2013 Rugby Championship

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2013 Rugby Championship
Date17 August – 5 October 2013
CountriesFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Final positions
Champions Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (12th title)
Bledisloe Cup Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Freedom Cup Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Mandela Challenge Plate Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Puma Trophy Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Tournament statistics
Matches played12
Tries scored66 (5.5 per match)
Attendance488,113 (40,676 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of South Africa.svg Morné Steyn (88)
Most tries Flag of New Zealand.svg Ben Smith (8)
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The 2013 Rugby Championship , known as The Castle Rugby Championship in South Africa, The Investec Rugby Championship in New Zealand, The Castrol Edge Rugby Championship in Australia and The Personal Rugby Championship in Argentina for sponsorship reasons, was the second edition of the expanded annual southern hemisphere championship consisting of Argentina, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. New Zealand as the 2012 holders, was trying to keep their 100% winning record in the championship after winning six from six in 2012.

Contents

The Championship began on 17 August with Australia hosting New Zealand at Stadium Australia and South Africa hosting Argentina at the FNB Stadium. The match between South Africa and Argentina was originally meant to be held at the Free State Stadium, but it was moved to the FNB to form a unique sports programme – Nelson Mandela Sports Day – in honour of Nelson Mandela. [1]

The Championship concluded with South Africa hosting New Zealand at the Ellis Park Stadium and Argentina hosting Australia at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. Argentina were the only nation to reuse the same venues from 2012. [2]

The Championship was retained by New Zealand after a 38-27 win against South Africa at Ellis Park on 5 October, keeping their 100 percent winning record in the expanded championship. [3] [4] [5]

Standings

PlaceNationGamesPointsTry
Bonus		Losing
Bonus		Table
points
PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDiff
1Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 6600202115+874028
2Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 6402203117+863019
3Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 6204133170-37109
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 600688224-136022

Fixtures

Round 1

17 August 2013
20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg29–47Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (1 BP)
Try: Genia 37' c
O'Connor 79' c
Con: Lealiifano (2/2) 33', 81'
Pen: Lealiifano (5/5) 7', 12', 22', 27', 46'		Report [6] Try: B. Smith (3) 2' c, 56' m, 71' c
Cruden 28' c
McCaw 31' m
C. Smith 51' c
Con: Cruden (3/5) 4', 29', 52'
Barrett (1/1) 72'
Pen: Cruden (3/3) 19', 40', 65'
Stadium Australia, Sydney
Attendance: 68,765
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
FB15 Jesse Mogg Sub off.svg 52'
RW14 Israel Folau
OC13 Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC12 Christian Lealiifano
LW11 James O'Connor
FH10 Matt To'omua Sub off.svg 61'
SH9 Will Genia Sub off.svg 77'
N88 Ben Mowen Sub off.svg 77'
OF7 Michael Hooper Cruz Roja.svg 61' to 65'
BF6 Hugh McMeniman Sub off.svg 52'
RL5 James Horwill (c)
LL4 Rob Simmons
TP3 Ben Alexander Sub off.svg 57'
HK2 Stephen Moore Sub off.svg 70'
LP1 James Slipper Sub off.svg 70'
Replacements:
HK16 Saia Fainga'a Sub on.svg 70'
PR17 Scott Sio Sub on.svg 70'
PR18 Sekope Kepu Sub on.svg 57'
LK19 Scott Fardy Sub on.svg 61'Sub off.svg 65'Sub on.svg 77'
FL20 Liam Gill Sub on.svg 52'
SH21 Nic White Sub on.svg 77'
FH22 Quade Cooper Sub on.svg 61'
CE23 Tevita Kuridrani Sub on.svg 52'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie
Australia vs New Zealand 2013-08-17.svg
FB15 Israel Dagg
RW14 Ben Smith
OC13 Conrad Smith
IC12 Ma'a Nonu Sub off.svg 62'
LW11 Julian Savea
FH10 Aaron Cruden Sub off.svg 70'
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 68'
N88 Kieran Read
OF7 Richie McCaw (c)Sub off.svg 72'
BF6 Steve Luatua
RL5 Sam Whitelock Yellow card.svg 79' to 80'
LL4 Luke Romano Sub off.svg 17'
TP3 Owen Franks Sub off.svg 61'
HK2 Andrew Hore Sub off.svg 48'
LP1 Tony Woodcock Sub off.svg 61'
Replacements:
HK16 Keven Mealamu Sub on.svg 48'
PR17 Ben Franks Sub on.svg 61'
PR18 Charlie Faumuina Sub on.svg 61'
LK19 Brodie Retallick Sub on.svg 17'
FL20 Sam Cane Sub on.svg 72'
SH21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow Sub on.svg 68'
FH22 Beauden Barrett Sub on.svg 70'
CE23 Ryan Crotty Sub on.svg 62'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Ben Smith (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Notes:

  • Matt To'omua, Scott Sio, Scott Fardy, Tevita Kuridrani and Nic White made their debuts for Australia, with To'omua being the first Wallaby to make his debut against New Zealand in the starting XV since Rod Kafer in 1999.
  • Ryan Crotty made his debut for New Zealand.
  • New Zealand recorded a 100 test victories against Australia, making them the first ever team to record a century of victories over a single nation.
  • With McCaw's try, he becomes the first New Zealand forward to score 100 test points.
17 August 2013
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
(1 BP) South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg73–13Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Try: Penalty try 29' c
Engelbrecht 32' c
Strauss 45' c
Alberts 52' m
De Villiers 55' c
Du Preez 62' c
Habana 65' c
Vermeulen 69' c
B. du Plessis 75' c
Con: Steyn (8/9) 30', 33', 47', 55', 63', 67', 70', 76'
Pen: Steyn (4/4) 5', 9', 18', 37'		Report [7] Try: Contepomi 79' c
Con: Contepomi (1/1) 80'
Pen: Contepomi (2/2) 16', 22'
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Attendance: 52,867
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
FB15 Willie le Roux Sub off.svg 58'
RW14 Bjorn Basson
OC13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC12 Jean de Villiers (c)Sub off.svg 67'
LW11 Bryan Habana
FH10 Morné Steyn
SH9 Ruan Pienaar Sub off.svg 54'
N88 Duane Vermeulen
OF7 Willem Alberts Sub off.svg 64'
BF6 Francois Louw
RL5 Juandré Kruger Sub off.svg 57'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth
TP3 Jannie du Plessis Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Adriaan Strauss Sub off.svg 54'
LP1 Tendai Mtawarira Sub off.svg 57'
Replacements:
HK16 Bismarck du Plessis Sub on.svg 54'
PR17 Gurthrö Steenkamp Sub on.svg 57'
PR18 Coenie Oosthuizen Sub on.svg 54'
LK19 Flip van der Merwe Sub on.svg 57'
FL20 Siya Kolisi Sub on.svg 64'
SH21 Fourie du Preez Sub on.svg 54'
FH22 Pat Lambie Sub on.svg 58'
CE23 Jan Serfontein Sub on.svg 67'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer
South Africa vs Argentina 2013-08-17.svg
FB15 Juan Martín Hernández Sub off.svg 30'
RW14 Gonzalo Camacho
OC13 Marcelo Bosch
IC12 Felipe Contepomi (c)
LW11 Juan Imhoff Sub off.svg 34'Sub on.svg 40'
FH10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH9 Martín Landajo Sub off.svg 58'
N88 Leonardo Senatore Yellow card.svg 50' to 60'
OF7 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
BF6 Pablo Matera
RL5 Patricio Albacete Sub off.svg 13'
LL4 Manuel Carizza Sub off.svg 59'
TP3 Matías Díaz Sub off.svg 40'
HK2 Eusebio Guiñazú Yellow card.svg 29' to 39'Sub off.svg 54'
LP1 Juan Figallo Sub off.svg 60'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 34'Sub off.svg 40'Sub on.svg 54'
PR17 Nahuel Lobo Sub on.svg 40'
PR18 Juan Pablo Orlandi Sub on.svg 60'
LK19 Mariano Galarza Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Julio Farías Cabello Sub on.svg 13'
SH21 Tomás Cubelli Sub on.svg 58'
CE22 Santiago Fernández
WG23 Horacio Agulla Sub on.svg 30'
Coach:
Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Adriaan Strauss (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Eric Gauzins (France)

