France will look to lock up a trip to the second group finals in Sydney next month when it takes on Japan in the opening match of the fifth round of World League Intercontinental play on Saturday afternoon at Shimadzu Arena.

The French currently top Pool D with a 7-1 record and 20 points. Japan is last with an 0-8 mark and just a single point.

France coach Laurent Tillie has clearly been pleased with his team's performance this season.