D'arcy And Goran

The Highlanders have named a settled side for Friday night's Super Rugby season opener against the Blues in Dunedin.Coach Aaron Mauger has included Teihorangi Walden at second five in his run-on side in the one change from the final pre-season outing against the Crusaders.Matt Faddes drops to the bench, which also features prop Tyrel Lomax who is in line to make his debut for the franchise if called on.The Blues have given North Harbour's Glenn Preston the start at blindside for the match, with Jerome Kaino given a further week to recover from a calf injury suffered in pre-season.Mauger told D'Arcy and Goran that they looked at the importance of having experience on the field. "We wanted to make sure, especially against the Blues side, we've gone for an experienced group and we've got some really good impact coming off the benches as well."LISTEN TO AARON MAUGER TALK WITH D'ARCY AND GORAN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.