Crusaders 36 - Norwich 7

Norwich 3s came to play at Crusaders 2s with squad of players ready for 4x 20min sessions in the 20+ degree heat.

After a minutes silence, to remember a former Norwich player , the friendly game was underway.

Two evenly match teams pressured and probed in the early stages of the game but ultimately the speed and width of Crusaders running rugby paid dividends with some swift distribution and good hands down the back line.

As the game progressed the fitter Crusaders forward started to drive route one, and were in turn rewarded we a few tries of their own.

The game unfortunately was call a few minute early as the result of a uneven scrum that left the Crusaders hooker requiring hospital attention with a suspected neck injury. Thankfully Dane was later discharged without damage.

Thanks for Norwich for filling this fixture - good luck in your league

Well played Crusaders and on wards to NorthWalsham 3 this week in the league opener