Draw confirmed for Last 16 at 2023 World Cup of Darts as England, Scotland, Wales and Netherlands enter proceedings

The draw has been confirmed for the second round (Last 16) at the 2023 World Cup of Darts which will take place on Saturday in Frankfurt.

England (Michael Smith and Rob Cross) will enter the fray as top seeds and will face Latvia flanked by Madars Razma.

Wales (Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton) due to their camaraderie both on and off the oche will look to gain the title for a second time and will be favourites to do so.

They face the last team through in Denmark with Benjamin Drue Reus in particular impressing for them.

Speaking of cohesion, Belgium in years gone by would've been relishing a clash with the Netherlands this early. But had to have showdown talks as off the oche issues aimed to derail their efforts.

But for how long can it work? They face Dirk van Duijvenbode and Danny Noppert with the duo sliding down slightly to fourth seeds due to Michael van Gerwen's late withdrawal.

A team that know each other well competing in recent years in the World Cup, can Dutch glory return?

Scotland will also return to their familiar line-up of Gary Anderson and Peter Wright and take on Philippines' Lourence Ilagan and Christian Perez. Defending champions Australia in Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock face off against Croatia.

While the other ties see Sweden face Canada, France v South Africa and home heroes Germany will face record breakers Poland who produced a 118 average on Friday night.

(1) England v (15) Latvia

(11) Poland v (6) Germany

(4) Scotland v (13) Philippines

(8) France v (14) South Africa

(2) Wales v (10) Denmark

(16) Sweden v (12) Canada

(3) Netherlands v (5) Belgium

(7) Australia v (9) Croatia