Last stop for Siphiwe Tshabalala?
Patrice Evra more concerned about traitors in the midst has been stripped of captaincy. Finds himself on the bench. Alou Diarra is the captain as Jeremy Toualalan will not take the field due to suspension. Florent Malouda their best player once again will be held in reserve.
France: 1-Hugo Lloris; 2-Bacary Sagna, 5-William Gallas, 17-Sebastien Squillaci, 22-Gael Clichy; 18-Alou Diarra, 19-Abou Diaby, 8-Yoan Gourcuff, 7-Franck Ribery; 11-Andre-Pierre Gignac, 9-Djibril Cisse.
Itemelung Khune’s suspension means Moneeb Josephs gets his start. Kagisho Dikgacoi’s place will be taken over by Thanduyise Khuboni. There is no Siboniso Gaxa or Tiko Modise in the line up either.
South Africa: 1-Moeneeb Josephs; 5-Anele Ngcongoa, 20-Bongani Khumalo, 4-Aaron Mokoena, 3-Tsepo Masilela, 6-MacBeth Sibaya, 23-Thanduyise Khuboni, 10-Steven Pienaar, 8-Siphiwe Tshabalala, 9-Katlego Mphela, 17-Bernard Parker.
Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia)