Sri Lanka’s national rugby team, the Tuskers, are set to take on South Korea this Friday, 13th June at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo, marking the first match of the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025, which serves as a qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2027.
Key Highlights:
- Kickoff: 6:30 PM local time, at Racecourse Stadium, Colombo.
- Significance: This match is part of the first round of the Asian qualifier; the winner of the Championship directly qualifies for the 2027 RWC in Australia.
- Team Prep: Sri Lanka comes off a confident win against Malaysia and has undergone a six-week intensive training camp.
- Leadership: The team is captained by Nigel Ratwatte and guided by Director of Rugby Inthi Marikar.
- New Additions: Adam Gouder, an Australia-based Sri Lankan, joins the squad to strengthen the backline.
- Support: Rugby fans are encouraged to attend and support, as this is Sri Lanka’s first top-tier international match at home since 2019.
What’s at Stake:
- If Sri Lanka wins the championship, they go directly to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- The runner-up faces Africa 2 for a repechage opportunity
