DESHAN SUBSHANA’ CARRYING FORWARD HIS BROTHERS LEAGACY !!!

Isipathana College has always been famous for their fast open brand of rugby. However to maintain such standards during a blockbuster game a team should tackle hard to keep their opponents at bay. This is where deshan subashanas role as a flanker comes into play. Known for his hardy tackles Deshan shared a few insights on his rugby career at pathana to *****KINGS OF RUGBY*****

Deshan started playing rugby from U-15 level and has always been famed for raising the tempo of the game with his bone crunching tackles. According to Deshan he started playing rugby because he was inspired by his brother shihan kadhushna, who was a star in the making at school.”I started playing rugby because I wanted to be like my brother” said deshan.But tragedy struck when deshan’s brother passed away under tragic circumstances. The sudden demise of their beloved brother really dented the chances of deshan’s as well as his brother pasan whom to was playing rugby at junior level, to continue the sport. Nevertheless a few months back the duo made their comeback to the game managing to overcome their grief.Deshan in particular made rapid progress as a player which earned him a place at the college 7s team on his debut year itself. Deshan made his 1st XV debut against Trinity College in 2008 and ever since then he has been a regular member of the side which is a great achievement. “Every body can’t ware the isipathana jerzy.even I was a little bit nervous when I first wore it. I still can remember that day “said deshan with a smile. Deshan played as a flanker, second rower, and even as wing three quarter proving he’s dynamic playing capabilities, which is an asset to any team. This year deshan went a step better where he improved his game which earned himself a place in the Sri Lanka youth pool. But unfortunately deshan had to withdraw due to a groin injury.” I had to withdraw from youth pool because I knew I would only worsen my injuries by doing so. But I hope I would make it next year”.

Deshan who will be donning the green jersey for the last time next year is hoping to bring back the league title back to Havelock town, while he also aims to make it through to the national youth team. Having played for two seasons deshan will be a senior player next year and the fans hopefully would be able to see the best out of this talented player during next years inter school rugby season.

*****KINGS OF RUGBY***** WISHES DESHAN ALL THE BEST IN HIS FUTURE ENDEVOURS !!!