Head coach Desiree Ellis named her starting line-up as Banyana Banyana face a must-win Group G clash against Italy in the FIFA Women's World Cup at the Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.
The African champions rued a golden chance to claim their maiden World Cup win after letting a two-goal lead slip for a 2-2 draw against Argentina last Friday.
At the moment, Banyana sit third in the group following the stalemate against the Argentines with, Sweden leading the chase and already in the next round after winning their opening two matches.
Italy, who unlike Banyana have gathered a win in the tournament thus far, sit second in the group standings but were crushed 5-0 by Sweden in their second group game.
Midfielder Kholosa Biyana will sadly not be available for coach Desiree Ellis due to a suspension following her second booking against the South American nation Argentina.
Banyana meet Italy for the first time at a competitive level as the hopes to a last 16 spot awaits either the African or European giants.
Kick-off is at 09h00.
Confirmed line-ups:
South Africa: Swart, Gamede, Matlou, Mbane, Ramalepe, Dhlamini, Motlahlo, Moodaly, Magaia, Kgtalana, SeoposenweItaly: Durante, Orsi, Di Guglielmo, Linari, Boattin, Giugliano, Bonansea, Beccari, Dragoni, Caruso, Giancinti
????Banyana Banyana Starting XI ?? Italy ???? #BeyondGreatness #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/rh28mcie5V
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