RFL Rd.5 Preview

RFL MATCH PREVIEW: North Wales Crusaders vs Warrington Wolves

North Wales Crusaders look to bounce back from their recent run of poor RFL form as they travel to Cheshire to face off against Warrington Wolves.

The two sides who last met in the Crusaders first home game of the season which saw the Crusaders come away with an 85-34 victory over the former Super League side.


Both sides have been on the opposite ends of the form table recently with the Crusaders falling to back-to-back defeats against Hereford Harriers and Rochdale Hornets whilst the Wolves have recorded back-to-back victories over Widnes Vikings and the Hornets


This is an incredibly important fixture for both sides as the Wolves are looking to continue their run of good form whilst the Crusaders are looking to turn their fortune around and push for a play-off spot in the second half of the season.


The home side who haven't lost a game since their opening day capitulating performance against league high flyers, Hereford Harriers will be looking to continue their run of unbeaten home form for the season and will be wanting to put on a show for the Wire faithful. Both teams come into the game knowing that a victory is key in their push for a play-off spot come the end of season.


Venue:

Birchwood Tennis and Leisure Complex, Birchwood, WA3 7PQ


Pre-Match:

Supporters of both teams will be able to access the venue from 2pm ahead of the scheduled 3pm kick-off.


Match Squads:

Warrington Wolves

North Wales Crusaders

Brad Gleave

Stephen Halsey

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Dan Phillips

Wyatt Jones

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Liam Appleton

Jess Booth

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Mick Brown

Stuart Williams

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Nash Jennings

Martin Turner

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Paul Prince

Harry Jones

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Paul Harding

Jakub Wasieczko

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Declan Ryan

Matthew Turner

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Luke Winstanley-Harding


Lenny Izzard


Head Coach:

Isaac Williams

Head Coach:

Harry Jones

Match Officials:

Grant Jackson, Ronan Bird