Former defender Wayde Jooste has jumped to the defence of Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana, calling for calm, unity and respect for South African traditions following their World Cup opening defeat to Mexico.

While head coach Hugo Broos backed his tactics against Mexico, Bafana Bafana's total lack of ambition and double red cards leave their World Cup dreams in the balance.

Coach says seven days more than enough to pick up the pieces, regroup and strategise for physical Czechia