Senior seals Crusaders deal

Keith Senior
12 April 2012

Crusaders have completed the signing of former Great Britain centre Keith Senior on a two-year contract.

The Welsh club have beaten off competition from a number of Super League rivals to secure the signature of Senior following his decision to leave Leeds.

The move sets up the intriguing prospect of Senior, who turns 36 next April, lining up alongside a 37-year-old Gareth Thomas in the Crusaders three-quarter line in 2012.

Senior, who is currently sidelined with a season-ending knee injury, will link up with his former Leeds team-mate Iestyn Harris at the Racecourse Ground.

"I am delighted to accept the Crusaders' offer of a two-year deal," said Senior, who is one of just three survivors from the inaugural Super League season of 1996. "After the heart-wrenching decision to leave Leeds after 13 years, it was very important for me to find the right club.

"I was fortunate to receive several offers from Super League clubs but, after speaking to Iestyn, I was particularly impressed with his plans and enthusiasm for the future of the Crusaders.

"I am aware that the club has a difficult building process ahead and I feel that with my 18 years of professional rugby experience I will be able to contribute greatly and hopefully help change the Crusaders into a club which is challenging for honours.

"I see this move as a great challenge and I hope that the drive and determination that I have to succeed will bring success to the Crusaders.

"The last few weeks have been difficult for me with my injury and I am not a good spectator. My knee is on the mend and I am relishing the opportunity of getting back on the field next season after this break fresher than ever."

Harris added: "Keith Senior is a world-class player and I am delighted that he has decided to join the Crusaders."

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