Neve Jones is set to earn her 50th cap for Ireland as the team prepares to take on South Africa in the first of two WXV Global Series Tests in Cape Town this Saturday at 14:00 BST.

Jones, representing Gloucester-Hartpury, has been named at hooker, while Stacey Flood and Dorothy Wall make their returns to the lineup, taking positions at full-back and lock respectively. Wall's inclusion allows Fione Tuite-O'Sullivan to shift to blind-side flanker, while Brittany Hogan fills in at number eight for the injured Aoife Wafer.

Key changes include:

• Flood replacing Niamh Gallagher in the backline.
• Jemima Adams Verling moving to the bench after her performance in the previous match against Japan, where Ireland won 43-19.

The back three will feature Beibhinn Parsons and Robyn O'Connor, with Anna McGann and Aoife Dalton in midfield. The half-back duo remains unchanged with Dannah O'Brien and Emily Lane. In the front row, Linda Djougang and Eilis Cahill flank Jones.

Erin King will captain the team from the open-side flanker position. The bench consists of six forwards, including Kate Jordan, who made her debut in the victory over Japan.

Historically, Ireland has faced South Africa once before, a 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup match that saw Ireland triumph 37-0. After this weekend's match, the teams will meet again on 31 October in Cape Town. Ireland aims to build on their recent success after defeating Japan in their last outing.