Notes:

  • With this win, South Africa records their biggest winning margin over Argentina of 60. It was previously 54 which they held from 2008.
  • South Africa records the most points scored by one team in a match in either the Rugby Championship or Tri Nations. It was previously 61 by South Africa in a 61-22 win over Australia in 1997.
  • South Africa records the biggest winning margin in either the Rugby Championship or Tri Nations. It was previously held by Australia in 2006 following a 49-0 victory over South Africa

Round 2

24 August 2013
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg27–16Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Try: B. Smith (2) 26' c, 39' m
Con: Taylor (1/2) 27'
Pen: Taylor (4/6) 36', 53', 60', 69'
Dagg (1/1) 75'		Report [8] Try: Folau 71' c
Con: Lealiifano (1/1) 72'
Pen: Lealiifano (3/4) 7', 25', 57'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 35,583
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB15 Israel Dagg
RW14 Ben Smith Cruz Roja.svg 73' to 78'
OC13 Conrad Smith
IC12 Ma'a Nonu Sub off.svg 76'
LW11 Julian Savea
FH10 Tom Taylor Sub off.svg 78'
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 69'
N88 Kieran Read
OF7 Richie McCaw (c)
BF6 Steve Luatua
RL5 Sam Whitelock
LL4 Brodie Retallick
TP3 Owen Franks Sub off.svg 65'
HK2 Andrew Hore Sub off.svg 47'
LP1 Tony Woodcock Sub off.svg 61'
Replacements:
HK16 Dane Coles Sub on.svg 47'
PR17 Wyatt Crockett Sub on.svg 61'
PR18 Charlie Faumuina Sub on.svg 65'
LK19 Jeremy Thrush
FL20 Sam Cane
SH21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow Sub on.svg 69'
FH22 Colin Slade Sub on.svg 76'
FB23 Charles Piutau Sub on.svg 73'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen
New Zealand vs Australia 2013-08-24.svg
FB15 Jesse Mogg
RW14 Israel Folau
OC13 Adam Ashley-Cooper Sub off.svg 62'
IC12 Christian Lealiifano
LW11 James O'Connor
FH10 Matt To'omua Sub off.svg 57'
SH9 Will Genia Sub off.svg 76'
N88 Ben Mowen Sub off.svg 64'
OF7 Michael Hooper
BF6 Scott Fardy
RL5 James Horwill (c)
LL4 Rob Simmons Sub off.svg 71'
TP3 Ben Alexander Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Stephen Moore Sub off.svg 76'
LP1 James Slipper Sub off.svg 35'
Replacements:
HK16 Saia Fainga'a Sub on.svg 76'
PR17 Scott Sio Sub on.svg 35'
PR18 Sekope Kepu Sub on.svg 54'
LK19 Kane Douglas Sub on.svg 71'
FL20 Liam Gill Sub on.svg 64'
SH21 Nic White Sub on.svg 76'
FH22 Quade Cooper Sub on.svg 57'
CE23 Tevita Kuridrani Sub on.svg 62'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie

Man of the Match:
Steve Luatua (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Notes:

24 August 2013
16:10 AST (UTC−03)
(1 BP) Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg17–22Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Try: Leguizamón 1' c
Bosch 36' c
Con: Contepomi (2/2) 2', 37'
Pen: Contepomi (1/2) 10'		Report [10] Try: Basson 13' c
Con: Steyn (1/1) 14'
Pen: Steyn (5/5) 8', 40', 45', 71', 80'
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Attendance: 23,944
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
FB15 Lucas González Amorosino
RW14 Gonzalo Camacho
OC13 Marcelo Bosch
IC12 Felipe Contepomi (c)Sub off.svg 48'
LW11 Horacio Agulla
FH10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH9 Martín Landajo Sub off.svg 56'
N88 Leonardo Senatore Sub off.svg 60'
OF7 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
BF6 Pablo Matera
RL5 Mariano Galarza Sub off.svg 74'
LL4 Julio Farías Cabello
TP3 Juan Figallo
HK2 Eusebio Guiñazú Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Marcos Ayerza
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Nahuel Lobo
PR18 Matías Díaz
LK19 Tomás Lavanini Sub on.svg 74'
N820 Benjamín Macome Sub on.svg 60'
SH21 Tomás Cubelli Sub on.svg 56'
CE22 Santiago Fernández Sub on.svg 48'
CE23 Joaquín Tuculet
Coach:
Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan
Argentina vs South Africa 2013-08-24.svg
FB15 Willie le Roux
RW14 Bjorn Basson Sub off.svg 61'
OC13 JJ Engelbrecht Sub off.svg 68'
IC12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW11 Bryan Habana
FH10 Morné Steyn
SH9 Ruan Pienaar
N88 Duane Vermeulen
OF7 Willem Alberts Sub off.svg 68'
BF6 Francois Louw
RL5 Juandré Kruger
LL4 Eben Etzebeth
TP3 Jannie du Plessis Sub off.svg 68'
HK2 Adriaan Strauss Sub off.svg 52'
LP1 Tendai Mtawarira Sub off.svg 58'
Replacements:
HK16 Bismarck du Plessis Sub on.svg 52'
PR17 Gurthrö Steenkamp Sub on.svg 58'
PR18 Coenie Oosthuizen Sub on.svg 68'
LK19 Flip van der Merwe Sub on.svg 56'
FL20 Siya Kolisi Sub on.svg 68'
SH21 Jano Vermaak
FH22 Pat Lambie Sub on.svg 61'
CE23 Jan Serfontein Sub on.svg 68'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Juan Manuel Leguizamón (Argentina)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Marshall Kilgore (Ireland)

Notes:

