Joes book slot in schools’ rugby final by beating Wesley

by A Special Sports Correspondent

St. Joseph’s College entered the final of the President’s Trophy Under 19 Schools’ Rugby Knockout Tournament by beating Wesley College in a semi-final fixture which was worked off at Havelock Park Yesterday (Sunday).The Josephians will now meet Isipatana in the knockout final.

The semi-final fixture produced a winner only in extra time because the game ended in a 13-all draw during normal time.The match winner for the Joes was kicker Ruchika Rodrigo who booted a penalty kick during the second half of extra time.

Wesley played well in the first half to lead 5-0 at halftime. The Josephians came into the game in the second half and earned a try through Jehan Athukorala while Rodrigo slotted in two penalties and a conversion; all in the second half.