Rugby World Cup: 5 men to watch

The Rugby World Cup kicks off Friday with 20 teams vying for the title in England.

Defending champion New Zealand is going for its third title since the quadrennial tournament's inception in 1987.

Canada is looking to return to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1991.

Here's a look at five men (four players and a referee) to watch in an interactive graphic from The Canadian Press:

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