2015 Rugby World Cup squads
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The 2015 Rugby World Cup is an international rugby union tournament to be held in England and Wales from 18 September until 31 October 2015. Twenty national teams will compete, and each will bring a 31-man squad to the tournament. The tournament is administered by World Rugby , to whom each team had to submit their finalised squad by 31 August 2015. A player may be replaced for medical or compassionate reasons, but will be unable to return to the squad. Any replacement players have an enforced stand-down period of 48 hours before they can take the field.
Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. All details, such as number of international caps and player age, are current as of the opening day of the tournament on 18 September 2015.
Overview [ edit ]
Below is a table listing all the head coaches and captains for each nation.[ 2]
Team
Coach
Captain
Argentina
Hourcade, Daniel Daniel Hourcade
Creevy, Agustín Agustín Creevy
Australia
Cheika, Michael Michael Cheika
Moore, Stephen Stephen Moore
Canada
Crowley, Kieran Kieran Crowley
Ardron, Tyler Tyler Ardron
England
Lancaster, Stuart Stuart Lancaster
Robshaw, Chris Chris Robshaw
Fiji
McKee, John John McKee
Qera, Akapusi Akapusi Qera
France
Saint-André, Philippe Philippe Saint-André
Dusautoir, Thierry Thierry Dusautoir
Georgia
Haig, Milton Milton Haig
Gorgodze, Mamuka Mamuka Gorgodze
Ireland
Schmidt, Joe Joe Schmidt
O'Connell, Paul Paul O'Connell
Italy
Brunel, Jacques Jacques Brunel
Parisse, Sergio Sergio Parisse
Japan
Jones, Eddie Eddie Jones
Leitch, Michael Michael Leitch
Namibia
Davies, Phil Phil Davies
Burger, Jacques Jacques Burger
New Zealand
Hansen, Steve Steve Hansen
McCaw, Richie Richie McCaw
Romania
Howells, Lynn Lynn Howells
Macovei, Mihai Mihai Macovei
Samoa
Betham, Stephen Stephen Betham
Treviranus, Ofisa Ofisa Treviranus
Scotland
Cotter, Vern Vern Cotter
Laidlaw, Greig Greig Laidlaw
South Africa
Meyer, Heyneke Heyneke Meyer
de Villiers, Jean Jean de Villiers
Tonga
Otai, Mana Mana Otai
Latu, Nili Nili Latu
United States
Tolkin, Mike Mike Tolkin
Wyles, Chris Chris Wyles
Uruguay
Lemoine, Pablo Pablo Lemoine
Vilaseca, Santiago Santiago Vilaseca
Wales
Gatland, Warren Warren Gatland
Warburton, Sam Sam Warburton
Australia [ edit ]
On 21 August, Australia announced their 31-man squad.[ 3]
1 On 29 September, Sam Carter and James Hanson were called up to the squad to replace Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu after suffering injuries during Australia's game with Uruguay.[ 4]
Head coach : Michael Cheika
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Hanson, James James Hanson 1
Hooker
(1988-09-15 ) 15 September 1988 (aged 27)
10
Queensland Reds
Moore, Stephen Stephen Moore (c )
Hooker
(1983-01-20 ) 20 January 1983 (aged 32)
96
Brumbies
Polota-Nau, Tatafu Tatafu Polota-Nau
Hooker
(1985-07-26 ) 26 July 1985 (aged 30)
54
Waratahs
Holmes, Greg Greg Holmes
Prop
(1983-06-11 ) 11 June 1983 (aged 32)
18
Queensland Reds
Kepu, Sekope Sekope Kepu
Prop
(1986-02-05 ) 5 February 1986 (aged 29)
56
Waratahs
Sio, Scott Scott Sio
Prop
(1991-10-16 ) 16 October 1991 (aged 23)
10
Brumbies
Slipper, James James Slipper
Prop
(1989-06-06 ) 6 June 1989 (aged 26)
68
Queensland Reds
Smith, Toby Toby Smith
Prop
(1988-10-10 ) 10 October 1988 (aged 26)
1
Melbourne Rebels
Carter, Sam Sam Carter 1
Lock
(1989-10-10 ) 10 October 1989 (aged 25)
12
Brumbies
Douglas, Kane Kane Douglas
Lock
(1989-06-01 ) 1 June 1989 (aged 26)
16
Queensland Reds
Mumm, Dean Dean Mumm
Lock
(1984-03-05 ) 5 March 1984 (aged 31)
37
Waratahs
Simmons, Rob Rob Simmons
Lock
(1989-04-19 ) 19 April 1989 (aged 26)
53
Queensland Reds
Skelton, Will Will Skelton 1
Lock
(1992-05-03 ) 3 May 1992 (aged 23)
12
Waratahs
Fardy, Scott Scott Fardy
Flanker
(1984-07-05 ) 5 July 1984 (aged 31)
24
Brumbies
Hooper, Michael Michael Hooper
Flanker
(1991-10-29 ) 29 October 1991 (aged 23)
46
Waratahs
McMahon, Sean Sean McMahon
Flanker
(1994-06-18 ) 18 June 1994 (aged 21)
4
Melbourne Rebels
Pocock, David David Pocock
Flanker
(1988-04-23 ) 23 April 1988 (aged 27)
50
Brumbies
McCalman, Ben Ben McCalman
Number 8
(1988-03-18 ) 18 March 1988 (aged 27)
41
Western Force
Palu, Wycliff Wycliff Palu 1
Number 8
(1982-07-27 ) 27 July 1982 (aged 33)
56
Waratahs
Genia, Will Will Genia
Scrum-half
(1988-01-17 ) 17 January 1988 (aged 27)
60
Queensland Reds
Phipps, Nick Nick Phipps
Scrum-half
(1989-01-09 ) 9 January 1989 (aged 26)
32
Waratahs
Cooper, Quade Quade Cooper
Fly-half
(1988-04-05 ) 5 April 1988 (aged 27)
57
Queensland Reds
Foley, Bernard Bernard Foley
Fly-half
(1989-09-08 ) 8 September 1989 (aged 26)
21
Waratahs
Beale, Kurtley Kurtley Beale
Centre
(1989-01-06 ) 6 January 1989 (aged 26)
53
Waratahs
Giteau, Matt Matt Giteau
Centre
(1982-09-29 ) 29 September 1982 (aged 32)
96
Toulon
Kuridrani, Tevita Tevita Kuridrani
Centre
(1991-03-31 ) 31 March 1991 (aged 24)
24
Brumbies
Toomua, Matt Matt Toomua
Centre
(1990-01-02 ) 2 January 1990 (aged 25)
25
Brumbies
Ashley-Cooper, Adam Adam Ashley-Cooper
Wing
(1984-03-27 ) 27 March 1984 (aged 31)
108
Waratahs
Horne, Rob Rob Horne
Wing
(1989-08-15 ) 15 August 1989 (aged 26)
27
Waratahs
Mitchell, Drew Drew Mitchell
Wing
(1984-03-26 ) 26 March 1984 (aged 31)
65
Toulon
Speight, Henry Henry Speight
Wing
(1988-03-25 ) 25 March 1988 (aged 27)
4
Brumbies
Tomane, Joe Joe Tomane
Wing
(1990-02-11 ) 11 February 1990 (aged 25)
16
Brumbies
Folau, Israel Israel Folau
Fullback
(1989-04-03 ) 3 April 1989 (aged 26)
33
Waratahs
England [ edit ]
On 27 August, England announced their 31-man squad.[ 5]
1 On 28 September, Nick Easter was called up to the squad to replace Billy Vunipola after suffering an injury during England's game with Wales.[ 6]
Head coach : Stuart Lancaster
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
George, Jamie Jamie George
Hooker
(1990-10-22 ) 22 October 1990 (aged 24)
2
Saracens
Webber, Rob Rob Webber
Hooker
(1986-08-01 ) 1 August 1986 (aged 29)
13
Bath
Youngs, Tom Tom Youngs
Hooker
(1987-01-28 ) 28 January 1987 (aged 28)
24
Leicester Tigers
Brookes, Kieran Kieran Brookes
Prop
(1990-08-29 ) 29 August 1990 (aged 25)
12
Northampton Saints
Cole, Dan Dan Cole
Prop
(1987-05-09 ) 9 May 1987 (aged 28)
52
Leicester Tigers
Marler, Joe Joe Marler
Prop
(1990-07-07 ) 7 July 1990 (aged 25)
33
Harlequins
Vunipola, Mako Mako Vunipola
Prop
(1991-01-13 ) 13 January 1991 (aged 24)
23
Saracens
Wilson, David David Wilson
Prop
(1985-04-09 ) 9 April 1985 (aged 30)
43
Bath
Kruis, George George Kruis
Lock
(1990-02-22 ) 22 February 1990 (aged 25)
8
Saracens
Launchbury, Joe Joe Launchbury
Lock
(1991-04-12 ) 12 April 1991 (aged 24)
24
Wasps
Lawes, Courtney Courtney Lawes
Lock
(1989-02-23 ) 23 February 1989 (aged 26)
40
Northampton Saints
Parling, Geoff Geoff Parling
Lock
(1983-10-28 ) 28 October 1983 (aged 31)
25
Exeter Chiefs
Haskell, James James Haskell
Flanker
(1985-04-02 ) 2 April 1985 (aged 30)
60
Wasps
Robshaw, Chris Chris Robshaw (c )
Flanker
(1986-06-04 ) 4 June 1986 (aged 29)
39
Harlequins
Wood, Tom Tom Wood
Flanker
(1986-11-03 ) 3 November 1986 (aged 28)
38
Northampton Saints
Easter, Nick Nick Easter 1
Number 8
(1978-08-15 ) 15 August 1978 (aged 37)
52
Harlequins
Morgan, Ben Ben Morgan
Number 8
(1989-02-18 ) 18 February 1989 (aged 26)
29
Gloucester
Vunipola, Billy Billy Vunipola 1
Number 8
(1992-11-03 ) 3 November 1992 (aged 22)
19
Saracens
Care, Danny Danny Care
Scrum-half
(1987-01-02 ) 2 January 1987 (aged 28)
52
Harlequins
Wigglesworth, Richard Richard Wigglesworth
Scrum-half
(1983-06-09 ) 9 June 1983 (aged 32)
23
Saracens
Youngs, Ben Ben Youngs
Scrum-half
(1989-09-05 ) 5 September 1989 (aged 26)
49
Leicester Tigers
Farrell, Owen Owen Farrell
Fly-half
(1991-09-24 ) 24 September 1991 (aged 23)
31
Saracens
Ford, George George Ford
Fly-half
(1993-03-16 ) 16 March 1993 (aged 22)
13
Bath
Barritt, Brad Brad Barritt
Centre
(1986-08-07 ) 7 August 1986 (aged 29)
23
Saracens
Burgess, Sam Sam Burgess
Centre
(1988-12-14 ) 14 December 1988 (aged 26)
2
Bath
Joseph, Jonathan Jonathan Joseph
Centre
(1991-05-21 ) 21 May 1991 (aged 24)
13
Bath
Slade, Henry Henry Slade
Centre
(1993-03-19 ) 19 March 1993 (aged 22)
1
Exeter Chiefs
May, Jonny Jonny May
Wing
(1990-04-01 ) 1 April 1990 (aged 25)
16
Gloucester
Nowell, Jack Jack Nowell
Wing
(1993-04-11 ) 11 April 1993 (aged 22)
9
Exeter Chiefs
Watson, Anthony Anthony Watson
Wing
(1994-02-26 ) 26 February 1994 (aged 21)
11
Bath
Brown, Mike Mike Brown
Fullback
(1985-09-04 ) 4 September 1985 (aged 30)
39
Harlequins
Goode, Alex Alex Goode
Fullback
(1988-05-07 ) 7 May 1988 (aged 27)
