The 2019 Rugby World Cup is here. It's the first time rugby's biggest tournament is being held in Asia and the 48 matches will be played in 12 venues across three islands in Japan.
Crowds at Japan's recent Pacific Nations Cup matches demonstrate how excitement is building in the country
and there are hundreds of thousands of supporters flying in from overseas too. I, for one, cannot wait.
With half-a-dozen teams in with a realistic chance of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in Yokohama on 2 November, this tournament is set to be a cracker. And I'm expecting some upsets too.
I predict the All Blacks to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record third time in a row. Of course you can't keep your eyes off the Springboks, Wales, Ireland and England.
I hope you enjoy the World Cup!
