Revealed: Bafana Bafana's XI to face France - Williams starts, Dolly dropped

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.

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.

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.

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.

Xulu is the most experienced player in this Bafana squad and his presence in defence would be needed especially with Kylian Mbappe starting.

Xulu has partnered De Reuck at the heart of defence more than any other player under the current Bafana coach, but tonight he has been paired with Sibisi.

Mokoena came on as a second-half substitute for Thabang Monare in the last match.

But having been a consistent starter in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, he returns to the line-up for a midfield battle against N'Golo Kante.

Broos is an avid admirer of Monare who did not disappoint against Guinea despite all the criticism of him heading into that game.

The Orlando Pirates star starts in a three-man midfield.

Having played 45 minutes in the last game, the midfield maestro starts again.

Mvala, who was part of South Africa's 2016 Olympic Games squad, has the much-needed international experience needed in midfield against Le Bleus.

The Egypt-based player was assured to start as per what the coach said before the game.

Lakay missed the Guinea match as he battled to secure his visa to travel to France.

Hlongwane is another player who joined camp late due to complications in securing his visa.

The US-based player will be bracing to meet the challenge of Raphael Varane.

The lanky centre forward will lead the Bafana attack once again despite having been wasteful against Guinea.

Foster will be determined to make amends.