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| More on the drug menace Speaking on the burning question of drugs being used by school rugby players, which was highlighted in the Daily Mirror yesterday, Asanga Seneviratne, the S. Thomas’ rugby coach said: “The Rugby Union knew that drugs were being used by schoolboys. It was first spotted by former Sri Lanka coach George Simpkin when he was in charge of the Sri Lanka under 19 side. The level of fitness fell far below at the national level in comparison with the standard displayed at school games.”
Continuing Asanga said that only now the question is being raised. “It is extremely harmful to young rugby players and should be nipped in the bud.” Antonian coach Viper Guneratne Jnr. Said yesterday that he was aware that drugs are being used at school level but that he cannot comment further. “The Antonians train hard and we use mental therapy to overcome difficult situations. But drugs? Never! ” Continuing on the subject of training Viper (Jnr) said that he had followed a training stint in Australia and all what he had learnt ‘down under’ under expert coaches is being conveyed to the Antonians
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