| Date: Saturday 3 July Kick-off: 17:00 BST Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg |
Scotland’s Stuart Hogg captains a new-look British and Irish Lions XV in their tour opener against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Lock Jonny Hill, flanker Hamish Watson, centre Chris Harris and wing Louis Rees-Zammit make their debuts among 14 changes from the win over Japan.
Josh Adams retains his place on the wing, while Finn Russell and Owen Farrell form an exciting 10-12 pair.
“It’s good to get the tour under way,” said Lions boss Warren Gatland.
“There are some new player combinations for us to have a look at this Saturday – which is good information for us as the Test series approaches.
“My congratulations to all those playing their first game as a Lion, and also to Hoggy too – who I am sure will lead the side by example.”
The Lions, who lost four out of five matches in the recent Rainbow Cup, will name their team for the match at 16:00 BST on Thursday.
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