: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:17 pm
Morning Glory wrote:
You seem to be having a good season which, from a neutrals point of view is good to see. Can you tell us a bit of background to the squad - how have they been recruited, experience, are they enjoying it as much as the results suggest.
There`s not much to tell really, this is their first season playing together, and they all come from a rugby union background although two of the lads had a couple of games for the Colts last season. As far as recruitment goes, the Crusaders held a trials day where 105 lads turned up and the squad was selected from that, although the coaches are always on the look out for new talent.
As far as enjoyment goes from what I can see the lads are absolutely loving it and that is reflected in the results I suppose. Ten of the boys who are involved in the Crusaders set up represented Wales in Prague earlier this year where they won the European championship and seven of the current squad are involved with the current GB under 18 community Lions.
As I stated on a different forum thousands of talented youngsters play rugby in Wales every weekend most of whom have been throwing a rugby ball around since the age of six. With the Crusaders opening the player pathways now through the schools the potential for rugby league in Wales is massive.
I didn`t realise the extent of their injuries. I sincerely hope the both lads involved make speedy recoveries.
