Zara Phillips' fiance chooses best man

Mike Tindall has chosen his best man for when he weds Britain's Zara Phillips.

The England rugby player has asked Iain Balshaw - who was part of England's World Cup-winning squad in 2003 along with Mike - to perform the duties when the couple tie the knot in at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh on July 30.

Iain's teammate James Simpson-Daniel - who will be one of the groomsmen - revealed the news and said he's the perfect man for the job.

He told Britain's Daily Mail: "Balsh has some great stories on Tins. And he's a great public speaker.

"I'm really proud to be a groomsman, I'll be honoured to park all the flash cars for him."

Zara - Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter - and Mike will hold their reception at Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse - the queen's official home in Scotland.

Zara's wedding arrangements were revealed when graphic designer Cherith Harrison and her lifeguard fiance Gregg Walter agreed in January to move their marriage ceremony - planned for July 30 at the Canongate Kirk - to an alternative venue in order to accommodate the couple.