18
Saracens
On 21 August, Fiji announced their 31-man squad.[ 7]
1 On 25 September, Timoci Nagusa was called up to the squad to replace Waisea Nayacalevu after suffering an injury during Fiji's game with Australia.[ 8]
2 On 27 September, Taniela Koroi was called up to the squad to replace Isei Colati after suffering an injury during Fiji's game with Australia.[ 9]
Head coach : John McKee
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Koto, Sunia Sunia Koto
Hooker
(1980-04-15 ) April 15, 1980 (aged 35)
43
Narbonne
Tuapati, Talemaitoga Talemaitoga Tuapati
Hooker
(1984-08-16 ) August 16, 1984 (aged 31)
29
Provence
Veikoso, Viliame Viliame Veikoso
Hooker
(1982-04-04 ) April 4, 1982 (aged 33)
30
Doncaster
Atalifo, Lee Roy Lee Roy Atalifo
Prop
(1988-05-10 ) May 10, 1988 (aged 27)
2
Suva
Colati, Isei Isei Colati 2
Prop
(1983-12-23 ) December 23, 1983 (aged 31)
7
Nevers
Koroi, Taniela Taniela Koroi 2
Prop
(1990-02-08 ) February 8, 1990 (aged 25)
2
Mogliano
Ma'afu, Campese Campese Ma'afu
Prop
(1984-12-19 ) December 19, 1984 (aged 30)
35
Provence
Ravai, Peni Peni Ravai
Prop
(1990-06-16 ) June 16, 1990 (aged 25)
9
Nadroga
Saulo, Manasa Manasa Saulo
Prop
(1989-04-06 ) April 6, 1989 (aged 26)
24
Timișoara Saracens
Cavubati, Tevita Tevita Cavubati
Lock
(1987-08-12 ) August 12, 1987 (aged 28)
8
Worcester Warriors
Nakarawa, Leone Leone Nakarawa
Lock
(1988-04-02 ) April 2, 1988 (aged 27)
31
Glasgow Warriors
Ratuniyarawa, Api Api Ratuniyarawa
Lock
(1986-07-11 ) July 11, 1986 (aged 29)
16
Agen
Soqeta, Nemia Nemia Soqeta
Lock
(1985-03-04 ) March 4, 1985 (aged 30)
7
Biarritz Olympique
Qera, Akapusi Akapusi Qera (c )
Flanker
(1984-04-24 ) April 24, 1984 (aged 31)
47
Montpellier
Ravulo, Malakai Malakai Ravulo
Flanker
(1983-09-22 ) September 22, 1983 (aged 31)
34
Steaua București
Waqaniburotu, Dominiko Dominiko Waqaniburotu
Flanker
(1986-04-20 ) April 20, 1986 (aged 29)
24
Brive
Yato, Peceli Peceli Yato
Flanker
(1993-01-17 ) January 17, 1993 (aged 22)
4
Clermont
Matadigo, Sakiusa Sakiusa Matadigo
Number 8
(1982-08-08 ) August 8, 1982 (aged 33)
20
Lyon
Talei, Netani Netani Talei
Number 8
(1983-03-19 ) March 19, 1983 (aged 32)
30
Harlequins
Kenatale, Nemia Nemia Kenatale
Scrum-half
(1986-01-21 ) January 21, 1986 (aged 29)
34
Farul Constanța
Matawalu, Nikola Nikola Matawalu
Scrum-half
(1989-03-08 ) March 8, 1989 (aged 26)
26
Bath
Seniloli, Henry Henry Seniloli
Scrum-half
(1989-06-15 ) June 15, 1989 (aged 26)
8
Unattached
Matavesi, Josh Josh Matavesi
Fly-half
(1990-10-05 ) October 5, 1990 (aged 24)
14
Ospreys
Volavola, Ben Ben Volavola
Fly-half
(1991-01-13 ) January 13, 1991 (aged 24)
5
Waratahs
Botia, Levani Levani Botia
Centre
(1988-04-28 ) April 28, 1988 (aged 27)
5
La Rochelle
Goneva, Vereniki Vereniki Goneva
Centre
(1984-04-05 ) April 5, 1984 (aged 31)
35
Leicester Tigers
Lovobalavu, Gabiriele Gabiriele Lovobalavu
Centre
(1985-06-20 ) June 20, 1985 (aged 30)
20
Bayonne
Nadolo, Nemani Nemani Nadolo
Wing
(1988-01-31 ) January 31, 1988 (aged 27)
20
Crusaders
Nagusa, Timoci Timoci Nagusa 1
Wing
(1987-02-07 ) February 7, 1987 (aged 28)
22
Montpellier
Nayacalevu, Waisea Waisea Nayacalevu 1
Wing
(1990-06-26 ) June 26, 1990 (aged 25)
11
Stade Français
Tikoirotuma, Asaeli Asaeli Tikoirotuma
Wing
(1986-06-24 ) June 24, 1986 (aged 29)
14
London Irish
Murimurivalu, Kini Kini Murimurivalu
Fullback
(1989-05-15 ) May 15, 1989 (aged 26)
11
La Rochelle
Talebula, Metuisela Metuisela Talebula
Fullback
(1991-05-20 ) May 20, 1991 (aged 24)
16
Bordeaux Bègles
Uruguay [ edit ]
On 30 August, Uruguay announced their 31-man squad.[ 10]
Head coach : Pablo Lemoine
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Kessler, Germán Germán Kessler
Hooker
(1994-07-01 ) 1 July 1994 (aged 21)
11
Los Cuervos
Klappenbach, Nicolás Nicolás Klappenbach
Hooker
(1982-03-25 ) 25 March 1982 (aged 33)
46
Champagnat
Arboleya, Carlos Carlos Arboleya
Prop
(1985-07-23 ) 23 July 1985 (aged 30)
50
Trébol de Paysandú
Corral, Alejo Alejo Corral
Prop
(1981-09-11 ) 11 September 1981 (aged 34)
47
San Isidro
Durán, Oscar Oscar Durán
Prop
(1982-01-01 ) 1 January 1982 (aged 33)
31
Carrasco Polo
Sagario, Mario Mario Sagario
Prop
(1986-06-29 ) 29 June 1986 (aged 29)
47
Massy
Sanguinetti, Mateo Mateo Sanguinetti
Prop
(1992-07-26 ) 26 July 1992 (aged 23)
14
Los Cuervos
Lamanna, Franco Franco Lamanna
Lock
(1991-10-05 ) 5 October 1991 (aged 23)
22
Carrasco Polo
Palomeque, Mathias Mathias Palomeque
Lock
(1986-07-10 ) 10 July 1986 (aged 29)
24
Trébol de Paysandú
Vilaseca, Santiago Santiago Vilaseca (c )
Lock
(1984-09-17 ) 17 September 1984 (aged 31)
33
Old Boys
Zerbino, Jorge Jorge Zerbino
Lock
(1991-12-27 ) 27 December 1991 (aged 23)
11
Old Christians
Alonso, Agustín Agustín Alonso
Flanker
(1991-09-24 ) 24 September 1991 (aged 23)
12
Montevideo
Bascou, Fernando Fernando Bascou
Flanker
(1987-04-05 ) 5 April 1987 (aged 28)
25
Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Beer, Matías Matías Beer
Flanker
(1993-12-16 ) 16 December 1993 (aged 21)
11
Old Christians
de Freitas, Juan Juan de Freitas
Flanker
(1989-12-13 ) 13 December 1989 (aged 25)
38
Champagnat
Gaminara, Juan Manuel Juan Manuel Gaminara
Flanker
(1989-05-01 ) 1 May 1989 (aged 26)
23
Old Boys
Magno, Diego Diego Magno
Flanker
(1989-04-27 ) 27 April 1989 (aged 26)
49
Montevideo
Nieto, Alejandro Alejandro Nieto
Number 8
(1988-01-07 ) 7 January 1988 (aged 27)
27
Champagnat
Durán, Alejo Alejo Durán
Scrum-half
(1991-05-20 ) 20 May 1991 (aged 24)
31
Trébol de Paysandú
Ormaechea, Agustín Agustín Ormaechea
Scrum-half
(1991-03-08 ) 8 March 1991 (aged 24)
23
Stade Montois
Berchesi, Felipe Felipe Berchesi
Fly-half
(1991-04-12 ) 12 April 1991 (aged 24)
15
Carcassonne
Blengio, Manuel Manuel Blengio
Fly-half
(1994-04-28 ) 28 April 1994 (aged 21)
10
Old Christians
Prada, Joaquín Joaquín Prada
Centre
(1991-07-15 ) 15 July 1991 (aged 24)
28
Los Cuervos
Román, Alberto Alberto Román
Centre
(1987-06-01 ) 1 June 1987 (aged 28)
36
Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Vilaseca, Andrés Andrés Vilaseca
Centre
(1991-05-08 ) 8 May 1991 (aged 24)
12
Old Boys
Bulanti, Francisco Francisco Bulanti
Wing
(1980-04-12 ) 12 April 1980 (aged 35)
22
Trébol de Paysandú
Etcheverry, Jerónimo Jerónimo Etcheverry
Wing
(1988-01-11 ) 11 January 1988 (aged 27)
42
Carrasco Polo
Gibernau, Santiago Santiago Gibernau
Wing
(1988-05-15 ) 15 May 1988 (aged 27)
32
Carrasco Polo
Leivas, Leandro Leandro Leivas
Wing
(1988-07-06 ) 6 July 1988 (aged 27)
43
Old Christians
Mieres, Gastón Gastón Mieres
Fullback
(1989-10-05 ) 5 October 1989 (aged 25)
37
Valpolicella
Silva, Rodrigo Rodrigo Silva
Fullback
(1992-11-02 ) 2 November 1992 (aged 22)
14
Carrasco Polo
On 31 August, Wales announced their 31-man squad.[ 11]
After injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny during Wales' warm-up match against Italy, Mike Philips and Eli Walker were called up to replaced the injured duo.[ 12]
On 14 September, Eli Walker was released from the squad following injury and was replaced with Ross Moriarty.[ 13]
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.[ 14]
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.[ 15]
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.[ 16]
Head coach : Warren Gatland
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Baldwin, Scott Scott Baldwin
Hooker
(1988-07-12 ) 12 July 1988 (aged 27)
10
Ospreys
Owens, Ken Ken Owens
Hooker
(1987-01-03 ) 3 January 1987 (aged 28)
29
Scarlets
Francis, Tomas Tomas Francis
Prop
(1992-04-27 ) 27 April 1992 (aged 23)
2
Exeter Chiefs
James, Paul Paul James
Prop
(1982-05-13 ) 13 May 1982 (aged 33)
62
Ospreys
Jarvis, Aaron Aaron Jarvis
Prop
(1986-05-20 ) 20 May 1986 (aged 29)
13
Ospreys
Jenkins, Gethin Gethin Jenkins
Prop
(1980-11-17 ) 17 November 1980 (aged 34)
116
Cardiff Blues
Lee, Samson Samson Lee
Prop
(1992-11-30 ) 30 November 1992 (aged 22)
12
Scarlets
Ball, Jake Jake Ball
Lock
(1991-06-21 ) 21 June 1991 (aged 24)
14
Scarlets
Charteris, Luke Luke Charteris
Lock
(1983-03-09 ) 9 March 1983 (aged 32)
57
Racing
Davies, Bradley Bradley Davies
Lock
(1987-01-09 ) 9 January 1987 (aged 28)
46
Wasps
Day, Dominic Dominic Day
Lock
(1985-08-22 ) 22 August 1985 (aged 30)
2
Bath
Jones, Alun Wyn Alun Wyn Jones
Lock
(1985-09-19 ) 19 September 1985 (aged 29)
90
Ospreys
King, James James King
Flanker
(1990-07-24 ) 24 July 1990 (aged 25)
6
Ospreys
Lydiate, Dan Dan Lydiate
Flanker
(1987-12-18 ) 18 December 1987 (aged 27)
47
Ospreys
Moriarty, Ross Ross Moriarty
Flanker
(1994-04-18 ) 18 April 1994 (aged 21)
2
Gloucester
Tipuric, Justin Justin Tipuric
Flanker
(1989-08-06 ) 6 August 1989 (aged 26)
