Collingwood's recall as the sixth specialist batsman saw Stuart Broad dropped, while Steve Harmison failed to make the final XI.

BBC: England toil as S Africa dominate

During his time on the sidelines, England retained the urn with a resounding 3-1 win down under, and the strength of the pace attack would seemingly leave Onions behind James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Chris Tremlett, Steve Finn and Tim Bresnan in the pecking order.

BBC: Durham paceman Graham Onions nears return

The 21-year-old Broad could face the Indians on Thursday if Steve Harmison is ruled out with a hernia problem.

BBC: Broad and Strauss shine for Lions

The plans have received a broad welcome from RSPCA Cymru, although national director Steve Carter believes they should go further.

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