Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- By Shamseer Jaleel

The first quarter-final encounter in the 113-year-old Clifford Cup Knock-Out Rugby Tournament between Police Sports Club and Air Force Sports Club will be worked off at Longden Place today. The kick-off is scheduled for 4.00 p.m.

Police SC were the Plate Championship winners while Air Force SC ended as the runner-up in the same segment.

Mohan Wimalaratne will lead police SC and have some outstanding youngsters in their starting line-up with Akash Madushan and Hirantha Perera capable of penetrating any defence.

Coached by Nilfer Ibrahim, one of the top-class in the field, Police SC will be determined to reach the semi-finals of the Clifford Cup Tournament.

The Cops beat Air Force SC 31-22 in th...