2015 Rugby World Cup squads

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

Contents

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

Pool A

Australia

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

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

Head coach: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Cheika

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

England

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

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

Head coach: Flag of England.svg Stuart Lancaster

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

Fiji

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg John McKee

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sunia Koto Hooker (1980-04-15)15 April 1980 (aged 35)43 Flag of France.svg Narbonne
Talemaitoga Tuapati Hooker (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 31)29 Flag of France.svg Provence
Viliame Veikoso Hooker (1982-04-04)4 April 1982 (aged 33)30 Flag of England.svg Doncaster
Lee Roy Atalifo Prop (1988-05-10)10 May 1988 (aged 27)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Suva
Isei Colati 2 Prop (1983-12-23)23 December 1983 (aged 31)7 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Taniela Koroi 2 Prop (1990-02-08)8 February 1990 (aged 25)2 Flag of Italy.svg Mogliano
Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)19 December 1984 (aged 30)35 Flag of France.svg Provence
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 25)9 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadroga
Manasa Saulo Prop (1989-04-06)6 April 1989 (aged 26)24 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara Saracens
Tevita Cavubati Lock (1987-08-12)12 August 1987 (aged 28)8 Flag of England.svg Worcester Warriors
Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 27)31 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 29)16 Flag of France.svg Agen
Nemia Soqeta Lock (1985-03-04)4 March 1985 (aged 30)7 Flag of France.svg Biarritz Olympique
Akapusi Qera (c) Flanker (1984-04-24)24 April 1984 (aged 31)47 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Malakai Ravulo Flanker (1983-09-22)22 September 1983 (aged 31)34 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 (aged 29)24 Flag of France.svg Brive
Peceli Yato Flanker (1993-01-17)17 January 1993 (aged 22)4 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Sakiusa Matadigo Number 8 (1982-08-08)8 August 1982 (aged 33)20 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Netani Talei Number 8 (1983-03-19)19 March 1983 (aged 32)30 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Nemia Kenatale Scrum-half (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 29)34 Flag of Romania.svg Farul Constanța
Nikola Matawalu Scrum-half (1989-03-08)8 March 1989 (aged 26)26 Flag of England.svg Bath
Henry Seniloli Scrum-half (1989-06-15)15 June 1989 (aged 26)8Unattached
Josh Matavesi Fly-half (1990-10-05)5 October 1990 (aged 24)14 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Ben Volavola Fly-half (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 24)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Waratahs
Levani Botia Centre (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 26)5 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Vereniki Goneva Centre (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 31)35 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Gabiriele Lovobalavu Centre (1985-06-20)20 June 1985 (aged 30)20 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Nemani Nadolo Wing (1988-01-31)31 January 1988 (aged 27)20 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders
Timoci Nagusa 1 Wing (1987-02-07)7 February 1987 (aged 28)22 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Waisea Nayacalevu 1 Wing (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 25)11 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Asaeli Tikoirotuma Wing (1986-06-24)24 June 1986 (aged 29)14 Flag of England.svg London Irish
Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)15 May 1989 (aged 26)11 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Metuisela Talebula Fullback (1991-05-20)20 May 1991 (aged 24)16 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles

