Overview
Below is a table listing all the head coaches and captains for each nation.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament which was held in Japan from 20 September until 2 November 2019. Twenty national teams competed, and each brought a 31-man squad containing no regulated number of players per-position to the tournament. The tournament was administered by World Rugby, to whom each team submitted their finalised squad by 8 September 2019. A player may be replaced for medical or compassionate reasons, but would be unable to return to the squad. Any replacement player has an enforced stand-down period of 48 hours before they can take the field.
Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad.
The age listed for each player is on 20 September 2019, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps for each player do not include any matches played after the start of tournament.
Below is a table listing all the head coaches and captains for each nation.
Ireland announced a 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September 2019. [1]
1 On 29 September, Jordi Murphy replaced Jack Conan, who suffered a foot injury in training. [2]
2 On 16 October, Rob Herring replaced Seán Cronin following an injury. [3]
Head coach: 
Joe Schmidt
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Best (c) | Hooker | 15 August 1982 (aged 37) | 120 | Ulster |
| Seán Cronin 2 | Hooker | 6 May 1986 (aged 33) | 70 | Leinster |
| Niall Scannell | Hooker | 8 April 1992 (aged 27) | 16 | Munster |
| Rob Herring 2 | Hooker | 27 April 1990 (aged 29) | 7 | Ulster |
| Tadhg Furlong | Prop | 14 November 1992 (aged 26) | 36 | Leinster |
| Cian Healy | Prop | 7 October 1987 (aged 31) | 91 | Leinster |
| Dave Kilcoyne | Prop | 14 December 1988 (aged 30) | 31 | Munster |
| Andrew Porter | Prop | 16 January 1996 (aged 23) | 18 | Leinster |
| John Ryan | Prop | 2 August 1988 (aged 31) | 20 | Munster |
| Tadhg Beirne | Lock | 8 January 1992 (aged 27) | 8 | Munster |
| Iain Henderson | Lock | 21 February 1992 (aged 27) | 48 | Ulster |
| Jean Kleyn | Lock | 26 August 1993 (aged 26) | 3 | Munster |
| James Ryan | Lock | 24 July 1996 (aged 23) | 19 | Leinster |
| Jack Conan 1 | Back row | 29 July 1992 (aged 27) | 16 | Leinster |
| Jordi Murphy 1 | Back row | 22 April 1991 (aged 28) | 29 | Ulster |
| Peter O'Mahony | Back row | 17 September 1989 (aged 30) | 59 | Munster |
| Rhys Ruddock | Back row | 13 November 1990 (aged 28) | 23 | Leinster |
| CJ Stander | Back row | 5 April 1990 (aged 29) | 33 | Munster |
| Josh van der Flier | Back row | 25 April 1993 (aged 26) | 19 | Leinster |
| Luke McGrath | Scrum-half | 3 February 1993 (aged 26) | 14 | Leinster |
| Conor Murray | Scrum-half | 20 April 1989 (aged 30) | 77 | Munster |
| Joey Carbery | Fly-half | 1 November 1995 (aged 23) | 19 | Munster |
| Jack Carty | Fly-half | 31 August 1992 (aged 27) | 7 | Connacht |
| Johnny Sexton | Fly-half | 11 July 1985 (aged 34) | 84 | Leinster |
| Bundee Aki | Centre | 7 April 1990 (aged 29) | 20 | Connacht |
| Chris Farrell | Centre | 16 March 1993 (aged 26) | 7 | Munster |
| Robbie Henshaw | Centre | 12 June 1993 (aged 26) | 38 | Leinster |
| Garry Ringrose | Centre | 26 January 1995 (aged 24) | 24 | Leinster |
| Andrew Conway | Wing | 11 July 1991 (aged 28) | 15 | Munster |
| Keith Earls | Wing | 2 October 1987 (aged 31) | 78 | Munster |
| Jacob Stockdale | Wing | 6 April 1996 (aged 23) | 21 | Ulster |
