South Africa will look to defend their U20 crown at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, with kick-off set for 18h30 SA time.
Foote has made two changes to the pack, both in the loose trio, with Wasi Vyambwera starting at No 8 and Risima Khosa coming in at flank. Gert Kemp moves to the bench to provide impact later in the match.
The front row of Oliver Reid, captain Siphosethu Mnebelele and Danie Kruger remains unchanged, while Heinrich Theron and JD Hattingh continue their second-row partnership. Luke Cannon completes the loose trio alongside Khosa and Vyambwera.
In the backline, Alzeadon Felix replaces the suspended Luan Giliomee at fullback after his red card in the semi-final.
Hendre Schoeman and Yaqeen Ahmed retain their halfback partnership, with Ethan Adams and Markus Muller continuing in midfield. Khuthadzo Rasivhaga and Cheswill Jooste provide plenty of attacking threat on the wings.
Samuel Badenhorst joins Kemp among the replacements, with the bench featuring six forwards and two backs.
The Junior Boks, who lifted the title in 2025 after beating New Zealand in the final, are aiming to become the first South African team to win consecutive U20 World Championship crowns.
"This group has been together since the beginning of the year and they understand the way we want to play," said Foote.
"We've used this week to sharpen our readiness and focus on the areas where we felt we could improve.
"The pleasing aspect of this group is their honesty and accountability. The players are open with each other in their assessments, and together we've identified solutions and worked hard on those areas. We believe we have prepared well for what will be a massive challenge."
Looking ahead to Saturday's encounter, Foote said the Junior Boks would remain true to their identity while ensuring they are tactically disciplined.
"We want to continue playing the South African way," he said. "That means using our physicality to create momentum, winning the gain-line battle and playing with tempo and intensity.
"Our set piece will be important in providing a solid platform, but we will also need to be smart and accurate, particularly on defence. Our preparations have gone extremely well. The players have clarity around our game model, they have confidence in one another, and there is genuine excitement about the opportunity that lies ahead."
Junior Springboks - 15 Alzeadon Felix, 14 Cheswill Jooste, 13 Markus Muller, 12 Ethan Adams, 11 Khuthadzo Rasivhaga, 10 Yaqeen Ahmed, 9 Hendré Schoeman, 8 Wasi Vyambwera, 7 Luke Cannon, 6 Risima Khosa, 5 JD Hattingh, 4 Heinrich Theron, 3 Danie Kruger, 2 Siphosethu Mnebelele (captain), 1 Oliver Reid.
Replacements: 16 Liam van Wyk, 17 Rambo Kubheka, 18 Luan van der Berg, 19 Jaythen Orange, 20 Thomas Beling, 21 Gert Kemp, 22 Jayden Brits, 23 Samuel Badenhorst.
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