coached Wesley College and Police SC—will be able to mold these young players into a league-winning team.
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Additionally, Peterite and former CH & FC and Havelock SC three-quarter Lakala Perera will oversee the backs division of St. Joseph’s in the capacity of assistant coach. Lakala is a high-quality coach with extensive experience and the ability to bring out the best in his players.
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Master-in-Charge Prashantha Ranaweera will continue his dedicated service for yet another year at St. Joseph’s College Rugby.
With this talented and committed team, the Josephians are determined to end the 2025 season on a high note despite last year’s disappointing campaign.
