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Junior Boks to finish on winning note

South Africa want to finish the Under-20 World Cup on a winning note, when they face France on Saturday in the play-off for third place.

The bronze medal match takes place in Cremona, Italy – with the Championship Final between defending champions England and New Zealand.

After enjoying an off-day on Tuesday, the South Africans returned to the training field on Wednesday for an evening session, follow by another field exercise late on Thursday at their tournament base in Parma.

The team will be confirmed on Friday and they will finish off their preparations for Saturday's French clash Junior Boks to finish on winning notewith the captain's run at Cremona, situated an estimated hour's drive from their team hotel in Parma.

On Thursday, Junior Bok coach, Dawie Theron, said he is pleased with the attitude his players have shown in camp despite the loss against England.

"The disappointment of the semifinal is behind us and we have turned our focus on the French match," Theron said.

"There is still one match left in the tournament and we believe it is going to be a tough test against a good French side.

"The team spirit is great and the attitude of the players very good.

"The players are working hard in training and they want to leave Italy with a good performance in their last match," he added.

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