| All Rights Reserved. ( Special thanks to Mr.Sunil Karunanayke for providing with the details of the Thurstan Rugby History), Your email address will not be published. Established in 1922, the club has won the Clifford Cup Knockout Tournament twelve times. Centre three quarter and Rugby coloursman in 1948 and 1949 where Lakshman Jayakody was the Hooker. Despite a drawn match with United Arab Emirates (13-13), Sri Lanka lost its remaining three matches in the 2011 Asian Five Nations tournament and finished last, resulting in its demotion out of the Asian Five Nations. Last Trinity Captain in the Pre-Bradby Series in 1944. Lanil Tennakoon- former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain, Played for Sri Lanka 1974-1980, member of the Ceylon rugby team that played against Japan at the Rugby Asiad Finals in 1974/Selected to represent 'International Rugby XV' in 1978 / Represented CH&FC,Kandy SC,Havelocks (Triple Champions - 1978), Dickoya,Dimbulla & Uva, Also Captained Upcountry Rugby XV. Accordingly, the skipper of under 24 Navy rugby team, Sub Lieutenant PH Epa and the leader of division one Navy SC, Able Seaman AE Weerathunga called on Commander of the Navy and presented those trophies to Commander of the Navy today. Kadirgamar was also the winner of the Senior batting Prize in 1948 and Senior Prefect and Ryde Gold Medalist in 1950. Then in 2018 under Javed Zarook and Kenneth Wimaladasa they clinched the Presidents Trophy and repeated this achievement in 2019 under Bilal Hilmy and emerged runners up in the League. He was named Wisden. The club colours are those of the regiment commanded by its founder, E. H. Joseph. The 2002 Bradby encounter was the highest scoring encounter for Royal, led by Zulki Hamid, winning with a record (39-00) in the first leg held in Colombo and winning the second leg (44-00) in Kandy, thus winning the Bradby Shield with a record aggregate of 83 - 00. Clobbered a hurricane 14 runs in one over off Venkatraghavan in that match in a personal score of 21 inclusive of two fleeting cover drives whipped through the square leg boundary and a towering six lofted over mid wicket where the ball landed on the grass terraces in front of the spectator stands at Katugastota! Red background indicates a loss. Sri Lanka, especially, when it was . The tournament will be taking place at 07:30 PM. History records that Thurstan began playing rugby in 1957. Cricket Big Match Batting Double (50 & Over in each Inn), Batting Series Aggregate. [3], The nation's first "national" match was on 12 September 1907 and involved an All Ceylon team against the professional All Blacks (the New Zealand rugby league team) under rugby union rules on their 19071908 New Zealand rugby tour of Australia and Great Britain. In front of a full house at Newlands, Australia reached 156-6 with Beth Mooney . [rev_slider dfccrugby728] At the 2013 Division tournament held in Colombo, Sri Lanka were successful in winning all three of its matches earning a promotion to the Asian Five Nations. With a history expanding over 3000years, Sri Lanka holds some of world's ancient cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla; their once glorious townships, palaces, temples, monasteries, hospitals and theaters intricately carved and modeled out of stone lay and abandoned and forgotten with time amidst the soaring . 2023 Welcome to Thurstan College Colombo 07 Sri Lanka, Visit www.ThurstanCollege.com for more latest information's, Welcome to Thurstan College - Colombo 07 - Sri Lanka, Thurstan Vs Isipathana 38th Encounter for the Abdul Jabbar Trophy match. In 1975 Thurstan drew with Isipathana under Tissa Wickramanayakas captaincy. They also walked away with the Michael Gunaratne Trophy played against S. Thomas College, winning it for the 3rd year in a row, as well as the Major Milroy Fernando Trophy against Isipathana College. Also captained Kandy SC, Dimbula-Dickoya SC, Upcountry Clubs, CR & FC. The South Korean Police has launched an investigation into an incident where the captain of the Sri Lanka women's rugby team, Dulani Palliyakondage has gone missing following the Asia Rugby Sevens Series. The scoreboard read 6-0 and this was only in their third attempt. 