| Rob Kearney | Fullback | 26 March 1986 (aged 33) | 92 | Leinster |
| Jordan Larmour | Fullback | 10 June 1997 (aged 22) | 16 | Leinster |
Japan named a 41-man training squad for the tournament on 15 August 2019, [4] before confirming their final 31-man squad on 29 August. [5]
Head coach: Jamie Joseph
Russia named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 1 September. [6] [7]
Head coach: 
Lyn Jones
Samoa named a 34-man training squad for the tournament on 23 August 2019, [8] before reducing it to a final 31 on 31 August. [9]
1 On 9 September, Pele Cowley replaced Scott Malolua, who suffered a knee injury in Samoa's final warm-up match. [10]
2 On 26 September, Alamanda Motuga joined the squad in Japan after Afa Amosa sustained an injury in Samoa's opening match. [11]
Head coach: Steve Jackson
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seilala Lam | Hooker | 18 February 1989 (aged 30) | 13 |  Perpignan |
| Motu Matu'u | Hooker | 30 April 1987 (aged 32) | 21 |  London Irish |
| Ray Niuia | Hooker | 14 October 1991 (aged 27) | 4 | Highlanders |
| Michael Ala'alatoa | Prop | 28 August 1991 (aged 28) | 1 | Crusaders |
| Paul Alo-Emile | Prop | 22 December 1991 (aged 27) | 13 | Stade Français |
| James Lay | Prop | 16 December 1993 (aged 25) | 10 | Bristol Bears |
| Jordan Lay | Prop | 5 November 1992 (aged 26) | 16 | Bristol Bears |
| Logovi'i Mulipola | Prop | 11 March 1987 (aged 32) | 30 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Kane Le'aupepe | Lock | 3 December 1992 (aged 26) | 6 | Hurricanes |
| Filo Paulo | Lock | 6 November 1987 (aged 31) | 34 | Unattached |
| Senio Toleafoa | Lock | 26 August 1993 (aged 26) | 2 | Nevers |
| Josh Tyrell | Lock | 16 October 1990 (aged 28) | 7 | Oyonnax |
| Afa Amosa 2 | Loose forward | 11 October 1990 (aged 28) | 3 | Bordeaux-Bègles |
| Piula Faʻasalele | Loose forward | 22 January 1988 (aged 31) | 18 | Perpignan |
| TJ Ioane | Loose forward | 9 May 1989 (aged 30) | 21 | London Irish |
| Jack Lam (c) | Loose forward | 18 November 1987 (aged 31) | 35 | Unattached |
| Alamanda Motuga 2 | Loose forward | 11 September 1994 (aged 25) | 1 | Manurewa RFC |
| Chris Vui | Loose forward | 11 February 1993 (aged 26) | 14 | Bristol Bears |
| Pele Cowley 1 | Scrum-half | 16 April 1993 (aged 26) | 12 | Ponsonby |
| Scott Malolua 1 | Scrum-half | 11 June 1993 (aged 26) | 1 |  Queensland Reds |
| Melani Matavao | Scrum-half | 19 November 1995 (aged 23) | 9 | Aana Chiefs |
| Dwayne Polataivao | Scrum-half | 30 July 1990 (aged 29) | 13 | Unattached |
| AJ Alatimu | Fly-half | 25 March 1993 (aged 26) | 5 | Western Force |
| Tusi Pisi | Fly-half | 18 June 1982 (aged 37) | 38 |  Toyota Industries Shuttles |
| UJ Seuteni | Fly-half | 9 December 1993 (aged 25) | 2 | Bordeaux-Bègles |
| Kieron Fonotia | Centre | 2 February 1988 (aged 31) | 9 | Scarlets |
| Rey Lee-Lo | Centre | 28 February 1986 (aged 33) | 25 | Cardiff Blues |
| Henry Taefu | Centre | 2 April 1993 (aged 26) | 3 | Western Force |
| Ed Fidow | Wing | 11 September 1993 (aged 26) | 8 | Worcester Warriors |
| Alapati Leiua | Wing | 21 September 1988 (aged 30) | 27 | Bristol Bears |
| Belgium Tuatagaloa | Wing | 19 September 1989 (aged 30) | 3 | Unattached |
| Tim Nanai-Williams | Fullback | 12 June 1989 (aged 30) | 12 | Clermont Auvergne |
| Ahsee Tuala | Fullback | 23 August 1989 (aged 30) | 20 | Northampton Saints |
Scotland named an initial 42-man training squad on 7 May 2019. [12] The final 31-man squad for the tournament was confirmed on 3 September. [13]
