The official proceeding of the Pool Allocation Draw that took place this week by delivering the Webb Ellis Cup to the draw in an England 2015 branded Discovery 4. Coaches and captains from the twelve qualified teams were present to witness the draw and here Steve Hansen (NZ Coach), Richie McCaw (NZ Captain) as well as Rugby World Cup winner from 2003 Lawrence Dallaglio comment on Pool C.
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