Even without Thibau Nys and Laurens Sweeck in Cabras, Belgium remain favourites to go 3 for 3 in men's World Cup rounds this winter

Compared to the Netherlands, Belgian entourage for Cabras World Cup is much larger, but even Belgium can't count on all of its trump cards. Most notable is the absence of European champion Thibau Nys.

As has become a bit of a tradition in recent seasons the Belgian ladies are not at the level to rival the favourites from the Netherlands, but as the neighbour country is sending only a small team to Sardinia, the Belgian women might have the unique opportunity to land a podium result.

Belgian selection for the Women's World Cup in Cabras:

Julie BROUWERS
Sanne CANT
Nette COPPENS
Alicia FRANCK
Fleur MOORS
Jinse PEETERS
Xaydée VAN SINAEY
Laura VERDONSCHOT

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On the other hand, the Belgian coach Angelo De Clercq has plenty to choose from for the men's race and thus, even without Thibau Nys and Laurens Sweeck, the Belgian flags are expected to fly high on Sunday. With Toon Aerts, Eli Iserbyt, Niels Vandeputte and Michael Vanthourenhout, there are plenty of cards to be played and we can look forward to an exciting round.

Belgian selection for the Men's World Cup in Cabras:

Toon AERTS
Eli ISERBYT
Witse MEEUSSEN
Daan SOETE
Toon VANDEBOSCH
Niels VANDEPUTTE
Victor VAN DE PUTTE
Michael VANTHOURENHOUT
Joran WYSEURE

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