The final round of group fixtures in both the women's and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup tournaments brings with it the opportunity for two England teams to cement their place at the top of their respective tables.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s action…
Australia v Spain - Wheelchair Group A
Where: Copper Box Arena, London.
When: 11am (GMT)
TV: BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer
Australia’s RLWC so far: Lost to England 8-38, Beat Ireland 76-18
Spain's RLWC so far: Beat Ireland 55-32, Lost to England 12-104
Bayley McKenna was the star of the show last time out for the Wheelaroos as they got their tournament back on track with a big victory over Ireland. With three tries and 10 goals, McKenna was the clear Player of the Match in a fixture which they desperately needed to win after an opening loss to England.
The Spaniards took a big step backwards in game two with a thrashing at the hands of England having put on a flair-filled showing against Ireland in their first match. Still, a win of any score will see Spain qualify for the semi-final.
Sportsman stat: Australia's Diab Karim has made a team-high 76 tackles so far in the World Cup, while Bayley McKenna has topped their passes-per-run tally in both games so far (1.7 v England, 1.42 v Ireland).
England v Ireland - Wheelchair Group A
Where: Copper Box Arena, London.
When: 1:30pm (GMT)
TV: BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
England's RLWC so far: Beat Australia 38-8, Beat Spain 104-12
Ireland's RLWC so far: Lost to Spain 33-52, Lost to Australia 18-76
Since only one of Australia and Spain can possibly overtake them, England are already assured of a place in the last four. But they need a draw at least to be certain of topping Group A and are huge favourites to do so after two excellent performances to this point. After posting a team-leading 24 points as a substitute against Spain, Declan Roberts will share the spotlight with father Phil when they come head-to-head at the Copper Box in this final group fixture.
Wigan Warriors player and coach Phil plays for Ireland as a result of having an Irish grandparent, but son Declan - who also plays for the Warriors - doesn't qualify for the Irish since the family link is one generation too far removed for him. But Declan's England are now heading to the last four while his dad's side will be eliminated by either Spain or Australia before this game even kicks off.
Sportsman stat: Taking all formats into account, England's average score in the Rugby League World Cup so far is 64-8.
Canada v Brazil - Women's Group A
Where: Headingley Stadium, Leeds.
When: 5pm (GMT)
TV: BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer
Canada’s RLWC so far: Lost to Papua New Guinea 12-34, Lost to England 4-54
Brazil's RLWC so far: Lost to England 4-72, Lost to Papua New Guinea 0-70
For the first time in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, we have a game which has nothing but pride riding on it. With both teams eliminated after back-to-back defeats it is a fight between two teams looking to get off the schneid in this tournament. Canada actually have a win to their name at this level from their 2017 group success over Papua New Guinea, but Brazil are first-timers and will be eager to get closer to the Ravens than they managed against either of their previous opponents.
Sportsman stat: The two teams have scored just 22 points between them in Group A so far, conceding 232.
Betfred odds: Canada N/A, Brazil 22/1, draw 33/1
England v Papua New Guinea - Women's Group A
Where: Headingley Stadium, Leeds.
When: 7:30pm (GMT)
TV: BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
England's RLWC so far: Beat Brazil 72-4, Beat Canada 54-4
Papua New Guinea's RLWC so far: Beat Canada 34-12, Beat Brazil 70-0
Craig Richards is likely to welcome back the likes of Amy Hardcastle and Jodie Cunningham after shuffling his pack for the 54-4 win over Canada in which Tara Stanley stole the show with a second-half hat-trick. With the prize for a win being top spot in Group A and the likelihood of avoiding Australia's Jillaroos until the final, there is a lot at stake even though England have already qualified for the semi-finals.
Papua New Guinea will again look to the likes of Elsie Albert and Shirley Joe for big-game performances, while Belinda Gwasamun has a lot to live up to after her four-try performance against Brazil in Hull at the weekend.
Sportsman stat: England have won two of the previous three meetings of these two sides, outscoring PNG by 76 to 38. However, the Kumuls won the last clash 20-16 in Port Moresby in 2019.
Betfred match odds: England 1/80, Papua New Guinea 11/1, draw 28/1
Betfred tournament odds: England 9/1, Papua New Guinea 50/1
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