Wellington has named a squad laden with Super 14 players for tomorrow night's Air New Zealand Cup and Ranfurly Shield match against Otago in the capital.

The Lions side is set to have plenty of grunt up front, with all but two of the forward pack having played super rugby this year. There is also some serious wheels at the back, with speedsters Hosea Gear and David Smith on the wings.

Loosehead prop Jacob Ellison has been named as captain.

The match kicks off at 7.35 tomorrow night.

Starting 15...Jacob Ellison, Dane Coles, John Schwalger, Api Naikatini, Jeremy Thrush, Victor Vito, Scott Fuglistaller, Matthew Luamanu, Alby Mathewson, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Hosea Gear, Shaun Treeby, Roobert Fruean, David Smith, Buxton Popoalii.

Reserves...Ged Robinson, Anthony Perenise, Daniel Ramsay, Masefau Leuluniu, Ruki Tipuna, Fa'atonu Fili, Alapati Leiua.