Brazil

Late comers to the World Cup party, the Boks have genuine forward muscle and can make history

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

Reaching the last eight is a minimum objective for the Wallaroos, who host the next World Cup in 2029

It’s welcome back as the proud Lionesses try to upset the odds against more fancied opponents

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

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