South Africa 'A' side for Lions clash littered with World Cup winners

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named 18 World Cup winners for Wednesday

Central: Munster's Damian de Allende starts at centre for South Africa A on Wednesday.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named 18 World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team for Wednesday's clash with the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium.

Uncapped Joseph Dweba (hooker) and Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg (lock) were also among the 25 named – including 10 replacements from which the final eight will be confirmed closer to kick off.