Crusaders capture Hill

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Versatile youngster returns to Welsh league side

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Crusaders capture Hill

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Bradley Hill has switched codes to join Crusaders from the Newport-Gwent Dragons on a part-time contract.

The 18-year-old has emerged as a promising player in the Magners League but has left the union outfit to link up with the Engage Super League side.

Hill will initially be based in the south with the Crusaders Academy and has already been dual registered with Championship 1 side South Wales Scorpions.

The teenager, who plays at centre or second row, has turned out for the Crusaders under-16 side in the past before choosing rugby union with the Dragons.

But Hill has now decided to commit to the Crusaders and Wales Rugby League to the delight of Dan Clements, Head of Performance for Wales Rugby League.

He said: “We are really pleased that Bradley has committed to the Crusaders. He is a player that we have wanted to sign for a while.

“He was part of the very first Crusaders scholarship side from two years ago but was unable to continue due to other commitments. He has all the attributes to be successful in Rugby League and we will be working hard with him to give him every opportunity to succeed.”

Hill will join the Crusaders Academy squad this Sunday as they open their season against Salford City Reds at Caerphilly RFC. The match is the culmination of a triple header against the Reds which starts with an under-15 encounter at 1pm.

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