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What time is South Africa A v Bristol Bears kick-off and how can I live stream it?

There are 12 capped Springboks in South Africa A's side to take on Bristol Bears following their defeat to Munster at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.

There will be an abundance of talent on display in the match on Thursday evening, with the A team racking up minutes of their own while South Africa's primary outfit prepare to face Italy this weekend.

It is set to be the largest sporting event put on at Ashton Gate since its redevelopment, with an expected crowd of 26,387.

Here's everything you need to know:

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What time is South Africa A v Bristol Bears kick-off?

South Africa A v Bristol Bears kicks off at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 17, at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol.

Is South Africa A v Bristol Bears on TV? What about live streaming?

The match is not being broadcast live on TV, but you can watch the match live on Bristol Bears TV. It costs £4.99 for a match pass to view the game. This will be the only live-viewing option in the UK. Coverage begins at 7pm. You can find out more here.

Bristol Bears say: "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."

Super Sport have the broadcasting rights in South Africa.

What's the team news?

There is a plethora of Springbok internationals named in this select 15 side for South Africa A. Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been named at fly-half, having spent time with the main team in Dublin and Toulon for the Boks' Tests against Ireland and France. You may remember when he broke down in the changing rooms after his team-mates sang his name.

Marco van Staden was also involved with Jacques Nienaber's side, but was ruled out of the 35-man squad with a rib injury. However, he starts for the 'A' side at blindside flanker.

For Bristol Bears, Scotland international Magnus Bradbury slots in at blindside and is joined by Jake Heenan and Fitz Harding in the back row. Lock Joe Joyce will captain his hometown club. Wales star Callum Sheedy starts at 10, and the half-back pairing is completed with Will Porter at nine. Gabriel Ibitoye, Deago Bailey and Luke Morahan form the back three.

SOUTH AFRICA A: 15 Gianni Lombard 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg 13 Henco van Wyk 12 Cornal Hendricks 11 Leolin Zas 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 9 Grant Williams 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu 2 Andre-Hugo Venter 3 Thomas du Toit 4 Jason Jenkins 5 Ruan Nortje 6 Marco van Staden 7 Elrigh Louw 8 Jean-Luc du Preez.

Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze 17 Simphiwe Matanzima 18 Mornay Smith 19 Dan du Preez 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe 21 Phepsi Buthelezi 22 Sanele Nohamba 23 Johan Goosen.

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.

Who is the South Africa A v Bristol Bears referee?

Referee: Adam Jones (WRU)

Assistant Referee 1: Ben Breakspear (WRU)

Assistant Referee 2: Rhys Jones (WRU)

TMO: Ian Davies (WRU)

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