A couple of selection dilemmas for the Black Caps as they get a first look of Hagley Oval ahead of the first test against South Africa on Thursday

Daryl Mitchell looks odds on to bat higher up the order as regular captain Kane Williamson continues to rehabilitate an elbow injury.

Matt Henry's shaping as the likely option to open the bowling at his home ground with Trent Boult on paternity leave.

Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen says there's still a fair bit to work through before settling on the starting eleven.