Bryn Hall will be hoping to be a key factor as the Crusaders look to do the impossible this weekend. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Crusaders have to do what no team has ever done before if they want to lift the Super Rugby trophy for an eighth time. Despite losing just one game during the regular season, the Crusaders must head to South Africa to face the Lions in Johannesburg in Sunday's final. Heading straight to South Africa following a Saturday night is a big ask but the Crusaders pulled it off the last two regular seasons. Teams to play Super Rugby finals outside own country1996 - Blues beat Sharks1997 - Blues beat Brumbies2000 - Crusaders beat Brumbies2001 - Brumbies beat Sharks2002 - Crusaders beat Brumbies2004 - Brumbies beat Crusaders2005 - Crusaders beat Waratahs2008 - Crusaders beat Waratahs2009 - Bulls beat Chiefs2011 - Reds beat Crusaders2012 - Chiefs beat Sharks2013 - Chiefs beat Brumbies2014 - Waratahs beat Crusaders2016 - Hurricanes beat Lions

Source: Otago Daily Times July 30, 2017 19:41 UTC