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.
Fiji
Siua ‘Josh' Wong
When Phil Gould calls you the ‘next big thing' and compares you to a young Boyd Cordner you must be doing something right, and that's exactly the kind of raps that have been placed on Wong as his development continues in Bondi.
Wong hasn't made his NRL debut yet but after being named on the extended bench for the Roosters' Round 24 clash with Melbourne it's expected he'll be a bigger part of Trent Robinson's plans in 2023. The 19-year-old has risen rapidly through the ranks over five years, making his NSW Cup debut this year and not looking out of place. A former Scots College rugby talent, Wong is one to keep an eye out for as Fiji.
Tui Kamikamica
We all know what the towering Melbourne Storm prop is capable of at his damaging best, but though he has grown in status in Victoria and worked his way into Craig Bellamy's starting side, he's been able to rely on the Bromwich brothers and Nelson Asofa-Solomona for back-up, tried and tested veterans, proven at the highest level.
While the Fijian pack is still impressive, it lacks that high-level experience that Kamikamica has grown used to. But with Jesse and Kenny now gone from Melbourne, the tournament could help the towering prop prepare for a bigger role at club level in 2023 as well. He will need to lead the pack with bravery against Australia. They'll struggle to succeed without him.
Sunia Turuva
It's a testament to the strength of Penrith's back-line that Turuva only made his NRL debut – and two further appearances – this year. The highly-rated 20-year-old has been excelling at NSW Cup level for the Panthers in the meantime.
Playing fullback, the role he'll likely take for Fiji at the World Cup, Turuva scored 13 tries in 20 appearances this year – including a double in the NSW Cup grand final against Canterbury as the Panthers claimed the premiership. He also made his international debut this year, scoring two tries in Fiji's otherwise disappointing loss to PNG. He might be a relative unknown at this early stage of his career, but you'll remember his youthful exuberance in a few years when he's an NRL mainstay.
