Army to meet Bombay Gym in All India Rugby Cup final

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Army Sports Control Board (ASCB) and hosts Bombay Gymkhana scored convincing victories over their respective rivals in the Cup semi-finals to set up an exciting title clash in the 87th edition of the All India & South Asia Rugby 15s Championship on Wednesday.

Riding on a hat-trick of tries by Yashpal Dahiya and one each by Brandon Zyl and Pruthviraj Patil, Bombay Gym beat Future Hope Harlequins 30-3. Brandon also showed precise kicking skills, converting from two of their tries.

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The match between ASCB and Bangalore RFC was much closer than the 35-7 scoreline suggests.

Army scored with tries from Suresh Kumar, Jagmeet Singh, Surinder Singh, Divendra Padir and Sunil, while Zosangzuala was on fire, converting from five of their tries.

For Bangalore RFC, Dereck got the lone try, which was converted by Roshan Lobo.

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