The Sharks wideman started the World Champions' last Test against Italy in Cape Town but will undoubtedly experience a step up in class during the Tri Nations opener. How the 27-year-old deals with the added pressure could well determine whether Lions supporters will be seeing him first-hand in 2009.

With the Springboks' fourth Test match since their World Cup triumph now less than 24 hours away, we tell you all you need to know about the most inexperienced member of their matchday 22.

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Name: Odwa Nzuzo Ndungane
Date of birth: 20/02/1981
Position: Wing
Super 14 side: Blue Bulls
Currie Cup side: The Bulls
Weight: 95kg / 15st
Height: 1.84m / 6ft
Springbok debut: vs Italy, Cape Town, June 2008
International caps: 1

Odwa…

scored six tries in 13 Super 14 appearances for the Blue Bulls last season

made his Super Rugby debut in 2004 and has now played five seasons at that level

was a member of the South African U-21 squads in 2001 and 2002

played for South Africa A in 2004

has a twin brother, Akona who plays Super 14 rugby with the Blue Bulls and has also represented the Springboks. Akona currently has 11 caps to his name and was a member of last year's victorious World Cup squad. A winger like his brother, Akona has been left of the squad for the away legs of the forthcoming Tri Nations, with Odwa one of the players to take his place.