1963 team was captained by Deepal De Zoysa a classy wing forward who later on played for CR&FC, captained Kandy SC and represented Upcountry. The team created a safe environment that contributed towards. Australia, South Africa, England, India, New Zealand and West Indies have earned automatic qualification to the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup by virtue of finishing in the top three of their respective groups at the 2023 edition of the competition. With Sri Lanka a fading force after the retirement of several all-time greats in the previous decade, there was only one favourite for this Test series. In 1942, the World War saw St. peters College and grounds used as a British base, halting any Rugby progress until, in 1948, under the stewardship of M. Numan (former Peterite Rugby player) and Harold De Silva the captain, their fortunes began a new rise. but instead England suffered only the second one-run defeat in Test history. Both in1996 & 1997Thurstan reached Milo 10 A side tournament finals with Isipathana. The under 24 open rugby 7s championship, organized by the Western Province Rugby Football Union was held at the Police Park on 11th September 2022. And for the first time in Thurstan history the rugby match commentaries were given in the SLBC and Sunil Karunanayake shared the mike with Diyanesh Rajarathnam in this memorable encounter where rugby was seen at its best. RUGBY CAPTAIN'S LIST 2014 - Shenal Aponso 2013 - Shan Weerakkody (all island 7s winners) 2012 - Danushka Ranjan (a current Sri Lanka cap) 2011 - Banuka Nanauakkara (all island Western Province 7s winners) 2010 - Keith Gurusinghe - (unbeaten triple Champions - 7s, league and knockout champions) 2009 - Dilshan Paul (Carlton 7s Winners) Power. Ranjan Senarath Madugalle - former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain and, presently, Chief Match Referee of the International Cricket Council (Captained Trinity Under 12 and Under 14 Cricket. The under 24 open rugby 7s championship, organized by the Western Province Rugby Football Union was held at the Police Park on 11th September 2022. When captain Stokes enforced the follow-on on the third morning, New Zealand were 226 behind and England dominant. After only losing by five points to Malaysia, they would concede 92 more points against the other two teams in the group to finish bottom of the group with no points. 07/01/2018. In 1993 Thurstan under the leadership of Suranga Kulawickrama came close to a draw with the score reading 11 all with the their traditional rivals Isipathana only to loose out 18 to 11 with a try by Isipathana in the injury time. Rugby. . After World War I, the Clifford Cup was re-introduced and the CR & FC lost to the United Services team 3-6. Asst. The Colombo Cricket Club (CCC) is one of the oldest Test venues in the country while CH and FC was founded in 1892 and is the oldest rugby club in the country but plays its home matches at Racecourse ground due to the clash of the cricket and rugby seasons at the same time. Thurstans ascendancy to big league was in1963,and enjoyed one of the finest seasons in the history with a historic win over Royal College at the University grounds. Arinma Holdings continues to extend their sponsorship as the Teams Main Sponsor for the second consecutive year. National Rugby Australia cruised to their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title with a 19-run win over South Africa in Cape Town. -. After defeating Thailand and Singapore in the opening round, they next took on Chinese Taipei and Malaysia with the winner going through to the third round. Janister Perera-20/02/2023. The matches will be taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. We are also thankful to The Rugby Foundation of St. Peters College for its commitment to not merely foster rugby par-excellence beginning at Junior XV level, but also to ensure that all students who pass through the portals of this great institution called St.Peters College, will prove to be men of unparallel honour and ability throughout their lives. S. Thomas, St. Peter's and Trinity have all won the title 4 times each. England and New Zealand trounced Sri Lanka's men's and women's teams in the opening pool matches of the XXII Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens competition at Coventry Stadium yesterday. (Trinity captain of Boxing in 1939 and Coloursman in 1940. Graeme Labrooy - former Sri Lanka National Cricketer. Also member of Ravi Balasuriya's unbeaten Trinity Rugby XV in 1977). as the Wales captain, Dan Biggar, said, "an arm-wrestle and a slug-fest". Yuzraan Lantra. Arjuna has served as a captain in 14 of the victories that came in a total of 87 matches. 