Lalin’s Column: Tumult in the Kandyan hills
By Major General (Retd.) Lalin Fernando
Pallekelle rugby grounds, just above the Mahaveli River, looked a lovely green in its gloriously wooded setting. Tabebuia Rosea trees were in glorious bloom on the road side from Kandy .The Knuckles and surrounding hills make this ground about the prettiest of them all. Perfect weather and a firm ground meant a dry ball promising fast and furious play. The setting was perfect for the 60th annual rugby contest between Trinity and S Thomas’ for the Canon de Saram shield on 23 March 2016.
