Ellis works under head coach John Dixon at the Crusaders

Celtic Crusaders assistant coach Kevin Ellis insists the Welsh club will "keep their feet on the ground" after their first home win in Super League.

The Bridgend outfit beat Wigan 22-16 at the Brewery Field to record only their second top-flight victory.

"We have to take every game as it comes and not get carried away," Ellis told the BBC's Super League Show.

"We are just focusing on trying to perform for 80 minutes and anything else will be a bonus for us."

Bottom-of-the-table Crusaders' other win came at Bradford Bulls in May.

We've not been putting in 80-minute performances. That's what we've had to learn Celtic Crusaders assistant coach Kevin Ellis

Ellis added: "Hull KR are up next and I'm sure they will come down here with all guns blazing after their defeat by Harlequins.

"We just have to keep working hard in training and look forward to Justin Morgan and his boys.

"We are over the moon and full credit to the players because they really deserved the win.

"We feel we are making progress now. It's not been through a lack of effort because the players have been working very hard training.

"We've not been putting in 80-minute performances. That's what we've had to learn and against Wigan that full performance was there."

This week's Super League Show reviews the weekend's action, including England's win over France in Paris. Expert opinion is provided by Salford's Robbie Paul and Featherstone's Iestyn Harris. Fans can watch the Super League Show again via either the Red Button or BBC iPlayer.

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