South africa

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

The lowest-ranked team in the competition, the Yaras hope to earn respect on the world stage

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

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

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

Once seen as dangerous underdogs, the Canucks have the talent and belief to do something special