South Africa are hoping to cause an upset as they take on the world champions at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve d'Ascq on Wednesday night.
Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed his starting line-up ahead of the international friendly match.
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ToggleGOALKEEPER – Ronwen Williams
The Bafana captain was not even on the bench against Guinea as Broos gave Veli Mothwa a chance.
Williams is now back as the Belgian tactician fields his strongest team possible.
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RIGHT-BACK – Nyiko Mobbie
Mobbie has been one of the most preferred players under Broos, who was appointed last year May.
He replaces Khuliso Mudau who sits on the bench after the Mamelodi Sundowns star impressed against Guinea.
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LEFT-BACK – Lyle Lakay
Lakay tasted just five minutes of action after coming on as a late substitute to replace Terrence Mashego who had started against Guinea.
The experienced full-back starts for Bafana under the current technical team for the first time.
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CENTRE-BACK – Nkosinathi Sibisi
The tough-tackling defender gets the nod ahead of Bafana regular Rushine de Reuck.
Sibisi impressed against Guinea as South Africa kept a clean sheet.
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