The nations meet at the National Rugby Centre near Paris in preparation for England’s involvement in this year’s Six Nations Women’s Summer Series.  

Hooker Lucy Calladine will captain her country for the first time, before PWR winner Millie Hyett takes on the role for the second half. 

First involvements at U20 level are awarded to 12 of the 25 selected players in this weekend’s non-capped international fixture, while a handful of U23 squad members will join the squad to increase development opportunities for a wider base of players this weekend.  

Lewis said: “Facing a senior South Africa side will be a physical test for our players and raise the levels of competition within the squad we want to achieve heading into the preparation for our Six Nations.

“A focused and courageous approach will be required from our players from the outset, as we look to set out our principle of play through Winning physical moments both sides of the ball.”

First half team (club & U20 caps)

15. Ella Cromack (Harlequins, 4 caps)  

14. Sophie Hopkins (Sale Sharks, 4 caps)

13. Sarah Parry (Harlequins, uncapped)

12. Carmela Morrall (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps)  

11. Millie David (Bristol Bears, 5 caps)

10. Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, 5 caps)

9. Daisy Aspinall (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)

1. Chloe Flanagan (Saracens, 7 caps) *

2. Lucy Calladine (c) (Loughborough Lightning, 6 caps)

3. Zara Green (Harlequins, uncapped)

4. Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped)

5. Tyla Shirley (Harlequins, 5 caps)

6. Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury, 8 caps) *

7. Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)

8. Haineala Lutui (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped)  

Second half team (club & U20 caps)

15. Lia Green (Loughborough Lightning, 6 caps) *

14. Eva Wood (Sale Sharks, uncapped) *

13. Millie Hyett (c) (Gloucester-Hartpury, 6 caps)

12. Molly Bunker (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)

11. Millie David (Bristol Bears, 5 caps)  

10. Ella Cromack (Harlequins, 4 caps)  

9. Amelia MacDougall (Saracens, 5 caps)  

1. Amelia Williams (Loughborough Lightning, 7 caps)

2. Lucy Simpson (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)

3. Lilly Plowman (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)

4. Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders Women, uncapped)

5. Tyla Shirley (Harlequins, 5 caps)  

6. Annabel Meta (Trailfinders Women, 3 caps)

7. Maddy Page (Harlequins, uncapped)

8. Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury, 8 caps) *

*denotes an U23 player