Rugby World Cup 2015 draw: as it happened 16.00 I think Ireland should be fairly happy with their group don't you? I would imagine the game with France will prove the decider there and while Italy are capable of causing an upset, their World Cup track record isn't the best. The group is likely to be completed by America or Canada and one of Georgia, Russia and Romania. 15.52 Scotland really do have their work cut out don't they? South Africa will be expected to win the pool but Samoa could easily pip the Scots for second spot and a quarter-final place from a group that could also feature Japan and either America or Canada. So here's what will happen after the group games: The Winners of England's pool A will play runners-up of pool B in the quarter-finals and the runners up of Pool a will play the winner of Pool B. The winners of Pool c will play the runners- up in Pool D while the runners up in C will meet the winners of Pool D. Quarter-finals QF1: Winner of Pool B v Runner-up Pool A QF2: Winner of Pool C v runner-up Pool D QF3: Winner of Pool A v Runner-up Pool B QF4: Winner of Pool D v runner-up C Semi-finals SF1: Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 SF2: Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 15.36 Here's what Richie McCaw had to say after the draw, New Zealand drawn with Argentina, Tonga, Europe 1 and Africa 1: We played Tonga last year during the World Cup and they showed that they will front up. We play Argentina regularly these days, when I look across all four, it's not going to be easy and that what a World Cup's all about. Pool A will play Pool B in the quarter-finals which means that IF England progress they may face South Africa, Scotland or Samoa. 15.24 IRB awards have been announced and Dan Carter is named Player of the Year while Steven Hansen is Coach of the Year and the All Blacks are the Team of the Year Here's what England coach Stuart Lancaster had to say immediately after the draw: I was delighted for the players. It was a special place, those special moments in changing rooms. What was pleasing is players or their reward for their efforts. Pretty tough pool definitely. To win the world cup you have to win big games. I know their squad well (Wales) Australia have just beaten us and are incredibly competitive. We'll look forward to it in a few years time. 12 months ago I went to NZ and got a sample of what it was like and the impact it had on that country, We saw what the Olympics did to our country and the World Cup is the next big thing. Everyone will be revved up and ready for it. 15.17 There we go then what do you think of that? Could have been worse for England but it's not going to be simple. Pool A is the toughest. Oceania 1 could be Fiji dont forget! Elsewhere I have to say if you had seen the look on South Africa's face when they saw their draw, they'll be chuffed with that. Pool C also looking good for the world champions but Scotland are going to have a tough time, they're going to come up against some big, big guys and Pool D is like a mini Six Nations isn't it! Good for France and Ireland. 15.07 We're currently being treated to a short montage of all the nations confirmed to be participating in 2015. After a reminder of some amazing moments in New Zealand last year we get a somewhat less exciting break down of how the two lower tiers are completed. And then an explanation of how the to three tiers have been generated....I'm afraid i have little patience when it comes to draws. Let's just get on with it!! 15.05 Richie McCaw has just told Brendan Gallagher he is not quite sure what to make of Boris, Brendan says "join a long queue Richie but always entertaining." Here are Robin Tucker's thoughts on what would be best for England: Hi Emily, previous emailer said best case was Australia and Tonga. I disagree. I think it's got to be France and either Tonga or Italy. I would fancy playing Australia over France if it's the first game of the pool though. 14.57 incidentally, after the draw this afternoon we'l alson have the IRB awards presentation and let me remind you of the four players up for Player of the Year: Richie McCaw Dan Carter Frederic Michalak Owen Farrell We ran an online poll asking you who you thought deserved to be crowned and McCaw has run away with it earning 58 per cent of the vote. Second was Carter with 24 per cent while farrell was third with 12 per cent and Michalak fourth with six per cent. Five minutes til we get this show on the road...what do you think the best case and worst case scenario for your team is? I'll go with this for England: best case Australia from Tier 1 and Tonga from Tier 3, worst case, New Zealand from Tier 1 and Wales from tier 3 (the identity of tier four and five countries will be confirmed after World Cup qualifying games). This pic from our man Gavin Mairs who is at the Tate for us this afternoon 14.46 While the autumn internationals didn't go as planned for Wales, Jonathan Davies believes they are a side to be feared in this draw while his team-mate Mike Phillips says there is no reason for fans to be concerned given how far off the tournament is. Davies: "With what we did at the last World Cup, I think people will be fearing us, not the other way around. Phillips: "I don't think it bothers us. The World Cup is a long way off, 2015. A lot can happen between now and then. All you are concerned about as a player is your next game. It's your next job. The World Cup is miles away, and so is next summer's Lions tour of Australia. If you're anything like me you won't get sick of watching the hghlights from Saturday over and over again...go on...one more time Here's more from Brendan Gallagher about what he's looking forward to at the Tate this afternoon and it's nothing to do with England...while complimentary about Saturday's win at Twickenham, there's another team impressing our man... Away from Home nation issues its the fate of Samoa that really interests me. Against the odds they have battled their way to 7th in the World rankings despite rarely being able to field their strongest sides. They have young players in abundance coming through, you only have to watch their Sevens team to appreciate that, and a frendly draw could be a massive motivting factor for this tiny rugby mad nation. . They are only going to get stronger betweeen now and 2015. They won't fear any of the top seeds - that is not in their nature and they shook South Africa to the core in New Zealand last year - and they will fancy their chances against any of the team in T3 including Wales.