Round 3

7 September 2013
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg28–13Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Try: A. Smith (2) 23' c, 26' m
Savea 53' c
Con: Carter (2/3) 25', 54'
Pen: Carter (2/4) 10', 49'
Barrett (1/1) 74'		Report [11] Try: Leguizamón 4' c
Con: Sánchez (1/1) 5'
Pen: Sánchez (2/3) 30', 52'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Attendance: 25,417
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB15 Israel Dagg Sub off.svg 72'
RW14 Ben Smith
OC13 Conrad Smith
IC12 Francis Saili
LW11 Julian Savea
FH10 Dan Carter Sub off.svg 54'
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Kieran Read
OF7 Richie McCaw (c)Sub off.svg 59'
BF6 Steve Luatua
RL5 Sam Whitelock Sub off.svg 75'
LL4 Brodie Retallick
TP3 Charlie Faumuina Sub off.svg 70'Sub on.svg 78'
HK2 Andrew Hore Sub off.svg 46'
LP1 Tony Woodcock Sub off.svg 40'
Replacements:
HK16 Dane Coles Sub on.svg 46'
PR17 Wyatt Crockett Sub on.svg 40'Sub off.svg 78'
PR18 Ben Franks Sub on.svg 70'
LK19 Jeremy Thrush Sub on.svg 75'
FL20 Sam Cane Sub on.svg 59'
SH21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow Sub on.svg 75'
FH22 Beauden Barrett Sub on.svg 54'
FB23 Charles Piutau Sub on.svg 72'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen
New Zealand vs Argentina 2013-09-07.svg
FB15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW14 Gonzalo Camacho Sub off.svg 45'
OC13 Marcelo Bosch
IC12 Santiago Fernández Sub off.svg 70'
LW11 Horacio Agulla
FH10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH9 Martín Landajo Sub off.svg 64'
N88 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
OF7 Pablo Matera Sub off.svg 75'
BF6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL5 Julio Farías Cabello Sub off.svg 55'
LL4 Manuel Carizza
TP3 Juan Figallo Sub off.svg 62'
HK2 Eusebio Guiñazú Yellow card.svg 22' to 32'Sub off.svg 49'
LP1 Marcos Ayerza Sub off.svg 69'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 49'
PR17 Nahuel Lobo Sub on.svg 69'
PR18 Juan Pablo Orlandi Sub on.svg 62'
LK19 Mariano Galarza Sub on.svg 55'
N820 Benjamín Macome Sub on.svg 75'
SH21 Tomás Cubelli Sub on.svg 64'
FH22 Felipe Contepomi Sub on.svg 70'
FB23 Lucas González Amorosino Sub on.svg 45'
Coach:
Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Kieran Read (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
James Leckie (Australia)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

7 September 2013
20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg12–38Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa (1 BP)
Pen: Lealiifano (4/4) 8', 22', 43', 52'Report [12] Try: Oosthuizen 5' c
De Villiers 59' m
Kirchner 65' c
Le Roux 68' c
Con: Steyn (3/4) 5', 67', 69'
Pen: Steyn (4/5) 13', 28', 34', 49'
Lang Park, Brisbane
Attendance: 43,715
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
FB15 Israel Folau
RW14 James O'Connor
OC13 Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC12 Christian Lealiifano Sub off.svg 74'
LW11 Nick Cummins
FH10 Quade Cooper
SH9 Will Genia (c)Sub off.svg 69'
N88 Ben Mowen Sub off.svg 70'
OF7 Michael Hooper Yellow card.svg 49' to 59'Sub off.svg 69'
BF6 Scott Fardy
RL5 Kane Douglas
LL4 Rob Simmons Cruz Roja.svg 30' to 40'
TP3 Sekope Kepu Sub off.svg 46'
HK2 Stephen Moore Cruz Roja.svg 66' to 69'Sub off.svg 74'
LP1 James Slipper Sub off.svg 64'
Replacements:
HK16 Saia Fainga'a Sub on.svg 66'Sub off.svg 69'Sub on.svg 74'
PR17 Scott Sio Sub on.svg 64'
PR18 Ben Alexander Sub on.svg 46'
FL19 Ben McCalman Sub on.svg 30'Sub off.svg 40'Sub on.svg 70'
FL20 Liam Gill Sub on.svg 69'
SH21 Nic White Sub on.svg 69'
FH22 Matt To'omua Sub on.svg 74'
FB23 Jesse Mogg
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie
Australia vs South Africa 2013-09-07.svg
FB15 Zane Kirchner
RW14 Willie le Roux
OC13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC12 Jean de Villiers (c)Sub off.svg 70'
LW11 Bryan Habana
FH10 Morné Steyn Sub off.svg 70'
SH9 Ruan Pienaar Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Duane Vermeulen
OF7 Willem Alberts Yellow card.svg 8' to 18'
BF6 Francois Louw Sub off.svg 70'
RL5 Flip van der Merwe Sub off.svg 57'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth
TP3 Jannie du Plessis Cruz Roja.svg 3' to 9'Sub off.svg 63'
HK2 Bismarck du Plessis Sub off.svg 57'
LP1 Tendai Mtawarira Sub off.svg 57'
Replacements:
HK16 Adriaan Strauss Sub on.svg 57'
PR17 Gurthrö Steenkamp Sub on.svg 57'
PR18 Coenie Oosthuizen Sub on.svg 3'Sub off.svg 9'Sub on.svg 63'
LK19 Juandré Kruger Sub on.svg 57'
FL20 Siya Kolisi Sub on.svg 70'
SH21 Jano Vermaak Sub on.svg 75'
FH22 Pat Lambie Sub on.svg 70'
CE23 Jan Serfontein Sub on.svg 70'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Duane Vermeulen (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Australia captain James Horwill was selected in the starting XV, but was withdrawn ahead of the match with a hamstring injury. [13] Jake Schatz could have made his debut of the bench, but was ruled out hours before kick off with a knee injury. [14]
  • First win for South Africa at Lang Park and their first in Brisbane since 1971.
  • The victory marks the biggest ever winning margin by South Africa over Australia in Australia.

