Coaches reactions to the RWC 2019 draw

The rugby world came to a standstill today to see who would face off at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

With some mouthwatering and intriguing ties coming up, the coaches gave their verdict on the draw.

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt beleives his sides draw is it a bit of a mixed bag.

REACTION: @irishrugby head coach Joe Schmidt on their Pool A rivals @JRFURugby and @scotlandteam at #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/V2VrFl8Cg1

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Joining them in Pool A, Japan head coach Jamie Joesph was excited after the draw.

REACTION: @JRFURugby coach Jamie Joseph after his side go into Pool A at #RWC2019 with @irishrugby @Scotlandteam and two qualifiers pic.twitter.com/UUs108qmYJ

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England were dealt a bad hand in the draw, but Eddie Jones was delighted with the draw in Pool C.

REACTION: @englandrugby head coach Eddie Jones reacts to his side being drawn in Pool C with @FFRugby @unionargentina at #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/O1ZeLHzJee

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Meanwhile Italy coach Conor O'Shea was positive with his sides tough draw despite facing New Zealand and South Africa.

REACTION: @federugby head coach Conor O'Shea on his side's Pool at #RWC2019 with @allblacks and @springboks pic.twitter.com/Kefq0konnQ

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Finally reigning World Champion head honcho Steve Hanson beleives his side are in a strong pool.

REACTION: @AllBlacks head coach Steve Hansen on being in a Pool with @Springboks @federugby, Africa 1 qualifier and the repechage winner pic.twitter.com/vQ2buNHynV

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