Vithanage suspended

RUGBY: The Disciplinary Committee of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union which met yesterday at the Headquarters of the Rugby Union suspended Sri Lanka Sevens Captain Chamara Vithanage from all rugby activities till the inquiry against him is concluded.

The Disciplinary Committee comprising SSP T. M. N. Hamid (Chairman), Brigadier Jupana Jayawardena and Brigadier Sallay took this decision after the two touch judges gave evidence at the inquiry. Vithanage was not present and submitted a medical certificate. They decided to resume the inquiry on June 13.

The suspension means Vithanage will not be able to play, coach or serve as manager of any rugby team. Vithanage is alleged to have assaulted referee Pradeep Fernando after the Trinity-Kingswood rugby match played at Pallekelle on Saturday.