Brief outing for Oliver on return from injury

Former All Black captain Anton Oliver will make a low-key return from injury when he plays for Otago B in Dunedin tomorrow.

Oliver will start on the bench but is expected to play 20 to 30 minutes against North Harbour B.

It is four months since he injured his leg while playing for the Highlanders against the Crusaders at Carisbrook, ruling him out of the home international season.

He has limited time, but All Black coach Graham Henry has indicated he will be a contender for the Grand Slam tour in November if he stays fit.

Oliver will travel to Whangarei next week for another B game before rejoining Otago for their NPC home game against Taranaki.