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2015 Rugby World Cup squads

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The 2015 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament held in England and Wales from 18 September until 31 October 2015. 20 national teams competed, each bringing a squad of 31 players to the tournament. Each team had to submit their squad to World Rugby by 31 August 2015. A player could be replaced for medical or compassionate reasons, but would be unable to return to the squad. Any replacement players had an enforced stand-down period of 48 hours before they could take the field.[clarification needed]

Players marked (c) were the nominated captains for their teams. All details, such as number of international caps and player age, are as of the opening day of the tournament on 18 September 2015.

Pool A

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Australia

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On 21 August, Australia announced their 31-man squad.[1]

1 On 29 September, Sam Carter and James Hanson were called up to the squad to replace Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu, injured during Australia's game with Uruguay.[2]

Head coach: Australia Michael Cheika

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
James Hanson 1 Hooker (1988-09-15)15 September 1988 (aged 27) 10 Australia Queensland Reds
Stephen Moore (c) Hooker (1983-01-20)20 January 1983 (aged 32) 96 Australia Brumbies
Tatafu Polota-Nau Hooker (1985-07-26)26 July 1985 (aged 30) 54 Australia Waratahs
Greg Holmes Prop (1983-06-11)11 June 1983 (aged 32) 18 Australia Queensland Reds
Sekope Kepu Prop (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 29) 56 Australia Waratahs
Scott Sio Prop (1991-10-16)16 October 1991 (aged 23) 10 Australia Brumbies
James Slipper Prop (1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 26) 68 Australia Queensland Reds
Toby Smith Prop (1988-10-10)10 October 1988 (aged 26) 1 Australia Melbourne Rebels
Sam Carter 1 Lock (1989-10-10)10 October 1989 (aged 25) 12 Australia Brumbies
Kane Douglas Lock (1989-06-01)1 June 1989 (aged 26) 16 Australia Queensland Reds
Dean Mumm Lock (1984-03-05)5 March 1984 (aged 31) 37 Australia Waratahs
Rob Simmons Lock (1989-04-19)19 April 1989 (aged 26) 53 Australia Queensland Reds
Will Skelton 1 Lock (1992-05-03)3 May 1992 (aged 23) 12 Australia Waratahs
Scott Fardy Flanker (1984-07-05)5 July 1984 (aged 31) 24 Australia Brumbies
Michael Hooper Flanker (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 23) 46 Australia Waratahs
Sean McMahon Flanker (1994-06-18)18 June 1994 (aged 21) 4 Australia Melbourne Rebels
David Pocock Flanker (1988-04-23)23 April 1988 (aged 27) 50 Australia Brumbies
Ben McCalman Number 8 (1988-03-18)18 March 1988 (aged 27) 41 Australia Western Force
Wycliff Palu 1 Number 8 (1982-07-27)27 July 1982 (aged 33) 56 Australia Waratahs
Will Genia Scrum-half (1988-01-17)17 January 1988 (aged 27) 60 Australia Queensland Reds
Nick Phipps Scrum-half (1989-01-09)9 January 1989 (aged 26) 32 Australia Waratahs
Quade Cooper Fly-half (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 27) 57 Australia Queensland Reds
Bernard Foley Fly-half (1989-09-08)8 September 1989 (aged 26) 21 Australia Waratahs
Kurtley Beale Centre (1989-01-06)6 January 1989 (aged 26) 53 Australia Waratahs
Matt Giteau Centre (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 32) 96 France Toulon
Tevita Kuridrani Centre (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 24) 24 Australia Brumbies
Matt To'omua Centre (1990-01-02)2 January 1990 (aged 25) 25 Australia Brumbies
Adam Ashley-Cooper Wing (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 31) 108 Australia Waratahs
Rob Horne Wing (1989-08-15)15 August 1989 (aged 26) 27 Australia Waratahs
Drew Mitchell Wing (1984-03-26)26 March 1984 (aged 31) 65 France Toulon
Henry Speight Wing (1988-03-25)25 March 1988 (aged 27) 4 Australia Brumbies
Joe Tomane Wing (1990-02-11)11 February 1990 (aged 25) 16 Australia Brumbies
Israel Folau Fullback (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 26) 33 Australia Waratahs

England

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On 27 August, England announced their 31-man squad.[3]

1 On 28 September, Nick Easter was called up to the squad to replace Billy Vunipola, injured during England's game with Wales.[4]

Head coach: England Stuart Lancaster

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Jamie George Hooker (1990-10-22)22 October 1990 (aged 24) 2 England Saracens
Rob Webber Hooker (1986-08-01)1 August 1986 (aged 29) 13 England Bath
Tom Youngs Hooker (1987-01-28)28 January 1987 (aged 28) 24 England Leicester Tigers
Kieran Brookes Prop (1990-08-29)29 August 1990 (aged 25) 12 England Northampton Saints
Dan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 28) 52 England Leicester Tigers
Joe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 25) 33 England Harlequins
Mako Vunipola Prop (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 24) 23 England Saracens
David Wilson Prop (1985-04-09)9 April 1985 (aged 30) 43 England Bath
George Kruis Lock (1990-02-22)22 February 1990 (aged 25) 8 England Saracens
Joe Launchbury Lock (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 24) 24 England Wasps
Courtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 26) 40 England Northampton Saints
Geoff Parling Lock (1983-10-28)28 October 1983 (aged 31) 25 England Exeter Chiefs
James Haskell Flanker (1985-04-02)2 April 1985 (aged 30) 60 England Wasps
Chris Robshaw (c) Flanker (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 29) 39 England Harlequins
Tom Wood Flanker (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 28) 38 England Northampton Saints
Nick Easter 1 Number 8 (1978-08-15)15 August 1978 (aged 37) 52 England Harlequins
Ben Morgan Number 8 (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 26) 29 England Gloucester
Billy Vunipola 1 Number 8 (1992-11-03)3 November 1992 (aged 22) 19 England Saracens
Danny Care Scrum-half (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 28) 52 England Harlequins
Richard Wigglesworth Scrum-half (1983-06-09)9 June 1983 (aged 32) 23 England Saracens
Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26) 49 England Leicester Tigers
Owen Farrell Fly-half (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 23) 31 England Saracens
George Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 22) 13 England Bath
Brad Barritt Centre (1986-08-07)7 August 1986 (aged 29) 23 England Saracens
Sam Burgess Centre (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 26) 2 England Bath
Jonathan Joseph Centre (1991-05-21)21 May 1991 (aged 24) 13 England Bath
Henry Slade Centre (1993-03-19)19 March 1993 (aged 22) 1 England Exeter Chiefs
Jonny May Wing (1990-04-01)1 April 1990 (aged 25) 16 England Gloucester
Jack Nowell Wing (1993-04-11)11 April 1993 (aged 22) 9 England Exeter Chiefs
Anthony Watson Wing (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 21) 11 England Bath
Mike Brown Fullback (1985-09-04)4 September 1985 (aged 30) 39 England Harlequins
Alex Goode Fullback (1988-05-07)7 May 1988 (aged 27) 18 England Saracens

Fiji

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On 21 August, Fiji announced their 31-man squad.[5]

1 On 25 September, Timoci Nagusa was called up to the squad to replace Waisea Nayacalevu, injured during Fiji's game with Australia.[6]

2 On 27 September, Taniela Koroi was called up to the squad to replace Isei Colati, injured during Fiji's game with Australia.[7]

Head coach: New Zealand John McKee

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Sunia Koto Hooker (1980-04-15)15 April 1980 (aged 35) 43 France Narbonne
Talemaitoga Tuapati Hooker (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 31) 29 France Provence
Viliame Veikoso Hooker (1982-04-04)4 April 1982 (aged 33) 30 England Doncaster
Lee Roy Atalifo Prop (1988-05-10)10 May 1988 (aged 27) 2 Fiji Suva
Isei Colati 2 Prop (1983-12-23)23 December 1983 (aged 31) 7 France Nevers
Taniela Koroi 2 Prop (1990-02-08)8 February 1990 (aged 25) 2 Italy Mogliano
Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)19 December 1984 (aged 30) 35 France Provence
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 25) 9 Fiji Nadroga
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-04-06)6 April 1989 (aged 26) 24 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Tevita Cavubati Lock (1987-08-12)12 August 1987 (aged 28) 8 England Worcester Warriors
Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 27) 31 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 29) 16 France Agen
Nemia Soqeta Lock (1985-03-04)4 March 1985 (aged 30) 7 France Biarritz Olympique
Akapusi Qera (c) Flanker (1984-04-24)24 April 1984 (aged 31) 47 France Montpellier
Malakai Ravulo Flanker (1983-09-22)22 September 1983 (aged 31) 34 Romania Steaua București
Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 (aged 29) 24 France Brive
Peceli Yato Flanker (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 22) 4 France Clermont
Sakiusa Matadigo Number 8 (1982-08-08)8 August 1982 (aged 33) 20 France Lyon
Netani Talei Number 8 (1983-03-19)19 March 1983 (aged 32) 30 England Harlequins
Nemia Kenatale Scrum-half (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 29) 34 Romania Farul Constanța
Nikola Matawalu Scrum-half (1989-03-08)8 March 1989 (aged 26) 26 England Bath
Henry Seniloli Scrum-half (1989-06-15)15 June 1989 (aged 26) 8 Unattached
Josh Matavesi Fly-half (1990-10-05)5 October 1990 (aged 24) 14 Wales Ospreys
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 24) 5 Australia Waratahs
Levani Botia Centre (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 26) 5 France La Rochelle
Vereniki Goneva Centre (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 31) 35 England Leicester Tigers
Gabiriele Lovobalavu Centre (1985-06-20)20 June 1985 (aged 30) 20 France Bayonne
Nemani Nadolo Wing (1988-01-31)31 January 1988 (aged 27) 20 New Zealand Crusaders
Timoci Nagusa 1 Wing (1987-02-07)7 February 1987 (aged 28) 22 France Montpellier
Waisea Nayacalevu 1 Wing (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 25) 11 France Stade Français
Asaeli Tikoirotuma Wing (1986-06-24)24 June 1986 (aged 29) 14 England London Irish
Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)15 May 1989 (aged 26) 11 France La Rochelle
Metuisela Talebula Fullback (1991-05-20)20 May 1991 (aged 24) 16 France Bordeaux Bègles

