Wikus van Heerden will lead a Saracens team containing ten South African-born players in the 22-man squad as the Guinness Premiership log leaders welcome the World Champion Springboks to Wembley.

Facing the World and Tri-Nations champions at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, Saracens Director of Rugby Brendan Venter has described the match as a 'historic occasion' and says it is one which he and his players are very excited to be a part of.

World Cup winner van Heerden will captain the Sarries side for the flank in a matchday squad that also includes fellow Springbok internationals Neil de Kock, Derick Hougaard and Schalk Brits.

England Saxons stars Brad Barritt, Noah Cato, Alex Goode and Andy Saull will also get the chance to test themselves on the international stage against the touring side at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

Speaking to the club's official website Venter said: "It's going to be a fantastic occasion. To have the chance to face an international side is an honour but to face the World Champions at Wembley Stadium is something very special.

"It's a great opportunity for the players in our side and there will also be a few familiar faces on either side.

"Both squads got together for a meal on Sunday night and it was fantastic for the players and coaches to just sit down and have a chat and also see a few friendships renewed. But come kick-off on Tuesday night, both teams will want to win what promises to be a fiercely contested game and a historic occasion at one of the best sporting venues in the world."

His views were echoed by Van Heerden who won 14 caps for his country and was part of the World Cup winning squad in France 2007.

"It's really a special occasion which is being embraced by the whole community. I don't expect anything less than international standards; it?s definitely going to be a tough one. I think that also is a reason why we, as Saracens, are really looking forward to it," said van Heerden.

"It's a great opportunity for us to show what a quality side we are and how we measure up against the Springboks."

The Springboks, who went down to Leicester Tigers in their first 'Tour Match' last week, named their team on Sunday afternoon - CHECK IT OUT HERE.

Saracens meanwhile have been in fantastic form so far this season. Undefeated in the Premiership, Venter's high-flying side have lost just once in all competitions since the start of the season.

Saracens: 15 Michael Horak, 14 Noah Cato, 13 Kameli Ratuvou, 12 Brad Barritt, 11 Michael Tagicakibau, 10 Derick Hougaard, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Ernst Joubert, 7 Justin Melck, 6 Wikus van Heerden (captain), 5 Hugh Vyvyan, 4 Mouritz Botha, 3 Richard Skuse, 2 Ethienne Reynecke, 1 Rhys Gill
Replacements: 16 Schalk Brits, 17 Carlos Nieto, 18 George Kruis,19 Andy Saull, 20 Kevin Barrett, 21 Alex Goode, 22 Rodd Penney

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Kick-off: 19.45 (19.45 GMT)
Referee: James Jones (Wales)
Assistant referees: Rob Debney, Paul Dix
TMO: Brian Abrahams, David Matthews