Round 4

14 September 2013
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
(1 BP) New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg29–15Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Try: Read (2) 3' c, 45' c
Retallick 21' c
Cane 67' m
Con: Carter (1/1) 4'
Barrett (2/3) 22', 46'
Pen: Barrett (1/2) 34'		Report [15] Try: B. du Plessis 31' c
Lambie 75' m
Con: Steyn (1/2) 32'
Pen: Steyn (1/2) 9'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 47,362
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
FB15 Israel Dagg Sub off.svg 40'
RW14 Ben Smith
OC13 Conrad Smith
IC12 Ma'a Nonu Yellow card.svg 74' to 80'
LW11 Julian Savea Sub off.svg 75'
FH10 Dan Carter Sub off.svg 15'
SH9 Aaron Smith
N88 Kieran Read (c)Yellow card.svg 71' to 80'
OF7 Sam Cane Cruz Roja.svg 30' to 40'Cruz Roja.svg 70' to 75'
BF6 Liam Messam Sub off.svg 61'
RL5 Sam Whitelock
LL4 Brodie Retallick
TP3 Owen Franks Sub off.svg 64'
HK2 Dane Coles Sub off.svg 51'
LP1 Tony Woodcock Sub off.svg 69'
Replacements:
HK16 Keven Mealamu Sub on.svg 51'
PR17 Wyatt Crockett Sub on.svg 69'
PR18 Charlie Faumuina Sub on.svg 64'
FL19 Steve Luatua Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Matt Todd Sub on.svg 30'Sub off.svg 40'Sub on.svg 70'Sub off.svg 75'
SH21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow Sub on.svg 75'
FH22 Beauden Barrett Sub on.svg 15'
FB23 Charles Piutau Sub on.svg 40'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen
New Zealand vs South Africa 2013-09-14.svg
FB15 Zane Kirchner Sub off.svg 74'
RW14 Willie le Roux Sub off.svg 68'
OC13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW11 Bryan Habana
FH10 Morné Steyn
SH9 Ruan Pienaar Sub off.svg 69'
N88 Duane Vermeulen
OF7 Willem Alberts Sub off.svg 19'Sub on.svg 26'Sub off.svg 44'
BF6 Francois Louw Sub off.svg 74'
RL5 Flip van der Merwe Sub off.svg 40'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth
TP3 Jannie du Plessis Sub off.svg 55'
HK2 Bismarck du Plessis Yellow card.svg 15' to 25'Red card.svg 41'
LP1 Tendai Mtawarira Sub off.svg 55'Sub on.svg 71'
Replacements:
HK16 Adriaan Strauss Sub on.svg 19'Sub off.svg 26'Sub on.svg 44'
PR17 Gurthrö Steenkamp Sub on.svg 55'Sub off.svg 71'
PR18 Coenie Oosthuizen Sub on.svg 55'
LK19 Juandré Kruger Sub on.svg 40'
FL20 Siya Kolisi Sub on.svg 74'
SH21 Jano Vermaak Sub on.svg 69'
FH22 Pat Lambie Sub on.svg 74'
CE23 Jan Serfontein Sub on.svg 68'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australian)

Notes:

14 September 2013
18:05 AWST (UTC+08)
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg14–13Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (1 BP)
Try: Folau 27' m
Pen: Lealiifano (3/5) 11', 16', 40'		Report [16] Try: Leguizamón 64' c
Con: Hernández (1/1) 65'
Pen: Sánchez (2/3) 7', 60'
Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 18,214
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15 Israel Folau
RW14 James O'Connor
OC13 Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC12 Christian Lealiifano
LW11 Nick Cummins
FH10 Quade Cooper Sub off.svg 65'
SH9 Nic White
N88 Ben Mowen (c)
OF7 Michael Hooper
BF6 Scott Fardy Sub off.svg 72'
RL5 Kane Douglas Sub off.svg 50'
LL4 Rob Simmons
TP3 Ben Alexander Sub off.svg 59'
HK2 Stephen Moore Sub off.svg 65'
LP1 James Slipper Sub off.svg 45'
Replacements:
HK16 Saia Fainga'a Sub on.svg 65'
PR17 Scott Sio Sub on.svg 45'
PR18 Sekope Kepu Sub on.svg 59'
LK19 Sitaleki Timani Sub on.svg 50'
FL20 Ben McCalman Sub on.svg 72'
SH21 Will Genia
FH22 Matt To'omua Sub on.svg 65'
CE23 Tevita Kuridrani
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie
Australia vs Argentina 2013-09-14.svg
FB15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW14 Horacio Agulla Sub off.svg 52'
OC13 Gonzalo Tiesi Sub off.svg 72'
IC12 Felipe Contepomi
LW11 Juan Imhoff
FH10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH9 Tomás Cubelli Sub off.svg 61'
N88 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
OF7 Pablo Matera
BF6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL5 Julio Farías Cabello Sub off.svg 57'
LL4 Manuel Carizza
TP3 Juan Figallo
HK2 Agustín Creevy Sub off.svg 51'
LP1 Marcos Ayerza Sub off.svg 75'
Replacements:
HK16 Eusebio Guiñazú Sub on.svg 51'
PR17 Nahuel Lobo Sub on.svg 75'
PR18 Juan Pablo Orlandi
LK19 Mariano Galarza Sub on.svg 57'
N820 Benjamín Macome
SH21 Martín Landajo Sub on.svg 61'
CE22 Santiago Fernández Sub on.svg 72'
FB23 Lucas González Amorosino Sub on.svg 52'
Coach:
Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Michael Hooper (Australia)

Touch judges:
George Clancy (Ireland)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Vinny Munro (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Brumbies captain Ben Mowen became the 80th test captain for the Wallabies on just his 7th test.
  • Australia retain the Puma Trophy.
  • First match Australia has failed to score points in the second half since the home test v New Zealand in 2005.
  • Juan Manuel Leguizamón earned his 50th test cap playing for Argentina.

Round 5

28 September 2013
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg28–8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Try: Strauss 12' c
Kirchner 14' c
Le Roux 71' m
Con: Steyn (2/3) 13', 15'
Pen: Steyn (3/3) 8', 18', 31'		Report [17] Try: Feauai-Sautia 77' m
Pen: Lealiifano (1/1) 6'
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town
Attendance: 46,052
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB15 Zane Kirchner Sub off.svg 77'
RW14 Willie le Roux
OC13 JJ Engelbrecht Sub off.svg 57'
IC12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW11 Bryan Habana
FH10 Morné Steyn
SH9 Fourie du Preez
N88 Duane Vermeulen Yellow card.svg 66' to 76'
OF7 Willem Alberts Sub off.svg 59'
BF6 Francois Louw
RL5 Flip van der Merwe Yellow card.svg 39' to 49'Sub off.svg 59'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth
TP3 Jannie du Plessis Sub off.svg 66'
HK2 Adriaan Strauss Sub off.svg 49'
LP1 Tendai Mtawarira Sub off.svg 53'
Replacements:
HK16 Bismarck du Plessis Sub on.svg 49'
PR17 Gurthrö Steenkamp Sub on.svg 53'
PR18 Coenie Oosthuizen Sub on.svg 66'
LK19 Juandré Kruger Sub on.svg 59'
FL20 Siya Kolisi Sub on.svg 59'
SH21 Ruan Pienaar
FH22 Pat Lambie Sub on.svg 77'
CE23 Jan Serfontein Sub on.svg 57'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer
South Africa vs Australia 2013-09-28.svg
FB15 Israel Folau
RW14 Adam Ashley-Cooper
OC13 Tevita Kuridrani
IC12 Christian Lealiifano Sub off.svg 72'
LW11 Joe Tomane Sub off.svg 57'
FH10 Quade Cooper
SH9 Nic White Sub off.svg 40'
N88 Ben Mowen
OF7 Michael Hooper Yellow card.svg 27' to 38'
BF6 Scott Fardy Sub off.svg 57'
RL5 James Horwill (c)
LL4 Rob Simmons Sub off.svg 66'
TP3 Ben Alexander Sub off.svg 54'
HK2 Stephen Moore Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 James Slipper Sub off.svg 51'
Replacements:
HK16 Saia Fainga'a Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Benn Robinson Sub on.svg 51'
PR18 Sekope Kepu Sub on.svg 54'
LK19 Sitaleki Timani Yellow card.svg 74' to 80'Sub on.svg 66'
FL20 Ben McCalman Sub on.svg 57'
SH21 Will Genia Sub on.svg 40'
FH22 Matt To'omua Sub on.svg 72'
WG23 Chris Feauai-Sautia Sub on.svg 57'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie

