Five Crusaders in Welsh student side

Wales have five current and one former Celtic Crusaders player in their Student World Cup squad that leaves for Australia on July 1st.

Current Crusaders Colts regulars, Barrie Phillips, Lloyd White, Chris Holcombe, Owen Lewis and Lewis Fox have all been included, while the squad will receive a massive boost with the inclusion of Grant Epton.

Winger Epton made 34 appearances for the Crusaders in 2006-2007 scoring 16 tries including one a classic against Brisbane Broncos in February 2007 and a famous brace at Featherstone Rovers live on Sky Sports last July. Owen Lewis has also turned out twice for the Crusaders first team.

Crusaders Colts coach Dan Clements said: