Speaking from Texas to Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson on Nine's Today, Norris, a Hollywood action legend and former martial artist, confessed he was a rugby fan and backed Michael Cheika's men to get the job done on Sunday morning. 

Given his mythological status, a Chuck Norris blessing is about as good as it gets. 

"The thing is the New Zealand [All] Blacks have the war dance, but the Wallabies are gonna have the power of Chuck Norris' spirit there to help them win the game," Norris said. "They [the Wallabies] are going to win the World Cup."

Norris has been taking a surprising interest in rugby since he came to Australia and became infatuated with the sport. 

"I've done about eight trips to Australia promoting movies," Norris said. "I went over there and promoted a movie called Lone Wolf McQuade and I went to a rugby match and fell in love with this sport. To me, it's one of the most rugged sports there are out there and I like rugged stuff, so I became a big fan of rugby." 

Even Stefanovic, who has interviewed no shortage of celebrities in his time, was even a little starstruck when interviewing Norris. 

"I can't even talk to you Chuck Norris," Stefanovic said. "All of my life I've been doing this stuff, you're a bonafide legend. You've got to ask the questions Lisa." 

Asked whether he would ever run for the US Presidency, Norris laughed and told the pair what he would jokingly do. 

"During a debate, if any of my opponents and he attacked my character, I would jump over and choke him unconscious," Norris said. "I don't know if that would help me campaign."