Man of the Match:
Fourie du Preez (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

Notes:

28 September 2013
19:40 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg15–33Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (1 BP)
Pen: Sánchez (4/5) 8', 15', 30', 63'
Bosch (1/2) 43'		Report [19] Try: Savea 22' m
Cane 51' m
B. Smith (2) 55' c, 79' c
Con: Cruden (1/3) 55'
Barrett (1/1) 80'
Pen: Cruden (3/3) 12', 27', 45'
Estadio Ciudad de La Plata, La Plata
Attendance: 40,207
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW14 Lucas González Amorosino Sub off.svg 60'
OC13 Marcelo Bosch
IC12 Santiago Fernández Sub off.svg 60'
LW11 Juan Imhoff
FH10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH9 Martín Landajo
N88 Juan Manuel Leguizamón Sub off.svg 71'
OF7 Pablo Matera
BF6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL5 Patricio Albacete
LL4 Julio Farías Cabello Sub off.svg 58'
TP3 Juan Figallo Sub off.svg 63'
HK2 Eusebio Guiñazú Sub off.svg 63'
LP1 Marcos Ayerza Sub off.svg 69'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 63'
PR17 Nahuel Lobo Sub on.svg 69'
PR18 Juan Pablo Orlandi Sub on.svg 63'
LK19 Mariano Galarza Sub on.svg 58'
N820 Benjamín Macome Sub on.svg 71'
SH21 Tomás Cubelli
FH22 Felipe Contepomi Sub on.svg 60'
WG23 Horacio Agulla Sub on.svg 60'
Coach:
Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan
Argentina vs New Zealand 2013-09-28.svg
FB15 Israel Dagg
RW14 Ben Smith
OC13 Conrad Smith
IC12 Ma'a Nonu Sub off.svg 69'
LW11 Julian Savea
FH10 Aaron Cruden Sub off.svg 71'
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 67'
N88 Kieran Read (c)
OF7 Sam Cane
BF6 Liam Messam Sub off.svg 60'
RL5 Sam Whitelock
LL4 Brodie Retallick Sub off.svg 74'
TP3 Owen Franks Sub off.svg 40'
HK2 Andrew Hore Sub off.svg 53'
LP1 Tony Woodcock Sub off.svg 69'
Replacements:
HK16 Keven Mealamu Sub on.svg 53'
PR17 Wyatt Crockett Sub on.svg 69'
PR18 Charlie Faumuina Sub on.svg 40'
LK19 Jeremy Thrush Sub on.svg 74'
FL20 Steve Luatua Sub on.svg 60'
SH21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow Sub on.svg 67'
FH22 Beauden Barrett Sub on.svg 71'
FB23 Charles Piutau Sub on.svg 69'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Sam Cane (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Deon van Blommestein (South Africa)

Round 6

5 October 2013
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
(1 BP) South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg27–38Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (1 BP)
Try: Habana (2) 17' c, 19' m
Le Roux 46' c
De Villiers 57' m
Con: Steyn (2/4) 18', 47'
Pen: Steyn (1/1) 9'		Report [20] Try: B. Smith 11' c
Messam (2) 25' c, 40' c
Barrett 60' c
Read 64' c
Con: Cruden (3/3) 12', 25', 40'
Barrett (2/2) 61', 65'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 54'
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Attendance: 60,634
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB15 Zane Kirchner Sub off.svg 70'
RW14 Willie le Roux
OC13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW11 Bryan Habana Sub off.svg 21'
FH10 Morné Steyn
SH9 Fourie du Preez Sub off.svg 70'
N88 Duane Vermeulen
OF7 Willem Alberts Sub off.svg 38'
BF6 Francois Louw
RL5 Juandré Kruger Sub off.svg 61'
LL4 Eben Etzebeth
TP3 Jannie du Plessis Sub off.svg 50'
HK2 Bismarck du Plessis Sub off.svg 50'
LP1 Tendai Mtawarira Sub off.svg 52'
Replacements:
HK16 Adriaan Strauss Sub on.svg 50'
PR17 Gurthrö Steenkamp Sub on.svg 52'
PR18 Coenie Oosthuizen Sub on.svg 50'
LK19 Franco van der Merwe Sub on.svg 61'
FL20 Siya Kolisi Sub on.svg 38'
SH21 Ruan Pienaar Sub on.svg 70'
FH22 Pat Lambie Sub on.svg 70'
CE23 Jan Serfontein Sub on.svg 21'
Coach:
Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer
South Africa vs New Zealand 2013-10-05.svg
FB15 Israel Dagg
RW14 Ben Smith
OC13 Conrad Smith
IC12 Ma'a Nonu
LW11 Julian Savea Sub off.svg 69'
FH10 Aaron Cruden Sub off.svg 47'
SH9 Aaron Smith Sub off.svg 69'
N88 Kieran Read
OF7 Richie McCaw (c)
BF6 Liam Messam Yellow card.svg 45' to 55'Sub off.svg 63'
RL5 Sam Whitelock
LL4 Brodie Retallick Sub off.svg 66'
TP3 Charlie Faumuina Sub off.svg 49'Sub on.svg 66'Sub off.svg 73'
HK2 Andrew Hore Sub off.svg 42'
LP1 Tony Woodcock Sub off.svg 52'
Replacements:
HK16 Dane Coles Sub on.svg 42'
PR17 Wyatt Crockett Sub on.svg 52'
PR18 Ben Franks Yellow card.svg 62' to 72'Sub on.svg 49'
FL19 Steve Luatua Sub on.svg 63'
FL20 Sam Cane Sub on.svg 73'
SH21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow Sub on.svg 69'
FH22 Beauden Barrett Sub on.svg 47'
WG23 Charles Piutau Sub on.svg 69'
Coach:
Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Kieran Read (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
John Lacey (Ireland)
Greg Garner (England)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

Notes:

