The 2019 Rugby World Cup is on the horizon and it won't be long before the showpiece tournament finally gets going in Japan.
And while rugby players across the globe are being put through their paces in the quest to lift the Webb Ellis Cup, they're not the only ones preparing for a physical test in Japan.
For the tournament's officials are also preparing.
Nigel Owens, of course, has been selected to officiate at his fourth consecutive Rugby World Cup.
The only Welshman in the group, the 48-year-old is one of 12 referees chosen to take charge of matches at this autumn’s global tournament in Japan.
In all, 23 officials have been named, including seven assistant refs and four TMOs, representing nine nations.
And while attention moves ahead to September's opener, Owens has taken a small trip down memory lane to reveal the lasting moment that will stay with him from his charge during the 2015 Rugby World Cup final - the pinnacle of his career, and his biggest match to date.
Owens had taken charge of New Zealand’s 34-17 Rugby World Cup final win over Australia at Twickenham.
In a touching clip shared by Rugby World Cup, Owens discusses the respect that shone through in the immediate aftermath of the momentous occasion.
"At the end of the game, [David] Pocock came up and shook my hand and said 'Nigel, thanks for reffing a great game'.
"I thought, this guy has just lost the World Cup final, he may not get a chance again, and the first thing he's done after I've blown the final whistle is come and thank me for the game. I thought 'what a special guy and what a special game this is'.
"And the Jerome Kaino came over then. Instead of going and celebrating with his friends, the first thing he did was come over and shake my hand and thank me for reffing the game.
"And he said I watched your documentary last night, he said it was a very special programme, you can be very proud of yourself, of what you've done not just on the field but off the field as well.
"I thought, this guy has just taken the time to come and tell me that when he should be over there celebrating with all his players.
"Those two players in the final of the World Cup will be the lasting moment for me."
