Lions go up a level to beat the Crusaders and reach a home semi final

The Lions have proved to be the unlikely shining light for the South African Super Rugby teams as they defeated the Crusaders 42-25 in a highly entertaining game at Ellis Park. The Lions scored early and kept the momentum up throughout the match, while the Crusaders battled back as best they could, scoring a consolation try late in the game. The victorious Lions have turned their fortunes around with very few big name stars and after having actually been relegated as recently as 2012. But superb leadership, by both coach Johan Ackermann and captain Warren Whiteley, and a strong team work eth…