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We asked our pundits for their opinions on the Rugby League World Cup and what they thought.
There are 61 games from the men's, women's and wheelchair events that can be watched on the Beeb.
You can watch the England men play Samoa in the first game of the tournament on Saturday.
The experts had to say before the festival.
England's men have the entire nation behind them.
We have never seen a World Cup like this before.
Rugby league's biggest chance to inspire the young and old is this one.
England men have everything they need to help that. The warm-up win over Fiji was inspiring.
The strength they have out wide is amazing. Their forwards are doing a great job.
England have a whole nation behind their rugby league team.
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Who will come out on top?
There are five teams who are capable of winning this.
England, Australia and New Zealand are the top three countries.
Some of the strongest squad's in their history can be found in the countries of Samoa and Tonga.
It's so competitive that any team can win this. That's good.
The 'Organiser' is important for England.
There are a lot of important players for England, but I think Victor Radley is a real coup.
He could have been in contention for a spot in the Australian squad, but chose England.
His organizational skills come into play in the right areas of the field.
It's something that doesn't get a lot of attention. The forwards punch holes through the opposition.
He is a smart player who knows how to organize people around him. He is going to be an important player.
England is inspired by the legacies of Lionesses.
Everyone is participating in the World Cup. If you're a sports fan, you have a month to watch something that's both exciting and home-nation based.
England's women's rugby league team wants to write their own legacy, but you can't ignore the Lionesses at the European Championship.
The wave has begun for women's sport, and these girls will want to ride it.
Rugby league is not professional, so there's an aspiration to get it to the same level as football. There is a chance that this World Cup could be a game-changing event.
Who will come out on top?
It's not possible to write off the Australians. If you play at international level, you're a full-time athlete. Australia has a great squad.
In front of their own supporters, England are in the best possible position to win the competition.
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England has a nutrition expert. The players are used to playing in big stadiums. The England women's team is the best prepared ever.
The woman of Steel Stanley ispivotal.
When it comes to directing play in the middle of the park, there is only one person who will rule the roost.
England has its own stars as well. Tara-Jane Stanley is a member of the York City Knights.
This will be her third World Cup and she has been crucial at full-back. She will be expected to lead by example and inspire others.
You can't stop when you watch wheelchair rugby league.
The pitch is small, the ball is almost always in play, and you can't take your eyes off it when you watch it.
The wheelchair rugby league rules are similar to the running game.
It's difficult to call as a commentator when it's end to end. Typically, there are about 15 tries scored in a game.
Athletes will be on the main stage at the World Cup. Something is very powerful.
Who will come out on top?
They will be favorites. The best chance for the hosts will be in the wheelchair event.
England is one of the best countries in the world. They and France will be the final two.
Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not well known.
Phil Roberts is one of the best coaches in the world. He took Wigan Warriors to the grand final.
A true all-round musician.
England will be relying on a Catalans Dragons player. He plays the trumpet for a living in France.
He is a great player for the wheelchair side. A versatile person.
They were talking to Joe Rindl of the British Broadcasting Corporation.
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