5 October 2013
19:40 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg17–54Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (1 BP)
Try: Bosch 36' c
Landajo 48' c
Con: Sánchez (2/2) 37', 48'
Pen: Sánchez (1/1) 28'		Report [22] Try: Folau (3) 2' c, 34' c, 41' c
Ashley-Cooper 32' m
Tomane 63' m
Robinson 73' c
Foley 78' c
Con: Lealiifano (2/3) 3', 35'
Cooper (1/2) 42'
Foley (2/2) 74', 79'
Pen: Lealiifano (2/2) 24', 30'
Cooper (1/1) 55'
Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario
Attendance: 28,570
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW14 Horacio Agulla
OC13 Marcelo Bosch
IC12 Felipe Contepomi Sub off.svg 66'
LW11 Juan Imhoff Sub off.svg 66'
FH10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH9 Martín Landajo Sub off.svg 72'
N88 Juan Manuel Leguizamón Sub off.svg 75'
OF7 Pablo Matera Yellow card.svg 30' to 40'
BF6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL5 Patricio Albacete
LL4 Julio Farías Cabello Sub off.svg 50'
TP3 Juan Pablo Orlandi Sub off.svg 45'
HK2 Eusebio Guiñazú Sub off.svg 66'
LP1 Marcos Ayerza Sub off.svg 72'
Replacements:
HK16 Agustín Creevy Sub on.svg 66'
PR17 Nahuel Lobo Sub on.svg 72'
PR18 Matías Díaz Sub on.svg 45'
LK19 Manuel Carizza Sub on.svg 50'
FL20 Benjamín Macome Sub on.svg 75'
SH21 Tomás Cubelli Sub on.svg 72'
CE22 Santiago Fernández Sub on.svg 66'
FB23 Lucas González Amorosino Sub on.svg 66'
Coach:
Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan
Argentina vs Australia 2013-10-05.svg
FB15 Israel Folau
RW14 Adam Ashley-Cooper
OC13 Tevita Kuridrani
IC12 Christian Lealiifano Sub off.svg 40'
LW11 Joe Tomane
FH10 Quade Cooper Sub off.svg 65'
SH9 Will Genia Sub off.svg 74'
N88 Ben Mowen
OF7 Michael Hooper
BF6 Scott Fardy Sub off.svg 15'Sub on.svg 25'Sub off.svg 69'
RL5 James Horwill (c)Sub off.svg 60'
LL4 Rob Simmons Yellow card.svg 51' to 61'
TP3 Ben Alexander Sub off.svg 47'
HK2 Stephen Moore Sub off.svg 47'
LP1 James Slipper Yellow card.svg 14' to 24'Sub off.svg 60'
Replacements:
HK16 Saia Fainga'a Sub on.svg 47'
PR17 Benn Robinson Sub on.svg 15'Sub off.svg 25'Sub on.svg 60'
PR18 Sekope Kepu Sub on.svg 47'
LK19 Sitaleki Timani Sub on.svg 60'
FL20 Ben McCalman Sub on.svg 69'
SH21 Nic White Sub on.svg 74'
FH22 Matt To'omua Sub on.svg 40'
FH23 Bernard Foley Sub on.svg 65'
Coach:
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie

Man of the Match:
Scott Fardy (Australia)

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

Warm-up matches

On 3 August and 9 August, Argentina played two uncapped matches against a New South Wales Waratahs Barbarians team in La Plata and in Salta in preparation for the tournament. The NSW Barbarians was composed of 21 Waratahs players (mostly players not involved in the Australian set-up for the championship) and 13 Shute Shield players. [23]

3 August 2013 Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg29–27NSW Barbarians La Plata Rugby Club, La Plata  
18:40 ART (UTC-3)Try: Agulla 2' c
Creevy 63' m, 66' m
Con: Hernández (1/3) 3'
Pen: Hernández (2/4) 26', 55'
Sánchez (2/2) 75', 80'		Report [24]
(In Spanish)		Try: Kepu 5' c, 40' m
Betham 46' m
Mitchell 60' c
Con: McKibbin (2/4) 40', 61'
Pen: Foley (1/2) 77'		Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
9 August 2013 Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg58–12NSW Barbarians Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta  
20:10 ART (UTC-3)Try: Landajo 7' c
Camacho 24' c, 69' c
Imhoff 29' m
Tuculet 34' c
Leguizamón 59' c
Agulla 73' c
Matera 77' m
Con: Contepomi (2/2) 8', 35'
Hernández (1/2) 25'
Sánchez (3/4) 60', 70', 74'
Pen: Contepomi (1/2) 5'
Hernández (1/1) 13'		Report [25]
(In Spanish)		Try: Horwitz 41' m
Holloway 75' c
Con: McKibbin (1/2) 76'		Referee: Juan Hernán Sylvestre (Argentina)

Squads

NationMatch venuesHead coachCaptain
NameCityCapacity
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Estadio Ciudad de La Plata La Plata 53,000 Flag of Argentina.svg Santiago Phelan Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe
Felipe Contepomi [N 1]
Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Rosario 41,654
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas Mendoza 40,268
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Stadium Australia Sydney 84,000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ewen McKenzie James Horwill
Will Genia [N 2]
Ben Mowen [N 3]
Lang Park Brisbane 52,500
Subiaco Oval Perth 43,500
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Eden Park Auckland 50,000 Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen Richie McCaw
Kieran Read [N 4]
Wellington Regional Stadium Wellington 36,000
Waikato Stadium Hamilton 25,800
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa FNB Stadium Johannesburg 94,736 Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer Jean de Villiers
Ellis Park Stadium Johannesburg 62,567
Newlands Stadium Cape Town 51,900
  1. ↑ Captain Fernández Lobbe was ruled out of the opening two fixtures due to a calf injury, and with his absence, Contepomi was given captaincy for this fixture. [26]
  2. ↑ Captain James Horwill was ruled out of rounds 3 and 4 with a hamstring injury. In his absence, Will Genia became captain for round 3. [27]
  3. ↑ Stand-in captain Will Genia was selected on the bench for round 4, and Ben Mowen became captain for this fixture. [28]
  4. ↑ Captain McCaw was ruled out of rounds 4 and 5 due to an injury. In his absence, Kieran Read became captain. [29]

Note: Ages, Caps and Clubs are off the starting date of the tournament (17 August 2013).

