The Stormers are set to take on the All Blacks in a crucial rugby clash at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Friday 7 August, with kick-off at 6pm BST.
The match marks the beginning of New Zealand's "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" tour, which will see the All Blacks face off against the Springboks in four Tests as part of a new reciprocal touring agreement between the two powerhouse nations.
New Zealand's head coach Dave Rennie has been using the warm-up encounters to figure out his best side ahead of the first Test in Johannesburg, which will take place in a fortnight's time.
The Stormers, meanwhile, will be looking to blend their exciting youth with plenty of experience and quality to take on the All Blacks. Fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed is fresh from steering South Africa's Under-20s to World Junior Championship glory in Georgia, and will be joined by Warrick Gelant as a playmaking partner at full-back.
The Stormers' back row has a real strength with veteran Deon Fourie alongside Hacjivah Dayimani and Evan Roos, while six more forwards wait on the bench.
The All Blacks, on the other hand, will be led by Patrick Tuipulotu from the second row, with Ardie Savea rested from the start of this tour and Codie Taylor not involved. Beauden Barrett gets an opportunity to impress having been out of favour during the Nations Championship, while the uncapped Siale Lauaki and Josh Jacomb will wear an All Blacks shirt for the first time as tighthead and fly-half cover respectively.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Mix after the broadcaster struck a deal to show every game from the series, with a live stream available via Sky Go.
The Stormers will be looking to put up a strong challenge against the All Blacks, but New Zealand's experience and quality will be a major test for the South African side. The match is expected to be a closely contested and intense encounter, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage in the series.
The outcome of the match will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, as it will give an indication of how the series will pan out. The Stormers will be looking to use this match as a springboard to build momentum and confidence ahead of the first Test in Johannesburg.
Source: Yahoo Sports