Uruguay

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

Head coach: Flag of Uruguay.svg Pablo Lemoine

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

Wales

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Warren Gatland

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Scott Baldwin Hooker (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (aged 27)10 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Ken Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 28)29 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Tomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 23)2 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Paul James Prop (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 33)62 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Aaron Jarvis Prop (1986-05-20)20 May 1986 (aged 29)13 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Gethin Jenkins Prop (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 34)116 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Samson Lee Prop (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 22)12 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Jake Ball Lock (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 24)14 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Luke Charteris Lock (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 32)57 Flag of France.svg Racing
Bradley Davies Lock (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 28)46 Flag of England.svg Wasps
Dominic Day Lock (1985-08-22)22 August 1985 (aged 30)2 Flag of England.svg Bath
Alun Wyn Jones Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 29)90 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
James King Flanker (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25)6 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Dan Lydiate Flanker (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 27)47 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Ross Moriarty Flanker (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 21)2 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Justin Tipuric Flanker (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 26)33 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Sam Warburton (c) Flanker (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 26)55 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Taulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 24)48 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Newport Gwent Dragons
Gareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 25)4 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Mike Phillips Scrum-half (1982-08-29)29 August 1982 (aged 33)94 Flag of France.svg Racing
Lloyd Williams Scrum-half (1989-11-30)30 November 1989 (aged 25)19 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Gareth Anscombe 2 Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24)1 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Dan Biggar Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 25)35 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 28)35 Flag of England.svg Bath
Cory Allen 1 Centre (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22)3 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
James Hook 2 Centre (1985-06-27)27 June 1985 (aged 30)78 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Tyler Morgan 1 Centre (1995-09-02)2 September 1995 (aged 20)1 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Newport Gwent Dragons
Jamie Roberts Centre (1986-11-08)8 November 1986 (aged 28)70 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Scott Williams 2 Centre (1990-10-10)10 October 1990 (aged 24)32 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Hallam Amos 2 Wing (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 20)3 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Newport Gwent Dragons
Alex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25)35 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
George North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 23)51 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Eli Walker 3 Wing (1992-03-28)28 March 1992 (aged 23)1 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Matthew Morgan Fullback (1992-04-23)23 April 1992 (aged 23)3 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Liam Williams 3 Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 24)23 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets

Pool B

Japan

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

Head coach: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddie Jones

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

Samoa

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of Samoa.svg Stephen Betham

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Ole Avei Hooker (1983-06-13)13 June 1983 (aged 32)21 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles
Manu Leiataua Hooker (1986-12-26)26 December 1986 (aged 28)8 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Motu Matu'u Hooker (1987-04-30)30 April 1987 (aged 28)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes
Viliamu Afatia Prop (1990-05-24)24 May 1990 (aged 25)11 Flag of France.svg Agen
Jake Grey Prop (1984-02-17)17 February 1984 (aged 31)4 Flag of Samoa.svg SCOPA
Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 34)48 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Anthony Perenise Prop (1982-10-18)18 October 1982 (aged 32)24 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29)29 January 1983 (aged 32)36 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Filo Paulo Lock (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 27)18 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton Treviso
Joe Tekori Lock (1983-12-17)17 December 1983 (aged 31)32 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Kane Thompson Lock (1982-01-09)9 January 1982 (aged 33)31 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Maurie Fa'asavalu Flanker (1980-01-12)12 January 1980 (aged 35)25 Flag of France.svg Oyonnax
Alafoti Faosiliva Flanker (1985-10-28)28 October 1985 (aged 29)13 Flag of England.svg Bath
Jack Lam Flanker (1987-11-18)18 November 1987 (aged 27)15 Flag of England.svg Bristol
Faifili Levave Flanker (1986-01-15)15 January 1986 (aged 29)6Unattached
Ofisa Treviranus (c) Flanker (1984-03-31)31 March 1984 (aged 31)32 Flag of England.svg London Irish
TJ Ioane Number 8 (1989-05-09)9 May 1989 (aged 26)6 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Sanele Vavae Tuilagi Number 8 (1988-06-15)15 June 1988 (aged 27)4 Flag of France.svg Carcassonne
Vavao Afemai Scrum-half (1992-02-18)18 February 1992 (aged 23)5 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaiala
Kahn Fotuali'i Scrum-half (1982-05-22)22 May 1982 (aged 33)24 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Patrick Fa'apale Fly-half (1991-03-05)5 March 1991 (aged 24)6 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaiala
Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 33)21 Flag of Japan.svg Suntory Sungoliath
Michael Stanley Fly-half (1989-12-29)29 December 1989 (aged 25)6Unattached
Rey Lee-Lo Centre (1987-02-20)20 February 1987 (aged 28)2 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Johnny Leota Centre (1984-01-21)21 January 1984 (aged 31)19 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Paul Perez Centre (1986-07-26)26 July 1986 (aged 29)11 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
George Pisi Centre (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29)17 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Fa'atoina Autagavaia Wing (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 27)16 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Ken Pisi Wing (1989-02-24)24 February 1989 (aged 26)6 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Alesana Tuilagi Wing (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 34)34 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Tim Nanai-Williams Fullback (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 26)1 Flag of Japan.svg Ricoh Black Rams

