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Following their first match, the visitors will travel to Colombo for a series of practice sessions at Longdon Place before clashing with the Tuskers once more on 10th May at the prestigious Racecourse Grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Prima KottuMee, known for its bold and fiery flavours, is the Hot \u2018N\u2019 Spicy Food Partner for the entire tour, further reinforcing its legacy of supporting Sri Lankan rugby. This partnership not only energises the players but also highlights the brand\u2019s unwavering dedication to the local rugby community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis collaboration marks a historic moment for rugby in Sri Lanka. At Prima, we have always believed in fostering talent and creating opportunities for growth in the sport. It underscores our commitment to elevating rugby in the country. We are excited to see the impact this tour will have on the sport and our players,\u201d said Mr Sajith Gunaratne, General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>The brand continues to elevate Sri Lankan rugby by investing in both professional and junior levels. Its recent collaborations with the Asia Rugby Emirates Men\u2019s Championship 2025 vs Malaysia, the Inter-Club Rugby League 2025, and the Inter-Schools Knockout Rugby Tournament 2025 conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association stand as a testament to Prima KottuMee\u2019s commitment to advancing rugby in the country.<\/p>\n<p>With Prima KottuMee\u2019s steadfast support and the All Blacks\u2019 legacy, this tour promises to ignite the passion of a new generation of rugby enthusiasts while celebrating a shared history between two rugby-loving nations.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"\">Image Caption : Left to Right<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr Nalin De Silva from Sri Lanka Rugby receives the sponsorship from Mr Sajith Gunaratne, General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, alongside Mr Hassan Sinhawansa from Sri Lanka Rugby<\/p>\n<p><code><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-video\" data-href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/reel\/1026795539415036\" data-width=\"800\" data-show-text=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prima KottuMee has once again demonstrated its commitment to sports development through a collaboration with Sri Lanka Rugby to host the tour of an official All Blacks team. 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