Uruguay

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On 30 August, Uruguay announced their 31-man squad.[8]

Head coach: Uruguay Pablo Lemoine

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Germán Kessler Hooker (1994-07-01)1 July 1994 (aged 21) 11 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Nicolás Klappenbach Hooker (1982-03-25)25 March 1982 (aged 33) 46 Uruguay Champagnat
Carlos Arboleya Prop (1985-07-23)23 July 1985 (aged 30) 50 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Alejo Corral Prop (1981-09-11)11 September 1981 (aged 34) 47 Argentina San Isidro
Oscar Durán Prop (1980-08-16)16 August 1980 (aged 35) 31 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Mario Sagario Prop (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29) 47 France Massy
Mateo Sanguinetti Prop (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 23) 14 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Franco Lamanna Lock (1991-10-05)5 October 1991 (aged 23) 22 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Mathias Palomeque Lock (1986-07-10)10 July 1986 (aged 29) 24 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Santiago Vilaseca (c) Lock (1984-09-17)17 September 1984 (aged 31) 33 Uruguay Old Boys
Jorge Zerbino Lock (1991-12-27)27 December 1991 (aged 23) 11 Uruguay Old Christians
Agustín Alonso Flanker (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 23) 12 Uruguay Montevideo
Fernando Bascou Flanker (1987-04-05)5 April 1987 (aged 28) 25 Uruguay Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Matías Beer Flanker (1993-12-16)16 December 1993 (aged 21) 11 Uruguay Old Christians
Juan de Freitas Flanker (1989-12-13)13 December 1989 (aged 25) 38 Uruguay Champagnat
Juan Manuel Gaminara Flanker (1989-05-01)1 May 1989 (aged 26) 23 Uruguay Old Boys
Diego Magno Flanker (1989-04-27)27 April 1989 (aged 26) 49 Uruguay Montevideo
Alejandro Nieto Number 8 (1988-01-07)7 January 1988 (aged 27) 27 Uruguay Champagnat
Alejo Durán Scrum-half (1991-05-20)20 May 1991 (aged 24) 31 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Agustín Ormaechea Scrum-half (1991-03-08)8 March 1991 (aged 24) 23 France Stade Montois
Felipe Berchesi Fly-half (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 24) 15 France Carcassonne
Manuel Blengio Fly-half (1994-04-28)28 April 1994 (aged 21) 10 Uruguay Old Christians
Joaquín Prada Centre (1991-07-15)15 July 1991 (aged 24) 28 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Alberto Román Centre (1987-06-01)1 June 1987 (aged 28) 36 Uruguay Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Andrés Vilaseca Centre (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 24) 12 Uruguay Old Boys
Francisco Bulanti Wing (1980-04-12)12 April 1980 (aged 35) 22 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Jerónimo Etcheverry Wing (1988-01-11)11 January 1988 (aged 27) 42 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Santiago Gibernau Wing (1988-05-15)15 May 1988 (aged 27) 32 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Leandro Leivas Wing (1988-07-06)6 July 1988 (aged 27) 43 Uruguay Old Christians
Gastón Mieres Fullback (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 25) 37 Italy Valpolicella
Rodrigo Silva Fullback (1992-11-02)2 November 1992 (aged 22) 14 Uruguay Carrasco Polo

Wales

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On 31 August, Wales announced their 31-man squad.[9]

After injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny during Wales' warm-up match against Italy, Mike Philips and Eli Walker were called up to replace the injured duo.[10]

On 14 September, Eli Walker was released from the squad following injury and was replaced with Ross Moriarty.[11]

1 On 21 September, Tyler Morgan was called up to the squad to replace Cory Allen who tore his hamstring in Wales's opening win against Uruguay.[12]

2 On 28 September, Gareth Anscombe and James Hook were called up to the squad to replace Hallam Amos and Scott Williams who were injured in Wales's win against England.[13]

3 On 11 October, Liam Williams was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered an injury against Australia, and Eli Walker re-joined the squad to replace him. Walker was allowed to re-join the squad, as he was released from the team before Wales officially arrived in tournament.[14]

Head coach: New Zealand Warren Gatland

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Scott Baldwin Hooker (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (aged 27) 10 Wales Ospreys
Ken Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 28) 29 Wales Scarlets
Tomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 23) 2 England Exeter Chiefs
Paul James Prop (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 33) 62 Wales Ospreys
Aaron Jarvis Prop (1986-05-20)20 May 1986 (aged 29) 13 Wales Ospreys
Gethin Jenkins Prop (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 34) 116 Wales Cardiff Blues
Samson Lee Prop (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 22) 12 Wales Scarlets
Jake Ball Lock (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 24) 14 Wales Scarlets
Luke Charteris Lock (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 32) 57 France Racing
Bradley Davies Lock (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 28) 46 England Wasps
Dominic Day Lock (1985-08-22)22 August 1985 (aged 30) 2 England Bath
Alun Wyn Jones Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 29) 90 Wales Ospreys
James King Flanker (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25) 6 Wales Ospreys
Dan Lydiate Flanker (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 27) 47 Wales Ospreys
Ross Moriarty Flanker (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 21) 2 England Gloucester
Justin Tipuric Flanker (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 26) 33 Wales Ospreys
Sam Warburton (c) Flanker (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 26) 55 Wales Cardiff Blues
Taulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 24) 48 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons
Gareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 25) 4 Wales Scarlets
Mike Phillips Scrum-half (1982-08-29)29 August 1982 (aged 33) 94 France Racing
Lloyd Williams Scrum-half (1989-11-30)30 November 1989 (aged 25) 19 Wales Cardiff Blues
Gareth Anscombe 2 Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 1 Wales Cardiff Blues
Dan Biggar Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 25) 35 Wales Ospreys
Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 28) 35 England Bath
Cory Allen 1 Centre (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22) 3 Wales Cardiff Blues
James Hook 2 Centre (1985-06-27)27 June 1985 (aged 30) 78 England Gloucester
Tyler Morgan 1 Centre (1995-09-02)2 September 1995 (aged 20) 1 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons
Jamie Roberts Centre (1986-11-08)8 November 1986 (aged 28) 70 England Harlequins
Scott Williams 2 Centre (1990-10-10)10 October 1990 (aged 24) 32 Wales Scarlets
Hallam Amos 2 Wing (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 20) 3 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons
Alex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 35 Wales Cardiff Blues
George North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 23) 51 England Northampton Saints
Eli Walker 3 Wing (1992-03-28)28 March 1992 (aged 23) 1 Wales Ospreys
Matthew Morgan Fullback (1992-04-23)23 April 1992 (aged 23) 3 England Bristol
Liam Williams 3 Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 24) 23 Wales Scarlets

Pool B

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Japan

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On 31 August, Japan announced their 31-man squad.[15]

Head coach: Australia Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Shota Horie Hooker (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 29) 38 Japan Panasonic Wild Knights
Takeshi Kizu Hooker (1988-07-15)15 July 1988 (aged 27) 37 Japan Kobelco Steelers
Hiroki Yuhara Hooker (1984-01-21)21 January 1984 (aged 31) 22 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus
Kensuke Hatakeyama Prop (1985-08-02)2 August 1985 (aged 30) 68 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Keita Inagaki Prop (1990-06-02)2 June 1990 (aged 25) 6 Japan Panasonic Wild Knights
Masataka Mikami Prop (1988-06-04)4 June 1988 (aged 27) 29 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus
Hiroshi Yamashita Prop (1986-01-01)1 January 1986 (aged 29) 45 Japan Kobelco Steelers
Shoji Ito Lock (1980-12-02)2 December 1980 (aged 34) 34 Japan Kobelco Steelers
Shinya Makabe Lock (1987-03-26)26 March 1987 (aged 28) 31 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Hitoshi Ono Lock (1978-05-06)6 May 1978 (aged 37) 94 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus
Luke Thompson Lock (1981-04-16)16 April 1981 (aged 34) 58 Japan Kintetsu Liners
Michael Broadhurst Flanker (1986-10-30)30 October 1986 (aged 28) 22 Japan Ricoh Black Rams
Justin Ives Flanker (1984-05-24)24 May 1984 (aged 31) 29 Japan Canon Eagles
Michael Leitch (c) Flanker (1988-10-07)7 October 1988 (aged 26) 43 New Zealand Chiefs
Hendrik Tui Flanker (1987-12-13)13 December 1987 (aged 27) 32 Australia Queensland Reds
Koliniasi Holani Number 8 (1981-10-25)25 October 1981 (aged 33) 41 Japan Panasonic Wild Knights
Amanaki Mafi Number 8 (1990-01-11)11 January 1990 (aged 25) 3 Japan NTT Communications Shining Arcs
Atsushi Hiwasa Scrum-half (1987-05-22)22 May 1987 (aged 28) 47 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Fumiaki Tanaka Scrum-half (1985-01-03)3 January 1985 (aged 30) 49 New Zealand Highlanders
Harumichi Tatekawa Fly-half (1989-12-02)2 December 1989 (aged 25) 38 Japan Kubota Spears
Kosei Ono Fly-half (1987-04-17)17 April 1987 (aged 28) 29 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Kotaro Matsushima Centre (1993-02-26)26 February 1993 (aged 22) 12 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Male Sa'u Centre (1987-10-13)13 October 1987 (aged 27) 23 Japan Yamaha Júbilo
Yu Tamura Centre (1989-01-09)9 January 1989 (aged 26) 32 Japan NEC Green Rockets
Craig Wing Centre (1979-12-26)26 December 1979 (aged 35) 10 Japan Kobelco Steelers
Yoshikazu Fujita Wing (1993-10-08)8 October 1993 (aged 21) 27 Japan Waseda University
Kenki Fukuoka Wing (1992-09-07)7 September 1992 (aged 23) 15 Japan Tsukuba University
Karne Hesketh Wing (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 30) 9 Japan Munakata Sanix Blues
Toshiaki Hirose Wing (1981-10-17)17 October 1981 (aged 33) 28 Japan Toshiba Brave Lupus
Akihito Yamada Wing (1985-07-26)26 July 1985 (aged 30) 13 Japan Panasonic Wild Knights
Ayumu Goromaru Fullback (1986-03-01)1 March 1986 (aged 29) 52 Japan Yamaha Júbilo

