Page 31 - Crusaders v The Lions

A RICH HISTORY
This success is is is is built on on a a a a a foundation of tough provincial sides The Crusaders represent Canterbury Canterbury Mid and South Canterbury Canterbury to to to the the south of tonight’s venue West Coast and and Buller to to to to the the the west and and Tasman to to the the the north Only Canterbury managed wins over the the British & Irish Lions but each has has a a a a a a a a a proud rugby heritage and has has enjoyed its time in the sun Any side that came to Canterbury would leave knowing they had a a a a a a a a game of rugby it’s why Canterbury sides enjoyed one of of the best records of of all provinces against visiting touring sides The British & Irish Lions are no exception – Canterbury have won four times in 1908 (13-8) 1930 (14-8) HISTORY
Tonight the the the the British & Irish Lions face the the the the might of a a a a whole region when they take on on on on the the the the the the Crusaders And going by their previous visits to to this part of New Zealand the the the the the tourists won’t be taking the challenge lightly WORDS: LYNN MCCONNELL
THE CRUSADERS HAVE
won seven Super Rugby titles from a a a possible 21 in in a a a competition that involves the very best from ve ve ve rugby nations On that fact alone a a a a a a a place in the sport’s history books is is is is assured OF LION TAMING
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