Argentina

Argentina 30-man Squad for the Championship was announced on 25 June. [30] [31]

Tomás Lavanini was added to the squad to cover the second row. [32]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Agustín Creevy Hooker (1985-03-15)15 March 1985 (aged 28)22 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Eusebio Guiñazú Hooker (1982-01-15)15 January 1982 (aged 31)27 Flag of England.svg Bath
Marcos Ayerza Prop (1983-01-12)12 January 1983 (aged 30)40 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Matías Díaz Prop (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 20)3 Flag of Argentina.svg Teqüe
Juan Figallo Prop (1988-03-25)25 March 1988 (aged 25)17 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Nahuel Lobo Prop (1991-08-27)27 August 1991 (aged 21)2 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Juan Pablo Orlandi Prop (1983-06-20)20 June 1983 (aged 30)10 Flag of England.svg Bath
Patricio Albacete Lock (1981-02-09)9 February 1981 (aged 32)52 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Manuel Carizza Lock (1984-08-23)23 August 1984 (aged 28)32Unattached
Mariano Galarza Lock (1986-12-11)11 December 1986 (aged 26)12 Flag of Argentina.svg La Plata Uni.
Tomás Lavanini Lock (1993-01-22)22 January 1993 (aged 20)2 Flag of Argentina.svg Hindú
Julio Farías Cabello Flanker (1978-09-19)19 September 1978 (aged 34)21 Flag of Argentina.svg Tucumán
Juan Manuel Leguizamón Flanker (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 30)46 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Pablo Matera Flanker (1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 20)2 Flag of Argentina.svg Alumni
Leonardo Senatore Flanker (1984-05-13)13 May 1984 (aged 29)17 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c) Number 8 (1981-11-19)19 November 1981 (aged 31)52 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Benjamín Macome Number 8 (1986-01-10)10 January 1986 (aged 27)11 Flag of Argentina.svg Tucumán
Tomás Cubelli Scrum-half (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 24)13 Flag of Argentina.svg Belgrano
Martín Landajo Scrum-half (1988-06-14)14 June 1988 (aged 25)18 Flag of Argentina.svg C.A.S.I.
Felipe Contepomi Fly-half (1977-08-20)20 August 1977 (aged 35)81 Flag of Argentina.svg Club Newman
Nicolás Sánchez Fly-half (1988-10-26)26 October 1988 (aged 24)8 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles
Marcelo Bosch Centre (1984-01-07)7 January 1984 (aged 29)18 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Santiago Fernández Centre (1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 27)25Unattached
Martín Rodríguez Centre (1985-04-12)12 April 1985 (aged 28)19 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Gonzalo Tiesi Centre (1985-04-24)24 April 1985 (aged 28)35Unattached
Joaquín Tuculet Centre (1989-08-08)8 August 1989 (aged 24)5Unattached
Horacio Agulla Wing (1984-10-22)22 October 1984 (aged 28)42 Flag of England.svg Bath
Gonzalo Camacho Wing (1984-08-28)28 August 1984 (aged 28)20 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Juan Imhoff Wing (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 25)14 Flag of France.svg Racing Métro
Lucas González Amorosino Fullback (1985-11-02)2 November 1985 (aged 27)21Unattached
Juan Martín Hernández Fullback (1982-08-07)7 August 1982 (aged 31)39 Flag of France.svg Racing Métro

Australia

Australia 30-man squad for the Championship, including 8 uncapped players and the re-call of Fly Half Quade Cooper. [33]

With captain James Horwill ruled out of round's 3 and 4 and with Hugh McMeniman also out injured, Sitaleki Timani was brought into the squad as cover for the second row, [13] but kept his place in the squad for the final two rounds. Dave Dennis was added to the squad to replace Jake Schatz who was ruled out of the championship after picking up an injury in training ahead of round 3. [34]

Benn Robinson and Chris Feauai-Sautia were added to the squad for the away fixtures against South Africa and Argentina, with Nick Cummins and Jesse Mogg withdrawn from the squad due to injury. [35] [36]

James O'Connor was removed from the squad on 20 September following an off-field incident that occurred following the Wallabies win over Argentina in round 4. Uncapped player Peter Betham was called in as his replacement. [37]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Albert Anae Hooker (1989-06-21)21 June 1989 (aged 24)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Saia Fainga'a Hooker (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 26)19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Stephen Moore Hooker (1983-01-20)20 January 1983 (aged 30)79 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Ben Alexander Prop (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 28)51 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Sekope Kepu Prop (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 27)26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Benn Robinson Prop (1984-07-19)19 July 1984 (aged 29)59 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Scott Sio Prop (1991-10-16)16 October 1991 (aged 21)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
James Slipper Prop (1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 24)37 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Kane Douglas Lock (1989-06-01)1 June 1989 (aged 24)9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Scott Fardy Lock (1984-07-05)5 July 1984 (aged 29)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
James Horwill (c) Lock (1985-05-29)29 May 1985 (aged 28)38 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Hugh McMeniman Lock (1983-11-01)1 November 1983 (aged 29)21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Force
Rob Simmons Lock (1989-04-19)19 April 1989 (aged 24)26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Sitaleki Timani Lock (1986-09-19)19 September 1986 (aged 26)10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Dave Dennis Flanker (1986-01-10)10 January 1986 (aged 27)15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Liam Gill Flanker (1992-06-08)8 June 1992 (aged 21)10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Michael Hooper Flanker (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 21)16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Ben McCalman Flanker (1988-03-18)18 March 1988 (aged 25)22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Force
Ben Mowen Number 8 (1984-12-01)1 December 1984 (aged 28)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Jake Schatz Number 8 (1990-07-25)25 July 1990 (aged 23)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Will Genia Scrum-half (1988-01-17)17 January 1988 (aged 25)44 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Nic White Scrum-half (1990-06-13)13 June 1990 (aged 23)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Quade Cooper Fly-half (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 25)38 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
Bernard Foley Fly-half (1989-09-08)8 September 1989 (aged 23)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Matt To'omua Fly-half (1990-02-01)1 February 1990 (aged 23)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Adam Ashley-Cooper Centre (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 29)80 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Tevita Kuridrani Centre (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 22)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Christian Lealiifano Centre (1987-09-24)24 September 1987 (aged 25)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Peter Betham Wing (1989-01-06)6 January 1989 (aged 24)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Nick Cummins Wing (1987-10-05)5 October 1987 (aged 25)6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Force
Chris Feauai-Sautia Wing (1993-11-17)17 November 1993 (aged 19)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reds
James O'Connor Wing (1990-07-05)5 July 1990 (aged 23)40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rebels
Joe Tomane Wing (1990-02-02)2 February 1990 (aged 23)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies
Israel Folau Fullback (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 24)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Jesse Mogg Fullback (1989-06-08)8 June 1989 (aged 24)1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies

New Zealand

New Zealand 28-man squad for the Championship was announced on 4 August. Joe Moody was included in the squad as injury cover for Wyatt Crockett – who had a knee injury. Three additional players will assemble with the squad as part of the wider training squad, but will be released to their provincial sides on the Wednesday of each Test match; these players are: Frank Halai, Jeremy Thrush, and Francis Saili. [38] Following an injury to Francis Saili, Centre Ryan Crotty was added to the training squad but will be released to his provincial side along with Halai and Thrush. [39]

With Dan Carter out for the opening two tests, and with Aaron Cruden and Beauden Barrett injured after the opening round with a knee and calf injury, Colin Slade and Tom Taylor were called into the squad as cover for the First five-eighths. Luke Whitelock was also drafted in to replace Luke Romano (groin injury) and Brad Shields to cover sidelined Liam Messam (hamstring strain). [40] Rhys Marshall spent time with the squad as an apprentice hooker [41] as did Liam Coltman and Nathan Harris. [42] [43] Matt Todd was called in after round 3 to replace the injured Captain Richie McCaw, who was ruled out of the championship following an injury. [44]

