Hannibal Lecter once sagely noted that our scars are a reminder that history is real. Lawrence Mahatlane, South Africa's Under-19 coach, is not disputing history.But he is hoping his team can cheat history and put their drubbing at the hands of Bangladesh behind them when the defending champions play the hosts in the opening game of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Chittagong today.South Africa have beaten Bangladesh in all four of their previous clashes at this tournament but recent history suggests the rub of the green is firmly with Junior Tigers."I just hope we have the necessary confidence and that there are no scars from the past. We have to back our processes and ourselves," Mahatlane said from Bangladesh's second city yesterday.When he took over the reins last year Mahatlane selected an inexperienced squad but one he could shape ahead of this tournament.More than half of Mahatlane's squad toured Bangladesh last year and he believes he has the personnel to roll with the punches."I looked for leaders. People who can take responsibility. Strong characters who can stand up in adversity. Players with character."Having played the hosts so often over the past year, the former Lions assistant coach is in no doubt about what awaits his batsmen.Bangladesh have a proven recipe and offering width is not part of it."They bowl wicket to wicket which means your batsmen can't think about fancy strokeplay. They must play straight."South Africa's Under-19s finished their preparation with a 283-run win over Fiji before tying with the West Indies.Today's losers must still play Scotland and Namibia in pool action before a likely clash with India in the Super League stages can become reality...