CRUSADERS
It is important for any side to be
able to produce their own talent,
particularly in the current financial
climate and this is an area that
they appear to have covered.
Their coaching staff are confident
that they’ve a number of players
currently involved with the potential
to have a bright future.
In order to help them to make
the sometimes difficult transition
into the senior game they also
run a 2nd XV. This allows them to
provide players with experience of
the adult game even if they are not
yet considered ready for first team
action, which can be an important
step in the development process.
Another benefit of having so many
sides is that it allows the first XV
to benefit from far greater strength
in depth. If they are ever left short
on numbers through injury or
suspension they have the option
of calling players up with a limited
amount of disruption.
With a good start to the season and
support for their improved facilities
secured, Crusaders appear to
be well set up for a bright and
successful future. Their Committee
deserve a tremendous amount of
credit for helping the club into this
position and Rugby Club Magazine
would like to take this opportunity
to wish them the best of luck for the
rest of the season.
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