South Africa U-23 are opening their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games taking on the hosts Japan U-23. The game will kick off this Thursday at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo at 11:00 GMT.

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The men of David Notoane will seek to achieve the feat and beat the young Japanese under the command of Hajime Moriyasu.

Confirmed Lineups :

Japan XI : 12. K. TANI; 3. Y. NAKAYAMA, 4. K. ITAKURA, 5. M. YOSHIDA, 2. H. SAKAI, 17. A. TANAKA, 6. W. ENDO, 7. T. KUBO, 8. K. MIYOSHI, 10, R. DOAN and 19. D. HAYASHI.

South Africa XI : 1. R. WILLIAMS, 15. R. MALEPE, 5. L. FLEURS, 17. T. MUKUMELA,14. S. MABILISO, 4. T. MOKOENA, 12. G. MOSELE,13. R. FROSLER, 10. L. SINGH, 8. T. CELE and 9. E. MAKGOPA.