Samoa

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On 11 August, Samoa announced their 31-man squad.[16]

On 24 August, Faifili Levave was called up to replace Fa'atiga Lemalu who withdrew due to injury.[17]

On 11 September, Census Johnston was called up to replace Logovi'i Mulipola.[18]

Head coach: Samoa Stephen Betham

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ole Avei Hooker (1983-06-13)13 June 1983 (aged 32) 21 France Bordeaux Bègles
Manu Leiataua Hooker (1986-12-26)26 December 1986 (aged 28) 8 France Aurillac
Motu Matu'u Hooker (1987-04-30)30 April 1987 (aged 28) 3 New Zealand Hurricanes
Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-05-24)24 May 1990 (aged 25) 11 France Agen
Jake Grey Prop (1984-02-17)17 February 1984 (aged 31) 4 Samoa SCOPA
Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 34) 48 France Toulouse
Anthony Perenise Prop (1982-10-18)18 October 1982 (aged 32) 24 England Bristol
Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29)29 January 1983 (aged 32) 36 France Stade Français
Filo Paulo Lock (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 27) 18 Italy Benetton Treviso
Joe Tekori Lock (1983-12-17)17 December 1983 (aged 31) 32 France Toulouse
Kane Thompson Lock (1982-01-09)9 January 1982 (aged 33) 31 England Newcastle Falcons
Maurie Fa'asavalu Flanker (1980-01-12)12 January 1980 (aged 35) 25 France Oyonnax
Alafoti Faosiliva Flanker (1985-10-28)28 October 1985 (aged 29) 13 England Bath
Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 27) 15 England Bristol
Faifili Levave Flanker (1986-01-15)15 January 1986 (aged 29) 6 Unattached
Ofisa Treviranus (c) Flanker (1984-03-31)31 March 1984 (aged 31) 32 England London Irish
TJ Ioane Number 8 (1989-05-09)9 May 1989 (aged 26) 6 England Sale Sharks
Sanele Vavae Tuilagi Number 8 (1988-06-15)15 June 1988 (aged 27) 4 France Carcassonne
Vavao Afemai Scrum-half (1992-02-18)18 February 1992 (aged 23) 5 Samoa Vaiala
Kahn Fotuali'i Scrum-half (1982-05-22)22 May 1982 (aged 33) 24 England Northampton Saints
Patrick Fa'apale Fly-half (1991-03-05)5 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Samoa Vaiala
Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 33) 21 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Michael Stanley Fly-half (1989-12-29)29 December 1989 (aged 25) 6 Unattached
Rey Lee-Lo Centre (1987-02-20)20 February 1987 (aged 28) 2 Wales Cardiff Blues
Johnny Leota Centre (1984-01-21)21 January 1984 (aged 31) 19 England Sale Sharks
Paul Perez Centre (1986-07-26)26 July 1986 (aged 29) 11 South Africa Sharks
George Pisi Centre (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29) 17 England Northampton Saints
Fa'atoina Autagavaia Wing (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 27) 16 France Nevers
Ken Pisi Wing (1989-02-24)24 February 1989 (aged 26) 6 England Northampton Saints
Alesana Tuilagi Wing (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 34) 34 England Newcastle Falcons
Tim Nanai-Williams Fullback (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 26) 1 Japan Ricoh Black Rams

Scotland

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On 1 September, Scotland announced their 31-man squad.[19]

On 14 September, Kevin Bryce replaced Stuart McInally in the squad following injury.[20]

1 On 29 September, Blair Cowan replaced Grant Gilchrist in the squad following injury.[21]

2 On 17 October, Rory Sutherland replaced Ryan Grant in the squad following injury.[22]

Head coach: New Zealand Vern Cotter

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Fraser Brown Hooker (1989-06-20)20 June 1989 (aged 26) 10 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Kevin Bryce Hooker (1988-09-07)7 September 1988 (aged 27) 2 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Ross Ford Hooker (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 31) 89 Scotland Edinburgh
Alasdair Dickinson Prop (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 32) 47 Scotland Edinburgh
Ryan Grant 2 Prop (1985-10-08)8 October 1985 (aged 29) 23 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
WP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 29) 3 Scotland Edinburgh
Gordon Reid Prop (1987-03-04)4 March 1987 (aged 28) 12 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Rory Sutherland 2 Prop (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Jon Welsh Prop (1986-10-13)13 October 1986 (aged 28) 7 England Newcastle Falcons
Grant Gilchrist 1 Lock (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 25) 10 Scotland Edinburgh
Jonny Gray Lock (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 21) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 26) 46 France Castres
Tim Swinson Lock (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 28) 13 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Blair Cowan 1 Flanker (1986-04-21)21 April 1986 (aged 29) 13 England London Irish
John Hardie Flanker (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 27) 2 Unattached
Alasdair Strokosch Flanker (1983-02-21)21 February 1983 (aged 32) 46 France Perpignan
Ryan Wilson Flanker (1989-05-18)18 May 1989 (aged 26) 11 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
David Denton Number 8 (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 25) 28 Scotland Edinburgh
Josh Strauss Number 8 (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (aged 28) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne Scrum-half (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 (aged 22) 7 Scotland Edinburgh
Greig Laidlaw (c) Scrum-half (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 29) 41 England Gloucester
Henry Pyrgos Scrum-half (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 26) 16 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Finn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 22) 11 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Duncan Weir Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 19 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Mark Bennett Centre (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 22) 9 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Peter Horne Centre (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 25) 10 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Matt Scott Centre (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 24) 29 Scotland Edinburgh
Richie Vernon Centre (1987-07-07)7 July 1987 (aged 28) 22 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sean Lamont Wing (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 34) 97 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 16 England London Irish
Tommy Seymour Wing (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 27) 18 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Tim Visser Wing (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 28) 21 England Harlequins
Stuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24)24 June 1992 (aged 23) 33 Scotland Glasgow Warriors

South Africa

[edit]

On 28 August, South Africa announced their 31-man squad.[23]

1 On 27 September, Jan Serfontein was called up to the squad to replace captain Jean de Villiers, injured during South Africa's game with Samoa.[24]

Head coach: South Africa Heyneke Meyer

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Schalk Brits Hooker (1981-05-16)16 May 1981 (aged 34) 8 England Saracens
Bismarck du Plessis Hooker (1984-05-22)22 May 1984 (aged 31) 73 France Montpellier
Adriaan Strauss Hooker (1985-11-18)18 November 1985 (aged 29) 48 South Africa Bulls
Jannie du Plessis Prop (1982-11-16)16 November 1982 (aged 32) 64 France Montpellier
Frans Malherbe Prop (1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 South Africa Stormers
Tendai Mtawarira Prop (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 30) 68 South Africa Sharks
Trevor Nyakane Prop (1989-05-04)4 May 1989 (aged 26) 16 South Africa Bulls
Coenie Oosthuizen Prop (1989-03-22)22 March 1989 (aged 26) 21 South Africa Cheetahs
Lood de Jager Lock (1992-12-17)17 December 1992 (aged 22) 12 South Africa Cheetahs
Pieter-Steph du Toit Lock (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 23) 4 South Africa Sharks
Eben Etzebeth Lock (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 23) 37 South Africa Stormers
Victor Matfield Lock (1977-05-11)11 May 1977 (aged 38) 123 England Northampton Saints
Willem Alberts Flanker (1984-05-11)11 May 1984 (aged 31) 33 France Stade Français
Schalk Burger Flanker (1983-04-13)13 April 1983 (aged 32) 79 South Africa Stormers
Siya Kolisi Flanker (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 24) 11 South Africa Stormers
Francois Louw Flanker (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 (aged 30) 36 England Bath
Duane Vermeulen Number 8 (1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 29) 29 France Toulon
Fourie du Preez Scrum-half (1982-03-24)24 March 1982 (aged 33) 70 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Rudy Paige Scrum-half (1989-08-02)2 August 1989 (aged 26) 0 South Africa Bulls
Ruan Pienaar Scrum-half (1984-03-10)10 March 1984 (aged 31) 84 Ireland Ulster
Pat Lambie Fly-half (1990-10-17)17 October 1990 (aged 24) 44 South Africa Sharks
Handré Pollard Fly-half (1994-03-09)9 March 1994 (aged 21) 13 South Africa Bulls
Morné Steyn Fly-half (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 31) 59 France Stade Français
Damian de Allende Centre (1991-11-25)25 November 1991 (aged 23) 7 South Africa Stormers
Jean de Villiers (c) 1 Centre (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 34) 107 South Africa Stormers
Jesse Kriel Centre (1994-02-15)15 February 1994 (aged 21) 4 South Africa Bulls
Jan Serfontein 1 Centre (1993-04-15)15 April 1993 (aged 22) 21 South Africa Bulls
Bryan Habana Wing (1983-06-12)12 June 1983 (aged 32) 110 France Toulon
Lwazi Mvovo Wing (1986-06-03)3 June 1986 (aged 29) 13 South Africa Sharks
JP Pietersen Wing (1986-07-12)12 July 1986 (aged 29) 60 South Africa Sharks
Zane Kirchner Fullback (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 31) 30 Ireland Leinster
Willie le Roux Fullback (1989-08-18)18 August 1989 (aged 26) 28 South Africa Cheetahs

