Lions full-back Halfpenny to make long-awaited Super Rugby debut
The 35-year-old former Wales international needed surgery after damaging a pectoral muscle in February on a pre-season tour to Ireland.
He has recovered quicker than expected and will start against Queensland Reds in Christchurch.
"Leigh now gets an opportunity at Super Rugby and he's excited about that," Crusaders head coach Rob Penney told reporters Wednesday.
"He's been training the house down for the last few weeks. He deserves the right to slip into that number 15 jersey."
Halfpenny joined...
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