Rugby: World Cup on show in Auckland

The Webb Ellis Cup will be on show in Auckland on Monday and Tuesday as part of a tour to nations that have won the rugby World Cup.

New Zealand won the first Cup in 1987. England, Australia and South Africa have also won it.

Respective captains who led their teams to victory will host activities during the tour, with David Kirk, who led the All Blacks in the 1987 final, assuming that role at Eden Park on Monday.

Kirk will address 20 secondary schools teams from the Auckland region to mark the occasion. It will be followed by a function attended by members of the 1987 All Black Cup team.

The Cup will be displayed for three hours from noon at the Auckland International Airport before being flown to Sydney.

- NZPA