The home side took a 16-12 half-time lead with tries from Damien Quinn, Adam Peek and David Tangata-Toa, while Ryan Boyle and James Evans scored for Cas.

BBC: Celtic Crusaders 22-34 Castleford

With quality kickers such as Sale's Charlie Hodgson, London Irish's Ryan Lamb and Harlequins' Nick Evans around, Bates says even seemingly harmless penalties can become a simple three points for some sides.

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Neil Roberts, Ryan Valentine, Chris Llewellyn and Steve Evans have already been added to the Wrexham roster.

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After weeks without rugby, Thomas may want to forget an embarrassing moment against Munster on Saturday evening at Rodney Parade, when an off-the-ball tug on Donnacha Ryan cost Dragons scrum-half Wayne Evans a try.

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However, Sherwin took control and began to dictate the tempo of the match for Cas as Boyle went over before winger Evans added a second after an overhead pass from loose forward Ryan McGoldrick, with Dixon converting both scores.

BBC: Celtic Crusaders 22-34 Castleford