St. Peter’s aiming to bring back lost glory
The boys from Bambalapitiya have always been a force to reckon with in the schools’ rugby arena but they haven’t been able produce a champion outfit of late.
With a young outfit this season, the ‘Bamba Brigade’ will strive towards securing a much needed league title for their alma-mater.
With the privilege of being one of the first four schools to play rugby in Sri Lanka, St Peter’s College started their rugby journey way back in 1932 under the captaincy of Lim Billimoria.
Since then the school has been a humble servant of rugby to this beautiful island.
St Peter’s has produced legendary players like Archibald Perera, Darrel Wimalarathna, Frank Hubert and many more who have donned the blue, white and gold jersey.
Last Season
The first half of the season was a bit shaky but the Peter-ites improved immensely by the end of the season.
They finished 5th in the league and losing in the semifinals of the knockouts meant that they couldn’t claim any silverware for the year 2016.
St. Peter’s efforts on the field were rewarded when skipper Diyath Fernando and Theekshana Dissanayake were picked in the Junior Tuskers Under 18 7s team.
Sandesh Jayawickrama and Ravin Yapa went on to represent the Under 19 Junior Tuskers.
With more than 10 Seniors leaving the team this year, this young squad will have to take up more responsibility if they are to do better than last season.
Diyath Fernando will lead the Bamba Bridge this year .
His speed and skills will be tested throughout the season as he will be the key to St. Peter’s fortunes.
It will be interesting to see in which position he plays, Centre or Full back.
Stephan Sivaraj has been the unsung hero of this Peterite outfit. Outstanding with his boot and with his hands too, he will be the catalyst in decision making for the Peterites.
Coaching staff
Experience coach Colin Denish will coach the Peterites for the second consecutive year while Henry Terrance will be second in command.
Coach Colin knows the players well and he will look to make the most of the players he has at his disposal.