TS Galaxy midfielder Ethan Brooks is looking forward to facing world champions France when Bafana Bafana meet them in an international friendly match on 29 March.

The South African national team are scheduled to play Guinea on Friday in Belgium in their first friendly before travelling to Lille four days later to take on a star-studded France outfit.

Brooks, who has made 10 appearances for Bafana under Hugo Broos, is relishing the chance to showcase his talents when they face both Guinea and, especially, France.

“I’m more excited to play against the current French stars,” Brooks told SunSport.

“I watch them regularly in the top European league and now I have an opportunity to rub shoulders with them. If I get the opportunity to play against France, I hope to impress. I’d like to attract the attention of European scouts and it is the perfect opportunity to raise my hand.

“I’m looking forward to the match against France. It’s an exciting year for the senior national team, to play against the best national team in the world would boost our confidence.”

Bafana Bafana against Guinea is scheduled for 7pm on Friday evening.