He is one of seven Blue Bulls included in the 22 man squad, which also includes Springbok squad member Earl Rose.
Bjorn Basson and Deon van Rensburg, who both played against the Lions for the Royal XV last weekend, are included in the back division. The Lions will also get a look at Golden Lions players Louis Ludik, Jano Vermaak, Franco van der Merwe and Rose on Wednesday night when they meet them at Coca Cola Park.


EMERGING SPRINGBOKS

Forwards (12)
Jacques Botes - Sharks
Jean Deysel - Sharks
Wian du Preez - Cheetahs
Werner Kruger - Blue Bulls
Patrick Cilliers - Sharks
Tiaan Liebenberg - Western Province
Bandisa Maku - Blue Bulls
Dewald Potgieter - Blue Bulls Captain
Wilhelm Steenkamp - Blue Bulls
Steven Sykes - Sharks
Franco van der Merwe - Lions
Duane Vermeulen - Western Province

Backs (10)
Heini Adams - Blue Bulls
Bjorn Basson - GWK Griquas
Burton Francis - Blue Bulls
Zane Kirchner - Blue Bulls
Louis Ludik - Lions
Morgan Newman - Western Province
Earl Rose - Lions
Deon van Rensburg - Leopards
Jano Vermaak - Lions
Luzuko Vulindlu - Sharks