Wallaby World Cup fans off on Great Crusade

Australia's Sam Kekovich, model Miranda Kerr and former Australian Rugby player John Eales. Photo / Getty Images

There's no questioning who Australian model Miranda Kerr will be backing to win this year's big tournament.

Kerr was at the Auckland waterfront yesterday morning for the launch of what is pitched to be the ultimate Wallabies' supporters event, the Great Crusade.

She was joined by Australian rugby legend John Eales and they helped to cook breakfast for the many supporters and fans who turned out.

Twenty-five campervans, packed with Aussie fans, will tour the country in support of their team.

People were encouraged to enter a competition online to get a spot in one of the vans, with a friend.

The convoy's big trip started yesterday as the Wallabies kicked off their Rugby World Cup tournament with a win over Italy.

Kerr said she was excited to see so many Wallaby supporters.

"It's awesome to see such passionate fans supporting the Qantas Wallabies.

"The six-week Great Crusade convoy is the perfect way for fans to get behind the team and see New Zealand at the same time."

Kerr is married to British actor Orlando Bloom, of The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean and Troy fame. The couple have a son, Flynn.

Last month they were spotted house-hunting looking at a four-bedroom rental property.

The location of the home could not be confirmed, however a source told the Herald at the time that Kerr had been seen in a shop in Wellington.

Bloom is set to star in the two forthcoming Hobbit films to be produced in New Zealand.