Rugby World Cup organisers have been told to speed-up preparations ©Getty Images

Japan have been publicly urged to quicken their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in two years' time.

The warned was issued following a third set of tournament review meetings held this year with World Rugby.

A failure to so far select venues for teams to train during the quadrennial event was among the main concerns highlighted.

"There are some areas where the Organising Committee has not progressed as much as we would expect by this stage and, with a core focus on delivering a compelling and competitive Rugby World Cup with teams at heart, the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee recognise that they need to accelerate the selection of training venues," Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin said.

"These venues must be of a world-class standard that provide the platform for the players to perform at their best.

"We have reminded our friends at the Organising Committee that there is no time to lose with two years to go. 

"All stakeholders, including Government and host cities, will need to continue to play their full part to ensure."

A "detailed evaluation of all operational areas" took place during the meeting on topics including team services, venues, ticketing, tournament budgets and host city operations.

Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin has raised concerns ©Getty Images
Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin has raised concerns ©Getty Images

There are just over two years until the tournament is due to begin on September 20 in 2019.

The competition is scheduled to culminate at the final in Yokohama on November 2.

"These review meetings are critical to evaluating and guiding progress towards delivering what will be the biggest event to be hosted in Japan this decade," Gilpin said.

"Every Rugby World Cup has unique opportunities and challenges in delivery and Japan represents the opportunity to deliver a special and ground-breaking event. 

"The next few months will be critical to the ultimate success of the tournament with the match schedule and ticketing programme set to be finalised and announced before the end of the year."

Two-years-to-go celebrations will culminate with a dedicated festival and Webb Ellis Cup roadshow beginning in Shibuya 109 in Tokyo on Wednesday (September 20).

It will then visit all 12 host cities and Top League clubs over a 46-day period.