Sri Lanka rugby 7s captain Fazil Marija is out due to injury ahead of the first leg of Asia 7s series to be held on 5th & 6th September at Qingdao, China.
However, the selectors have named Havelock’s versatile back row player Sudarshana Muthuthantri as the vice captain and he will more likely to lead the Tuskers next week.
Earlier, Chairman of selectors Mr. Michael Jayasekera said that Marija’s fitness will be tested on the 31st Monday. But Marija stated on his twitter message that he will miss out the tour.
Unfortunately I am unable to play the upcoming tournament in China due to an injury.Our boys are training hard and sure to play brilliantly.
— Fazil Marija (@Fazilmarija) August 28, 2015