33
Ospreys
Warburton, Sam Sam Warburton (c )
Flanker
(1988-10-05 ) 5 October 1988 (aged 26)
55
Cardiff Blues
Faletau, Taulupe Taulupe Faletau
Number 8
(1990-11-12 ) 12 November 1990 (aged 24)
48
Newport Gwent Dragons
Davies, Gareth Gareth Davies
Scrum-half
(1990-08-18 ) 18 August 1990 (aged 25)
4
Scarlets
Phillips, Mike Mike Phillips
Scrum-half
(1982-08-29 ) 29 August 1982 (aged 33)
94
Racing
Williams, Lloyd Lloyd Williams
Scrum-half
(1989-11-30 ) 30 November 1989 (aged 25)
19
Cardiff Blues
Anscombe, Gareth Gareth Anscombe 2
Fly-half
(1991-05-10 ) 10 May 1991 (aged 24)
1
Cardiff Blues
Biggar, Dan Dan Biggar
Fly-half
(1989-10-16 ) 16 October 1989 (aged 25)
35
Ospreys
Priestland, Rhys Rhys Priestland
Fly-half
(1987-01-09 ) 9 January 1987 (aged 28)
35
Bath
Allen, Cory Cory Allen 1
Centre
(1993-02-11 ) 11 February 1993 (aged 22)
3
Cardiff Blues
Hook, James James Hook 2
Centre
(1985-06-27 ) 27 June 1985 (aged 30)
78
Gloucester
Morgan, Tyler Tyler Morgan 1
Centre
(1995-09-02 ) 2 September 1995 (aged 20)
1
Newport Gwent Dragons
Roberts, Jamie Jamie Roberts
Centre
(1986-11-08 ) 8 November 1986 (aged 28)
70
Harlequins
Williams, Scott Scott Williams 2
Centre
(1990-10-10 ) 10 October 1990 (aged 24)
32
Scarlets
Amos, Hallam Hallam Amos 2
Wing
(1994-09-24 ) 24 September 1994 (aged 20)
3
Newport Gwent Dragons
Cuthbert, Alex Alex Cuthbert
Wing
(1990-04-05 ) 5 April 1990 (aged 25)
35
Cardiff Blues
North, George George North
Wing
(1992-04-13 ) 13 April 1992 (aged 23)
51
Northampton Saints
Walker, Eli Eli Walker 3
Wing
(1992-03-28 ) 28 March 1992 (aged 23)
1
Ospreys
Morgan, Matthew Matthew Morgan
Fullback
(1992-04-23 ) 23 April 1992 (aged 23)
3
Bristol
Williams, Liam Liam Williams 3
Fullback
(1991-04-09 ) 9 April 1991 (aged 24)
23
Scarlets
On 31 August, Japan announced their 31-man squad.[ 17]
Head coach : Eddie Jones
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Horie, Shota Shota Horie
Hooker
(1986-01-21 ) 21 January 1986 (aged 29)
38
Panasonic Wild Knights
Kizu, Takeshi Takeshi Kizu
Hooker
(1988-07-15 ) 15 July 1988 (aged 27)
37
Kobelco Steelers
Yuhara, Hiroki Hiroki Yuhara
Hooker
(1984-01-21 ) 21 January 1984 (aged 31)
22
Toshiba Brave Lupus
Hatakeyama, Kensuke Kensuke Hatakeyama
Prop
(1985-08-02 ) 2 August 1985 (aged 30)
68
Suntory Sungoliath
Inagaki, Keita Keita Inagaki
Prop
(1990-06-02 ) 2 June 1990 (aged 25)
6
Panasonic Wild Knights
Mikami, Masataka Masataka Mikami
Prop
(1988-06-04 ) 4 June 1988 (aged 27)
29
Toshiba Brave Lupus
Yamashita, Hiroshi Hiroshi Yamashita
Prop
(1986-01-01 ) 1 January 1986 (aged 29)
45
Kobelco Steelers
Ito, Shoji Shoji Ito
Lock
(1980-12-02 ) 2 December 1980 (aged 34)
34
Kobelco Steelers
Makabe, Shinya Shinya Makabe
Lock
(1987-03-26 ) 26 March 1987 (aged 28)
31
Suntory Sungoliath
Ono, Hitoshi Hitoshi Ono
Lock
(1978-05-06 ) 6 May 1978 (aged 37)
94
Toshiba Brave Lupus
Thompson, Luke Luke Thompson
Lock
(1981-04-16 ) 16 April 1981 (aged 34)
58
Kintetsu Liners
Broadhurst, Michael Michael Broadhurst
Flanker
(1986-10-30 ) 30 October 1986 (aged 28)
22
Ricoh Black Rams
Ives, Justin Justin Ives
Flanker
(1984-05-24 ) 24 May 1984 (aged 31)
29
Canon Eagles
Leitch, Michael Michael Leitch (c )
Flanker
(1988-10-07 ) 7 October 1988 (aged 26)
43
Chiefs
Tui, Hendrik Hendrik Tui
Flanker
(1987-12-13 ) 13 December 1987 (aged 27)
32
Queensland Reds
Holani, Ryu Ryu Holani
Number 8
(1981-10-25 ) 25 October 1981 (aged 33)
41
Panasonic Wild Knights
Lelei Mafi, Amanaki Amanaki Lelei Mafi
Number 8
(1990-01-11 ) 11 January 1990 (aged 25)
3
NTT Shining Arcs
Hiwasa, Atsushi Atsushi Hiwasa
Scrum-half
(1987-05-22 ) 22 May 1987 (aged 28)
47
Suntory Sungoliath
Tanaka, Fumiaki Fumiaki Tanaka
Scrum-half
(1985-01-03 ) 3 January 1985 (aged 30)
49
Highlanders
Tatekawa, Harumichi Harumichi Tatekawa
Fly-half
(1989-12-02 ) 2 December 1989 (aged 25)
38
Kubota Spears
Ono, Kosei Kosei Ono
Fly-half
(1987-04-17 ) 17 April 1987 (aged 28)
29
Suntory Sungoliath
Matsushima, Kotaro Kotaro Matsushima
Centre
(1993-02-26 ) 26 February 1993 (aged 22)
12
Suntory Sungoliath
Sa'u, Male Male Sa'u
Centre
(1987-10-13 ) 13 October 1987 (aged 27)
23
Yamaha Júbilo
Tamura, Yu Yu Tamura
Centre
(1989-01-09 ) 9 January 1989 (aged 26)
32
NEC Green Rockets
Wing, Craig Craig Wing
Centre
(1979-12-26 ) 26 December 1979 (aged 35)
10
Kobelco Steelers
Fujita, Yoshikazu Yoshikazu Fujita
Wing
(1993-10-08 ) 8 October 1993 (aged 21)
27
Waseda University
Fukuoka, Kenki Kenki Fukuoka
Wing
(1992-09-07 ) 7 September 1992 (aged 23)
15
Tsukuba University
Hesketh, Karne Karne Hesketh
Wing
(1985-08-01 ) 1 August 1985 (aged 30)
9
Munakata Sanix Blues
Hirose, Toshiaki Toshiaki Hirose
Wing
(1981-10-17 ) 17 October 1981 (aged 33)
28
Toshiba Brave Lupus
Yamada, Akihito Akihito Yamada
Wing
(1985-07-26 ) 26 July 1985 (aged 30)
13
Panasonic Wild Knights
Goromaru, Ayumu Ayumu Goromaru
Fullback
(1986-03-01 ) 1 March 1986 (aged 29)
52
Yamaha Júbilo
On 11 August, Samoa announced their 31-man squad.[ 18]
On 24 August, Faifili Levave was called up to replace Fa'atiga Lemalu who withdrew due to injury.[ 19]
On 11 September, Census Johnston was called up to replace Logovi'i Mulipola .[ 20]
Head coach : Stephen Betham
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Avei, Ole Ole Avei
Hooker
(1983-06-13 ) 13 June 1983 (aged 32)
21
Bordeaux Bègles
Leiataua, Manu Manu Leiataua
Hooker
(1986-12-26 ) 26 December 1986 (aged 28)
8
Aurillac
Matu'u, Motu Motu Matu'u
Hooker
(1987-04-30 ) 30 April 1987 (aged 28)
3
Hurricanes
Afatia, Viliamu Viliamu Afatia
Prop
(1990-05-24 ) 24 May 1990 (aged 25)
11
Agen
Grey, Jake Jake Grey
Prop
(1984-02-17 ) 17 February 1984 (aged 31)
4
SCOPA
Johnston, Census Census Johnston
Prop
(1981-05-06 ) 6 May 1981 (aged 34)
48
Toulouse
Perenise, Anthony Anthony Perenise
Prop
(1982-10-18 ) 18 October 1982 (aged 32)
24
Bristol
Taulafo, Sakaria Sakaria Taulafo
Prop
(1983-01-29 ) 29 January 1983 (aged 32)
36
Stade Français
Paulo, Filo Filo Paulo
Lock
(1987-11-06 ) 6 November 1987 (aged 27)
18
Benetton Treviso
Tekori, Joe Joe Tekori
Lock
(1983-12-17 ) 17 December 1983 (aged 31)
32
Toulouse
Thompson, Kane Kane Thompson
Lock
(1982-01-09 ) 9 January 1982 (aged 33)
31
Newcastle Falcons
Fa'asavalu, Maurie Maurie Fa'asavalu
Flanker
(1980-01-12 ) 12 January 1980 (aged 35)
25
Oyonnax
Faosiliva, Alafoti Alafoti Faosiliva
Flanker
(1985-10-28 ) 28 October 1985 (aged 29)
13
Bath
Lam, Jack Jack Lam
Flanker
(1987-11-18 ) 18 November 1987 (aged 27)
15
Bristol
Levave, Faifili Faifili Levave
Flanker
(1986-01-15 ) 15 January 1986 (aged 29)
6
Unattached
Treviranus, Ofisa Ofisa Treviranus (c )
Flanker
(1984-03-31 ) 31 March 1984 (aged 31)
32
London Irish
Ioane, TJ TJ Ioane
Number 8
(1989-05-09 ) 9 May 1989 (aged 26)
6
Sale Sharks
Vavae Tuilagi, Sanele Sanele Vavae Tuilagi
Number 8
(1988-06-15 ) 15 June 1988 (aged 27)
4
Carcassonne
Afemai, Vavao Vavao Afemai
Scrum-half
(1992-02-18 ) 18 February 1992 (aged 23)
5
Vaiala
Fotuali'i, Kahn Kahn Fotuali'i
Scrum-half
(1982-05-22 ) 22 May 1982 (aged 33)
24
Northampton Saints
Fa'apale, Patrick Patrick Fa'apale
Fly-half
(1991-03-05 ) 5 March 1991 (aged 24)
6
Vaiala
Pisi, Tusi Tusi Pisi
Fly-half
(1982-06-18 ) 18 June 1982 (aged 33)
21
Suntory Sungoliath
Stanley, Michael Michael Stanley
Fly-half
(1989-12-29 ) 29 December 1989 (aged 25)
6
Unattached
Lee-Lo, Rey Rey Lee-Lo
Centre
(1987-02-20 ) 20 February 1987 (aged 28)
2
Cardiff Blues
Leota, Johnny Johnny Leota
Centre
(1984-01-21 ) 21 January 1984 (aged 31)
19
Sale Sharks
Perez, Paul Paul Perez
Centre
(1986-07-26 ) 26 July 1986 (aged 29)
11
Sharks
Pisi, George George Pisi
Centre
(1986-06-29 ) 29 June 1986 (aged 29)
17
Northampton Saints
Autagavaia, Fa'atoina Fa'atoina Autagavaia
Wing
(1988-09-18 ) 18 September 1988 (aged 27)
16
Nevers
Pisi, Ken Ken Pisi
Wing
(1989-02-24 ) 24 February 1989 (aged 26)
6
Northampton Saints
Tuilagi, Alesana Alesana Tuilagi
Wing
(1981-02-24 ) 24 February 1981 (aged 34)
34
Newcastle Falcons
Nanai-Williams, Tim Tim Nanai-Williams
Fullback
(1989-06-12 ) 12 June 1989 (aged 26)
1
Ricoh Black Rams
Scotland [ edit ]
On 1 September, Scotland announced their 31-man squad.[ 21]
On 14 September, Kevin Bryce replaced Stuart McInally in the squad following injury.[ 22]
1 On 29 September, Blair Cowan replaced Grant Gilchrist in the squad following injury.[ 23]
2 On 17 October, Rory Sutherland replaced Ryan Grant in the squad following injury.[ 24]
Head coach : Vern Cotter
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Brown, Fraser Fraser Brown
Hooker
(1989-06-20 ) 20 June 1989 (aged 26)
10
Glasgow Warriors
Bryce, Kevin Kevin Bryce
Hooker
(1988-09-07 ) 7 September 1988 (aged 27)