2019, Durban: Sri Lanka beat South Africa by one wicket. (Trinity Cricket Captain in 1980, Lock forward and Rugby Coloursman 1977, 1978, 1979. His co wing forward was Ranjith Jayawardena who was selected to lead the prestigious Colombo Schools team and later went on to represent Havelocks, University & Air force. Pride The 2019 3rd leg of the Asia Rugby 7s was everything and more. Records includes the following current or recent matches: India v Sri Lanka at Thiruvananthapuram, 3rd ODI, Jan 15, 2023 [ ODI # 4505] India v Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, 2nd ODI, Jan 12,. Enter your email address to receive all company news, special offers and other discount information. Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, "CR clinch Rugby Sevens Title after 14 years", "ABOUT US - CEYLONESE RUGBY AND FOOTBALL CLUB", Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club official website, Sri Lanka national rugby union team results, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ceylonese_Rugby_%26_Football_Club&oldid=1141642124, Pages using infobox rugby team with unknown parameters, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from September 2016, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, D. T. A. Adihetty/C. Sri Lanka Tuskers Onslaught. Your email address will not be published. The only rugby personality of any school in Sri Lanka to play, captain, coach, referee and administer the game. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Commander of the Navy heaped praise on those achievements and wished both teams to make more glories in the time to come. ). Brilliantly moulding a team of freshers together with Lim Billimoria (the first Peterite Rugby captain), St.Peters entered the then Ceylon Schools Rugby arena with its inaugural 1st XV in the same year -1932. Winner of the Observer Shield. Amidst the celebrations of 75 years of Rugby, St. Peters Rugby team achieved that elusive invincible status in 2007 by becoming the first Peterite XV to be the Unbeaten Schools Rugby Champions under the captaincy of Ranuka Jayasinghe again under the guidance of Sanath Martis. The Junior squad also faring brilliantly against all opponents in their own right. Thurstan can really be proud of their Rugby history as they produced not only classy players but a galaxy of personalities who contributed immensely to the game in Sri Lanka. St. Peters College, regrouping in the early 80s with Archibald Pereras successor Frank Hubert as coach assisted by Angelo Wickramaratne were instrumental in produced another famous side in 1985 under the captaincy of Rajith Abeygoonewardena and St. Peters finally broke the hoodoo of losses against some top school teams, crafting a NEW DESTINY by beating Trinity 8-0 after 44 years. Bangladesh will also feature in next year's edition . Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Galle, 2nd Test, Jul 24-28, 2022 [ Test # 2473] Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Galle, 1st Test, Jul 16-20, 2022 [ Test # 2472] Sri Lanka v Australia at Galle, 2nd Test,. Lakshman Kadirgamar - holder of the All India Inter University Hurdles Record both at Ahmedabad and Allahabad (Winner of the coveted Athletics Lion and the inaugural winner of the Duncan White Challenge Cup for Athletics in 1948. The Sri Lanka rugby team performed above expectations during the qualifying campaign for the World Cup, and saw their world ranking improve from 68th to 43rd place, and its Asian ranking improve to fifth place.[7]. Jordashe (1987-1988), Mr. Zulker Hameed Asst. In addition Bolt Gear joins Royal College Rugby as Official Clothing Partner, while Lanka Hospitals takes on the role of Official Healthcare Partner along with Vision Care coming in as the Official Optical Partner. The team will be looking forward to defend the League Championship as well as the much coveted Bradby this year as well, which is the 76th Bradby Shield encounter. National Rugby Historic Clifford Cup returns sans Kandy SC & CH&FC. Cricket Big Match Batting Double (50 & Over in each Inn), Batting Series Aggregate. 2019 was a victorious year with Royal College retaining the Bradby Shield for the 5th consecutive year against Trinity College and emerging as the Schools League Champions for the 3rd consecutive year. Entry of Upali Hewage (captained 68) as rugby convener in1985marked a rapid improvement and refinement in Thurstan Rugby. Historically, in fact, success came routinely to the 1915-founded club in rugby, though they played Football, Hockey and also cue sport. - 8 - 2280, 28 Feb 2023 Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup Captain Seated from left: Nilfer Ibrahaim (coach), Dansha Dayan, Deshappriya Hettiarachchi (vice president Sri Lanka Rugby), Rizly Illyas (president Sri Lanka Rugby), Srinath Suriyabandara (captain), Hamza Hidayathullah (executive director Sri Lanka Rugby) and Rohan Chintaka (team manager) Unfancied Police SC dash hopes of Park Club with 21-19 win: 1377. Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club, also known as CR & FC, is a Division-A rugby union team based in Colombo, Sri Lanka which plays in the Dialog Rugby League. D.L. In 1997, Sri Lanka participated in the opening round of 1999 Rugby World Cup qualifying. Required fields are marked *. Then in 1935, under the captaincy of Fred Keller, Petes posted a historic feat beating the vastly experienced Trinity College, Kandy in the encounter at Bambalapitiya. In the 2012 Division tournament the team won two matches but were defeated by the Philippines, which meant Sri Lanka missed out on promotion and remained in Division One. India, leading the home series 2-0, need only one more . He became the captain of Sri Lankan cricket team in the year 2001 and led Sri Lanka until 2006. The tournament was inaugurated in the year 1973. Gp Capt Marambe represented Sri Lanka at three Rugby Asiads during the period and considered one of the best scrum halfs . In 2011 and 2013 Under Banuka Nanyakkara and Shan Werrakkody they won the All Island Sevens Tournament. If any names have been inadvertently left out please forgive us your names will always remain in our Hall of Fame. Read more about this topic: List Of Trinity College, Kandy Alumni, Dilip Kumar - former Chairman NSW Rugby Union, Former Chairman Australian Rugby Union, Member of International Rugby Board & SANZAR Board (Athletics Lion in 1969), Lt Gen. Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa - former Sri Lanka Rugby Captain and Secretary General of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union in 1974 (Trinity Rugger Captain and Lion in 1959, Trinity 1st XV rugby coach of 967, 1968 and 1969. 33, Torrington Place The club flourished over the next few decades, with boys from Trinity College, Royal College, Zahira College, St Peter's College, St Thomas' College, and subsequently Isipathana College representing it with distinction. However In 2002 under Dilanka Wijesekera, St. Peters became the A Division Schools Champions thus becoming the first Peterite champion side of the new millennium. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Matches against other schools started eventually such as against Zahira College in 1925, St. Peters College in 1932, St. Josephs College in 1955 and S. Thomas College in 1956. Leslie (DL) Handunge- Leader of the Sri Lankan contingent to the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. He latter coached Thurstan with his brother Vipula Dharmadasa. Best All Rounder in the Trinity Junior School in 1969.). 6 March 2020 11:55 am - 0 - 438 A A A The school that has a proud history with the oval ball is set to tackle its centenary year of playing the game of rugby in 2020. The occasion was also attended by Director General Services, Rear Admiral Neville Ubayasiri, Chairman of Navy Rugby, Commodore Sanath Pitigala, Secretary of Navy Rugby, Captain Thusitha Abesundara and a group of naval personnel from the Rugby Pool. Played 22 Tests and 78 One Day Internationals for Sri Lanka and is the only Trinitian behind Kumar Sangakkara in international cricket who has now played 94 Tests and 287 One Day Internationals and still continuing. Trinity Rugger Captain and Lion in 1967 which had the then Bradby series record of 16/3 and 17/3. Zaheer Khan,. [2] It had its roots in the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC), and depended on NCC and Havelock Sports Club for practices and matches during its first four years. