Hockey: Royal and S. Thomas’ clash for Abenaike Trophy today

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Traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will clash in their annual hockey encounter played for the Orville Abeynaike Trophy at the Astro Turf in Torrington today (30). The match, played for the 16th occasion, is scheduled to begin at 4.15pm. Out of the 15 encounters played so far, S. Thomas’ has won the trophy seven times while Royal’s tally of wins reads as five. Royal come out as favourites being the defending title holder after beating the Thomians 3-0 last year. Royal will be led by Malith Rasanga while S. Thomas’ will be captained by Chula Wanigasooriya. Prior to the main game an encounter for the Old Boys will be played at 3.15pm for the Nihal Nilaweera Trophy.

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