Rugby: Injury-hit Highlanders delay naming team

The Highlanders have delayed naming a starting XV for their opening Super 15 game against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday night.

A team spokesman said the delay was due to fitness testing of injured players.

Several Highlanders, including tighthead props Chris King and Ma'afu Fia, remain in doubt because of injury.

The team will not be named until tomorrow morning. The Chiefs side is expected later today.