McGeechan to reveal Lions line-up

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

It is not expected to include any players from Leinster, Leicester or Northampton - a seven-strong contingent - following their appearances in European finals last weekend.

But while the likes of Brian O'Driscoll and Tom Croft are set to make a delayed entry - probably against the Golden Lions next Wednesday - head coach McGeechan will still field a powerful side for Saturday's tour opener against a Royal XV in Rustenburg.

Wales stars Stephen Jones and Martyn Williams are among the probable starters as the Lions look to make a flying start when they tackle opponents largely drawn from Vodacom Cup winners the Griquas.

And there is an eagerness to get started following a week's preparation in Surrey and three days of acclimatising in Johannesburg.

"It has been about getting to know everyone, and then just ironing out a few things about what we want to achieve and how we want to play," said Bath and England hooker Lee Mears, a first-time Lions tourist.

"It has been brilliant meeting all the boys and training with them - it's been a breath of fresh air, everything you expected.

"Playing against a lot of these guys is very different to sitting down to dinner with them!"