The greatest show in rugby kicks off in September at the Tokyo Stadium and for the following six weeks the focus of the rugby world will be on England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland as the 20 countries in the ninth World Cup Finals battle for supremacy. The Rugby Paper, Britain’s best-selling Rugby title, is publishing The Rugby Paper’s Essential World Cup Guide 2019. This dedicated 132 page guide from a brilliant line-up of writers headed by Fleet Street greats Nick Cain and Peter Jackson will help fans fully appreciate this great tournament. Jerry Guscott, the prince of centres for England and the British and Irish Lions, offers his unrivalled view and there is the mature overview of Jeff Probyn, a mainstay of the front row that took England to the final in 1991. With a brilliant line-up of writers, headed by Fleet Street greats Nick Cain and Peter Jackson, this one-shot will bring fans a unique insight into the teams, explaining how they got there, how they play and analysing their tactics and key personnel. Jerry Guscott, the prince of centres for England and the British and Irish Lions, offers his unrivalled view and there is the mature overview of Jeff Probyn, a mainstay of the front row that took England to the final in 1991. Also included are reviews of key matches from past finals and the great players who have lit up previous tournaments. Featured, too, is a fans’ guide to the best hotels plus a comprehensive TV schedule detailing what matches can be seen and on what channel.