Player to watch: Frano Botica (Outside half, 7 caps)

Supporting cast: John Leslie (Centre, 23 caps, albeit for Scotland) Steve McDowell (Prop, 46 caps)

2003: Beaten by the US in first round.

They can't do any worse than last year and have added some stronger players this year. Expected to be more competitive but an opening game against South Africa could once again end their tournament prematurely.