Lebanon v Ireland

Tanya Arnold presents action from Leigh as Ireland face Lebanon in Group C. The rankings suggest the teams are closely matched, although Ireland have never beaten the Cedars.

Although Lebanon caused a major shock when they made the 2017 quarter-finals, they have a number of NRL players in their squad. That experience could give them the edge against Ireland, although the Wolfhounds have former England scrum-half Richie Myler in their ranks.