Crewe & Nantwich 1sts avenged their heavy defeat to Walsall earlier in the season by earning a hard fought 15-18 victory at their rivals.
Walsall were promoted with Crewe last season and are enjoying a great season, sitting in second and chasing promotion.
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a heavy defeat to Walsall, the club who were promoted alongside the Vagrants outfit last season.
It was an uncharacteristically slow start by Crewe which led to a difficult first half as the hosts conceded several tries to an impressive Walsall side.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts returned to winning in what was a “much-needed performance”, according to head coach John Farr.
The 1sts won 33-17 against Walsall and eased their relegation worries after a mixed run of results.
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts lost out 33-10 away at Walsall in their opening game in the Midlands 2 West (North) league.
And coach John Farr described the result as “disappointing” as his side were beaten at the breakdown.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts began life in Midlands 2 West (North) Division with a convincing 39 -22 home win against Walsall RFC.
The hosts included many new faces after 10 players retired or left the club to play elsewhere.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC romped to a comfortable 38-18 victory at home to Walsall in Midlands 1 West.
And the Vagrants side did it without their two influential Australians, Ben Ham and James Wivell, who had returned home for Christmas.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kick-started their season with a fine 40-29 away win at Walsall.
Head coach Andy Dudley made 10 changes to the 1sts squad of 18 after last week’s opening league game defeat.
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