Chile embarks on its first Rugby World Cup on Saturday with a sense of excitement and a determination not to play the tourist.

At number 22, Los Condore are the lowest ranked side in the tournament, but, in spite of that, they want to leave their mark in France, as individuals and as a squad.

The side faces 2019 hosts Japan this weekend in its Pool D opener before stepping out against an improving Samoa, former winners England and fellow South Americans Argentina.