Following an injury to TJ Perenara, Piri Weepu was called up to the squad for the final two rounds against Argentina and South Africa both away. [45]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Dane Coles Hooker (1986-12-10)10 December 1986 (aged 26)6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Hurricanes
Andrew Hore Hooker (1978-09-13)13 September 1978 (aged 34)76 Flag of New Zealand.svg Taranaki / Highlanders
Keven Mealamu Hooker (1979-03-20)20 March 1979 (aged 34)104 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland / Blues
Wyatt Crockett Prop (1983-01-24)24 January 1983 (aged 30)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Charlie Faumuina Prop (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 26)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland / Blues
Ben Franks Prop (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 29)25 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawke's Bay / Hurricanes
Owen Franks Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 25)47 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Joe Moody ‡ Prop (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Tony Woodcock Prop (1981-01-27)27 January 1981 (aged 32)98 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour / Highlanders
Brodie Retallick Lock (1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 22)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Bay of Plenty / Chiefs
Luke Romano Lock (1986-02-16)16 February 1986 (aged 27)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Jeremy Thrush * Lock (1985-04-19)19 April 1985 (aged 28)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Hurricanes
Sam Whitelock Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 24)41 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Sam Cane Flanker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 21)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Bay of Plenty / Chiefs
Steve Luatua Flanker (1991-04-29)29 April 1991 (aged 22)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland / Blues
Richie McCaw (c) Flanker (1980-12-31)31 December 1980 (aged 32)116 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Liam Messam Flanker (1984-03-25)25 March 1984 (aged 29)22 Flag of New Zealand.svg Waikato / Chiefs
Brad Shields Flanker (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 22)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Hurricanes
Matt Todd Flanker (1988-03-24)24 March 1988 (aged 25)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Luke Whitelock Flanker (1991-01-29)29 January 1991 (aged 22)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Kieran Read Number 8 (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 27)51 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Half-back (1990-08-15)15 August 1990 (aged 23)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Waikato / Chiefs
TJ Perenara Half-back (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 21)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Hurricanes
Aaron Smith Half-back (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 24)15 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manawatu / Highlanders
Piri Weepu Half-back (1983-09-07)7 September 1983 (aged 29)71 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland / Blues
Beauden Barrett First five-eighth (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 22)8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Taranaki / Hurricanes
Dan Carter First five-eighth (1982-03-05)5 March 1982 (aged 31)95 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Aaron Cruden First five-eighth (1989-01-08)8 January 1989 (aged 24)22 Flag of New Zealand.svg Manawatu / Chiefs
Colin Slade First five-eighth (1987-10-10)10 October 1987 (aged 25)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Highlanders
Tom Taylor First five-eighth (1989-03-11)11 March 1989 (aged 24)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Ryan Crotty * Centre (1988-09-23)23 September 1988 (aged 24)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Canterbury / Crusaders
Ma'a Nonu Centre (1982-05-21)21 May 1982 (aged 31)79 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Highlanders
Francis Saili * Centre (1991-02-16)16 February 1991 (aged 22)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Harbour / Blues
Conrad Smith Centre (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 31)69 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Hurricanes
Frank Halai * Wing (1988-03-06)6 March 1988 (aged 25)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Counties Manukau / Blues
Julian Savea Wing (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 23)11 Flag of New Zealand.svg Wellington / Hurricanes
Ben Smith Wing (1986-06-01)1 June 1986 (aged 27)15 Flag of New Zealand.svg Otago / Highlanders
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 21)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Auckland / Blues
Israel Dagg Fullback (1988-06-06)6 June 1988 (aged 25)28 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hawke's Bay / Crusaders

‡ – Included as injury cover for Wyatt Crockett.
* – Part of the wider training squad

South Africa

South Africa 30-man squad for the Championship was announced on 3 August 2013. [46]

On 18 August Lourens Adriaanse was added as a replacement for Trevor Nyakane, who was removed from the squad following repeated breaches of team protocol (he missed the bus and the team's flight to Argentina). [47]

Pieter-Steph du Toit was added to the squad for the final two rounds with Australia and New Zealand playing at home. [48]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Bismarck du Plessis Hooker (1984-05-22)22 May 1984 (aged 29)48 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Chiliboy Ralepelle Hooker (1986-09-11)11 September 1986 (aged 26)22 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Adriaan Strauss Hooker (1985-11-18)18 November 1985 (aged 27)24 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs
Lourens Adriaanse Prop (1988-02-05)5 February 1988 (aged 25)0 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Jannie du Plessis Prop (1982-11-16)16 November 1982 (aged 30)45 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Tendai Mtawarira Prop (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 28)44 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Trevor Nyakane Prop (1989-05-04)4 May 1989 (aged 24)3 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs
Coenie Oosthuizen Prop (1989-03-22)22 March 1989 (aged 24)5 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs
Gurthrö Steenkamp Prop (1981-06-12)12 June 1981 (aged 32)40 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Eben Etzebeth Lock (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 21)14 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Juandré Kruger Lock (1985-09-06)6 September 1985 (aged 27)11 Flag of France.svg Racing Métro
Flip van der Merwe Lock (1985-06-06)6 June 1985 (aged 28)26 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Pieter-Steph du Toit Lock (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 20)0 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Franco van der Merwe Lock (1983-03-15)15 March 1983 (aged 30)0 Flag of South Africa.svg Lions
Willem Alberts Flanker (1984-05-11)11 May 1984 (aged 29)21 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Marcell Coetzee Flanker (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 22)13 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Siya Kolisi Flanker (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 22)2 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Francois Louw Flanker (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 (aged 28)19 Flag of England.svg Bath
Duane Vermeulen Number 8 (1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 27)7 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Fourie du Preez Scrum-half (1982-03-24)24 March 1982 (aged 31)62 Flag of Japan.svg Suntory Sungoliath
Ruan Pienaar Scrum-half (1984-03-10)10 March 1984 (aged 29)66 Flag of Ireland.svg Ulster
Piet van Zyl ‡ Scrum-half (1989-09-14)14 September 1989 (aged 23)2 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Jano Vermaak Scrum-half (1985-01-01)1 January 1985 (aged 28)1 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Pat Lambie Fly-half (1990-10-17)17 October 1990 (aged 22)23 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Morné Steyn Fly-half (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 29)45 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Juan de Jongh Centre (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 25)14 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Jean de Villiers (c) Centre (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 32)87 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
JJ Engelbrecht Centre (1989-02-22)22 February 1989 (aged 24)4 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Jan Serfontein Centre (1993-04-15)15 April 1993 (aged 20)3 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Bjorn Basson Wing (1987-02-11)11 February 1987 (aged 26)9 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Bryan Habana Wing (1983-06-12)12 June 1983 (aged 30)86 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Zane Kirchner Fullback (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 29)24 Flag of Ireland.svg Leinster
Willie le Roux Fullback (1989-08-18)18 August 1989 (aged 23)3 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs

‡ – Included to cover Fourie du Preez when he is unavailable to play for South Africa

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