Spain

With new leaders, Sean Lynn’s squad hopes to prove that they’ve turned a corner since flopping at the Six Nations

Brimming with pace and pizzazz, the holders are striving to make it a magnificent seven world titles

The Islanders will bring their famed physicality but may find life tough on their World Cup return

Yet to reach a final, les Bleues have all the weapons required to pocket the gold medal on enemy soil

After so many agonising near misses, the Red Roses are determined to bring home the bacon on their own turf

The glory days are a distant memory for the Eagles, but hope springs eternal for Sione Fukofuka’s side