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John Evely

How to watch Bristol Bears v South Africa A live on TV, kick-off time and team news

Bristol Bears take on South Africa A in a historic sell out game at Ashton Gate on Thursday night.

Pat Lam's side are looking to build some momentum heading back into the Gallagher Premiership next weekend while repeating Munster's impressive feat of knocking over a side packed with international talent.

If you are not one of the 26,387 people who will be packed inside Ashton Gate tonight, here are all the ways you can follow the action....

READ MORE: Bristol Bears v South Africa A LIVE: Play-by-play updates from Ashton Gate

When is the game?

Bristol Bears v South Africa A is being played at Ashton Gate on Thursday, November 17.

What time is kick-off?

The kick-off time is at 7.30pm.

Is the game on TV?

Yes.

In England you can watch the give live via Bears TV for just £4.99.

Buy your match pass here.

The match is available worldwide with Super Sport carrying the broadcast rights for South Africa and its associated territories.

Coverage on Bears TV will begin at 7pm and will feature all the latest team news and chat from inside both camps as we count down to kick-off.

The in-game action will feature an eight-camera production with multi-angle, multi-replay, expert commentary and analysis. At half and full-time we’ll have all the highlights and key talking points featuring interviews from players and coaching staff.

How else can I follow the game?

If you are not going to watch the game on TV or be inside the stadium, Bristol Live will be live blogging the match bringing you all the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, stats, analysis, interviews and highlights from inside the ground.

BBC Radio Bristol will also both be providing live commentary of the game.

What's the team news?

Bristol Bears: 15. Luke Morahan, 14. Deago Bailey, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Sam Bedlow, 11. Gabriel Ibitoye, 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Will Porter; 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Bryan Byrne, 3. Max Lahiff, 4. Joe Joyce (c), 5. Joe Batley, 6. Magnus Bradbury, 7. Jake Heenan, 8. Fitz Harding.

Replacements: 16. Harry Thacker, 17. Jake Woolmore, 18. Jonathan Benz-Salomon, 19. John Hawkins, 20. Sam Lewis, 21. Andy Uren, 22. Joe Jenkins, 23. Rich Lane.

South Africa ‘A’: 15 – Gianni Lombard (Emirates Lions), 14 – Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL Stormers), 13 – Henco van Wyk (Emirates Lions), 12 – Cornal Hendricks* (Vodacom Bulls), 11 – Leolin Zas (DHL Stormers), 10 – Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers), 9 – Grant Williams* (Cell C Sharks), 8 – Jean-Luc du Preez* (Sale Sharks), 7 – Elrigh Louw* (Vodacom Bulls), 6 – Marco van Staden* (Vodacom Bulls), 5 – Ruan Nortje* (Vodacom Bulls), 4 – Jason Jenkins* (Leinster), 3 – Thomas du Toit* (captain, Cell C Sharks), 2 – Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), 1 – Ntuthuko Mchunu* (Cell C Sharks)

Replacements: 16 – JJ Kotze (DHL Stormers), 17 – Simphiwe Matanzima (Vodacom Bulls), 18 – Mornay Smith (Vodacom Bulls), 19 – Dan du Preez* (Sale Sharks), 20 – Sikhumbuzo Notshe* (Cell C Sharks), 21 – Phepsi Buthelezi (Cell C Sharks), 22 – Sanele Nohamba (Emirates Lions), 23 – Johan Goosen* (Vodacom Bulls)

Who are the officials?

Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy)

Assistant referees: Ben Breakspear (Wales), Rhys Jones (Wales)

TMO: Ian Davies (Wales)

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