Noah Barton will be the mascot for the Welsh Rugby team's opening game in the World Cup.
The Rugby World Cup in Japan starts in just 16 days time, and few are as excited as Noah Barton.
The 12 year-old from Cardiff has been chosen as the Wales team mascot for their opening game.
Noah will the lead the team out in just over two weeks time in Toyota City after winning a competition.
He said he cannot wait to head out to Japan.
This will be his first time visiting the country.
Noah was born with a Perthes - a rare hip condition that stopped him doing sport when he was small and it was his competition video that impressed judges and secured him the mascot role.
Noah and his dad are heading out to Japan for the Rugby World Cup.
Noah has since overcome his illness and now plays all the sports he wants.
He was awarded the prize by Welsh rugby players George North and Leigh Halfpenny, who also drove him to school one day.
Leigh halfpenny drove Noah to school to congratulate him on becoming a mascot. Credit: PA
When asked what this prize meant to him, Noah found it difficult to put into words.
As well as leading the team out on to the pitch, he's also excited to explore Japanese temples.
Although Noah has found it difficult to study the language.
Noah said he is hopeful about Wales' performance in the tournament and believes they will go far.
He said Wales' biggest threat is Australia.
He hopes that the team live up to their ranking of number one in the world.
And it's not only Noah who is excited about heading out to Japan.
His dad said it will be a special moment for his son.
Noah's father is excited for his son lead out the Welsh Rugby team in the World Cup.