2
Glasgow Warriors
Ford, Ross Ross Ford
Hooker
(1984-04-23 ) 23 April 1984 (aged 31)
89
Edinburgh
Dickinson, Alasdair Alasdair Dickinson
Prop
(1983-09-11 ) 11 September 1983 (aged 32)
47
Edinburgh
Grant, Ryan Ryan Grant 2
Prop
(1985-10-08 ) 8 October 1985 (aged 29)
23
Glasgow Warriors
Nel, WP WP Nel
Prop
(1986-04-30 ) 30 April 1986 (aged 29)
3
Edinburgh
Reid, Gordon Gordon Reid
Prop
(1987-03-04 ) 4 March 1987 (aged 28)
12
Glasgow Warriors
Sutherland, Rory Rory Sutherland 2
Prop
(1992-08-24 ) 24 August 1992 (aged 23)
0
Edinburgh
Welsh, Jon Jon Welsh
Prop
(1986-10-13 ) 13 October 1986 (aged 28)
7
Newcastle Falcons
Gilchrist, Grant Grant Gilchrist 1
Lock
(1990-08-09 ) 9 August 1990 (aged 25)
10
Edinburgh
Gray, Jonny Jonny Gray
Lock
(1994-03-14 ) 14 March 1994 (aged 21)
15
Glasgow Warriors
Gray, Richie Richie Gray
Lock
(1989-08-24 ) 24 August 1989 (aged 26)
46
Castres
Swinson, Tim Tim Swinson
Lock
(1987-02-17 ) 17 February 1987 (aged 28)
13
Glasgow Warriors
Cowan, Blair Blair Cowan 1
Flanker
(1986-04-21 ) 21 April 1986 (aged 29)
13
London Irish
Hardie, John John Hardie
Flanker
(1988-07-27 ) 27 July 1988 (aged 27)
2
Unattached
Strokosch, Alasdair Alasdair Strokosch
Flanker
(1983-02-21 ) 21 February 1983 (aged 32)
46
Perpignan
Wilson, Ryan Ryan Wilson
Flanker
(1989-05-18 ) 18 May 1989 (aged 26)
11
Glasgow Warriors
Denton, David David Denton
Number 8
(1990-02-05 ) 5 February 1990 (aged 25)
28
Edinburgh
Strauss, Josh Josh Strauss
Number 8
(1986-10-23 ) 23 October 1986 (aged 28)
0
Glasgow Warriors
Hidalgo-Clyne, Sam Sam Hidalgo-Clyne
Scrum-half
(1993-08-04 ) 4 August 1993 (aged 22)
7
Edinburgh
Laidlaw, Greig Greig Laidlaw (c )
Scrum-half
(1985-10-12 ) 12 October 1985 (aged 29)
41
Gloucester
Pyrgos, Henry Henry Pyrgos
Scrum-half
(1989-07-09 ) 9 July 1989 (aged 26)
16
Glasgow Warriors
Russell, Finn Finn Russell
Fly-half
(1992-09-23 ) 23 September 1992 (aged 22)
11
Glasgow Warriors
Weir, Duncan Duncan Weir
Fly-half
(1991-05-10 ) 10 May 1991 (aged 24)
19
Glasgow Warriors
Bennett, Mark Mark Bennett
Centre
(1993-02-03 ) 3 February 1993 (aged 22)
9
Glasgow Warriors
Horne, Peter Peter Horne
Centre
(1989-10-05 ) 5 October 1989 (aged 25)
10
Glasgow Warriors
Scott, Matt Matt Scott
Centre
(1990-09-30 ) 30 September 1990 (aged 24)
29
Edinburgh
Vernon, Richie Richie Vernon
Centre
(1987-07-07 ) 7 July 1987 (aged 28)
22
Glasgow Warriors
Lamont, Sean Sean Lamont
Wing
(1981-01-15 ) 15 January 1981 (aged 34)
97
Glasgow Warriors
Maitland, Sean Sean Maitland
Wing
(1988-09-14 ) 14 September 1988 (aged 27)
16
London Irish
Seymour, Tommy Tommy Seymour
Wing
(1988-07-01 ) 1 July 1988 (aged 27)
18
Glasgow Warriors
Visser, Tim Tim Visser
Wing
(1987-05-29 ) 29 May 1987 (aged 28)
21
Harlequins
Hogg, Stuart Stuart Hogg
Fullback
(1992-06-24 ) 24 June 1992 (aged 23)
33
Glasgow Warriors
South Africa [ edit ]
On 28 August, South Africa announced their 31-man squad.[ 25]
1 On 27 September, Jan Serfontein was called up to the squad to replace captain Jean de Villiers after suffering an injury during South Africa's game with Samoa.[ 26]
Head coach : Heyneke Meyer
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Brits, Schalk Schalk Brits
Hooker
(1981-05-16 ) 16 May 1981 (aged 34)
8
Saracens
du Plessis, Bismarck Bismarck du Plessis
Hooker
(1984-05-22 ) 22 May 1984 (aged 31)
73
Montpellier
Strauss, Adriaan Adriaan Strauss
Hooker
(1985-11-18 ) 18 November 1985 (aged 29)
48
Bulls
du Plessis, Jannie Jannie du Plessis
Prop
(1982-11-16 ) 16 November 1982 (aged 32)
64
Montpellier
Malherbe, Frans Frans Malherbe
Prop
(1991-03-14 ) 14 March 1991 (aged 24)
6
Stormers
Mtawarira, Tendai Tendai Mtawarira
Prop
(1985-08-01 ) 1 August 1985 (aged 30)
68
Sharks
Nyakane, Trevor Trevor Nyakane
Prop
(1989-05-04 ) 4 May 1989 (aged 26)
16
Bulls
Oosthuizen, Coenie Coenie Oosthuizen
Prop
(1989-03-22 ) 22 March 1989 (aged 26)
21
Cheetahs
de Jager, Lood Lood de Jager
Lock
(1992-12-17 ) 17 December 1992 (aged 22)
12
Cheetahs
du Toit, Pieter-Steph Pieter-Steph du Toit
Lock
(1992-08-20 ) 20 August 1992 (aged 23)
4
Sharks
Etzebeth, Eben Eben Etzebeth
Lock
(1991-10-29 ) 29 October 1991 (aged 23)
37
Stormers
Matfield, Victor Victor Matfield
Lock
(1977-05-11 ) 11 May 1977 (aged 38)
123
Northampton Saints
Alberts, Willem Willem Alberts
Flanker
(1984-05-11 ) 11 May 1984 (aged 31)
33
Stade Français
Burger, Schalk Schalk Burger
Flanker
(1983-04-13 ) 13 April 1983 (aged 32)
79
Stormers
Kolisi, Siya Siya Kolisi
Flanker
(1991-06-16 ) 16 June 1991 (aged 24)
11
Stormers
Louw, Francois Francois Louw
Flanker
(1985-06-15 ) 15 June 1985 (aged 30)
36
Bath
Vermeulen, Duane Duane Vermeulen
Number 8
(1986-07-03 ) 3 July 1986 (aged 29)
29
Toulon
du Preez, Fourie Fourie du Preez
Scrum-half
(1982-03-24 ) 24 March 1982 (aged 33)
70
Suntory Sungoliath
Paige, Rudy Rudy Paige
Scrum-half
(1989-08-02 ) 2 August 1989 (aged 26)
0
Bulls
Pienaar, Ruan Ruan Pienaar
Scrum-half
(1984-03-10 ) 10 March 1984 (aged 31)
84
Ulster
Lambie, Pat Pat Lambie
Fly-half
(1990-10-17 ) 17 October 1990 (aged 24)
44
Sharks
Pollard, Handré Handré Pollard
Fly-half
(1994-03-09 ) 9 March 1994 (aged 21)
13
Bulls
Steyn, Morné Morné Steyn
Fly-half
(1984-07-11 ) 11 July 1984 (aged 31)
59
Stade Français
de Allende, Damian Damian de Allende
Centre
(1991-11-25 ) 25 November 1991 (aged 23)
7
Stormers
de Villiers, Jean Jean de Villiers (c ) 1
Centre
(1981-02-24 ) 24 February 1981 (aged 34)
107
Stormers
Kriel, Jesse Jesse Kriel
Centre
(1994-02-15 ) 15 February 1994 (aged 21)
4
Bulls
Serfontein, Jan Jan Serfontein 1
Centre
(1993-04-15 ) 15 April 1993 (aged 22)
21
Bulls
Habana, Bryan Bryan Habana
Wing
(1983-06-12 ) 12 June 1983 (aged 32)
110
Toulon
Mvovo, Lwazi Lwazi Mvovo
Wing
(1986-06-03 ) 3 June 1986 (aged 29)
13
Sharks
Pietersen, JP JP Pietersen
Wing
(1986-07-12 ) 12 July 1986 (aged 29)
60
Sharks
Kirchner, Zane Zane Kirchner
Fullback
(1984-06-16 ) 16 June 1984 (aged 31)
30
Leinster
le Roux, Willie Willie le Roux
Fullback
(1989-08-18 ) 18 August 1989 (aged 26)
28
Cheetahs
United States [ edit ]
On 1 September, the United States named their 31-man squad.[ 27]
On 3 September, Scott LaValla was replaced by Matt Trouville following an injury suffered in training.[ 28]
Head coach : Mike Tolkin
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Fenoglio, Zach Zach Fenoglio
Hooker
(1989-07-29 ) July 29, 1989 (aged 26)
13
Glendale Raptors
Thiel, Phil Phil Thiel
Hooker
(1984-10-29 ) October 29, 1984 (aged 30)
32
Life University
Baumann, Chris Chris Baumann
Prop
(1987-05-18 ) May 18, 1987 (aged 28)
4
Santa Monica
Fry, Eric Eric Fry
Prop
(1987-09-14 ) September 14, 1987 (aged 28)
33
Newcastle Falcons
Kilifi, Olive Olive Kilifi
Prop
(1986-09-28 ) September 28, 1986 (aged 28)
12
Seattle Saracens
Lamositele, Titi Titi Lamositele
Prop
(1995-02-11 ) February 11, 1995 (aged 20)
13
Saracens
Moeakiola, Matekitonga Matekitonga Moeakiola
Prop
(1978-05-16 ) May 16, 1978 (aged 37)
31
Castanet
Taufete'e, Joe Joe Taufete'e
Prop
(1992-10-04 ) October 4, 1992 (aged 22)
0
Belmont Shore
Dolan, Cam Cam Dolan
Lock
(1990-03-02 ) March 2, 1990 (aged 25)
16
Cardiff Blues
Peterson, Greg Greg Peterson
Lock
(1991-03-26 ) March 26, 1991 (aged 24)
8
Glasgow Warriors
Smith, Hayden Hayden Smith
Lock
(1985-04-10 ) April 10, 1985 (aged 30)
26
Saracens
Stanfill, Louis Louis Stanfill
Lock
(1985-05-30 ) May 30, 1985 (aged 30)
55
Seattle Saracens
Durutalo, Andrew Andrew Durutalo
Flanker
(1987-10-25 ) October 25, 1987 (aged 27)
9
USA Sevens
Trouville, Matt Matt Trouville
Flanker
(1986-06-09 ) June 9, 1986 (aged 29)
4
Seattle Saracens
McFarland, Alastair Alastair McFarland
Flanker
(1989-06-02 ) June 2, 1989 (aged 26)
5
NYAC
Quill, John John Quill
Flanker
(1990-03-10 ) March 10, 1990 (aged 25)
14
NYAC
Barrett, Danny Danny Barrett
Number 8
(1990-03-23 ) March 23, 1990 (aged 25)
9
USA Sevens
Manoa, Samu Samu Manoa
Number 8
(1985-03-05 ) March 5, 1985 (aged 30)
11
Toulon
Kruger, Niku Niku Kruger
Scrum-half
(1991-10-09 ) October 9, 1991 (aged 23)
1
Glendale Raptors
Petri, Mike Mike Petri
Scrum-half
(1984-08-16 ) August 16, 1984 (aged 31)
54
NYAC
MacGinty, AJ AJ MacGinty
Fly-half
(1990-02-26 ) February 26, 1990 (aged 25)
5
Life University
Suniula, Shalom Shalom Suniula
Fly-half
(1988-05-06 ) May 6, 1988 (aged 27)
14
Seattle Saracens
Kelly, Seamus Seamus Kelly
Centre
(1991-05-30 ) May 30, 1991 (aged 24)
20
SFGG
Niua, Folau Folau Niua
Centre
(1985-01-27 ) January 27, 1985 (aged 30)
15
USA Sevens
Palamo, Thretton Thretton Palamo
Centre
(1988-09-22 ) September 22, 1988 (aged 26)
10
London Welsh
Suniula, Andrew Andrew Suniula
Centre
(1987-09-29 ) September 29, 1987 (aged 27)
