It's the Rugby League World Cup - a cross-cultural melting pot with teams from the Americas, Europe and the Pacific ready to do battle.
But with 16 teams in the men's competition and hundreds of names to familiarise yourself with, we've had a look at the squads to determine just who are the three players from each nation you need to be watching.
Lebanon
Mitchell Moses
Moses was key to Lebanon's incredible 2017 World Cup run, which was ended in heartbreaking fashion after a valiant two-point loss to heavyweights Tonga – and the Cedars will need him to step up again if they're any hope of progressing out of the group.
His influence is unmistakable and everyone knows that when he's switched on he's one of the most damaging and creative playmakers in the business. Free from the weight of expectation and scrutiny that comes from playing in a blue and gold jersey week-in and week-out, expect to see Moses in improvisational mode, sparking the engaging attacking play Lebanon became renowned for at the last tournament.
Jacob Kiraz
Though he only made his NRL debut this year, this won't be Kiraz's first call up to the national team after playing two Tests in 2019, scoring two tries in the halfback role during a 42-16 win over Fiji. Clearly not lacking in confidence, it will be interesting to see how damaging Kiraz can be at international level after a number of thrilling performances for the Bulldogs' NRL team this year.
Kiraz scored six tries in just 15 appearances, including a first career hat-trick in the Round 20 win against Newcastle. He's also proven difficult to contain thanks to his considerable frame and speed, breaking 52 tackles along the way. But should the defence put extra cover on him to minimise his threat, he's incredibly capable of an offload, firing off 33 in his first season despite limited opportunity.
Abbas Miski
While Josh Mansour is likely to earn the other starting wing spot, Penrith-born Abbas Miski has impressed during a two-year stint in England seeking further opportunities. Originally a reserve grade mainstay, he made his NRL debut for Manly in 2019 as cover for Jorge Taufua. He scored twice in limited opportunities but was ultimately forced abroad.
Though he's still struggled for first-team opportunities, Miski has made the most of what he's been given since the move. He scored 18 tries in 21 appearances for the London Broncos, catching the eye of Wigan Warriors. Though maintaining a first-team spot was still difficult behind two of the top five tryscorers in the league (Bevan French and Liam Marshall), Miski still finished with 8 tries in seven appearances, including a four-try haul. A capable scorer with a point to prove.
