WATCH | Air NZ crew perform haka as All Blacks land in Japan

Cape Town - Air New Zealand's flight crew have performed a haka to farewell the All Blacks as they prepared to wing their way to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks are looking for an unprecedented hat-trick of Webb Ellis Cup titles - and a fourth overall - at the tournament which starts in 11 days' time.

The All Blacks, drawn in Pool B, are first in action in what promises to be an epic clash against the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday, September 21 at 11:45 SA time.

Prior to boarding their flight, the All Blacks were wished well in their endeavours in Japan thanks to a traditional haka send-off.

Air New Zealand staff have farewelled the All Blacks with a spine-tingling haka as Steve Hansen's men head to the Rugby World Cup in Japan. #AllBlacks #BackBlack #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/sWlgdSU6Nk

— Stephen Musyoka (@smusyoka) September 9, 2019

Before they take off for Japan, what better way to farewell the @AllBlacks than with a haka? Kia kaha te Kapa o Pango ?? #CrazyAboutRugby #TeWikioTeReoMaori pic.twitter.com/hPDhoM2PSX

— Air New Zealand?? (@FlyAirNZ) September 9, 2019

?? Hey Japan, we’re here!#RWC2019 #BACKBLACK pic.twitter.com/zltfUjankX

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 9, 2019

?? WATCH | As the All Blacks wing their way to Japan for #RWC2019, they have a special message for all their fans who #BACKBLACK! ???? pic.twitter.com/hBKNfdl0sd

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 9, 2019

?? SAY CHEESE! Go behind the scenes as the All Blacks have their official team photo taken before flying out to Japan for #RWC2019.#BACKBLACK pic.twitter.com/rEwNTAWSwj

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 9, 2019