37
București
Ngwenya, Takudzwa Takudzwa Ngwenya
Wing
(1985-07-22 ) July 22, 1985 (aged 30)
32
Biarritz Olympique
Scully, Blaine Blaine Scully
Wing
(1988-02-29 ) February 29, 1988 (aged 27)
26
Cardiff Blues
Test, Zack Zack Test
Wing
(1989-10-13 ) October 13, 1989 (aged 25)
4
USA Sevens
Thompson, Brett Brett Thompson
Wing
(1990-08-17 ) August 17, 1990 (aged 25)
4
USA Sevens
Wyles, Chris Chris Wyles (c )
Fullback
(1983-09-13 ) September 13, 1983 (aged 32)
50
Saracens
Argentina [ edit ]
On 16 August, Argentina announced their initial 31-man squad.[ 29]
Hours after the 31-man squad was announced, Matías Díaz suffered an injury and was replaced in the squad by Juan Pablo Orlandi.[ 30] [ 31]
1 On 15 October, Juan Figallo was called up to the squad to replace Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro after he suffered an injury in training.[ 32]
Head coach : Daniel Hourcade
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Creevy, Agustín Agustín Creevy (c )
Hooker
(1985-03-15 ) 15 March 1985 (aged 30)
40
UAR
Montoya, Julián Julián Montoya
Hooker
(1993-10-29 ) 29 October 1993 (aged 21)
9
UAR
Ayerza, Marcos Marcos Ayerza
Prop
(1983-01-12 ) 12 January 1983 (aged 32)
60
Leicester Tigers
Figallo, Juan Juan Figallo 1
Prop
(1988-03-25 ) 25 March 1988 (aged 27)
22
Saracens
Herrera, Ramiro Ramiro Herrera
Prop
(1989-02-14 ) 14 February 1989 (aged 26)
13
UAR
Noguera Paz, Lucas Lucas Noguera Paz
Prop
(1993-05-10 ) 10 May 1993 (aged 22)
16
UAR
Orlandi, Juan Pablo Juan Pablo Orlandi
Prop
(1983-06-20 ) 20 June 1983 (aged 32)
16
Unattached
Tetaz Chaparro, Nahuel Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro 1
Prop
(1989-11-06 ) 6 November 1989 (aged 25)
20
UAR
Alemanno, Matías Matías Alemanno
Lock
(1991-12-05 ) 5 December 1991 (aged 23)
14
UAR
Galarza, Mariano Mariano Galarza
Lock
(1986-11-12 ) 12 November 1986 (aged 28)
24
Gloucester
Lavanini, Tomás Tomás Lavanini
Lock
(1993-01-22 ) 22 January 1993 (aged 22)
21
UAR
Petti Pagadizábal, Guido Guido Petti Pagadizábal
Lock
(1994-11-17 ) 17 November 1994 (aged 20)
6
UAR
Fernández Lobbe, Juan Martín Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe
Flanker
(1981-11-19 ) 19 November 1981 (aged 33)
64
Toulon
Leguizamón, Juan Manuel Juan Manuel Leguizamón
Flanker
(1983-06-06 ) 6 June 1983 (aged 32)
62
UAR
Matera, Pablo Pablo Matera
Flanker
(1993-07-18 ) 18 July 1993 (aged 22)
16
UAR
Ortega Desio, Javier Javier Ortega Desio
Flanker
(1990-06-14 ) 14 June 1990 (aged 25)
16
UAR
Isa, Facundo Facundo Isa
Number 8
(1993-09-21 ) 21 September 1993 (aged 21)
7
UAR
Senatore, Leonardo Leonardo Senatore
Number 8
(1984-05-13 ) 13 May 1984 (aged 31)
29
Unattached
Cubelli, Tomás Tomás Cubelli
Scrum-half
(1989-06-12 ) 12 June 1989 (aged 26)
38
UAR
Landajo, Martín Martín Landajo
Scrum-half
(1988-06-14 ) 14 June 1988 (aged 27)
46
UAR
González Iglesias, Santiago Santiago González Iglesias
Fly-half
(1988-06-16 ) 16 June 1988 (aged 27)
16
UAR
Sánchez, Nicolás Nicolás Sánchez
Fly-half
(1988-10-26 ) 26 October 1988 (aged 26)
33
UAR
Bosch, Marcelo Marcelo Bosch
Centre
(1984-01-07 ) 7 January 1984 (aged 31)
35
Saracens
de la Fuente, Jerónimo Jerónimo de la Fuente
Centre
(1991-02-24 ) 24 February 1991 (aged 24)
13
UAR
Hernández, Juan Martín Juan Martín Hernández
Centre
(1982-08-07 ) 7 August 1982 (aged 33)
53
UAR
Moroni, Matías Matías Moroni
Centre
(1991-03-29 ) 29 March 1991 (aged 24)
4
UAR
Socino, Juan Pablo Juan Pablo Socino
Centre
(1988-05-30 ) 30 May 1988 (aged 27)
2
Newcastle Falcons
Agulla, Horacio Horacio Agulla
Wing
(1984-10-22 ) 22 October 1984 (aged 30)
60
Bath
Cordero, Santiago Santiago Cordero
Wing
(1993-12-06 ) 6 December 1993 (aged 21)
12
UAR
Imhoff, Juan Juan Imhoff
Wing
(1988-05-11 ) 11 May 1988 (aged 27)
27
Racing
González Amorosino, Lucas Lucas González Amorosino
Fullback
(1985-11-02 ) 2 November 1985 (aged 29)
43
Unattached
Tuculet, Joaquín Joaquín Tuculet
Fullback
(1989-08-08 ) 8 August 1989 (aged 26)
23
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 after suffering an injury during Georgia's game with Argentina.[ 34]
Head coach : Milton Haig
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Bregvadze, Jaba Jaba Bregvadze
Hooker
(1987-04-23 ) 23 April 1987 (aged 28)
29
Kochebi Bolnisi
Mamukashvili, Shalva Shalva Mamukashvili
Hooker
(1990-10-02 ) 2 October 1990 (aged 24)
31
Sale Sharks
Maisuradze, Simon Simon Maisuradze
Hooker
(1986-09-14 ) 14 September 1986 (aged 29)
32
La Voulte-Valence
Asieshvili, Kakha Kakha Asieshvili
Prop
(1987-04-21 ) 21 April 1987 (aged 28)
11
Brive
Chilachava, Levan Levan Chilachava
Prop
(1991-08-17 ) 17 August 1991 (aged 24)
25
Toulon
Kubriashvili, Davit Davit Kubriashvili 1
Prop
(1986-03-12 ) 12 March 1986 (aged 29)
40
Stade Français
Nariashvili, Mikheil Mikheil Nariashvili
Prop
(1990-05-25 ) 25 May 1990 (aged 25)
28
Montpellier
Peikrishvili, Anton Anton Peikrishvili 1
Prop
(1987-09-18 ) 18 September 1987 (aged 28)
16
Bayonne
Zirakashvili, Davit Davit Zirakashvili
Prop
(1983-09-20 ) 20 September 1983 (aged 31)
50
Clermont
Chkhaidze, Giorgi Giorgi Chkhaidze
Lock
(1982-06-24 ) 24 June 1982 (aged 33)
85
Lille
Datunashvili, Levan Levan Datunashvili
Lock
(1983-01-18 ) 18 January 1983 (aged 32)
71
Aurillac
Mikautadze, Konstantin Konstantin Mikautadze
Lock
(1991-01-07 ) 7 January 1991 (aged 24)
36
Toulon
Nemsadze, Giorgi Giorgi Nemsadze
Lock
(1984-09-26 ) 26 September 1984 (aged 30)
51
Tarbes
Gorgodze, Mamuka Mamuka Gorgodze (c )
Flanker
(1984-07-14 ) 14 July 1984 (aged 31)
61
Toulon
Kolelishvili, Viktor Viktor Kolelishvili
Flanker
(1989-10-09 ) 9 October 1989 (aged 25)
32
Clermont
Sutiashvili, Shalva Shalva Sutiashvili
Flanker
(1984-01-24 ) 24 January 1984 (aged 31)
49
Massy
Tkhilaishvili, Giorgi Giorgi Tkhilaishvili
Flanker
(1991-04-08 ) 8 April 1991 (aged 24)
21
Batumi
Lomidze, Lasha Lasha Lomidze
Number 8
(1992-06-30 ) 30 June 1992 (aged 23)
13
Béziers Hérault
Begadze, Giorgi Giorgi Begadze
Scrum-half
(1986-03-04 ) 4 March 1986 (aged 29)
36
Kochebi Bolnisi
Khutsishvili, Vazha Vazha Khutsishvili
Scrum-half
(1992-09-02 ) 2 September 1992 (aged 23)
20
Rustavi Kharebi
Lobzhanidze, Vasil Vasil Lobzhanidze
Scrum-half
(1996-10-14 ) 14 October 1996 (aged 18)
6
Armazi Tbilisi
Khmaladze, Lasha Lasha Khmaladze
Fly-half
(1988-01-20 ) 20 January 1988 (aged 27)
39
Lelo Saracens
Malaghuradze, Lasha Lasha Malaghuradze
Fly-half
(1986-01-02 ) 2 January 1986 (aged 29)
58
Stade Bagnérais
Kacharava, Davit Davit Kacharava
Centre
(1985-01-16 ) 16 January 1985 (aged 30)
83
Yenisey-STM
Sharikadze, Merab Merab Sharikadze
Centre
(1993-05-17 ) 17 May 1993 (aged 22)
36
Aurillac
Mchedlidze, Tamaz Tamaz Mchedlidze
Centre
(1993-03-17 ) 17 March 1993 (aged 22)
31
Agen
Aptsiauri, Giorgi Giorgi Aptsiauri
Wing
(1994-01-20 ) 20 January 1994 (aged 21)
10
AIA Kutaisi
Giorgadze, Muraz Muraz Giorgadze
Wing
(1994-06-28 ) 28 June 1994 (aged 21)
7
Armazi Tbilisi
Pruidze, Giorgi Giorgi Pruidze
Wing
(1994-06-02 ) 2 June 1994 (aged 21)
4
AIA Kutaisi
Todua, Alexander Alexander Todua
Wing
(1987-11-02 ) 2 November 1987 (aged 27)
48
Lelo Saracens
Kvirikashvili, Merab Merab Kvirikashvili
Fullback
(1983-12-27 ) 27 December 1983 (aged 31)
85
Montluçon
Tsiklauri, Beka Beka Tsiklauri
Fullback
(1989-02-09 ) 9 February 1989 (aged 26)
20
Locomotive Tbilisi
Namibia [ edit ]
On 27 August, Namibia announced their 31-man squad.[ 35]
Head coach Phil Davies
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
van Jaarsveld, Torsten Torsten van Jaarsveld
Hooker
(1987-06-30 ) 30 June 1987 (aged 28)
7
Cheetahs
van der Westhuizen, Louis Louis van der Westhuizen
Hooker
(1995-02-25 ) 25 February 1995 (aged 20)
2
Leopards
Coetzee, Aranos Aranos Coetzee
Prop
(1988-03-14 ) 14 March 1988 (aged 27)
5
Cheetahs
de Klerk, AJ AJ de Klerk
Prop
(1987-12-19 ) 19 December 1987 (aged 27)
5
Wanderers
Engels, Jaco Jaco Engels
Prop
(1980-12-17 ) 17 December 1980 (aged 34)
12
Trustco United
Larson, Raoul Raoul Larson
Prop
(1984-05-14 ) 14 May 1984 (aged 31)
6
Eagles
Redelinghuys, Johnny Johnny Redelinghuys
Prop
(1984-02-02 ) 2 February 1984 (aged 31)
47
Wanderers
Viviers, Casper Casper Viviers
Prop
(1988-06-01 ) 1 June 1988 (aged 27)
13
Trustco United
Uanivi, Tjiuee Tjiuee Uanivi
Lock
(1990-12-31 ) 31 December 1990 (aged 24)
10
Brive
Venter, Janco Janco Venter
Lock
(1994-09-19 ) 19 September 1994 (aged 20)
8
Maties
Bothma, Renaldo Renaldo Bothma
Flanker
(1989-09-18 ) 18 September 1989 (aged 26)
7
Toyota Verblitz
Burger, Jacques Jacques Burger (c )
Flanker
(1983-07-29 ) 29 July 1983 (aged 32)
35
Saracens
Conradie, Wian Wian Conradie
Flanker
(1994-10-14 ) 14 October 1994 (aged 20)
1
Johannesburg Uni.
