WXV 3 takes place in Dubai with newcomers Madagascar, Hong Kong and Netherlands welcomed into the fray this year.
There’s an added carrot to this year’s edition with the top two teams from WXV3 (outside of Fiji) qualifying for next year’s World Cup.
Samoa will be favourites for the title following their relegation from WXV2 last season and will seek retribution after going winless.
Third-place Spain secured two wins and were beaten just once meaning they will be full of confidence and will look to build on the progression of Spanish rugby.
They take on new side Madagascar in round one, who e...