Ireland and Leinster star Brian O'Driscoll has been named as captain of the British & Irish Lions team for Wednesday's midweek tour match with the Golden Lions in Johannesburg.

Just three players from Saturday's starting XV against the Royal XV retained their places, namely David Wallace, Tommy Bowe and Jamie Roberts.

Tour Manager Gerald Davies said that it was fantastic for the Lions to be able to call on someone as experienced as O'Driscoll to lead the team and that he was very excited that another 11 players would have the chance to make their debuts for the Lions.