LONDON CALLING: Skaters at the ice rink near the London Eye.

So you're coming over for the World Cup? Brilliant. Lovely place, Britain. Lots to see and do. The weather sucks, but it's no worse than Dunedin in July. Or May. Or December.

And you get the chance to see the All Blacks win the World Cup on foreign territory! How many people can say they've done that? Er none. Nada. Zero. Ever. And with the current geriatric lot and Israel Dagg doing a remarkable Colin Farrell impersonation (the 1979 All Black, not the actor) at fullback , that's unlikely to change, but don't let that stop you enjoying the trip of a lifetime, with a bit of footy in the background.

If you're on your way, the trip could look very much like this:

September 20: New Zealand v Argentina, Wembley Stadium, London London. Home to 8.4 million people, most of them riding bikes through red lights and on pavements. Enjoy one of the most remarkable cities in the world. A word of warning, though: If you go to the East End, it bears zero resemblance to EastEnders. And not in a good way.

Places to stay: The Apex Temple Court Hotel in Fleet Street (something has to be in Fleet St - all the newspapers have gone); the Tower Hotel (offers the best view in the city - overlooking the Tower of London and Tower Bridge).

PINT STOP: The Founders Arms, on the south side of the Thames.

Places to drink: The Founders Arms, on the south side of the Thames. Overlooking the river, opposite St Paul's Cathedral. A great place for a pint and to watch the world go past. Two hundred years ago, you would have literally been watching the world go past.

Places to see: Where do you start? Madame Tussauds (boring), London Eye (great, unless it's a cloudy day), the Natural History Museum (superb), the National Portrait Gallery (incredible), the Tate Modern (who the hell makes a phone out of a lobster?), the London Aquarium (only good if you've got kids, or can borrow some), London Zoo (nice if you like gorillas or penguins, but no elephants - what sort of zoo doesn't have elephants?), Tower of London (worth it), Greenwich Park (totally worth it - it's where time begins).

September 24: NZ v Namibia, Olympic Stadium, London Namibia? Seriously? Thanks for the 120 points. Still London. Only a bit east of Wembley. See above.

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A travel guide to the Rugby World Cup 2015