The British and Irish Lions are set to face a less challenging test this morning against a Combined Country Fifteen.
Captain Brian O’ Driscoll will be hoping he can successfully rekindle his partnership with Jamie Roberts at centre.
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The two last played together on the 2009 tour.
Conor Murray, Sean O’ Brien and Jamie Heaslip also start the game, with Rory Best on the bench.
Johnny Sexton’s still recovering from a knock, so Scotland’s Stuart Hogg fills in at out half.
Kick off in Newcastle is around 10:40am Irish time.