Scotland

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Vern Cotter

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

South Africa

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

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

Head coach: Flag of South Africa.svg Heyneke Meyer

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

United States

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

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

Head coach: Flag of the United States.svg Mike Tolkin

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Zach Fenoglio Hooker (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 26)13 Flag of the United States.svg Glendale Raptors
Phil Thiel Hooker (1984-10-29)29 October 1984 (aged 30)32 Flag of the United States.svg Life University
Chris Baumann Prop (1987-05-18)18 May 1987 (aged 28)4 Flag of the United States.svg Santa Monica
Eric Fry Prop (1987-09-14)14 September 1987 (aged 28)33 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Olive Kilifi Prop (1986-09-28)28 September 1986 (aged 28)12 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Saracens
Titi Lamositele Prop (1995-02-11)11 February 1995 (aged 20)13 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Matekitonga Moeakiola Prop (1978-05-16)16 May 1978 (aged 37)31 Flag of France.svg Castanet
Joe Taufete'e Prop (1992-10-04)4 October 1992 (aged 22)0 Flag of the United States.svg Belmont Shore
Cam Dolan Lock (1990-03-02)2 March 1990 (aged 25)16 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Greg Peterson Lock (1991-03-26)26 March 1991 (aged 24)8 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Hayden Smith Lock (1985-04-10)10 April 1985 (aged 30)26 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Louis Stanfill Lock (1985-05-30)30 May 1985 (aged 30)55 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Saracens
Andrew Durutalo Flanker (1987-10-25)25 October 1987 (aged 27)9 Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Matt Trouville Flanker (1986-06-09)9 June 1986 (aged 29)4 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Saracens
Alastair McFarland Flanker (1989-06-02)2 June 1989 (aged 26)5 Flag of the United States.svg NYAC
John Quill Flanker (1990-03-10)10 March 1990 (aged 25)14 Flag of the United States.svg NYAC
Danny Barrett Number 8 (1990-03-23)23 March 1990 (aged 25)9 Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Samu Manoa Number 8 (1985-03-05)5 March 1985 (aged 30)11 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Niku Kruger Scrum-half (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 23)1 Flag of the United States.svg Glendale Raptors
Mike Petri Scrum-half (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 31)54 Flag of the United States.svg NYAC
AJ MacGinty Fly-half (1990-02-26)26 February 1990 (aged 25)5 Flag of the United States.svg Life University
Shalom Suniula Fly-half (1988-05-06)6 May 1988 (aged 27)14 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Saracens
Seamus Kelly Centre (1991-05-30)30 May 1991 (aged 24)20 Flag of the United States.svg SFGG
Folau Niua Centre (1985-01-27)27 January 1985 (aged 30)15 Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Thretton Palamo Centre (1988-09-22)22 September 1988 (aged 26)10 Flag of England.svg London Welsh
Andrew Suniula Centre (1982-05-01)1 May 1982 (aged 33)37 Flag of Romania.svg București
Takudzwa Ngwenya Wing (1985-07-22)22 July 1985 (aged 30)32 Flag of France.svg Biarritz Olympique
Blaine Scully Wing (1988-02-29)29 February 1988 (aged 27)26 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues
Zack Test Wing (1989-10-13)13 October 1989 (aged 25)4 Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Brett Thompson Wing (1990-08-17)17 August 1990 (aged 25)4 Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Chris Wyles (c) Fullback (1983-09-13)13 September 1983 (aged 32)50 Flag of England.svg Saracens

Pool C

Argentina

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of Argentina.svg Daniel Hourcade