United States

[edit]

On 1 September, the United States named their 31-man squad.[25]

On 3 September, Scott LaValla was replaced by Matt Trouville following an injury suffered in training.[26]

Head coach: United States Mike Tolkin

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Zach Fenoglio Hooker (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 26) 13 United States Glendale Raptors
Phil Thiel Hooker (1984-10-29)29 October 1984 (aged 30) 32 United States Life University
Chris Baumann Prop (1987-05-18)18 May 1987 (aged 28) 4 United States Santa Monica
Eric Fry Prop (1987-09-14)14 September 1987 (aged 28) 33 England Newcastle Falcons
Olive Kilifi Prop (1986-09-28)28 September 1986 (aged 28) 12 United States Seattle Saracens
Titi Lamositele Prop (1995-02-11)11 February 1995 (aged 20) 13 England Saracens
Matekitonga Moeakiola Prop (1978-05-16)16 May 1978 (aged 37) 31 France Castanet
Joe Taufete'e Prop (1992-10-04)4 October 1992 (aged 22) 0 United States Belmont Shore
Cam Dolan Lock (1990-03-02)2 March 1990 (aged 25) 16 Wales Cardiff Blues
Greg Peterson Lock (1991-03-26)26 March 1991 (aged 24) 8 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Hayden Smith Lock (1985-04-10)10 April 1985 (aged 30) 26 England Saracens
Louis Stanfill Lock (1985-05-30)30 May 1985 (aged 30) 55 United States Seattle Saracens
Andrew Durutalo Flanker (1987-10-25)25 October 1987 (aged 27) 9 United States USA Sevens
Matt Trouville Flanker (1986-06-09)9 June 1986 (aged 29) 4 United States Seattle Saracens
Alastair McFarland Flanker (1989-06-02)2 June 1989 (aged 26) 5 United States NYAC
John Quill Flanker (1990-03-10)10 March 1990 (aged 25) 14 United States NYAC
Danny Barrett Number 8 (1990-03-23)23 March 1990 (aged 25) 9 United States USA Sevens
Samu Manoa Number 8 (1985-03-05)5 March 1985 (aged 30) 11 France Toulon
Niku Kruger Scrum-half (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 23) 1 United States Glendale Raptors
Mike Petri Scrum-half (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 31) 54 United States NYAC
AJ MacGinty Fly-half (1990-02-26)26 February 1990 (aged 25) 5 United States Life University
Shalom Suniula Fly-half (1988-05-06)6 May 1988 (aged 27) 14 United States Seattle Saracens
Seamus Kelly Centre (1991-05-30)30 May 1991 (aged 24) 20 United States SFGG
Folau Niua Centre (1985-01-27)27 January 1985 (aged 30) 15 United States USA Sevens
Thretton Palamo Centre (1988-09-22)22 September 1988 (aged 26) 10 England London Welsh
Andrew Suniula Centre (1982-05-01)1 May 1982 (aged 33) 37 Romania București
Takudzwa Ngwenya Wing (1985-07-22)22 July 1985 (aged 30) 32 France Biarritz Olympique
Blaine Scully Wing (1988-02-29)29 February 1988 (aged 27) 26 Wales Cardiff Blues
Zack Test Wing (1989-10-13)13 October 1989 (aged 25) 4 United States USA Sevens
Brett Thompson Wing (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 (aged 25) 4 United States USA Sevens
Chris Wyles (c) Fullback (1983-09-13)13 September 1983 (aged 32) 50 England Saracens

Pool C

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Argentina

[edit]

On 16 August, Argentina announced their initial 31-man squad.[27]

Hours after the 31-man squad was announced, Matías Díaz suffered an injury and was replaced in the squad by Juan Pablo Orlandi.[28][29]

1 On 15 October, Juan Figallo was called up to the squad to replace Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro after he suffered an injury in training.[30]

2 Due to an injury to Agustín Creevy, usual prop Lucas Noguera Paz will cover hooker from the bench against South Africa in the Bronze Final. However, an injury sustained in training for prop Marcos Ayerza ruled him out of the Bronze Final the day before the match, and Santiago García Botta was called up as his replacement. As there was no further cover for prop, García Botta was cleared to play in the match, despite the stand-down period of 48 hours before an injury replacement can take the field, though he is only permitted to play if absolutely required.[31][32]

Head coach: Argentina Daniel Hourcade

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Agustín Creevy (c) Hooker (1985-03-15)15 March 1985 (aged 30) 40 Argentina UAR
Julián Montoya Hooker (1993-10-29)29 October 1993 (aged 21) 9 Argentina UAR
Marcos Ayerza 2 Prop (1983-01-12)12 January 1983 (aged 32) 60 England Leicester Tigers
Juan Figallo 1 Prop (1988-03-25)25 March 1988 (aged 27) 22 England Saracens
Santiago García Botta 2 Prop (1992-06-19)19 June 1992 (aged 23) 5 Argentina UAR
Ramiro Herrera Prop (1989-02-14)14 February 1989 (aged 26) 13 Argentina UAR
Lucas Noguera Paz Prop (1993-05-10)10 May 1993 (aged 22) 16 Argentina UAR
Juan Pablo Orlandi Prop (1983-06-20)20 June 1983 (aged 32) 16 Unattached
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro 1 Prop (1989-11-06)6 November 1989 (aged 25) 20 Argentina UAR
Matías Alemanno Lock (1991-12-05)5 December 1991 (aged 23) 14 Argentina UAR
Mariano Galarza Lock (1986-11-12)12 November 1986 (aged 28) 24 England Gloucester
Tomás Lavanini Lock (1993-01-22)22 January 1993 (aged 22) 21 Argentina UAR
Guido Petti Lock (1994-11-17)17 November 1994 (aged 20) 6 Argentina UAR
Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Flanker (1981-11-19)19 November 1981 (aged 33) 64 France Toulon
Juan Manuel Leguizamón Flanker (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 32) 62 Argentina UAR
Pablo Matera Flanker (1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 22) 16 Argentina UAR
Javier Ortega Desio Flanker (1990-06-14)14 June 1990 (aged 25) 16 Argentina UAR
Facundo Isa Number 8 (1993-09-21)21 September 1993 (aged 21) 7 Argentina UAR
Leonardo Senatore Number 8 (1984-05-13)13 May 1984 (aged 31) 31 Unattached
Tomás Cubelli Scrum-half (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 26) 38 Argentina UAR
Martín Landajo Scrum-half (1988-06-14)14 June 1988 (aged 27) 46 Argentina UAR
Santiago González Iglesias Fly-half (1988-06-16)16 June 1988 (aged 27) 18 Argentina UAR
Nicolás Sánchez Fly-half (1988-10-26)26 October 1988 (aged 26) 33 Argentina UAR
Marcelo Bosch Centre (1984-01-07)7 January 1984 (aged 31) 35 England Saracens
Jerónimo de la Fuente Centre (1991-02-24)24 February 1991 (aged 24) 13 Argentina UAR
Juan Martín Hernández Centre (1982-08-07)7 August 1982 (aged 33) 53 Argentina UAR
Matías Moroni Centre (1991-03-29)29 March 1991 (aged 24) 4 Argentina UAR
Juan Pablo Socino Centre (1988-05-30)30 May 1988 (aged 27) 2 England Newcastle Falcons
Horacio Agulla Wing (1984-10-22)22 October 1984 (aged 30) 60 England Bath
Santiago Cordero Wing (1993-12-06)6 December 1993 (aged 21) 12 Argentina UAR
Juan Imhoff Wing (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 27) 29 France Racing
Lucas González Amorosino Fullback (1985-11-02)2 November 1985 (aged 29) 43 Unattached
Joaquín Tuculet Fullback (1989-08-08)8 August 1989 (aged 26) 23 Argentina UAR

Georgia

[edit]

On 1 September, Georgia announced their 31-man squad.[33]

1 On 29 September, Anton Peikrishvili was called up to the squad to replace Davit Kubriashvili, injured during Georgia's game with Argentina.[34]

