Wesley College produced thunder at Havelock Park when they beat Zahira College 43-0 in one of the key and final matches of the inter-school league rugby tournament, which concluded yesterday.

On the merit of winning the Group B tournament, Wesley are eligible to take part in the President’s Trophy (A) Tournament which is conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Association and scheduled to be held from July 7-18.

The winners went on a try scoring spree and collected their points through six tries, five conversions and a penalty. Wesley led 10-0 at half time.

Wesley played fast and open rugby and were aided by a mobile pack which hounded the ball like a pack of wolfs.

The lads from Campbell Park also excelled in defence. Zahira got three penalties but all the kicks at goal never produced any points.

Wesley’s tries were scored by R.Tillakarante (1), Dulaj Perera (1), Mohammed Nadeera (2), M.E. Salley (1), Parinda Pathirana (1). Dulaj Perera slotted in most of the conversions. He also booted a penalty from a distance of 45 metres.

Imthisham Mohideen Head Coach Wesley College rugby told The Island that winning the A Division Group B tournament was a stepping stone for the future goals set for rugby by the school. "We don’t consider winning the Group B tournament as a milestone at rugby. We badly needed to get out of this group (B Group). Winning this tournament has helped us get promoted to the Group A. We are looking forward to contest the President’s Trophy (A) tournament and believe Wesley can challenge most of the top teams, in this tournament," Mohideen said after the team’s match against Zahira.

Mohideen highlighted the fitting combination between the forwards and the threes as the key factor that enabled the team to have a grand season at rugby.