Green machine hits purple patch of Rs 5.1m
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Isipathana College skipper Kushan Indunil receiving the letter confirming the Rs. 5.1 million donation from Chairman- Sri Lanka Super 7s, Minister Harin Fernando
A New Zealand (NZ) All Blacks jersey, personally autographed by the 2015 Rugby World Cup champion team, auctioned by Minister Harin Fernando, during the Sri Lanka Super 7s, was snapped up for Rs 5.1 million by an undisclosed buyer. Proceeds from the auction will be presented for the development of Rugby for 2016 League and President’s Cup Knockout Tournament champs, Isipathana College, Colombo. The All Blacks jersey was presented by the NZ Prime Minister as a token of appreciation to Minister Fernando during an official visit. The All Blacks’ signatures include skipper Richie McCaw, Brodie Retallick, Tony Woodcock, Jerome Cano, Sam Whitelock, Kieran Reid, Dan Carter, Conrad Smith, Julian Savea, Sonny Bill Williams,
Arron Smith, Ben Smith, Nehe Millner-Skudder, Ma’a Nano and Beauden Barret. “Isipathana College has made a significant contribution to Sri Lanka Rugby, having produced over 150 players to have donned the Tuskers jersey,” Minister Fernando said. “Hence, the proceeds from the sale of the All Blacks jersey will go to support the Rugby infrastructure of Isipathana College.” Isipathana College, Colombo who are famously called the Green Machine, is the most successful schools Rugby team since the inception of the League format in 1973, winning 17 titles followed by Royal College with 11.