British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to play the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Following a period of isolation in Johannesburg, fullback Stuart Hogg is named captain of a brand new starting XV from the one that went down 17-13 to South Africa 'A' on Wednesday evening. Following his return to the squad, lock Alun Wyn Jones is also named amongst the replacements. Jones, the initial tour captain, has made a remarkable recovery after dislocating his shoulder in a warm-up match against Japan in Edinburgh on 26 June. "It is particularly pleasing to be able to name Stuart Hogg in the squad.

Source: News 24 July 15, 2021 10:52 UTC