The New Zealand Maori, 28, showed exactly what he is made of on his regional debut in the LV=Cup defeat to Exeter Chiefs last weekend. It was not enough to secure victory, but Crosswell is hoping to bring his hard-edge to the fold after his switch from Super Rugby’s
He said: “I like the really confrontational stuff. I am a loose forward who has played lock so I can mix it up in the tight but at the same time I don’t mind an open game, moving the ball a lot.
“The opportunity to play in Wales popped up and it’s a part of the world that plays the style of footie that I like, the nitty-gritty and tough stuff up front. It’s going to be a battle and nothing’s a given in this game. I’ve got to get out on the field when I can and give it death.
“I feel that I’ve got something to add and have been in some successful sides in New Zealand that play some exciting footie, I hope I can bring some of that here.”
The Dragons welcome London Welsh to Newport in their final LV=Cup pool clash. And even though it may appear there is nothing to play for, Crosswell is keen to impress Lyn and Kingsley Jones – with fierce competition in the back-row.
He said: “I am excited by the challenge but there are some guys in my position that are playing some really good footie, so getting on the field is going to be the first challenge and then I need to make the most of every bit of game time that I get.”
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