In Pool A, the Volleyroos will be joined by Italy, Brazil and Serbia to compete in the intercontinental home and away rounds.
The round games will be followed by the Final Six play-offs.
The winner of this Finals series will be the 2015 champions of the FIVB World League and take home the AUD1million prize money
Sydney will play host to the World's Number 1 Mens Volleyball Team, when the Volleyroos will host Brazil at the Sydney Olympic Park Sport Centre on 27 and 28 June.
Sydney is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a diverse population featuring a rich history, internationally-recognised tourist attractions and an exciting calendar of events.
The local area has one of Australia's most ethnically diverse populations – almost half of our residents were born overseas and about 30% speak a language other than English. The most common language spoken at home after English is Chinese, followed by Indonesian, Korean and Greek.
The FIVB World League returns to Sydney for a third time, having hosting Italy in 1999, Canada and the Group 2 Finals in 2014. This year sees Sydney playing host to World Number #1 Brazil.
Sydney will play host to the World's Number 1 Mens Volleyball Team, when the Volleyroos will host Brazil at the Sydney Olympic Park Sport Centre on 27 and 28 June.
Sydney is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a diverse population featuring a rich history, internationally-recognised tourist attractions and an exciting calendar of events.
The local area has one of Australia's most ethnically diverse populations – almost half of our residents were born overseas and about 30% speak a language other than English. The most common language spoken at home after English is Chinese, followed by Indonesian, Korean and Greek.
The FIVB World League returns to Sydney for a third time, having hosting Italy in 1999, Canada and the Group 2 Finals in 2014. This year sees Sydney playing host to World Number #1 Brazil.
OPPONENTS
Historically one of the most consistent competitors among the world’s elite volleyball nations, Brazil will be aiming to go one better than last year’s World League second-place finish behind the USA in Florence, Italy They are seeking to avoid an unwanted reputation as bridesmaids having also finished runners-up to Russia at the London 2012 Olympic Games. However, the nine-time champions enter the competition on the back of some fine recent form. |
| Sydney Olympic Park Sport Centre |
During the 13-year reign of renowned coach Bernardo 'Bernardinho' Rezende, Brazil have at times seemed unstoppable, racking up numerous pieces of silverware. He led the team to the 2001 World League in his first outing and they claimed the championship in successive years from 2003 to 2007. The Brazilians won back-to-back World League titles again in 2009 and 2010, three successive titles at the World Championship (2002, 2006, 2010), and the World Cup (2003 and 2007).
2014 Placing - 2nd
First Meeting 1997 World Grand Champions Cup - Japan 0:3 (2-15, 11-15, 3-15)
Most Recent 2007 World Cup - Japan 0:3 (19-25, 19-25, 21-25)
2014 Placing - 2nd
STATISTICS
Head to Head 7 Matches 0 wins - 7 lossesFirst Meeting 1997 World Grand Champions Cup - Japan 0:3 (2-15, 11-15, 3-15)
Most Recent 2007 World Cup - Japan 0:3 (19-25, 19-25, 21-25)
WORLD LEAGUE RESULTS
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