THE American pairing of Johnny Archer and Rodney Morris are confident they can claim the title when the PartyCasino.net World Cup of Pool returns in September.

Matchroom Sport can announce that USA will be represented by Archer and Morris, the players ranked first and second respectively on the BCA Men's Points List.

This will be Archer's debut in the competition, while Morris has appeared in each staging of the competition that has been running since 2006.

Morris and Shane Van Boening won the trophy in 2008 but The Rocket has also finished as a runner-up when he and Earl Strickland lost in the first final to Filipino legends Francisco Bustamante and Efren Reyes.

Bustamante and Reyes won the competition again in 2009 and will look to defend their title when the event returns to Manila, Philippines, from Tuesday, September 7 to Sunday, September 12.

The tournament features 32 two-player teams from around the world taking aim for a $250,000 prize fund, with $60,000 going to the winning pair.

Archer, 41, has been a regular feature in the American Mosconi Cup side since 1997 and is delighted to have another chance to play for his country.

"It's a great honour to represent the USA in the World Cup of Pool and I can't wait to get over to the Philippines to carry the American flag," said Archer.

"Like any pool player, I love playing in front of the Philippine crowd. I know they'll be very supportive to Efren and Bustamante but Rodney and I will feed off of that and use it as fuel.

"I know in order for us to win, we will most likely have to go through the Filipino team, but I think our chances of winning are great.

"You have to remember that 9-ball started in the United States so we are the best players and we will show that this year."

Having won this tournament and also lost out in the final, Rodney Morris is well aware of what is required to carry off the World Cup of Pool and is confident of more success.

"Playing alongside Johnny Archer and having him as a partner will bring a sense of calm as I know that I have a veteran following my every shot," said Morris.

"He's a great player and we're good friends too, so it makes it easy.

"We've played as partners in the Mosconi Cup and that helps because we know a little bit of what we're thinking already. There's no more thrill than playing for your country; it's a different feeling than just playing to win a tournament.

"Playing in the Philippines is awesome because there are so many people and the atmosphere is electric.

"We really have to see the draw, but our main rivals would have to be Efren and Bustamante just because they will have so much of the crowd behind them. They have won this event twice, so I would think they are more comfortable."

The whole tournament will be broadcast by Solar Sports live across the Philippines with the live feed of the tournament available internationally. In addition Matchroom Sport will be producing a 31 x one hour highlights package of the event.

With 64 players in attendance, some of the biggest names in world pool will be competing including Reyes, Bustamante, Dennis Orcollo, Roberto Gomez, Ralf Souquet, Oliver Ortmann, Daryl Peach, Karl Boyes, Mika Immonen, Tony Drago, Niels Feijen and Nick Van den Berg.

"Rodney and my games are a perfect complement to each other," added Archer. "He has a real fast paced game and I really take my time.

"We both have easy going attitudes that will help each other when the pressure really gets on. We will draw off of past experiences from other team events and we are both over 40 so we will have experience on our side.

"We're both very excited about this and I know that we're on top form right now so we will compete very well if we get a few shots after the break.

"We need all the support we can get so if everybody gets behind us and helps push us over the finish line then we WILL bring the trophy back to the United States."