The 1996 African Cup of Nations winners now face their biggest test of 2022 when they clash against the reigning world champions
Bafana Bafana will be hoping to secure a confidence-boosting win over France in Tuesday's international friendly match at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
The game comes four days after coach Hugo Broos' men drew 0-0 against Guinea in another friendly game
Broos said he would make major changes to the team that started against Guinea, mentioning the names of Nyiko Mobbie and Fagrie Lakay.
GOAL predicts how the Belgian could select his starting line-up against France.
BackpagepixGOALKEEPER – Ronwen Williams
The Bafana captain was not even on the bench against Guinea as Broos gave Veli Monthwa a chance.
Williams is now expected to be back as the coach could field his strongest team possible.
AdvertisementBackpagepixRIGHT-BACK – Nyiko Mobbie
Mobbie has been one of the most preferred players under Broos and the coach said he would start the Sekhukhune United defender.
That would see Khuliso Mudau sitting on the bench after the Mamelodi Sundowns star impressed against Guinea.
BackpagepixLEFT-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.
But Lakay could be in the line-up to be fully assessed as this camp marks his first time with the national team under the current technical team.
BackpagepixCENTRE-BACK – Rushine de Reuck
The Mamelodi Sundowns central defender played the second 45 minutes against the Syli National.
But having always been a starter under Broos, De Reuck is likely to be in the line-up.