The All Blacks have been forced to delay naming their team to face the Springboks in the second Tri-Nations rugby Test due to injuries.

All Black utility back Richard Kahui (shoulder) has already been ruled out of Saturday’s match while wing Joe Rokocoko (hamstring) and halfback Jimmy Cowan (abdomen) remain doubts following last weekend’s 32-12 victory.

“While Richard’s shoulder injury has ruled him out of this weekend’s Test, we are postponing the announcement of the team until Thursday to give the medical staff more time to assess the fitness of the other players,” coach Graham Henry said.