THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT THE FUTURE'S

With Antoine Dupont restored, les Bleus are justified favourites to defend their crown

Had qualification for the World Cup been decided by population, Spain would only just have made it for the past seven tournaments. Ranked 31st by that metric, they lag behind Myanmar, Sudan and Colomb

Currently ranked third in the world, the England squad stands a great chance of winning the forthcoming Guinness Six Nations thanks to a host of inspiring young players, predicts Owain Jones

Expert insights into the top teams, key races and riders to watch in the year ahead

Jamie Evans picks out the sides that will be on World Soccer’ s radar for the rest of the season