Head coach: New Zealand Milton Haig

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Jaba Bregvadze Hooker (1987-04-23)23 April 1987 (aged 28) 29 Georgia (country) Kochebi Bolnisi
Shalva Mamukashvili Hooker (1990-10-02)2 October 1990 (aged 24) 31 England Sale Sharks
Simon Maisuradze Hooker (1986-09-14)14 September 1986 (aged 29) 32 France La Voulte-Valence
Kakha Asieshvili Prop (1987-04-21)21 April 1987 (aged 28) 11 France Brive
Levan Chilachava Prop (1991-08-17)17 August 1991 (aged 24) 25 France Toulon
Davit Kubriashvili 1 Prop (1986-03-12)12 March 1986 (aged 29) 40 France Stade Français
Mikheil Nariashvili Prop (1990-05-25)25 May 1990 (aged 25) 28 France Montpellier
Anton Peikrishvili 1 Prop (1987-09-18)18 September 1987 (aged 28) 16 France Bayonne
Davit Zirakashvili Prop (1983-09-20)20 September 1983 (aged 31) 50 France Clermont
Giorgi Chkhaidze Lock (1982-06-24)24 June 1982 (aged 33) 85 France Lille
Levan Datunashvili Lock (1983-01-18)18 January 1983 (aged 32) 71 France Aurillac
Konstantin Mikautadze Lock (1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 24) 36 France Toulon
Giorgi Nemsadze Lock (1984-09-26)26 September 1984 (aged 30) 51 France Tarbes
Mamuka Gorgodze (c) Flanker (1984-07-14)14 July 1984 (aged 31) 61 France Toulon
Viktor Kolelishvili Flanker (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 25) 32 France Clermont
Shalva Sutiashvili Flanker (1984-01-24)24 January 1984 (aged 31) 49 France Massy
Giorgi Tkhilaishvili Flanker (1991-04-08)8 April 1991 (aged 24) 21 Georgia (country) Batumi
Lasha Lomidze Number 8 (1992-06-30)30 June 1992 (aged 23) 13 France Béziers Hérault
Giorgi Begadze Scrum-half (1986-03-04)4 March 1986 (aged 29) 36 Georgia (country) Kochebi Bolnisi
Vazha Khutsishvili Scrum-half (1992-09-02)2 September 1992 (aged 23) 20 Georgia (country) Rustavi Kharebi
Vasil Lobzhanidze Scrum-half (1996-10-14)14 October 1996 (aged 18) 6 Georgia (country) Armazi Tbilisi
Lasha Khmaladze Fly-half (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 27) 39 Georgia (country) Lelo Saracens
Lasha Malaghuradze Fly-half (1986-01-02)2 January 1986 (aged 29) 58 France Stade Bagnérais
Davit Kacharava Centre (1985-01-16)16 January 1985 (aged 30) 83 Russia Enisey-STM
Merab Sharikadze Centre (1993-05-17)17 May 1993 (aged 22) 36 France Aurillac
Tamaz Mchedlidze Centre (1993-03-17)17 March 1993 (aged 22) 31 France Agen
Giorgi Aptsiauri Wing (1994-01-20)20 January 1994 (aged 21) 10 Georgia (country) AIA Kutaisi
Muraz Giorgadze Wing (1994-06-28)28 June 1994 (aged 21) 7 Georgia (country) Armazi Tbilisi
Giorgi Pruidze Wing (1994-06-02)2 June 1994 (aged 21) 4 Georgia (country) AIA Kutaisi
Alexander Todua Wing (1987-11-02)2 November 1987 (aged 27) 48 Georgia (country) Lelo Saracens
Merab Kvirikashvili Fullback (1983-12-27)27 December 1983 (aged 31) 85 France Montluçon
Beka Tsiklauri Fullback (1989-02-09)9 February 1989 (aged 26) 20 Georgia (country) Locomotive Tbilisi

Namibia

[edit]

On 27 August, Namibia announced their 31-man squad.[35]

Head coach Wales Phil Davies

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Torsten van Jaarsveld Hooker (1987-06-30)30 June 1987 (aged 28) 7 South Africa Cheetahs
Louis van der Westhuizen Hooker (1995-02-25)25 February 1995 (aged 20) 2 South Africa Leopards
Aranos Coetzee Prop (1988-03-14)14 March 1988 (aged 27) 5 South Africa Cheetahs
AJ de Klerk Prop (1987-12-19)19 December 1987 (aged 27) 5 Namibia Wanderers
Jaco Engels Prop (1980-12-17)17 December 1980 (aged 34) 12 Namibia Trustco United
Raoul Larson Prop (1984-05-14)14 May 1984 (aged 31) 6 South Africa Eagles
Johnny Redelinghuys Prop (1984-02-02)2 February 1984 (aged 31) 47 Namibia Wanderers
Casper Viviers Prop (1988-06-01)1 June 1988 (aged 27) 13 Namibia Trustco United
Tjiuee Uanivi Lock (1990-12-31)31 December 1990 (aged 24) 10 France Brive
Janco Venter Lock (1994-09-19)19 September 1994 (aged 20) 8 South Africa Maties
Renaldo Bothma Flanker (1989-09-18)18 September 1989 (aged 26) 7 Japan Toyota Verblitz
Jacques Burger (c) Flanker (1983-07-29)29 July 1983 (aged 32) 35 England Saracens
Wian Conradie Flanker (1994-10-14)14 October 1994 (aged 20) 1 South Africa Johannesburg Uni.
Tinus du Plessis Flanker (1984-05-20)20 May 1984 (aged 31) 44 Namibia Wanderers
Rohan Kitshoff Flanker (1985-09-13)13 September 1985 (aged 30) 22 South Africa Durbanville-Bellville
Leneve Damens Number 8 (1993-05-30)30 May 1993 (aged 22) 3 Namibia Wanderers
PJ van Lill Number 8 (1983-12-04)4 December 1983 (aged 31) 39 France Bayonne
Eniell Buitendag Scrum-half (1989-06-21)21 June 1989 (aged 26) 13 Namibia Wanderers
Eugene Jantjies Scrum-half (1986-10-08)8 October 1986 (aged 28) 45 Romania Dinamo București
Damian Stevens Scrum-half (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 20) 1 South Africa Ikey Tigers
Theuns Kotzé Fly-half (1987-07-16)16 July 1987 (aged 28) 25 France Bourg-en-Bresse
Darryl de la Harpe Centre (1986-10-02)2 October 1986 (aged 28) 27 Namibia Western Suburbs
Johan Deysel Centre (1991-09-26)26 September 1991 (aged 23) 9 South Africa Leopards
JC Greyling Centre (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 24) 8 Ireland Old Wesley
Danie van Wyk Centre (1986-03-30)30 March 1986 (aged 29) 13 Namibia Trustco United
Conrad Marais Wing (1989-04-26)26 April 1989 (aged 26) 8 France Béziers Hérault
David Philander Wing (1987-01-04)4 January 1987 (aged 28) 23 New Zealand Spotswood United
Heinrich Smit Wing (1990-11-21)21 November 1990 (aged 24) 11 South Africa NWU Pukke
Russell van Wyk Wing (1990-08-12)12 August 1990 (aged 25) 4 Namibia Western Suburbs
Chrysander Botha Fullback (1988-07-13)13 July 1988 (aged 27) 34 England Exeter Chiefs
Johann Tromp Fullback (1990-12-23)23 December 1990 (aged 24) 18 Namibia Wanderers

New Zealand

[edit]

On 30 August, New Zealand announced their 31-man squad.[36]

1 On 10 October, Joe Moody was called up to the squad to replace Tony Woodcock, injured during New Zealand's game with Tonga.[37]

2 On 29 October, Pauliasi Manu was called up to the squad to replace Wyatt Crockett, injured during New Zealand's game with France.[38]

Head coach: New Zealand Steve Hansen

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Franchise/province
Dane Coles Hooker (1986-12-10)10 December 1986 (aged 28) 30 Hurricanes / Wellington
Keven Mealamu Hooker (1979-03-20)20 March 1979 (aged 36) 126 Blues / Auckland
Codie Taylor Hooker (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 24) 3 Crusaders / Canterbury
Wyatt Crockett 2 Prop (1983-01-24)24 January 1983 (aged 32) 40 Crusaders / Canterbury
Charlie Faumuina Prop (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 28) 27 Blues / Auckland
Ben Franks Prop (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 31) 43 Hurricanes / Hawke's Bay
Owen Franks Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 27) 72 Crusaders / Canterbury
Pauliasi Manu 2 Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 27) 0 Chiefs / Counties Manukau
Joe Moody 1 Prop (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 27) 8 Crusaders / Canterbury
Tony Woodcock 1 Prop (1981-01-27)27 January 1981 (aged 34) 115 Blues / North Harbour
Brodie Retallick Lock (1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 24) 41 Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Luke Romano Lock (1986-02-16)16 February 1986 (aged 29) 20 Crusaders / Canterbury
Sam Whitelock Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 26) 66 Crusaders / Canterbury
Sam Cane Flanker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 23) 24 Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Jerome Kaino Flanker (1983-04-06)6 April 1983 (aged 32) 60 Blues / Auckland
Richie McCaw (c) Flanker (1980-12-31)31 December 1980 (aged 34) 142 Crusaders / Canterbury
Liam Messam Flanker (1984-03-25)25 March 1984 (aged 31) 42 Chiefs / Waikato
Kieran Read Number 8 (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 29) 77 Crusaders / Canterbury
Victor Vito Number 8 (1987-03-27)27 March 1987 (aged 28) 28 Hurricanes / Wellington
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Scrum-half (1990-08-15)15 August 1990 (aged 25) 15 Chiefs / Waikato
TJ Perenara Scrum-half (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 23) 15 Hurricanes / Wellington
Aaron Smith Scrum-half (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 26) 41 Highlanders / Manawatu
Beauden Barrett Fly-half (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 24) 30 Hurricanes / Taranaki
Dan Carter Fly-half (1982-03-05)5 March 1982 (aged 33) 106 Crusaders / Canterbury
Colin Slade Fly-half (1987-10-10)10 October 1987 (aged 27) 20 Crusaders / Canterbury
Malakai Fekitoa Centre (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 23) 11 Highlanders / Auckland
Ma'a Nonu Centre (1982-05-21)21 May 1982 (aged 33) 97 Hurricanes / Wellington
Conrad Smith Centre (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 33) 88 Hurricanes / Wellington
Sonny Bill Williams Centre (1985-08-03)3 August 1985 (aged 30) 26 Chiefs / Counties Manukau
Nehe Milner-Skudder Wing (1990-12-15)15 December 1990 (aged 24) 2 Hurricanes / Manawatu
Waisake Naholo Wing (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 24) 1 Highlanders / Taranaki
Julian Savea Wing (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 25) 35 Hurricanes / Wellington
Ben Smith Fullback (1986-06-01)1 June 1986 (aged 29) 41 Highlanders / Otago

