"Stuart Abbott also deserves this opportunity and it is a big chance for the World Cup. There are now only one or two players who have the chance to force their way into the 30.
"The team that faces Georgia in our opening World Cup match in October will be the team that takes on South Africa in the critical pool match. That's why Saturday's game is so important.
" Kyran Bracken was outstanding on the summer tour and I have gone with him and the rivalry with Matt Dawson is as intense as ever."
Woodward has opted to move Jason Robinson to full-back to allow Luger another run out following his strong showing in Wales two weeks ago. It is now in Luger's hands to secure a Cup squad place with Gloucester's James Simpson-Daniel favourite to miss out.
Abbott scored a try on his debut in Cardiff but appeared to have dropped behind Leicester's Ollie Smith in the race to provide midfield back-up to Will Greenwood and Tindall. However, now Abbott gets the chance to earn his place.
The line-up
(Sale) D Luger (Perpignan) S Abbott (Wasps) W Greenwood (Harlequins) B Cohen (Northampton) J Wilkinson (Newcastle) K Bracken (Saracens) T Woodman (Gloucester) S Thompson (Northampton) P Vickery (Gloucester) M Johnson (Leicester, capt) B Kay (Leicester) R Hill (Saracens) M Corry (Leicester) N Back
