According to former Rugby World Cup captain Sam Warburton, Kieran Read is cut out to lead New Zealand to glory in Japan.
New Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan.
Japan defeated South Africa four years ago and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll believes they could provide another Rugby World Cup upset.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, we take a look at some of the tournament's most memorable moments.
We take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.
Wales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking.
One of the best wings in South African rugby history, World Cup winner Chester Williams died on Friday.
Jacques Brunel has finalised his France Rugby World Cup squad for a second time, leaving out Felix Lambey and Dany Priso.
There was a major shock in Georgia's Rugby World Cup squad announcement, with Mamuka Gorgodze coming out of retirement.
England have beaten Wales and Ireland of late, prompting Brian O'Driscoll to identify the 2003 Rugby World Cup champions as "a huge threat".
Warren Gatland has named his 31-man Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup, with Rob Evans and Samson Lee surprise omissions.
Cory Hill is struggling with a leg fracture on the eve of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad announcement.
Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Jamie Joseph has named host nation Japan's squad for the Rugby World Cup, with uncapped Takuya Kitade selected.
Ireland have not matched the standards set in 2018, but Brian O'Driscoll believes they can hit form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.