Chalk poised for return to action which will lift Crusaders' challenge.

FORMER Canberra Raiders utility player Marshall Chalk could return to the Celtic Crusaders side tomorrow when they take on Warrington Wolves at the Brewery Field in Bridgend (6pm).

If he is declared fit, it will be a welcome break for the Welsh side, who have been without a recognised experienced full-back for a lot of the season.

With Tony Duggan not returning until September with his ankle injury, the Crusaders are happy that Chalk has made such a quick recovery from a broken jaw he suffered during the Castleford Tigers home game on April 26.

Chalk has scored three tries in nine appearances so far for the Crusaders and has been missed in his long-term absence.

"It's been a frustrating couple of months on the sidelines," Chalk said. "To work so hard then have one injury that has put me out for long time is annoying, but this is a chance to refresh, get back in the team and focus on helping to get more wins for club.

"The week or so has been good. I've been doing full-on training back with the squad and getting a feel for skills and speed playing wise. I'm getting confidence back in myself and I think I have a chance to play this week.

"If not this week against Warrington, I'm sure it will be next week against Salford, but I really want to get back out there." Crusaders (from): C Beasley, A Blackwood, M Bryant, N Budworth, M Chalk, J Chan, M Dalle Cort, L Dyer, B Flower, J James, M Lennon, P Lupton, R O'Hara, A Peek, D Quinn, S Tyrer, J van Dijk, L White, L Withers Warrington (from): L Anderson, V Anderson, C Bridge, B Carney, G Carvell, J Clarke, M Cooper, S Grix, B Harrison, C Hicks, P Johnson, M King, R Mathers, L Mitchell, M Monaghan, A Morley, C Riley, B Westwood, P Wood