The All Blacks perform a celebratory haka after the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.
The draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will take place in May 2017 with the tournament to be held in Japan.
World Rugby Rankings will be used to determine the seedings for the pool stage draw meaning performances in this year's internationals and the 2017 Six Nations will have a large bearing on how nations are positioned.
Twelve teams have already qualified for the 20-nation tournament: Argentina, Australia, England, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. The other eight teams will look to book their place through regional qualifying tournaments.
Outgoing World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset said: "The pool allocation draw is an important milestone in the run-in to any Rugby World Cup and it really helps to build excitement and momentum.
"With the identity of 12 teams already known, it will be of huge interest to players and fans to know which sides will be in their pool for what will be a game-changing tournament in Japan.
"While the draw is closer to the start of the tournament this time around compared to the previous RWC, it is necessary to conduct it well in advance for logistical reasons and to allow for an effective ticketing programme to be implemented."
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