The Official Press Conference on the repechage game against Malaysian National Rugby team and the Launch of the National Jersey of Sri Lanka Rugby took place yesterday at the Hilton Hotel Colombo.
This much awaited encounter holds significant importance for Sri Lanka Rugby as winning this game Sri Lanka will advance to the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025, joining the elite Asian rugby playing nations like Hong Kong, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.
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If Sri Lanka manages to win that hurdle Lankan Rugby Tuskers will secure a direct qualification spot to the Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Also the runner-up team will have another opportunity to qualify by facing the second-placed team from the African Rugby Championship due to expansion of the number of participating nations to 24.
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Further unveiling of the Sri Lankan National Jersey took place on the occasion. The official clothing partner for the national side will be the renowned sport clothing brand Gordone Sri Lanka. Hilton Colombo will be the official hospitality partner and Prima Kuttu Mee, Power World Gym (Fitness Centers) will be the rest of sponsors. Turbo drink will be the energizing partner.
ThePapare media network which is Sri Lanka’s No.1 Sports Channel will be the official media partner of this crucial international encounter.
Director General (DG) of the Department of Sports Development and Competent Authority for Sri Lanka Rugby, Dr. Shemal Fernando, current head coach of the national side Mr. Sanath Martis and the member of the rugby interim committee Mr. Asanga Seneviratne, Group Captain Nalin de Silva, Mr. Hassan Sinhawansa and a few other officials were present at the event.