du Plessis, Tinus Tinus du Plessis
Flanker
(1984-05-20 ) 20 May 1984 (aged 31)
44
Wanderers
Kitshoff, Rohan Rohan Kitshoff
Flanker
(1985-09-13 ) 13 September 1985 (aged 30)
22
Durbanville-Bellville
Damens, Leneve Leneve Damens
Number 8
(1993-05-30 ) 30 May 1993 (aged 22)
3
Wanderers
van Lill, PJ PJ van Lill
Number 8
(1983-12-04 ) 4 December 1983 (aged 31)
39
Bayonne
Buitendag, Eniell Eniell Buitendag
Scrum-half
(1989-06-21 ) 21 June 1989 (aged 26)
13
Wanderers
Jantjies, Eugene Eugene Jantjies
Scrum-half
(1986-10-08 ) 8 October 1986 (aged 28)
45
Dinamo București
Stevens, Damian Damian Stevens
Scrum-half
(1995-06-02 ) 2 June 1995 (aged 20)
1
Ikey Tigers
Kotzé, Theuns Theuns Kotzé
Fly-half
(1987-07-16 ) 16 July 1987 (aged 28)
25
Bourg-en-Bresse
de la Harpe, Darryl Darryl de la Harpe
Centre
(1986-10-02 ) 2 October 1986 (aged 28)
27
Western Suburbs
Deysel Jnr, Johan Johan Deysel Jnr
Centre
(1991-09-26 ) 26 September 1991 (aged 23)
9
Leopards
Greyling, JC JC Greyling
Centre
(1991-06-21 ) 21 June 1991 (aged 24)
8
Old Wesley
van Wyk, Danie Danie van Wyk
Centre
(1986-03-30 ) 30 March 1986 (aged 29)
13
Trustco United
Marais, Conrad Conrad Marais
Wing
(1989-04-26 ) 26 April 1989 (aged 26)
8
Béziers Hérault
Philander, David David Philander
Wing
(1987-01-04 ) 4 January 1987 (aged 28)
23
Spotswood United
Smit, Heinrich Heinrich Smit
Wing
(1990-11-21 ) 21 November 1990 (aged 24)
11
NWU Pukke
van Wyk, Russell Russell van Wyk
Wing
(1990-08-12 ) 12 August 1990 (aged 25)
4
Western Suburbs
Botha, Chrysander Chrysander Botha
Fullback
(1988-07-13 ) 13 July 1988 (aged 27)
34
Exeter Chiefs
Tromp, Johan Johan Tromp
Fullback
(1990-12-23 ) 23 December 1990 (aged 24)
18
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 after suffering an injury during New Zealand's game with Tonga.[ 37]
Head coach : Steve Hansen
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Franchise / province
Coles, Dane Dane Coles
Hooker
(1986-12-10 ) 10 December 1986 (aged 28)
30
Hurricanes / Wellington
Mealamu, Keven Keven Mealamu
Hooker
(1979-03-20 ) 20 March 1979 (aged 36)
126
Blues / Auckland
Taylor, Codie Codie Taylor
Hooker
(1991-03-31 ) 31 March 1991 (aged 24)
3
Crusaders / Canterbury
Crockett, Wyatt Wyatt Crockett
Prop
(1983-01-24 ) 24 January 1983 (aged 32)
40
Crusaders / Canterbury
Faumuina, Charlie Charlie Faumuina
Prop
(1986-12-24 ) 24 December 1986 (aged 28)
27
Blues / Auckland
Franks, Ben Ben Franks
Prop
(1984-03-27 ) 27 March 1984 (aged 31)
43
Hurricanes / Hawke's Bay
Franks, Owen Owen Franks
Prop
(1987-12-23 ) 23 December 1987 (aged 27)
72
Crusaders / Canterbury
Moody, Joe Joe Moody 1
Prop
(1988-09-18 ) 18 September 1988 (aged 27)
8
Crusaders / Canterbury
Woodcock, Tony Tony Woodcock 1
Prop
(1981-01-27 ) 27 January 1981 (aged 34)
115
Blues / North Harbour
Retallick, Brodie Brodie Retallick
Lock
(1991-05-31 ) 31 May 1991 (aged 24)
41
Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Romano, Luke Luke Romano
Lock
(1986-02-16 ) 16 February 1986 (aged 29)
20
Crusaders / Canterbury
Whitelock, Sam Sam Whitelock
Lock
(1988-10-12 ) 12 October 1988 (aged 26)
66
Crusaders / Canterbury
Cane, Sam Sam Cane
Flanker
(1992-01-13 ) 13 January 1992 (aged 23)
24
Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Kaino, Jerome Jerome Kaino
Flanker
(1983-04-06 ) 6 April 1983 (aged 32)
60
Blues / Auckland
McCaw, Richie Richie McCaw (c )
Flanker
(1980-12-31 ) 31 December 1980 (aged 34)
142
Crusaders / Canterbury
Messam, Liam Liam Messam
Flanker
(1984-03-25 ) 25 March 1984 (aged 31)
42
Chiefs / Waikato
Read, Kieran Kieran Read
Number 8
(1985-10-26 ) 26 October 1985 (aged 29)
77
Crusaders / Canterbury
Vito, Victor Victor Vito
Number 8
(1987-03-27 ) 27 March 1987 (aged 28)
28
Hurricanes / Wellington
Kerr-Barlow, Tawera Tawera Kerr-Barlow
Scrum-half
(1990-08-15 ) 15 August 1990 (aged 25)
15
Chiefs / Waikato
Perenara, TJ TJ Perenara
Scrum-half
(1992-01-23 ) 23 January 1992 (aged 23)
15
Hurricanes / Wellington
Smith, Aaron Aaron Smith
Scrum-half
(1988-11-21 ) 21 November 1988 (aged 26)
41
Highlanders / Manawatu
Barrett, Beauden Beauden Barrett
Fly-half
(1991-05-27 ) 27 May 1991 (aged 24)
30
Hurricanes / Taranaki
Carter, Dan Dan Carter
Fly-half
(1982-03-05 ) 5 March 1982 (aged 33)
106
Crusaders / Canterbury
Slade, Colin Colin Slade
Fly-half
(1987-10-10 ) 10 October 1987 (aged 27)
20
Crusaders / Canterbury
Fekitoa, Malakai Malakai Fekitoa
Centre
(1992-05-10 ) 10 May 1992 (aged 23)
11
Highlanders / Auckland
Nonu, Ma'a Ma'a Nonu
Centre
(1982-05-21 ) 21 May 1982 (aged 33)
97
Hurricanes / Wellington
Smith, Conrad Conrad Smith
Centre
(1981-10-12 ) 12 October 1981 (aged 33)
88
Hurricanes / Wellington
Williams, Sonny Bill Sonny Bill Williams
Centre
(1985-08-03 ) 3 August 1985 (aged 30)
26
Chiefs / Counties Manukau
Milner-Skudder, Nehe Nehe Milner-Skudder
Wing
(1990-12-15 ) 15 December 1990 (aged 24)
2
Hurricanes / Manawatu
Naholo, Waisake Waisake Naholo
Wing
(1991-05-08 ) 8 May 1991 (aged 24)
1
Highlanders / Taranaki
Savea, Julian Julian Savea
Wing
(1990-08-07 ) 7 August 1990 (aged 25)
35
Hurricanes / Wellington
Smith, Ben Ben Smith
Fullback
(1986-06-01 ) 1 June 1986 (aged 29)
41
Highlanders / Otago
On 18 August, Tonga announced their 30-man squad, with an additional player yet to be named.[ 38]
On 31 August, Tonga announced the 31st player to complete their squad.[ 39]
Head coach : Mana Otai
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Lutui, Aleki Aleki Lutui
Hooker
(1978-07-01 ) 1 July 1978 (aged 37)
36
Ampthill
Ngauamo, Paul Paul Ngauamo
Hooker
(1986-02-19 ) 19 February 1986 (aged 29)
3
Stade Montois
Taione, Elvis Elvis Taione
Hooker
(1983-05-25 ) 25 May 1983 (aged 32)
18
Exeter Chiefs
Aulika, Halani Halani Aulika
Prop
(1983-08-31 ) 31 August 1983 (aged 32)
13
London Irish
Mailau, Tevita Tevita Mailau
Prop
(1985-04-25 ) 25 April 1985 (aged 30)
16
Perpignan
Puafisi, Sila Sila Puafisi
Prop
(1988-04-15 ) 15 April 1988 (aged 27)
19
Glasgow Warriors
Taumalolo, Sona Sona Taumalolo
Prop
(1981-11-13 ) 13 November 1981 (aged 33)
17
Grenoble
Tonga'uiha, Soane Soane Tonga'uiha
Prop
(1982-01-21 ) 21 January 1982 (aged 33)
15
Oyonnax
Kolo'ofai, Uili Uili Kolo'ofai
Lock
(1982-09-29 ) 29 September 1982 (aged 32)
5
Unattached
Lokotui, Tukulua Tukulua Lokotui
Lock
(1979-12-31 ) 31 December 1979 (aged 35)
24
Béziers Hérault
Mafi, Steve Steve Mafi
Lock
(1989-12-09 ) 9 December 1989 (aged 25)
14
Western Force
Tuineau, Joe Joe Tuineau
Lock
(1981-08-18 ) 18 August 1981 (aged 34)
22
Dax
Kalamafoni, Sione Sione Kalamafoni
Flanker
(1988-05-18 ) 18 May 1988 (aged 27)
25
Gloucester
Latu, Nili Nili Latu (c )
Flanker
(1982-02-19 ) 19 February 1982 (aged 33)
40
Newcastle Falcons
Ram, Jack Jack Ram
Flanker
(1987-01-14 ) 14 January 1987 (aged 28)
2
Blues
T-Pole, Hale Hale T-Pole
Flanker
(1979-04-30 ) 30 April 1979 (aged 36)
31
Unattached
Fonua, Opeti Opeti Fonua
Number 8
(1986-05-26 ) 26 May 1986 (aged 29)
6
Leicester Tigers
Ma'afu, Viliami Viliami Ma'afu
Number 8
(1982-03-09 ) 9 March 1982 (aged 33)
24
Oyonnax
Fisilau, Samisoni Samisoni Fisilau
Scrum-half
(1987-11-29 ) 29 November 1987 (aged 27)
15
Jersey
Ma'ake, Sosefo Sosefo Ma'ake
Scrum-half
(1991-09-15 ) 15 September 1991 (aged 24)
1
Havelu Bulldogs
Takulua, Sonatane Sonatane Takulua
Scrum-half
(1991-11-01 ) 1 November 1991 (aged 23)
10
Newcastle Falcons
Fosita, Latiume Latiume Fosita
Fly-half
(1992-07-25 ) 25 July 1992 (aged 23)
12
Doncaster
Morath, Kurt Kurt Morath
Fly-half
(1984-11-13 ) 13 November 1984 (aged 30)
26
Unattached
Piukala, Sione Sione Piukala
Centre
(1985-06-08 ) 8 June 1985 (aged 30)
14
Perpignan
Piutau, Siale Siale Piutau
Centre
(1985-10-13 ) 13 October 1985 (aged 29)
20
Yamaha Júbilo
Tahitu'a, Viliami Viliami Tahitu'a
Centre
(1991-10-02 ) 2 October 1991 (aged 23)
2
Unattached
Halaifonua, David David Halaifonua
Wing
(1987-07-05 ) 5 July 1987 (aged 28)
13
Gloucester
Helu, William William Helu
Wing
(1986-04-19 ) 19 April 1986 (aged 29)
20
Edinburgh
Vainikolo, Fetu'u Fetu'u Vainikolo
Wing
(1985-01-30 ) 30 January 1985 (aged 30)
22
Oyonnax
Veainu, Telusa Telusa Veainu
Wing
(1990-12-26 ) 26 December 1990 (aged 24)
4
Melbourne Rebels
Lilo, Vunga Vunga Lilo
Fullback
(1983-02-28 ) 28 February 1983 (aged 32)
38
Montauban
On 25 August, Canada announced their 31-man squad.[ 40]
On 10 September, Jake Ilnicki was called up to replace the injured Jason Marshall .[ 41]
1 On 24 September, James Pritchard was called up to the squad to replace Liam Underwood after suffering an injury during Canada's opening game with Ireland.[ 42]
2 On 28 September, Pat Parfrey was called up to the squad to replace Connor Braid after suffering an injury during Canada's game with Italy.[ 43]
Head coach : Kieran Crowley
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Barkwill, Ray Ray Barkwill
Hooker
(1980-08-26 ) 26 August 1980 (aged 35)
22
Ontario Blues