Tonga

[edit]

On 18 August, Tonga announced their 30-man squad, with an additional player yet to be named.[39]

On 31 August, Tonga announced the 31st player to complete their squad.[40]

Head coach: Tonga Mana Otai

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Aleki Lutui Hooker (1978-07-01)1 July 1978 (aged 37) 36 England Ampthill
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1986-02-19)19 February 1986 (aged 29) 3 France Stade Montois
Elvis Taione Hooker (1983-05-25)25 May 1983 (aged 32) 18 England Exeter Chiefs
Halani Aulika Prop (1983-08-31)31 August 1983 (aged 32) 13 England London Irish
Tevita Mailau Prop (1985-04-25)25 April 1985 (aged 30) 16 France Perpignan
Sila Puafisi Prop (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 27) 19 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sona Taumalolo Prop (1981-11-13)13 November 1981 (aged 33) 17 France Grenoble
Soane Tongaʻuiha Prop (1982-01-21)21 January 1982 (aged 33) 15 France Oyonnax
Uili Koloʻofai Lock (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 32) 5 Unattached
Tukulua Lokotui Lock (1979-12-31)31 December 1979 (aged 35) 24 France Béziers Hérault
Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 25) 14 Australia Western Force
Joe Tuineau Lock (1981-08-18)18 August 1981 (aged 34) 22 France Dax
Sione Kalamafoni Flanker (1988-05-18)18 May 1988 (aged 27) 25 England Gloucester
Nili Latu (c) Flanker (1982-02-19)19 February 1982 (aged 33) 40 England Newcastle Falcons
Jack Ram Flanker (1987-01-14)14 January 1987 (aged 28) 2 New Zealand Blues
Hale T-Pole Flanker (1979-04-30)30 April 1979 (aged 36) 31 Unattached
Opeti Fonua Number 8 (1986-05-26)26 May 1986 (aged 29) 6 England Leicester Tigers
Viliami Maʻafu Number 8 (1982-03-09)9 March 1982 (aged 33) 24 France Oyonnax
Samisoni Fisilau Scrum-half (1987-11-29)29 November 1987 (aged 27) 15 England Jersey
Sosefo Maʻake Scrum-half (1991-09-15)15 September 1991 (aged 24) 1 Tonga Havelu Bulldogs
Sonatane Takulua Scrum-half (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 23) 10 England Newcastle Falcons
Latiume Fosita Fly-half (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 23) 12 England Doncaster
Kurt Morath Fly-half (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 30) 26 Unattached
Sione Piukala Centre (1985-06-08)8 June 1985 (aged 30) 14 France Perpignan
Siale Piutau Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 29) 20 Japan Yamaha Júbilo
Viliami Tahituʻa Centre (1991-10-02)2 October 1991 (aged 23) 2 Unattached
David Halaifonua Wing (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 (aged 28) 13 England Gloucester
William Helu Wing (1986-04-19)19 April 1986 (aged 29) 20 Scotland Edinburgh
Fetuʻu Vainikolo Wing (1985-01-30)30 January 1985 (aged 30) 22 France Oyonnax
Telusa Veainu Wing (1990-12-26)26 December 1990 (aged 24) 4 Australia Melbourne Rebels
Vunga Lilo Fullback (1983-02-28)28 February 1983 (aged 32) 38 France Montauban

Pool D

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Canada

[edit]

On 25 August, Canada announced their 31-man squad.[41]

On 10 September, Jake Ilnicki was called up to replace the injured Jason Marshall.[42]

1 On 24 September, James Pritchard was called up to the squad to replace Liam Underwood, injured during Canada's opening game with Ireland.[43]

2 On 28 September, Pat Parfrey was called up to the squad to replace Connor Braid, injured during Canada's game with Italy.[44]

Head coach: New Zealand Kieran Crowley

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ray Barkwill Hooker (1980-08-26)26 August 1980 (aged 35) 22 Canada Ontario Blues
Aaron Carpenter Hooker (1983-01-09)9 January 1983 (aged 32) 67 England Cornish Pirates
Benoît Piffero Hooker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 28) 9 Canada Atlantic Rock
Hubert Buydens Prop (1982-01-04)4 January 1982 (aged 33) 35 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Jake Ilnicki Prop (1992-02-24)24 February 1992 (aged 23) 8 Australia NSW Country Eagles
Djustice Sears-Duru Prop (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 21) 8 Canada Ontario Blues
Andrew Tiedemann Prop (1988-07-21)21 July 1988 (aged 27) 35 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Doug Wooldridge Prop (1985-12-19)19 December 1985 (aged 29) 19 Canada Ontario Blues
Brett Beukeboom Lock (1989-08-13)13 August 1989 (aged 26) 15 England Cornish Pirates
Jamie Cudmore Lock (1978-09-06)6 September 1978 (aged 37) 35 France Clermont
Evan Olmstead Lock (1991-02-21)21 February 1991 (aged 24) 5 Australia Greater Sydney Rams
Nanyak Dala Flanker (1984-06-18)18 June 1984 (aged 31) 34 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Kyle Gilmour Flanker (1988-01-26)26 January 1988 (aged 27) 11 England Rotherham
John Moonlight Flanker (1987-07-02)2 July 1987 (aged 28) 20 Canada Ontario Blues
Jebb Sinclair Flanker (1986-04-08)8 April 1986 (aged 29) 39 England London Irish
Tyler Ardron (c) Number 8 (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 24) 20 Wales Ospreys
Richard Thorpe Number 8 (1984-11-01)1 November 1984 (aged 30) 6 England London Welsh
Phil Mack Scrum-half (1985-09-18)18 September 1985 (aged 30) 27 Canada BC Bears
Jamie Mackenzie Scrum-half (1989-02-28)28 February 1989 (aged 26) 7 Canada Ontario Blues
Gordon McRorie Scrum-half (1988-05-12)12 May 1988 (aged 27) 12 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Nathan Hirayama Fly-half (1988-03-23)23 March 1988 (aged 27) 19 Canada BC Bears
Liam Underwood 1 Fly-half (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 24) 10 Canada Ontario Blues
Nick Blevins Centre (1988-11-11)11 November 1988 (aged 26) 25 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Connor Braid 2 Centre (1990-05-31)31 May 1990 (aged 25) 18 Canada BC Bears
Ciaran Hearn Centre (1985-12-30)30 December 1985 (aged 29) 45 Canada Atlantic Rock
Pat Parfrey 2 Centre (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 23) 7 Canada Atlantic Rock
Conor Trainor Centre (1989-05-12)12 May 1989 (aged 26) 18 Canada BC Bears
Jeff Hassler Wing (1991-08-21)21 August 1991 (aged 24) 15 Wales Ospreys
Phil Mackenzie Wing (1987-02-25)25 February 1987 (aged 28) 27 England Sale Sharks
D. T. H. van der Merwe Wing (1986-04-28)28 April 1986 (aged 29) 35 Wales Scarlets
Matt Evans Fullback (1988-01-02)2 January 1988 (aged 27) 29 England Cornish Pirates
Harry Jones Fullback (1989-08-26)26 August 1989 (aged 26) 17 Canada BC Bears
James Pritchard 1 Fullback (1979-07-21)21 July 1979 (aged 36) 61 England Bedford Blues

France

[edit]

On 23 August, France announced their 31-man squad.[45]

1 On 20 September, Rémy Grosso was called up to the squad to replace Yoann Huget, injured during France's opening game with Italy.[46]

Head coach: France Philippe Saint-André

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Guilhem Guirado Hooker (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 29) 34 Toulon
Benjamin Kayser Hooker (1984-07-26)26 July 1984 (aged 31) 33 Clermont
Dimitri Szarzewski Hooker (1983-01-26)26 January 1983 (aged 32) 81 Racing
Uini Atonio Prop (1990-03-26)26 March 1990 (aged 25) 9 La Rochelle
Eddy Ben Arous Prop (1990-08-25)25 August 1990 (aged 25) 7 Racing
Vincent Debaty Prop (1981-10-02)2 October 1981 (aged 33) 32 Clermont
Nicolas Mas Prop (1980-05-23)23 May 1980 (aged 35) 80 Montpellier
Rabah Slimani Prop (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 25) 17 Stade Français
Alexandre Flanquart Lock (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 25) 15 Stade Français
Yoann Maestri Lock (1988-01-14)14 January 1988 (aged 27) 38 Toulouse
Pascal Papé Lock (1980-10-05)5 October 1980 (aged 34) 61 Stade Français
Thierry Dusautoir (c) Flanker (1981-11-18)18 November 1981 (aged 33) 76 Toulouse
Bernard Le Roux Flanker (1989-06-04)4 June 1989 (aged 26) 18 Racing
Yannick Nyanga Flanker (1983-12-19)19 December 1983 (aged 31) 43 Racing
Fulgence Ouedraogo Flanker (1986-07-21)21 July 1986 (aged 29) 37 Montpellier
Damien Chouly Number 8 (1985-11-27)27 November 1985 (aged 29) 31 Clermont
Louis Picamoles Number 8 (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 29) 47 Toulouse
Rory Kockott Scrum-half (1986-06-25)25 June 1986 (aged 29) 9 Castres
Morgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 26) 61 Clermont
Sébastien Tillous-Borde Scrum-half (1985-04-29)29 April 1985 (aged 30) 16 Toulon
Frédéric Michalak Fly-half (1982-10-16)16 October 1982 (aged 32) 73 Toulon
Rémi Talès Fly-half (1984-05-02)2 May 1984 (aged 31) 19 Racing
Mathieu Bastareaud Centre (1988-09-17)17 September 1988 (aged 27) 35 Toulon
Alexandre Dumoulin Centre (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 26) 4 Racing
Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 21) 13 Toulouse
Wesley Fofana Centre (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 27) 35 Clermont
Rémy Grosso 1 Wing (1988-12-04)4 December 1988 (aged 26) 0 Castres
Sofiane Guitoune Wing (1989-03-27)27 March 1989 (aged 26) 4 Bordeaux Bègles
Yoann Huget 1 Wing (1987-06-02)2 June 1987 (aged 28) 40 Toulouse
Noa Nakaitaci Wing (1990-07-11)11 July 1990 (aged 25) 4 Clermont
Brice Dulin Fullback (1990-04-13)13 April 1990 (aged 25) 20 Racing
Scott Spedding Fullback (1986-05-04)4 May 1986 (aged 29) 10 Clermont

