With scores reading level at full time in the cup quarterfinals, the Tuskers made the sudden death situation turn in their favour with a penalty try sealing a berth in the cup final of the 2018 Borneo Sevens.
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The Borneo 7’s continued to its second day with a new look Sri Lanka Men’s team tested to their potential. The opening fixture saw the Tuskers defeating the Sabah Eagles with ease as the scores read 12-0.
The first day saw both the men and women enjoying high-scoring openers as the two teams registered wins with the Sabah Sukma (Women’s) and the Islanders Rugby Club respectively.
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Winning all of their group matches saw them playing the Mellow Puff team in the semifinals and after 14 minutes of action, the game was tied at 19-19 as it progressed to the sudden death period. A penalty try during the period saw Sri Lanka progressing to the cup semi-final.
It will be a tough contest for the Tuskers, as they will face the defending champions of the Borneo Sevens; the Borneo Eagles which is a representation from New Zealand.
Meanwhile, the Lady Tuskers’ saw an early 12-22 defeat to Hong Kong in the group stage games but gained entry to the quarterfinals to face the Sabah Eagles.
The women’s outfit ran riot around the Eagles and with a 46-0 score which put them through to another cup semifinal. It will be a repeat of last year’s final as the team is set to meet Thailand in the semifinal that will be played early tomorrow.
Semifinal lineup
- Sri Lanka Women v Thailand – 9.20 a.m. (SL time)
- Sri Lanka Men v Borneo Eagles – 11.30 a.m. (SL time)