Carpenter, Aaron Aaron Carpenter
Hooker
(1983-01-09 ) 9 January 1983 (aged 32)
67
Cornish Pirates
Piffero, Benoît Benoît Piffero
Hooker
(1987-05-21 ) 21 May 1987 (aged 28)
9
Atlantic Rock
Buydens, Hubert Hubert Buydens
Prop
(1982-01-04 ) 4 January 1982 (aged 33)
35
Prairie Wolf Pack
Ilnicki, Jake Jake Ilnicki
Prop
(1992-02-24 ) 24 February 1992 (aged 23)
8
NSW Country Eagles
Sears-Duru, Djustice Djustice Sears-Duru
Prop
(1994-05-24 ) 24 May 1994 (aged 21)
8
Ontario Blues
Tiedemann, Andrew Andrew Tiedemann
Prop
(1988-07-21 ) 21 July 1988 (aged 27)
35
Prairie Wolf Pack
Wooldridge, Doug Doug Wooldridge
Prop
(1985-12-19 ) 19 December 1985 (aged 29)
19
Ontario Blues
Beukeboom, Brett Brett Beukeboom
Lock
(1989-08-13 ) 13 August 1989 (aged 26)
15
Cornish Pirates
Cudmore, Jamie Jamie Cudmore
Lock
(1978-09-06 ) 6 September 1978 (aged 37)
35
Clermont
Olmstead, Evan Evan Olmstead
Lock
(1991-02-21 ) 21 February 1991 (aged 24)
5
Greater Sydney Rams
Dala, Nanyak Nanyak Dala
Flanker
(1984-06-18 ) 18 June 1984 (aged 31)
34
Prairie Wolf Pack
Gilmour, Kyle Kyle Gilmour
Flanker
(1988-01-26 ) 26 January 1988 (aged 27)
11
Rotherham
Moonlight, John John Moonlight
Flanker
(1987-07-02 ) 2 July 1987 (aged 28)
20
Ontario Blues
Sinclair, Jebb Jebb Sinclair
Flanker
(1986-04-08 ) 8 April 1986 (aged 29)
39
London Irish
Ardron, Tyler Tyler Ardron (c )
Number 8
(1991-06-16 ) 16 June 1991 (aged 24)
20
Ospreys
Thorpe, Richard Richard Thorpe
Number 8
(1984-11-01 ) 1 November 1984 (aged 30)
6
London Welsh
Mack, Phil Phil Mack
Scrum-half
(1985-09-18 ) 18 September 1985 (aged 30)
27
BC Bears
Mackenzie, Jamie Jamie Mackenzie
Scrum-half
(1989-02-28 ) 28 February 1989 (aged 26)
7
Ontario Blues
McRorie, Gordon Gordon McRorie
Scrum-half
(1988-05-12 ) 12 May 1988 (aged 27)
12
Prairie Wolf Pack
Hirayama, Nathan Nathan Hirayama
Fly-half
(1988-03-23 ) 23 March 1988 (aged 27)
19
BC Bears
Underwood, Liam Liam Underwood 1
Fly-half
(1991-06-03 ) 3 June 1991 (aged 24)
10
Ontario Blues
Blevins, Nick Nick Blevins
Centre
(1988-11-11 ) 11 November 1988 (aged 26)
25
Prairie Wolf Pack
Braid, Connor Connor Braid 2
Centre
(1990-05-31 ) 31 May 1990 (aged 25)
18
BC Bears
Hearn, Ciaran Ciaran Hearn
Centre
(1985-12-30 ) 30 December 1985 (aged 29)
45
Atlantic Rock
Parfrey, Pat Pat Parfrey 2
Centre
(1991-11-01 ) 1 November 1991 (aged 23)
7
Atlantic Rock
Trainor, Conor Conor Trainor
Centre
(1989-05-12 ) 12 May 1989 (aged 26)
18
BC Bears
Hassler, Jeff Jeff Hassler
Wing
(1991-08-21 ) 21 August 1991 (aged 24)
15
Ospreys
Mackenzie, Phil Phil Mackenzie
Wing
(1987-02-25 ) 25 February 1987 (aged 28)
27
Sale Sharks
van der Merwe, D. T. H. D. T. H. van der Merwe
Wing
(1986-04-28 ) 28 April 1986 (aged 29)
35
Scarlets
Evans, Matt Matt Evans
Fullback
(1988-01-02 ) 2 January 1988 (aged 27)
29
Cornish Pirates
Jones, Harry Harry Jones
Fullback
(1989-08-26 ) 26 August 1989 (aged 26)
17
BC Bears
Pritchard, James James Pritchard 1
Fullback
(1979-07-21 ) 21 July 1979 (aged 36)
61
Bedford Blues
On 23 August, France announced their 31-man squad.[ 44]
1 On 20 September, Rémy Grosso was called up to the squad to replace Yoann Huget after suffering an injury during France's opening game with Italy.[ 45]
Head coach : Philippe Saint-André
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Guirado, Guilhem Guilhem Guirado
Hooker
(1986-06-17 ) 17 June 1986 (aged 29)
34
Toulon
Kayser, Benjamin Benjamin Kayser
Hooker
(1984-07-26 ) 26 July 1984 (aged 31)
33
Clermont
Szarzewski, Dimitri Dimitri Szarzewski
Hooker
(1983-01-26 ) 26 January 1983 (aged 32)
81
Racing
Atonio, Uini Uini Atonio
Prop
(1990-03-26 ) 26 March 1990 (aged 25)
9
La Rochelle
Ben Arous, Eddy Eddy Ben Arous
Prop
(1990-08-25 ) 25 August 1990 (aged 25)
7
Racing
Debaty, Vincent Vincent Debaty
Prop
(1981-10-02 ) 2 October 1981 (aged 33)
32
Clermont
Mas, Nicolas Nicolas Mas
Prop
(1980-05-23 ) 23 May 1980 (aged 35)
80
Montpellier
Slimani, Rabah Rabah Slimani
Prop
(1989-10-18 ) 18 October 1989 (aged 25)
17
Stade Français
Flanquart, Alexandre Alexandre Flanquart
Lock
(1989-10-09 ) 9 October 1989 (aged 25)
15
Stade Français
Maestri, Yoann Yoann Maestri
Lock
(1988-01-14 ) 14 January 1988 (aged 27)
38
Toulouse
Papé, Pascal Pascal Papé
Lock
(1980-10-05 ) 5 October 1980 (aged 34)
61
Stade Français
Dusautoir, Thierry Thierry Dusautoir (c )
Flanker
(1981-11-18 ) 18 November 1981 (aged 33)
76
Toulouse
Le Roux, Bernard Bernard Le Roux
Flanker
(1989-06-04 ) 4 June 1989 (aged 26)
18
Racing
Nyanga, Yannick Yannick Nyanga
Flanker
(1983-12-19 ) 19 December 1983 (aged 31)
43
Racing
Ouedraogo, Fulgence Fulgence Ouedraogo
Flanker
(1986-07-21 ) 21 July 1986 (aged 29)
37
Montpellier
Chouly, Damien Damien Chouly
Number 8
(1985-11-27 ) 27 November 1985 (aged 29)
31
Clermont
Picamoles, Louis Louis Picamoles
Number 8
(1986-02-05 ) 5 February 1986 (aged 29)
47
Toulouse
Kockott, Rory Rory Kockott
Scrum-half
(1986-06-25 ) 25 June 1986 (aged 29)
9
Castres
Parra, Morgan Morgan Parra
Scrum-half
(1988-11-15 ) 15 November 1988 (aged 26)
61
Clermont
Tillous-Borde, Sébastien Sébastien Tillous-Borde
Scrum-half
(1985-04-29 ) 29 April 1985 (aged 30)
16
Toulon
Michalak, Frédéric Frédéric Michalak
Fly-half
(1982-10-16 ) 16 October 1982 (aged 32)
73
Toulon
Tales, Rémi Rémi Tales
Fly-half
(1984-05-02 ) 2 May 1984 (aged 31)
19
Racing
Bastareaud, Mathieu Mathieu Bastareaud
Centre
(1988-09-17 ) 17 September 1988 (aged 27)
35
Toulon
Dumoulin, Alexandre Alexandre Dumoulin
Centre
(1989-08-24 ) 24 August 1989 (aged 26)
4
Racing
Fickou, Gaël Gaël Fickou
Centre
(1994-03-26 ) 26 March 1994 (aged 21)
13
Toulouse
Fofana, Wesley Wesley Fofana
Centre
(1988-01-20 ) 20 January 1988 (aged 27)
35
Clermont
Grosso, Rémy Rémy Grosso 1
Wing
(1988-12-04 ) 4 December 1988 (aged 26)
0
Castres
Guitoune, Sofiane Sofiane Guitoune
Wing
(1989-03-27 ) 27 March 1989 (aged 26)
4
Bordeaux Bègles
Huget, Yoann Yoann Huget 1
Wing
(1987-06-02 ) 2 June 1987 (aged 28)
40
Toulouse
Nakaitaci, Noa Noa Nakaitaci
Wing
(1990-07-11 ) 11 July 1990 (aged 25)
4
Clermont
Dulin, Brice Brice Dulin
Fullback
(1990-04-13 ) 13 April 1990 (aged 25)
20
Racing
Spedding, Scott Scott Spedding
Fullback
(1986-05-04 ) 4 May 1986 (aged 29)
10
Clermont
Ireland [ edit ]
On 1 September, Ireland named their 31-man squad.[ 46]
1 On 10 October, Jared Payne was ruled out of the World Cup haven suffered an injury against Romania. He was replaced by Issac Boss on 17th October 2015.[ 47]
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.[ 48]
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.[ 49]
Head coach : Joe Schmidt
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Best, Rory Rory Best
Hooker
(1982-08-15 ) 15 August 1982 (aged 33)
85
Ulster
Cronin, Sean Sean Cronin
Hooker
(1986-05-06 ) 6 May 1986 (aged 29)
45
Leinster
Strauss, Richardt Richardt Strauss
Hooker
(1986-01-29 ) 29 January 1986 (aged 29)
10
Leinster
Furlong, Tadhg Tadhg Furlong
Prop
(1992-11-14 ) 14 November 1992 (aged 22)
2
Leinster
Healy, Cian Cian Healy
Prop
(1987-10-07 ) 7 October 1987 (aged 27)
51
Leinster
McGrath, Jack Jack McGrath
Prop
(1989-10-11 ) 11 October 1989 (aged 25)
20
Leinster
Ross, Mike Mike Ross
Prop
(1979-12-21 ) 21 December 1979 (aged 35)
52
Leinster
White, Nathan Nathan White
Prop
(1981-09-04 ) 4 September 1981 (aged 34)
3
Connacht
Henderson, Iain Iain Henderson
Lock
(1992-02-21 ) 21 February 1992 (aged 23)
19
Ulster
McCarthy, Mike Mike McCarthy 3
Lock
(1981-11-27 ) 27 November 1981 (aged 33)
17
Leinster
O'Connell, Paul Paul O'Connell (c ) 3
Lock
(1979-10-20 ) 20 October 1979 (aged 35)
104
Toulon
Ryan, Donnacha Donnacha Ryan
Lock
(1983-12-11 ) 11 December 1983 (aged 31)
31
Munster
Toner, Devin Devin Toner
Lock
(1986-06-29 ) 29 June 1986 (aged 29)
27
Leinster
Henry, Chris Chris Henry
Flanker
(1984-10-17 ) 17 October 1984 (aged 30)
19
Ulster
Murphy, Jordi Jordi Murphy
Flanker
(1991-04-22 ) 22 April 1991 (aged 24)
12
Leinster
O'Brien, Seán Seán O'Brien
Flanker
(1987-02-14 ) 14 February 1987 (aged 28)
37
Leinster
O'Mahony, Peter Peter O'Mahony 2
Flanker
(1989-09-17 ) 17 September 1989 (aged 26)
32
Munster
Ruddock, Rhys Rhys Ruddock 2
Flanker
(1990-11-13 ) 13 November 1990 (aged 24)
5
Leinster
Heaslip, Jamie Jamie Heaslip
Number 8
(1983-12-15 ) 15 December 1983 (aged 31)
75
Leinster
Murray, Conor Conor Murray
Scrum-half
(1989-04-20 ) 20 April 1989 (aged 26)
37
Munster
Boss, Isaac Isaac Boss 1
Scrum-half
(1980-04-09 ) 9 April 1980 (aged 35)
22
Leinster
Reddan, Eoin Eoin Reddan
Scrum-half
(1980-11-20 ) 20 November 1980 (aged 34)
64
Leinster
Jackson, Paddy Paddy Jackson
Fly-half
(1992-01-05 ) 5 January 1992 (aged 23)
12
Ulster
Madigan, Ian Ian Madigan
Fly-half
(1989-03-21 ) 21 March 1989 (aged 26)
21
Leinster
Sexton, Jonathan Jonathan Sexton
Fly-half
(1985-07-11 ) 11 July 1985 (aged 30)
53
Leinster
Cave, Darren Darren Cave
Centre
(1987-04-05 ) 5 April 1987 (aged 28)
