Australia international Sean McMahon has admitted that he is doubtful to feature for Wallabies in the 2019 World Cup after reports claim of the flanker striking a two-year deal with a Japanese club.
Fiji have confirmed their berth in the 2019 World Cup after securing the top spot in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2017 tournament when they defeated Tonga 14-10 in Nuku'alofa on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones is intending to have a training camp for the red rose team in Japan next year to help them combat the challenges of the 2019 World Cup.
World Rugby on Wednesday has confirmed the draw for the 2019 World Cup to be played in Japan with England grouped along with France and Argentina in Pool C.
The draw for the 2019 World Cup is set to be picked on Wednesday in Kyoto and will be attended by number of head coaches including England's Eddie Jones and Australia's Michael Cheika.
In 2015, Stuart Lancaster’s England suffered a shock exit in the group stages of their home World Cup, much to the disappointment of fans across the country.
Irish Rugby Football Union's chief executive Philip Browne is confident that Ireland's history of not hosting a World Cup previously will work in their favour during the bid on the 2023 edition of the tournament.
World Rugby on Wednesday has announced the draws for the Women's Rugby World Cup with the defending champions England likely to take on Scotland in the group stage.
It may feel like the latest Rugby World Cup cycle is only just beginning, but already the prospect of seeding for the 2019 edition of the tournament looms ominously on the horizon.
The organisers of the 2019 World Cup in Japan believe the historic victory achieved by the country in the previous edition of the marquee tournament against South Africa has created an unprecedented interest in the tournament.
England lifted their third World Rugby U20 Championship title in four years last month, capping a fantastic season for English rugby at club, age-grade and test levels.