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

Georgia

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Milton Haig

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

Namibia

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

Head coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Phil Davies

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

New Zealand

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Steve Hansen

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

Tonga

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

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

Head coach: Flag of Tonga.svg Mana Otai

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

Pool D

Canada

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Kieran Crowley

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Ray Barkwill Hooker (1980-08-26)26 August 1980 (aged 35)22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Blues
Aaron Carpenter Hooker (1983-01-09)9 January 1983 (aged 32)67 Flag of England.svg Cornish Pirates
Benoît Piffero Hooker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 28)9 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlantic Rock
Hubert Buydens Prop (1982-01-04)4 January 1982 (aged 33)35 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Prairie Wolf Pack
Jake Ilnicki Prop (1992-02-24)24 February 1992 (aged 23)8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Country Eagles
Djustice Sears-Duru Prop (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 21)8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Blues
Andrew Tiedemann Prop (1988-07-21)21 July 1988 (aged 27)35 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Prairie Wolf Pack
Doug Wooldridge Prop (1985-12-19)19 December 1985 (aged 29)19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Blues
Brett Beukeboom Lock (1989-08-13)13 August 1989 (aged 26)15 Flag of England.svg Cornish Pirates
Jamie Cudmore Lock (1978-09-06)6 September 1978 (aged 37)35 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Evan Olmstead Lock (1991-02-21)21 February 1991 (aged 24)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greater Sydney Rams
Nanyak Dala Flanker (1984-06-18)18 June 1984 (aged 31)34 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Prairie Wolf Pack
Kyle Gilmour Flanker (1988-01-26)26 January 1988 (aged 27)11 Flag of England.svg Rotherham
John Moonlight Flanker (1987-07-02)2 July 1987 (aged 28)20 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Blues
Jebb Sinclair Flanker (1986-04-08)8 April 1986 (aged 29)39 Flag of England.svg London Irish
Tyler Ardron (c) Number 8 (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 24)20 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Richard Thorpe Number 8 (1984-11-01)1 November 1984 (aged 30)6 Flag of England.svg London Welsh
Phil Mack Scrum-half (1985-09-18)18 September 1985 (aged 30)27 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Bears
Jamie Mackenzie Scrum-half (1989-02-28)28 February 1989 (aged 26)7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Blues
Gordon McRorie Scrum-half (1988-05-12)12 May 1988 (aged 27)12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Prairie Wolf Pack
Nathan Hirayama Fly-half (1988-03-23)23 March 1988 (aged 27)19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Bears
Liam Underwood 1 Fly-half (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 24)10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ontario Blues
Nick Blevins Centre (1988-11-11)11 November 1988 (aged 26)25 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Prairie Wolf Pack
Connor Braid 2 Centre (1990-05-31)31 May 1990 (aged 25)18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Bears
Ciaran Hearn Centre (1985-12-30)30 December 1985 (aged 29)45 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlantic Rock
Pat Parfrey 2 Centre (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 23)7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlantic Rock
Conor Trainor Centre (1989-05-12)12 May 1989 (aged 26)18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Bears
Jeff Hassler Wing (1991-08-21)21 August 1991 (aged 24)15 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Phil Mackenzie Wing (1987-02-25)25 February 1987 (aged 28)27 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
D. T. H. van der Merwe Wing (1986-04-28)28 April 1986 (aged 29)35 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Matt Evans Fullback (1988-01-02)2 January 1988 (aged 27)29 Flag of England.svg Cornish Pirates
Harry Jones Fullback (1989-08-26)26 August 1989 (aged 26)17 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg BC Bears
James Pritchard 1 Fullback (1979-07-21)21 July 1979 (aged 36)61 Flag of England.svg Bedford Blues

France

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

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

Head coach: Flag of France.svg Philippe Saint-André

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

Ireland

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Joe Schmidt

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

Italy

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

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Flag of France.svg Jacques Brunel

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

Romania

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

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

Head coach: Flag of Romania.svg Lynn Howells

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

Player statistics

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

Player representation by club

PlayersClubs
21 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors, Flag of Argentina.svg UAR
17 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
16 Flag of England.svg Saracens
14 Flag of France.svg Toulon
13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg New South Wales Waratahs
12 Flag of England.svg Bath
11 Flag of France.svg Clermont, Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys, Flag of France.svg Racing
10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders, Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brumbies, Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons, Flag of France.svg Stade Français, Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara Saracens, Flag of Italy.svg Zebre
8 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton Treviso, Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff Blues, Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers, Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints, IRFU flag.svg Ulster

Player representation by league

LeaguePlayersPercentOutside
national
squad
Total620
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 182.9%
Flag of England.svg England 10316.6%72
Flag of France.svg France 12119.5%90
Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia 111.8%
Flag of Japan.svg Japan 335.3%5
Flag of Namibia.svg Namibia 111.8%
Flag of Romania.svg Romania 264.2%5
Flag of the United States.svg United States 193.1%
Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 264.2%
Pro12 IRFU flag.svg Ireland 325.2%2
Flag of Italy.svg Italy 172.7%1
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland 294.7%5
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales 284.5%7
Super Rugby Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 213.4%
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 335.3%4
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 365.8%5
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 223.6%3
Other213.4%15
Unattached132.1%