10
Ulster
Earls, Keith Keith Earls
Centre
(1987-10-02 ) 2 October 1987 (aged 27)
41
Munster
Henshaw, Robbie Robbie Henshaw
Centre
(1993-06-12 ) 12 June 1993 (aged 22)
12
Connacht
Payne, Jared Jared Payne 1
Centre
(1985-10-13 ) 13 October 1985 (aged 29)
8
Ulster
Bowe, Tommy Tommy Bowe
Wing
(1984-02-22 ) 22 February 1984 (aged 31)
63
Ulster
Fitzgerald, Luke Luke Fitzgerald
Wing
(1987-09-13 ) 13 September 1987 (aged 28)
30
Leinster
Kearney, Dave Dave Kearney
Wing
(1989-06-19 ) 19 June 1989 (aged 26)
10
Leinster
Zebo, Simon Simon Zebo
Wing
(1990-03-16 ) 16 March 1990 (aged 25)
18
Munster
Kearney, Rob Rob Kearney
Fullback
(1986-03-26 ) 26 March 1986 (aged 29)
63
Leinster
On 24 August, Italy announced their 31-man squad.[ 50]
On 1 September, Simone Favaro was called up to the squad to replace the injured Angelo Esposito .[ 51]
On 10 September, Enrico Bacchin was called up to the squad to replace the injured Luca Morisi .[ 52]
1 On 21 September, Michele Visentin was called up to the squad to replace Andrea Masi after suffering an injury during Italy's opening game with France.[ 53]
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.[ 54]
Head coach : Jacques Brunel
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Ghiraldini, Leonardo Leonardo Ghiraldini
Hooker
(1984-12-26 ) 26 December 1984 (aged 30)
78
Leicester Tigers
Giazzon, Davide Davide Giazzon
Hooker
(1986-01-16 ) 16 January 1986 (aged 29)
21
Benetton Treviso
Manici, Andrea Andrea Manici
Hooker
(1990-04-28 ) 28 April 1990 (aged 25)
13
Zebre
Agüero, Matías Matías Agüero
Prop
(1981-02-13 ) 13 February 1981 (aged 34)
36
Unattached
Castrogiovanni, Martin Martin Castrogiovanni 2
Prop
(1981-10-21 ) 21 October 1981 (aged 33)
113
Racing
Chistolini, Dario Dario Chistolini
Prop
(1988-09-14 ) 14 September 1988 (aged 27)
11
Zebre
Cittadini, Lorenzo Lorenzo Cittadini
Prop
(1982-12-17 ) 17 December 1982 (aged 32)
40
Wasps
De Marchi, Alberto Alberto De Marchi 2
Prop
(1986-03-13 ) 13 March 1986 (aged 29)
28
Benetton Treviso
Lovotti, Andrea Andrea Lovotti 2
Prop
(1989-07-28 ) 28 July 1989 (aged 26)
0
Zebre
Rizzo, Michele Michele Rizzo 2
Prop
(1982-09-16 ) 16 September 1982 (aged 33)
19
Leicester Tigers
Bernabò, Valerio Valerio Bernabò
Lock
(1984-03-03 ) 3 March 1984 (aged 31)
25
Zebre
Furno, Joshua Joshua Furno
Lock
(1989-10-21 ) 21 October 1989 (aged 25)
31
Newcastle Falcons
Fuser, Marco Marco Fuser
Lock
(1991-03-09 ) 9 March 1991 (aged 24)
5
Benetton Treviso
Geldenhuys, Quintin Quintin Geldenhuys
Lock
(1981-06-19 ) 19 June 1981 (aged 34)
57
Zebre
Bergamasco, Mauro Mauro Bergamasco
Flanker
(1979-05-01 ) 1 May 1979 (aged 36)
104
Unattached
Favaro, Simone Simone Favaro
Flanker
(1988-11-07 ) 07 November 1988 (aged 26)
24
Glasgow Warriors
Minto, Francesco Francesco Minto
Flanker
(1987-05-20 ) 20 May 1987 (aged 28)
19
Benetton Treviso
Vunisa, Samuela Samuela Vunisa
Flanker
(1988-08-19 ) 19 August 1988 (aged 27)
8
Saracens
Zanni, Alessandro Alessandro Zanni
Flanker
(1984-01-31 ) 31 January 1984 (aged 31)
90
Benetton Treviso
Parisse, Sergio Sergio Parisse (c )
Number 8
(1983-09-12 ) 12 September 1983 (aged 32)
113
Stade Français
Gori, Edoardo Edoardo Gori
Scrum-half
(1990-03-05 ) 5 March 1990 (aged 25)
43
Benetton Treviso
Palazzani, Guglielmo Guglielmo Palazzani
Scrum-half
(1991-04-11 ) 11 April 1991 (aged 24)
11
Zebre
Violi, Marcello Marcello Violi
Scrum-half
(1993-10-11 ) 11 October 1993 (aged 21)
2
Zebre
Allan, Tommaso Tommaso Allan
Fly-half
(1993-04-26 ) 26 April 1993 (aged 22)
17
Perpignan
Canna, Carlo Carlo Canna
Fly-half
(1992-08-25 ) 25 August 1992 (aged 23)
3
Zebre
Bacchin, Enrico Enrico Bacchin
Centre
(1992-11-28 ) 28 November 1992 (aged 22)
3
Benetton Treviso
Benvenuti, Tommaso Tommaso Benvenuti
Centre
(1990-12-12 ) 12 December 1990 (aged 24)
31
Bristol
Campagnaro, Michele Michele Campagnaro
Centre
(1993-03-13 ) 13 March 1993 (aged 22)
14
Exeter Chiefs
Garcia, Gonzalo Gonzalo Garcia
Centre
(1984-02-18 ) 18 February 1984 (aged 31)
37
Zebre
Sarto, Leonardo Leonardo Sarto
Wing
(1992-01-15 ) 15 January 1992 (aged 23)
19
Zebre
Venditti, Giovanbattista Giovanbattista Venditti
Wing
(1990-03-27 ) 27 March 1990 (aged 25)
29
Newcastle Falcons
Visentin, Michele Michele Visentin 1
Wing
(1991-12-13 ) 13 December 1991 (aged 23)
1
Zebre
Masi, Andrea Andrea Masi 1
Fullback
(1981-03-30 ) 30 March 1981 (aged 34)
94
Wasps
McLean, Luke Luke McLean
Fullback
(1987-06-29 ) 29 June 1987 (aged 28)
71
Benetton Treviso
Romania [ edit ]
On 25 August, Romania announced their 31-man squad.[ 55]
1 On 29 September, Vlad Nistor was called up to the squad to replace Ovidiu Tonita after suffering an injury during Romania's game with Ireland.[ 56]
Head coach : Lynn Howells
Player
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Caps
Club/province
Căpățână, Eugen Eugen Căpățână
Hooker
(1986-06-18 ) 18 June 1986 (aged 29)
18
Timișoara Saracens
Rădoi, Andrei Andrei Rădoi
Hooker
(1987-04-21 ) 21 April 1987 (aged 28)
46
Timișoara Saracens
Turashvili, Otar Otar Turashvili
Hooker
(1986-07-14 ) 14 July 1986 (aged 29)
21
Colomiers
Lazăr, Mihai Mihai Lazăr
Prop
(1986-11-03 ) 3 November 1986 (aged 28)
47
Castres
Paulică, Ion Ion Paulică
Prop
(1983-01-10 ) 10 January 1983 (aged 32)
70
Perpignan
Pungea, Horațiu Horațiu Pungea
Prop
(1986-02-18 ) 18 February 1986 (aged 29)
26
Oyonnax
Țăruș, Alexandru Alexandru Țăruș
Prop
(1989-05-09 ) 9 May 1989 (aged 26)
7
Timișoara Saracens
Ursache, Andrei Andrei Ursache
Prop
(1984-05-10 ) 10 May 1984 (aged 31)
22
Carcassonne
Antonescu, Marius Marius Antonescu
Lock
(1992-08-09 ) 9 August 1992 (aged 23)
9
Tarbes
Popîrlan, Valentin Valentin Popîrlan
Lock
(1987-06-12 ) 12 June 1987 (aged 28)
47
Timișoara Saracens
Ursache, Valentin Valentin Ursache
Lock
(1985-08-12 ) 12 August 1985 (aged 30)
60
Oyonnax
van Heerden, Johannes Johannes van Heerden
Lock
(1986-09-12 ) 12 September 1986 (aged 29)
1
Baia Mare
Burcea, Stelian Stelian Burcea
Flanker
(1983-10-07 ) 7 October 1983 (aged 31)
50
Timișoara Saracens
Lucaci, Viorel Viorel Lucaci
Flanker
(1986-03-30 ) 30 March 1986 (aged 29)
42
Steaua București
Macovei, Mihai Mihai Macovei (c )
Flanker
(1986-10-29 ) 29 October 1986 (aged 28)
64
Colomiers
Carpo, Daniel Daniel Carpo
Number 8
(1984-11-26 ) 26 November 1984 (aged 30)
51
Steaua București
Tonița, Ovidiu Ovidiu Tonița 1
Number 8
(1980-07-06 ) 6 July 1980 (aged 35)
70
Provence
Nistor, Vlad Vlad Nistor 1
Number 8
(1994-03-26 ) 26 March 1994 (aged 21)
14
Castres
Bratu, Tudorel Tudorel Bratu
Scrum-half
(1991-04-23 ) 23 April 1991 (aged 24)
0
Dinamo
Calafeteanu, Valentin Valentin Calafeteanu
Scrum-half
(1985-01-25 ) 25 January 1985 (aged 30)
73
Timișoara Saracens
Surugiu, Florin Florin Surugiu
Scrum-half
(1984-12-10 ) 10 December 1984 (aged 30)
51
Steaua București
Dumbravă, Dănuț Dănuț Dumbravă
Fly-half
(1981-08-06 ) 6 August 1981 (aged 34)
72
Steaua București
Wiringi, Michael Michael Wiringi
Fly-half
(1985-08-01 ) 1 August 1985 (aged 30)
1
Baia Mare
Gál, Csaba Csaba Gál
Centre
(1985-03-07 ) 7 March 1985 (aged 30)
84
Cluj
Kinikinilau, Paula Paula Kinikinilau
Centre
(1986-08-30 ) 30 August 1986 (aged 29)
1
Timișoara Saracens
Vlaicu, Florin Florin Vlaicu
Centre
(1986-07-26 ) 26 July 1986 (aged 29)
81
Steaua București
Apostol, Adrian Adrian Apostol
Wing
(1990-03-11 ) 11 March 1990 (aged 25)
19
Baia Mare
Botezatu, Ionuț Ionuț Botezatu
Wing
(1987-05-05 ) 5 May 1987 (aged 28)
27
Baia Mare
Ioniță, Florin Florin Ioniță
Wing
(1990-04-05 ) 5 April 1990 (aged 25)
17
Steaua București
Lemnaru, Mădălin Mădălin Lemnaru
Wing
(1989-03-26 ) 26 March 1989 (aged 26)
27
Timișoara Saracens
Fercu, Cătălin Cătălin Fercu
Fullback
(1986-09-05 ) 5 September 1986 (aged 29)
80
Saracens
Strătilă, Sabin Sabin Strătilă
Fullback
(1995-03-27 ) 27 March 1995 (aged 20)
1
Steaua București
Coaching staff [ edit ]
Player statistics [ edit ]
All statistics are to the original 31-man squad as of 18 September 2015. Statistics dose not include players who join the squad during the tournament.
Player representation by club [ edit ]
Players
Clubs
Players
Clubs
21
Glasgow Warriors , UAR
12
Bath
17
Leinster
11
Clermont , Ospreys , Racing
16
Saracens
10
Crusaders , Hurricanes
14
Toulon
9
Brumbies , Newcastle Falcons , Stade Français , Timișoara Saracens , Zebre
13
New South Wales Waratahs
8
Benetton Treviso , Cardiff Blues , Edinburgh
Leicester Tigers , Northampton Saints , Ulster
Player representation by league [ edit ]
Average age of squads [ edit ]
Nation
Avg. Age
Oldest player
Youngest player
Argentina
27
Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (33 Years, 303 Days)
Guido Petti Pagadizábal (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 ]
Previous World Cup experience [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
Tournaments
Qualifying
Finals
Squads
Overview
Statistics
Tier 1 teams
Tier 2 teams
Tier 3 teams