Crusaders hot run against Lions gives reason for optimismGallo Images Ryan Crotty scored three tries for the Crusaders when they beat the Lions 43-37 in Johannesburg on April 2. Their only blemish in eighth matches was a 9-3 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park in 2007. The Crusaders' victories in 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2016 were all at Ellis Park. That's good news for a Crusaders side that will play their Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Lions at Ellis Park on Sunday morning. OPINION: There once was a time when many New Zealanders classified Ellis Park as a rugby minefield.

Source: Stuff July 18, 2016 23:45 UTC