NRL: Benji to play in semifinal

Benji Marshall of the Tigers. Photo / Getty Images

Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall will play in Friday night's sudden-death NRL semi-final against Canberra after overcoming a knee injury.

Marshall has struggled to train all week but got through Thursday's final training run to prove his fitness to coach Tim Sheens.

Sheens also welcomed back centre Chris Lawrence less than three weeks after breaking his jaw in the win over Melbourne.

Lawrence's inclusion sees Mitch Brown moved back to fullback while Bryce Gibbs will start in the second row alongside Englishman Gareth Ellis.

Canberra run out as per programme.

- AAP