Saracens
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Sat 18 Jan 2014
Crusaders
12
24
Diss Rugby Club
Saracens
Norwich Crusaders 1s 12 : 24 Diss Saracens

Norwich Crusaders 1s 12 : 24 Diss Saracens

Simon Randon11 Jul 2019 - 16:18
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Tougher test for Saracens

The Saracens were able to test themselves against a team from Eastern Counties 1 and playing against the elements in the first half made a slow start conceding an early try to a competitive Crusaders outfit. Having had some easy victories in recent weeks the Diss team had to play with much greater intensity and started producing their offloading game to good effect in the opposition half, Pete Bray came close to scoring twice before Josh Monks powered over after good build up work from Patrick Umba, Karlton Grey and Paul Cayley. Good lineout work by youngster Jacob Page and constant harassing by the ubiquitous Wilbur Hemmant meant Crusaders were struggling for good quality possession but were able to clear their lines using the wind in their favour to finish the half at 5 all.

A tactical kicking master class in the second half from skipper Seb Goodge kept Crusaders in their own half the majority of the time, the strong running of Raymond Knapp and Hamish Passmore gave the team go forward and the Diss forwards used their size to good effect with a series of driving mauls and pick and drives with Ethan Page managing to stretch over the line for tries from short range on 3 occasions with guest winger Tom Harrison slotting a conversion and Seb Goodge another. The pacey Ali Thomas in for the still injured Tyler Miller and the bulked up Ted Wishart worked hard all afternoon while Crusaders came back with a consolation try late on which was fair reward for their contribution to a game that was both entertaining and played in good spirits.

Report by Seb Goodge

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Match date

Sat 18 Jan 2014

Kickoff

14:15
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