Crusaders halfback Justin Marshall will play in tomorrow night's Super 12 rugby semifinal against the Stormers after passing a fitness test this morning.
The 70-test veteran has not played since tearing a hip muscle against the Stormers in a round robin match in Christchurch on May 1.
Corey Tamou drops out ofthe squad to make room on the bench for Jamie Nutbrown, who would have started in Marshall's absence.
The match at Jade Stadium, Christchurch kicks off at 7.35pm
Crusaders:
Ben Blair, Marika Vunibaka, Aaron Mauger, Daniel Carter, Caleb Ralph, Cameron McIntyre, Justin Marshall, Sam Broomhall, Richie McCaw, Reuben Thorne (captain), Ross Filipo, Brad Thorn, Greg Somerville, Tone Kopelani, Dave Hewett. Reserves: Corey Flynn, Chris King, Scott Hamilton, Johnny Leo'o, Jamie Nutbrown, Andrew Mehrtens, Casey Laulala.