Ireland

[edit]

On 1 September, Ireland named their 31-man squad.[47]

1 On 10 October, Jared Payne was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered an injury against Romania. He was replaced by Issac Boss on 17 October 2015.[48]

2 On 12 October, Rhys Ruddock was called into replace Peter O'Mahony, who was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered knee ligament damage against France.[49]

3 On 13 October, Mike McCarthy was called into replace Paul O'Connell, ruled out of the World Cup after tearing his hamstring during the group stage victory over France.[50]

Head coach: New Zealand Joe Schmidt

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rory Best Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 33) 85 Ireland Ulster
Seán Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 29) 45 Ireland Leinster
Richardt Strauss Hooker (1986-01-29)29 January 1986 (aged 29) 10 Ireland Leinster
Tadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 22) 2 Ireland Leinster
Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 27) 51 Ireland Leinster
Jack McGrath Prop (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 25) 20 Ireland Leinster
Mike Ross Prop (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 35) 52 Ireland Leinster
Nathan White Prop (1981-09-04)4 September 1981 (aged 34) 3 Ireland Connacht
Iain Henderson Lock (1992-02-21)21 February 1992 (aged 23) 19 Ireland Ulster
Mike McCarthy 3 Lock (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 33) 17 Ireland Leinster
Paul O'Connell (c) 3 Lock (1979-10-20)20 October 1979 (aged 35) 104 Ireland Munster
Donnacha Ryan Lock (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 31) 31 Ireland Munster
Devin Toner Lock (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29) 27 Ireland Leinster
Chris Henry Flanker (1984-10-17)17 October 1984 (aged 30) 19 Ireland Ulster
Jordi Murphy Flanker (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 24) 12 Ireland Leinster
Seán O'Brien Flanker (1987-02-14)14 February 1987 (aged 28) 37 Ireland Leinster
Peter O'Mahony 2 Flanker (1989-09-17)17 September 1989 (aged 26) 32 Ireland Munster
Rhys Ruddock 2 Flanker (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 24) 5 Ireland Leinster
Jamie Heaslip Number 8 (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 31) 75 Ireland Leinster
Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26) 37 Ireland Munster
Isaac Boss 1 Scrum-half (1980-04-09)9 April 1980 (aged 35) 22 Ireland Leinster
Eoin Reddan Scrum-half (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 34) 64 Ireland Leinster
Paddy Jackson Fly-half (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 23) 12 Ireland Ulster
Ian Madigan Fly-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 26) 21 Ireland Leinster
Johnny Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 30) 53 Ireland Leinster
Darren Cave Centre (1987-04-05)5 April 1987 (aged 28) 10 Ireland Ulster
Keith Earls Centre (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 27) 41 Ireland Munster
Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 22) 12 Ireland Connacht
Jared Payne 1 Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 29) 8 Ireland Ulster
Tommy Bowe Wing (1984-02-22)22 February 1984 (aged 31) 63 Ireland Ulster
Luke Fitzgerald Wing (1987-09-13)13 September 1987 (aged 28) 30 Ireland Leinster
Dave Kearney Wing (1989-06-19)19 June 1989 (aged 26) 10 Ireland Leinster
Simon Zebo Wing (1990-03-16)16 March 1990 (aged 25) 18 Ireland Munster
Rob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 29) 63 Ireland Leinster

Italy

[edit]

On 24 August, Italy announced their 31-man squad.[51]

On 1 September, Simone Favaro was called up to the squad to replace the injured Angelo Esposito.[52]

On 10 September, Enrico Bacchin was called up to the squad to replace the injured Luca Morisi.[53]

1 On 21 September, Michele Visentin was called up to the squad to replace Andrea Masi, injured during Italy's opening game with France.[54]

2 On 5 October, Alberto De Marchi and Andrea Lovotti were called up to the squad to replace the injured Martin Castrogiovanni and Michele Rizzo.[55]

Head coach: France Jacques Brunel

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 30) 78 England Leicester Tigers
Davide Giazzon Hooker (1986-01-16)16 January 1986 (aged 29) 21 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea Manici Hooker (1990-04-28)28 April 1990 (aged 25) 13 Italy Zebre
Matías Agüero Prop (1981-02-13)13 February 1981 (aged 34) 36 Unattached
Martin Castrogiovanni 2 Prop (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 33) 113 France Racing
Dario Chistolini Prop (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 11 Italy Zebre
Lorenzo Cittadini Prop (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 32) 40 England Wasps
Alberto De Marchi 2 Prop (1986-03-13)13 March 1986 (aged 29) 28 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea Lovotti 2 Prop (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 26) 0 Italy Zebre
Michele Rizzo 2 Prop (1982-09-16)16 September 1982 (aged 33) 19 England Leicester Tigers
Valerio Bernabò Lock (1984-03-03)3 March 1984 (aged 31) 25 Italy Zebre
Joshua Furno Lock (1989-10-21)21 October 1989 (aged 25) 31 England Newcastle Falcons
Marco Fuser Lock (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 24) 5 Italy Benetton Treviso
Quintin Geldenhuys Lock (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 34) 57 Italy Zebre
Mauro Bergamasco Flanker (1979-05-01)1 May 1979 (aged 36) 104 Unattached
Simone Favaro Flanker (1988-11-07)7 November 1988 (aged 26) 24 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Francesco Minto Flanker (1987-05-20)20 May 1987 (aged 28) 19 Italy Benetton Treviso
Samuela Vunisa Flanker (1988-08-19)19 August 1988 (aged 27) 8 England Saracens
Alessandro Zanni Flanker (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 31) 90 Italy Benetton Treviso
Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 32) 113 France Stade Français
Edoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 25) 43 Italy Benetton Treviso
Guglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 24) 11 Italy Zebre
Marcello Violi Scrum-half (1993-10-11)11 October 1993 (aged 21) 2 Italy Zebre
Tommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 22) 17 France Perpignan
Carlo Canna Fly-half (1992-08-25)25 August 1992 (aged 23) 3 Italy Zebre
Enrico Bacchin Centre (1992-11-28)28 November 1992 (aged 22) 3 Italy Benetton Treviso
Tommaso Benvenuti Centre (1990-12-12)12 December 1990 (aged 24) 31 England Bristol
Michele Campagnaro Centre (1993-03-13)13 March 1993 (aged 22) 14 England Exeter Chiefs
Gonzalo García Centre (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 31) 37 Italy Zebre
Leonardo Sarto Wing (1992-01-15)15 January 1992 (aged 23) 19 Italy Zebre
Giovanbattista Venditti Wing (1990-03-27)27 March 1990 (aged 25) 29 England Newcastle Falcons
Michele Visentin 1 Wing (1991-12-13)13 December 1991 (aged 23) 1 Italy Zebre
Andrea Masi 1 Fullback (1981-03-30)30 March 1981 (aged 34) 94 England Wasps
Luke McLean Fullback (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 28) 71 Italy Benetton Treviso

Romania

[edit]

On 25 August, Romania announced their 31-man squad.[56]

1 On 29 September, Vlad Nistor was called up to the squad to replace Ovidiu Tonita, injured during Romania's game with Ireland.[57]

