North Wales Crusaders host Coventry Bears at 1.30pm on Saturday, February 9 as they conclude their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2019 campaign.
Check out our big match preview to find out all you need to know ahead of the clash.
THE FORMBOOK
North Wales have had two pre-season outings so far and faced Championship opponents on both occasions.
They began with a 26-0 defeat at Swinton Lions, before losing 48-6 to partner club Widnes Vikings.
Coventry, meanwhile, were defeated 20-16 by a young Leeds Rhinos side last time out.
THE LAST TIME THEY MET
Crusaders ran out 36-12 winners over Coventry at the Butts Park Arena back in September 2018.
The Welsh side established a healthy 16-0 lead at half-time through Earl Hurst, Karl Ashall and Kenny Baker tries, with Johnson kicking two goals.
Although Reece Rance pulled a try back for Coventry early in the second-half, North Wales went on to record a straightforward win as Baker, Aaron Moore, Gavin Conroy and Dale Bloomfield bagged further tries.
Read about some of the highlight matches between the two sides over the years.
WHAT THE COACH SAYS
Hear from Crusaders head coach Anthony Murray ahead of the match.
THE SQUADS
Murray has named a 21-man Crusaders squad for the tussle with Coventry.
FAN INFORMATION
Don’t forget, the match starts at 1.30pm instead of Crusaders’ usual kick-off time.
Entry is £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and £2 for U16s. You can pay on the gate.
A range of merchandise and season tickets can also be purchased on the day. If you’ve already bought a season ticket, you can collect it before the match.
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