All Blacks legend Richie McCaw made a surprise appearance at the 2019 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony in Tokyo, lifting the Webb Ellis Cup.
When the lights came on at Ajinomoto Stadiumin Tokyo, the former skipper appeared in the middle of the field, holding the trophy aloft, cheered onby a near-capacity crowd.
The opening ceremony was a journey through the history of rugby in Japan, as children gathered around a model of Mount Fuji and sang, as the participating countries were introduced.
Hundreds of dancers and drummers showed their skills on stage to complete the performance.
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont concluded the event by saying: "It's the moment we've all been waiting for - the Rugby World Cup, the first in Asia!
