people knock the Celtic Club but least they are trying to bring Welsh Guys through as seen by the press release. This will take time but the wheels are in motion to bring through Welsh players. Its this reason why I have no problems with them as they are not just an Aussie Club like Paris SG, Gateshead etc were. They also have a Structure from the First team down to Schools Level. They are promoting the game in Wales. Maybe it could have been better done by the RFL but people should not knock Celtic or the work they are doing.

Loren Quick, Jamie Tibbs and Harri Greville have all been promoted to the Reserves after excellent performances for the Crusaders under-18 side in the Gillette National Youth League this season.

Ten of the 17 Crusaders Colts players (ALL WELSH!) who beat the Bramley Buffaloes 26-4 in last year’s final, are in coach Dan Clements’ 18-man travelling squad. This includes last year’s Grand Final skipper Geraint Davies, who retains his captaincy.

Davies is one of six first team squad members in the side with Paul Ballard, Steve Tyrer, Aled James, Mark Lennon and David Tangata-Toa joining him. This will be the first outing of the season for all of these players bar Tangata-Toa who turned out for the Crusaders first team two weeks ago against Salford City Reds.

Crusaders head coach John Dixon said: “We’re excited about the reserves playing their first game against Super league opponents. Our first team kicked off against Leeds Rhinos a few weeks ago and for this team to go up and play against Rhinos reserves, one of the best nurseries in Super League, well it’s a great place for them to start as well.

“People talk about the Welshness of the Crusaders, well this is where the young Welsh rugby league players have their chance to shine. We have some young boys in the side who started with the under 18s. This is the next step to the elite level for them. I’m hoping that the reserve team, like the first team, can make some adjustments and recognise that to play at elite level requires certain aspects be it physical or technical and give a good account of themselves.”

is this post not about

Leeds Rhinos Reserves 40 Celtic Crusaders Reserves 48!,,,,,,, not gareth moore,,


change the record , thats history, we move on and forget about him, and all Rhino Roy wants to do is cause trouble, just ignore him and he will go away,

He's gone - he's at the checking in desk.

Let's hope he's there a "long long long time"! Bloody loiners don't get any better

The squad had 13 Welsh born players in it.

Crusaders Reserves squad: Paul Ballard, Lee Williams, Steve Tyrer, Aled James, Elliot Kear, Lloyd White, Mark Lennon, David Tangata–Toa, Tom Burnell, Geraint Davies, Barrie Phillips, Loren Quick, Chris Vitalini. Subs: Gil Dudson, Lewis Mills, Harri Greville, Jamie Tibbs.

Only one of the players in this squad have featured in a squad this year. Tangata-Toa once against Hull.

Where the Leeds fan got 4 first team players from I don't know.

Spot on.