The WheelBlacks secured their spot after an impressive showing at the Asia Oceania Championships last month which saw them defeat hosts South Africa in the bronze medal match in Pretoria.

Finland and France were assigned the other two wild card spots as they sit 11th and 12th in the world rankings list following solid performances at the European Championships in Antwerp this year.

These teams will be joined by hosts Denmark and London 2012 champions Australia, the first team to secure their spot in Odense.

The Australians went on to add the Asia Oceania Championship to their collection, defeating Japan in the final, who also qualify as a result of their performance in Pretoria.

Sweden head the European challenge after retaining this year's continental crown in Antwerp where they squeezed passed the Danes by a single point while Britain will also be considered a threat after their performance at London 2012 where they finished as the highest placed European nation in fifth spot.

Belgium and Germany complete the European challenge at what will be the sixth edition of the World Championships.

Great Britain and Belgium will be hoping to lead a strong European challenge at next years World Championships ©Estibalitz Soto