Kagisho Dikgacoi and Itumeleng Khune will be missing for the hosts in this final group match, something that must be especially galling for the midfielder as his home town is Bloemfontein. It gives Carlos Alberto Parreira a problem in that South Africa aren't blessed with quality in their starting XI and any squad depth is limited. Nevertheless, the team spirit harnessed by captain Aaron Mokoena is unquestionable and Bafana Bafana will feel it's their duty to deliver a win for their host nation.

The big problem will be trying to keep possession against a France team that probably aren't as bad as people are trying to make out. They were on the front foot for most of the game against Uruguay and the match against Mexico could have gone either way before Hernandez scored. Yes, team morale is low and midfielder Jeremy Toulalan might be suspended for this clash at the Free State Stadium, although Patrice Evra has demanded the players pull together and land that tournament victory (and goal).

PREDICTION: FRANCE @ 1.95 with bet365