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. National Rugby Kandy secure 8th consecutive title as Air Force take the Plate. St. Peters College Primary Sports Meet 2023. In 2014 Sri Lanka lost all four of its matches in the Asian Five Nations and were relegated back to Division One. First Test 42 off 65 balls, 49 off 46 balls Second Test 10 off 6, 14 off 27 balls. VIRTUS ET VERITAS. [1], The club was founded in 1922 by Colonel E. H. Joseph. The Isipathana College Rugby Management & Development Committee has handed over leadership duties of their 1st XV Rugby team to 3rd year coloursman and Flanker, Janith Serasinghe, for the upcoming 2019 Schools Rugby season. Asian Five Nations and World Cup qualifying; 2008 was the first year of Asian Five Nations, which replaced the ARFU Asian Rugby Championship and the ARFU Asian Rugby Series. Sri Lanka caused mayhem in the final overs. Sri Lanka could sneak into the WTC final if they whitewash New Zealand and if Australia are swept by India in the ongoing four-Test series. He represented Maris Stella College, Negombo at first eleven level. I am sure that the message of instilling respect to others, inculcating values and enhancing leadership qualities in players through Rugby will be carried forward another 100 years and more.. 64 were here. And when Sri Lanka slid to 226 for nine in pursuit of 304, that notion was reinforced. Thurstan was the second government school to take to rugby and from the inception started playing with all leading teams. Meanwhile, there was tough competition for the Plate segment among Navy SC, Army SC, Air Force SC and CR and FC division one sports clubs, in the Nippon Paint Rugby League 2021/2022 organized by Sri Lanka Rugby. The Sri Lanka Women's Sevens Team have qualified for the Commonwealth Games for the first time and have been training under the watchful eyes of Head Coach Saliya Kumara. Copyright 2021 | St.Peters College, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka. Serasingha warming up before a game earlier this year Latter he coached Thurstan in both junior & senior levels as an assistant coach. Their nickname is the Red Shirts. A history making moment as the past rugby captains of Isipathana - Thurstan gather for a photograph at the 50th Abdul Jabbar Shield Encounter. (Trinity captain of Athletics and Lion in 1937). Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Galle, ICC World Test Championship 1st Test, Jul 16-20, 2022 [ Test # 2472] Sri Lanka v Australia at Galle, ICC World Test Championship 2nd Test, Jul 8-11, 2022 [. Success was not long in coming and with brave and intelligent play against all opponents; Peterites first tasted success in 1934 recording the first Rugby win against Royal College at Bambalapitiya by 5-0 under the captaincy of Shirley Illesinghe. Rohan Perera- President of the Squash Federation of Sri Lanka. 19 February, 2023 Former Sri Lanka rugby captain at the 1974 Colombo Asiad Indrajith Coomaraswamy (right) and Sandun Hapugoda (Master Card Country Manager, Sri Lanka and the Maldives) stand astride the rugby World Cup that arrived in Sri Lanka from France yesterday on an awareness raising sojourn. Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA) World Rugby 2021 Anti-Doping Handbook; 2021 Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency Rules -finally adopted; 2012 ME Regulation 21 Compliance - December 2020; World Rugby Passport; Covid19 . Taking on rugby as early as 1916, the first match was played with arch rivals Trinity College, Kandy in 1920. Ollie Pope - 7. Sri Lanka's women were no match for the rampaging England who powered their way for a 57-0 (half time 33-0) scoring nine tries and three conversions in a women's pool A clash. England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka - ODI & T20 Series. Captain Chamari Athapaththu's player of the match winning 68 off 50 guided Sri Lanka women to a three run win over hosts South Africa in the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup opener on Friday. Finally, how can we ever leave out those gurus who thought Peterite Rugby tradition. - 0 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}, The school that has a proud history with the oval ball is set to tackle its centenary year of playing the game of rugby in 2020. Check the Stats & Records of Records, / , Sri Lanka Women, / , Women's Test matches, / , List of captains Players in Wicket keeper Batting Bowling Sarath Fernando a dashing wing three-quarter who played for CR&FC, Sunil Jayakody a familiar figure in up country rugby who captained Dimbula for many years, Mangala Ratnayake who excelled for Army and later coached the college, Tissa Nanayakkara one of the best forwards (also with a fame for place kicks) produced by Thurstan. After knocking off Malaysia by 22 points in Kuala Lumpur in their opening match, they would be eliminated after losing to Chinese Taipei 31-27 which gave Chinese Taipei the spot into the third round. Dilantha Malagamuwa - Sri Lanka's only international racer, Champion of the Malaysian Super-Car Series, Winner of the Aston Martin Asia Cup, Sri Lankan Sports Ambassador in Japan, President of the Sri Lanka Association of Japan. Gen. Secretary, Mr. Nuwan De Silva Hony. In an attempt to highlight the prestigious history and years of tradition within the Sri Lankas schools rugby community, ThePapare.com compiled and published this list of former champions in the schools rugby league some time ago. At the 2015 Division tournament held in the Philippines in May, Sri Lanka beat the Philippines 27-14 to become the champions of the Asian Division 1, resulting in the team qualifying to compete in a challenge match, in June, against the third ranked Asian team and a potential spot in the 2016 Asian Championship. Sri Lanka is a top cricket playing nation, and is a full member of ICC. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Wasim Thajudeen was found dead inside a burning . In 1986, under Rowen Gunasekera, St. Peters ended the season as Runners-up to Isipatana against whom they recorded their solitary loss though managed to beat other more fancied teams and drawing with Trinity College in Kandy. - 0 - 236. Maurice Le Goc. St. Peters College has produced many brilliant rugby players in her 90 year old Rugby history feeding National teams with high quality players both with skills and discipline coming out of its system in every decade. Had the distinction of being the only Sri Lankan Under 19 batsman to score a century against Australia in Australia. Copyright 2023 - ThePapare.com Powered by Dialog, History of the Schools Rugby League Winners. All the content on this website is copyright protected and can be reproduced only by giving the due courtesy to 'dailymirror.lk' Copyright 2004 Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. Food For Thought By Zara Esufally and Humaira Azee, The Perfect Finish The Fashion Edit by Silvia Sena, Royal College Rugby celebrates 100 years of Respect and Passion. Ellie Boatman scored four . Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. 2023 Welcome to Thurstan College Colombo 07 Sri Lanka, Visit www.ThurstanCollege.com for more latest information's, Welcome to Thurstan College - Colombo 07 - Sri Lanka. The Chinese team withdrew from the tournament due to lack of visa availability and were relegated to Division Two. Group Captain Tikiri Marambe was one of the best rugby players to represent SLAF. Colombo 7. They have the longest tradition of organised club rugby in Asia, dating back to 1879, which was just 8 years after the founding of the world's first rugby union in England. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Not be outdone a galaxy of stars emerged from this era too. In addition to the Abdul Jabar Trophy which is played with the traditional rivals Isipathana two more annual encounters for the Diyanesh Rajarathnam Memorial Trophy in 1998 with Wesley College and Graetian Gunawardhana Challenge Trophy in 2001 with D.S.Senanayake College were added to the Thurstan rugby fixture. On 29 June 2007 a new pavilion was opened by its primary sponsors, Football Federation of Sri Lanka president Hurley Silveira and Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation CEO David Griffiths. Treasurer, Mr. Chandima Perera Hony. Rugby packages, tours, weekends away, and hospitality options with tickets for English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish rugby fans to experience the Six Nations live. Calling on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is also the President of Navy Sports Board at the Navy Headquarters today (21st September 2022), the winning captains of respective teams shared a moment with Commander of the Navy with the trophies clinched by the Navy. January - February 2026 (TBC) . M.G. Sri Lanka defeated both Singapore and the Philippines but lost to hosts Malaysia.[9]. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Get latest updates on local and international sporting events, Live broadcasts and much more. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Beat St. Andrew College of Singapore but lost narrowly to Wajirawood College of Thailand where the foreign teams were Under 21 and Trinity was Under 19. Chaminda Samaranyake who played for Thurstan from 1889 to 1992, Played for CR&FC and latter for Police SC before injury kept him away from professional rugby. Captained Trinity as the first-ever Sri Lankan schoolboy rugby team to be invited for the Asian Schools Rugby Football Championships in Bangkok in 1977. Sri Lanka Rugby Official SLR TV Grit. 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