After years drifting in the wilderness since hosting in 2010, South Africa have rediscovered their footing under Hugo Broos, who shaded a tense qualifying battle with Nigeria to book their place. This is a tight-knit, well-organised side rather than a star-studded one — the question is whether a squad leaning on home-based players can punch above its experience on the world stage. Expect them to sit deep, soak pressure and strike on the counter.