Head coach: Romania Lynn Howells

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Eugen Căpățână Hooker (1986-06-18)18 June 1986 (aged 29) 18 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Andrei Rădoi Hooker (1987-04-21)21 April 1987 (aged 28) 46 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Otar Turashvili Hooker (1986-07-14)14 July 1986 (aged 29) 21 France Colomiers
Mihai Lazăr Prop (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 28) 47 France Castres
Paulică Ion Prop (1983-01-10)10 January 1983 (aged 32) 70 France Perpignan
Horațiu Pungea Prop (1986-02-18)18 February 1986 (aged 29) 26 France Oyonnax
Alexandru Țăruș Prop (1989-05-09)9 May 1989 (aged 26) 7 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Andrei Ursache Prop (1984-05-10)10 May 1984 (aged 31) 22 France Carcassonne
Marius Antonescu Lock (1992-08-09)9 August 1992 (aged 23) 9 France Tarbes
Valentin Popârlan Lock (1987-06-12)12 June 1987 (aged 28) 47 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Valentin Ursache Lock (1985-08-12)12 August 1985 (aged 30) 60 France Oyonnax
Johan van Heerden Lock (1986-09-12)12 September 1986 (aged 29) 1 Romania Baia Mare
Stelian Burcea Flanker (1983-10-07)7 October 1983 (aged 31) 50 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Viorel Lucaci Flanker (1986-03-30)30 March 1986 (aged 29) 42 Romania Steaua București
Mihai Macovei (c) Flanker (1986-10-29)29 October 1986 (aged 28) 64 France Colomiers
Daniel Carpo Number 8 (1984-11-26)26 November 1984 (aged 30) 51 Romania Steaua București
Ovidiu Tonița 1 Number 8 (1980-07-06)6 July 1980 (aged 35) 70 France Provence
Vlad Nistor 1 Number 8 (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 21) 14 France Castres
Tudorel Bratu Scrum-half (1991-04-23)23 April 1991 (aged 24) 0 Romania Dinamo
Valentin Calafeteanu Scrum-half (1985-01-25)25 January 1985 (aged 30) 73 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Florin Surugiu Scrum-half (1984-12-10)10 December 1984 (aged 30) 51 Romania Steaua București
Dănuț Dumbravă Fly-half (1981-08-06)6 August 1981 (aged 34) 72 Romania Steaua București
Michael Wiringi Fly-half (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 30) 1 Romania Baia Mare
Csaba Gál Centre (1985-03-07)7 March 1985 (aged 30) 84 Romania Cluj
Paula Kinikinilau Centre (1986-08-30)30 August 1986 (aged 29) 1 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Florin Vlaicu Centre (1986-07-26)26 July 1986 (aged 29) 81 Romania Steaua București
Adrian Apostol Wing (1990-03-11)11 March 1990 (aged 25) 19 Romania Baia Mare
Ionuț Botezatu Wing (1987-05-05)5 May 1987 (aged 28) 27 Romania Baia Mare
Florin Ioniță Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 17 Romania Steaua București
Mădălin Lemnaru Wing (1989-03-26)26 March 1989 (aged 26) 27 Romania Timișoara Saracens
Cătălin Fercu Fullback (1986-09-05)5 September 1986 (aged 29) 80 England Saracens
Sabin Strătilă Fullback (1995-03-27)27 March 1995 (aged 20) 1 Romania Steaua București

Player statistics

[edit]

All statistics are to the original 31-man squad as of 18 September 2015. Statistics do not include players who joined a squad during the tournament.

Player representation by club

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Players Clubs
21 Scotland Glasgow Warriors, Argentina UAR
17 Ireland Leinster
16 England Saracens
14 France Toulon
13 Australia New South Wales Waratahs
12 England Bath
11 France Clermont, Wales Ospreys, France Racing
10 New Zealand Crusaders, New Zealand Hurricanes
9 Australia Brumbies, England Newcastle Falcons, France Stade Français, Romania Timișoara Saracens, Italy Zebre
8 Italy Benetton Treviso, Wales Cardiff Blues, Scotland Edinburgh
England Leicester Tigers, England Northampton Saints, Ireland Ulster

Player representation by league

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League Players Percent Outside
national
squad
Total 620 — —
Canada Canada 18 2.9% —
England England 103 16.6% 72
France France 121 19.5% 90
Georgia (country) Georgia 11 1.8% —
Japan Japan 33 5.3% 5
Namibia Namibia 11 1.8% —
Romania Romania 26 4.2% 5
United States United States 19 3.1% —
Uruguay Uruguay 26 4.2% —
Pro12 Ireland Ireland 32 5.2% 2
Italy Italy 17 2.7% 1
Scotland Scotland 29 4.7% 5
Wales Wales 28 4.5% 7
Super Rugby Argentina Argentina 21 3.4% —
Australia Australia 33 5.3% 4
New Zealand New Zealand 36 5.8% 5
South Africa South Africa 22 3.6% 3
Other 21 3.4% 15
Unattached 13 2.1% —

Average age of squads

[edit]
Nation Avg. Age Oldest player Youngest player
 Argentina 27 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (33 years, 303 days) Guido Petti (20 years, 305 days)
 Australia 27 Wycliff Palu (33 years, 53 days) Sean McMahon (21 years, 92 days)
 Canada 28 Jamie Cudmore (37 years, 353 days) Djustice Sears-Duru (21 years, 117 days)
 England 26 Richard Wigglesworth (32 years, 101 days) Anthony Watson (21 years, 204 days)
 Fiji 29 Sunia Koto (35 years, 156 days) Peceli Yato (22 years, 244 days)
 France 28 Nicolas Mas (35 years, 118 days) Gaël Fickou (21 years, 176 days)
 Georgia 26 Giorgi Chkhaidze (33 years, 56 days) Vasil Lobzhanidze (18 years, 339 days)
 Ireland 28 Paul O'Connell (35 years, 333 days) Robbie Henshaw (22 years, 98 days)
 Italy 28 Mauro Bergamasco (36 years, 140 days) Marcello Violi (21 years, 342 days)
 Japan 29 Hitoshi Ono (37 years, 135 days) Yoshikazu Fujita (21 years, 345 days)
 Namibia 26 Jaco Engels (34 years, 275 days) Damian Stevens (20 years, 108 days)
 New Zealand 28 Keven Mealamu (36 years, 182 days) Malakai Fekitoa (23 years, 131 days)
 Romania 29 Ovidiu Tonița (35 years, 74 days) Sabin Strătilă (20 years, 175 days)
 Samoa 29 Maurie Fa'asavalu (35 years, 249 days) Vavao Afemai (23 years, 212 days)
 Scotland 27 Sean Lamont (34 years, 246 days) Jonny Gray (21 years, 188 days)
 South Africa 28 Victor Matfield (38 years, 130 days) Handré Pollard (21 years, 193 days)
 Tonga 30 Aleki Lutui (37 years, 79 days) Latiume Fosita (23 years, 55 days)
 United States 27 Matekitonga Moeakiola (37 years, 125 days) Titi Lamositele (20 years, 219 days)
 Uruguay 26 Francisco Bulanti (35 years, 159 days) Germán Kessler (21 years, 79 days)
 Wales 26 Gethin Jenkins (34 years, 305 days) Hallam Amos (20 years, 359 days)

Squad caps

[edit]
Nation Caps Most capped player Least capped player
 New Zealand 1484 Richie McCaw (142) Waisake Naholo (1)
 South Africa 1297 Victor Matfield (123) Rudy Paige (0)
 Australia 1263 Adam Ashley-Cooper (108) Toby Smith (1)
 Romania 1185 Csaba Gál (84) Tudorel Bratu (0)
 Italy 1181 Martin Castrogiovanni (113)
Sergio Parisse (113) 		Marcello Violi (2)
 Georgia 1148 Giorgi Chkhaidze (85) Giorgi Pruidze (4)
 Ireland 1066 Paul O'Connell (104) Tadhg Furlong (2)
 Wales 1051 Gethin Jenkins (116) Dominic Day (1)
Tomas Francis (1)
Ross Moriarty (1)
 Japan 1016 Hitoshi Ono (94) Amanaki Mafi (3)
 France 1002 Dimitri Szarzewski (81) Alexandre Dumoulin (4)
Sofiane Guitoune (4)
Noa Nakaitaci (4)
 Argentina 871 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (64) Juan Pablo Socino (2)
 Uruguay 866 Diego Magno (48) Matías Beer (9)
 England 784 James Haskell (60) Henry Slade (1)
 Scotland 713 Sean Lamont (97) Josh Strauss (0)
 Canada 692 Aaron Carpenter (67) Evan Olmstead (5)
 Fiji 619 Akapusi Qera (47) Lee Roy Atalifo (2)
 United States 567 Louis Stanfill (55) Joe Taufete'e (0)
 Tonga 527 Nili Latu (40) Sosefo Maʻake (1)
 Namibia 505 Johnny Redelinghuys (47) Wian Conradie (1)
Damian Stevens (1)
 Samoa 505 Census Johnston (48) Tim Nanai-Williams (1)

Previous World Cup experience

[edit]

By tournaments

[edit]
Player World Cups
Italy Mauro Bergamasco 4
South Africa Schalk Burger 3
New Zealand Dan Carter
Italy Martin Castrogiovanni
Georgia (country) Giorgi Chkhaidze
Canada Jamie Cudmore
Romania Dănuț Dumbravă
Samoa Maurie Fa'asavalu
Wales Gethin Jenkins
Georgia (country) Merab Kvirikashvili
Italy Andrea Masi
South Africa Victor Matfield
New Zealand Richie McCaw
New Zealand Keven Mealamu
Ireland Paul O'Connell
Italy Sergio Parisse
Romania Paulică Ion
Romania Ovidiu Tonița
New Zealand Tony Woodcock
62 Players 2
158 Players 1
380 Players 0

By matches

[edit]
Player RWC matches
New Zealand Richie McCaw 16
Wales Gethin Jenkins 15
South Africa Victor Matfield 14
New Zealand Keven Mealamu
South Africa Schalk Burger 13
Ireland Paul O'Connell
Italy Martin Castrogiovanni 12
Georgia (country) Merab Kvirikashvili
France Frédéric Michalak
Italy Sergio Parisse
France Dimitri Szarzewski
Romania Ovidiu Tonița
Argentina Horacio Agulla 11
Australia Adam Ashley-Cooper
Italy Mauro Bergamasco
Georgia (country) Giorgi Chkhaidze
France Thierry Dusautoir
South Africa Bryan Habana
Argentina Juan Manuel Leguizamón
Italy Andrea Masi
South Africa JP Pietersen
South Africa Fourie du Preez
New Zealand Tony Woodcock
Wales Alun Wyn Jones

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