Dan Carter
The All Blacks’ highest World Cup point-scorer was given the prestigious honour of taking the Webb Ellis Cup out to the middle before the Rugby World Cup opener. It appears in the comments section of his Instagram post not everyone was happy to see him - a few South Africans commenting it should have been a former Springboks captain in his place.
Jason Momoa
Self-confessed All Blacks super-fan Jason Momoa’s post on Instagram included a cameo from New Zealand’s own Taika Waititi, accompanied with the hashtag #ibleedblack - fans are not left wondering where Momoa’s loyalties lie.
Roberto Carlos
Brazilian football legend and ambassador Roberto Carlos was snapped before the World Cup opening ceremony at Stade de France, soaking up the atmosphere before the crowds arrived.
Gerard Butler
Showing his support in a Scottish jersey, Hollywood star Gerard Butler got well amongst the festivities and even tried his hand at punditry before Scotland’s first match against the Springboks.
French football royalty
Supporting their countrymen against the All Blacks, French football megastar Kylian Mbappe, along with Antoine Griezmann, Dayot Upamecano and Ousmane Dembele, were spotting celebrating a French try.
George Russell
British Formula One star George Russell took full advantage of access to the pitch before the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony, snapping a pic and thanking his sponsor, Ineos, that he coincidentally shares with the All Blacks.
Adriana Sklenaříková (formerly Karembeu)
The Slovakian fashion model and actress works in France and was part of the elaborate opening ceremony. Sklenaříková formerly held the Guiness World Record for the longest legs among female models - hands up if you knew that was a Guiness record.
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