OConnor will make his Test debut for the Triple Crown winners after his mobility around the pitch earned him the nod ahead of Eric Miller, who must settle for a place among the substitutes.

Simon Easterby and Anthony Foley complete the back row and OSullivan said: We all know the sort of game Jonny plays. Hes on top form at the moment and its great opportunity for him.

Ireland team to face South Africa:

Ireland team to face South Africa at Lansdowne Road on Saturday November 13:
G Dempsey (Leinster), G Murphy (Leicester), B O'Driscoll (Leinster, capt), S Horgan (Leinster), D Hickie (Leinster), R O'Gara (Munster), P Stringer (Munster), R Corrigan (Leinster), S Byrne (Leinster), J Hayes (Munster), M O'Kelly (Leinster), P O'Connell (Munster), S Easterby (Llanelli Scarlets), J O'Connor (Wasps), A Foley (Munster).
Replacements: F Sheahan (Munster), M Horan (Munster), D O'Callaghan (Munster), E Miller (Leinster), G Easterby (Leinster), D Humphreys (Ulster), K Maggs (Bath).