Average age of squads

NationAvg. AgeOldest playerYoungest player
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 27 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (33 years, 303 days) Guido Petti (20 years, 305 days)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 27 Wycliff Palu (33 years, 53 days) Sean McMahon (21 years, 92 days)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 28 Jamie Cudmore (37 years, 353 days) Djustice Sears-Duru (21 years, 117 days)
Flag of England.svg  England 26 Richard Wigglesworth (32 years, 101 days) Anthony Watson (21 years, 204 days)
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 29 Sunia Koto (35 years, 156 days) Peceli Yato (22 years, 244 days)
Flag of France.svg  France 28 Nicolas Mas (35 years, 118 days) Gaël Fickou (21 years, 176 days)
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 26 Giorgi Chkhaidze (33 years, 56 days) Vasil Lobzhanidze (18 years, 339 days)
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 28 Paul O'Connell (35 years, 333 days) Robbie Henshaw (22 years, 98 days)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 28 Mauro Bergamasco (36 years, 140 days) Marcello Violi (21 years, 342 days)
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 29 Hitoshi Ono (37 years, 135 days) Yoshikazu Fujita (21 years, 345 days)
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 26 Jaco Engels (34 years, 275 days) Damian Stevens (20 years, 108 days)
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 28 Keven Mealamu (36 years, 182 days) Malakai Fekitoa (23 years, 131 days)
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 29 Ovidiu Tonița (35 years, 74 days) Sabin Strătilă (20 years, 175 days)
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 29 Maurie Fa'asavalu (35 years, 249 days) Vavao Afemai (23 years, 212 days)
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 27 Sean Lamont (34 years, 246 days) Jonny Gray (21 years, 188 days)
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 28 Victor Matfield (38 years, 130 days) Handré Pollard (21 years, 193 days)
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 30 Aleki Lutui (37 years, 79 days) Latiume Fosita (23 years, 55 days)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 27 Matekitonga Moeakiola (37 years, 125 days) Titi Lamositele (20 years, 219 days)
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 26 Francisco Bulanti (35 years, 159 days) Germán Kessler (21 years, 79 days)
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 26 Gethin Jenkins (34 years, 305 days) Hallam Amos (20 years, 359 days)

Squad caps

NationCapsMost capped playerLeast capped player
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1484 Richie McCaw (142) Waisake Naholo (1)
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1297 Victor Matfield (123) Rudy Paige (0)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1263 Adam Ashley-Cooper (108) Toby Smith (1)
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 1185 Csaba Gál (84) Tudorel Bratu (0)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1181 Martin Castrogiovanni (113)
Sergio Parisse (113)
Marcello Violi (2)
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 1148 Giorgi Chkhaidze (85) Giorgi Pruidze (4)
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 1066 Paul O'Connell (104) Tadhg Furlong (2)
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1051 Gethin Jenkins (116) Dominic Day (1)
Tomas Francis (1)
Ross Moriarty (1)
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1016 Hitoshi Ono (94) Amanaki Mafi (3)
Flag of France.svg  France 1002 Dimitri Szarzewski (81) Alexandre Dumoulin (4)
Sofiane Guitoune (4)
Noa Nakaitaci (4)
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 871 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (64) Juan Pablo Socino (2)
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 866 Diego Magno (48) Matías Beer (9)
Flag of England.svg  England 784 James Haskell (60) Henry Slade (1)
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 713 Sean Lamont (97) Josh Strauss (0)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 692 Aaron Carpenter (67) Evan Olmstead (5)
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 619 Akapusi Qera (47) Lee Roy Atalifo (2)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 567 Louis Stanfill (55) Joe Taufete'e (0)
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 527 Nili Latu (40) Sosefo Maʻake (1)
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 505 Johnny Redelinghuys (47) Wian Conradie (1)
Damian Stevens (1)
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 505 Census Johnston (48) Tim Nanai-Williams (1)

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