Schools battle for Lady Jayatileke, Blaze trophies

With the inter-school rugby league and knockout tournaments having come to an end, the clash between the rugby playing schools is for traditional trophies and shields. Four top rugby playing schools S. Thomas’, St. Joseph's, Wesley and Kingswood will be in action today.

- By M. SHAMIL AMIT

S. Thomas’ and St.Joseph’s will clash for the Lady Evelyn Jayatileke Shield donated by her son Lucien Jayatileke scheduled to start at 4.15 p.m. in Mt Lavinia.

This will be 66th encounter between the two schools and the Thomians are way ahead havig won the title on 45 occasions to the 17 by the Josephians and three drawn. The Thomians are the holders of the Shield having won last year.