1 On 23 September, Magnus Bradbury replaced Hamish Watson, after he suffered a knee injury in the team's opening match against Ireland. [14]
2 On 24 September, Henry Pyrgos replaced Ali Price, after he suffered a foot injury in the team's opening match against Ireland. [15]
Head coach: 
Gregor Townsend
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Brown | Hooker | 20 June 1989 (aged 30) | 42 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Stuart McInally (c) | Hooker | 9 August 1990 (aged 29) | 29 | Edinburgh |
| George Turner | Hooker | 8 October 1992 (aged 26) | 8 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Simon Berghan | Prop | 7 December 1990 (aged 28) | 22 | Edinburgh |
| Allan Dell | Prop | 16 March 1992 (aged 27) | 25 | London Irish |
| Zander Fagerson | Prop | 19 January 1996 (aged 23) | 22 | Glasgow Warriors |
| WP Nel | Prop | 30 April 1986 (aged 33) | 31 | Edinburgh |
| Gordon Reid | Prop | 4 March 1987 (aged 32) | 37 | Ayrshire Bulls |
| Scott Cummings | Lock | 3 December 1996 (aged 22) | 4 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Grant Gilchrist | Lock | 9 August 1990 (aged 29) | 36 | Edinburgh |
| Jonny Gray | Lock | 14 March 1994 (aged 25) | 52 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Ben Toolis | Lock | 31 March 1992 (aged 27) | 21 | Edinburgh |
| John Barclay | Back row | 25 September 1986 (aged 32) | 74 | Edinburgh |
| Magnus Bradbury 1 | Back row | 23 August 1995 (aged 24) | 8 | Edinburgh |
| Jamie Ritchie | Back row | 16 August 1996 (aged 23) | 12 | Edinburgh |
| Blade Thomson | Back row | 4 December 1990 (aged 28) | 2 | Scarlets |
| Hamish Watson 1 | Back row | 15 October 1991 (aged 27) | 27 | Edinburgh |
| Ryan Wilson | Back row | 18 May 1989 (aged 30) | 45 | Glasgow Warriors |
| George Horne | Scrum-half | 12 May 1995 (aged 24) | 7 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Greig Laidlaw | Scrum-half | 12 October 1985 (aged 33) | 73 | Clermont Auvergne |
| Ali Price 2 | Scrum-half | 12 May 1993 (aged 26) | 27 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Henry Pyrgos 2 | Scrum-half | 9 July 1989 (aged 30) | 27 | Edinburgh |
| Adam Hastings | Fly-half | 5 October 1996 (aged 22) | 14 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Finn Russell | Fly-half | 23 September 1992 (aged 26) | 46 | Racing 92 |
| Chris Harris | Centre | 28 December 1990 (aged 28) | 10 | Gloucester |
| Peter Horne | Centre | 5 October 1989 (aged 29) | 43 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Sam Johnson | Centre | 19 June 1993 (aged 26) | 6 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Duncan Taylor | Centre | 5 September 1989 (aged 30) | 23 | Saracens |
| Darcy Graham | Wing | 21 June 1997 (aged 22) | 7 | Edinburgh |
| Sean Maitland | Wing | 14 September 1988 (aged 31) | 42 | Saracens |
| Tommy Seymour | Wing | 1 July 1988 (aged 31) | 52 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Stuart Hogg | Fullback | 24 June 1992 (aged 27) | 69 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Blair Kinghorn | Fullback | 18 January 1997 (aged 22) | 15 | Edinburgh |
Canada named a 42-man training squad for the tournament on 20 August 2019. [16] The final 31-man squad was named on 3 September 2019. [17]
1 On 10 September, Justin Blanchet was replaced by Josh Larsen in the World Cup squad following an injury sustained in Canada's final warm-up match. [18]
2 On 27 September, injured centres Nick Blevins and Ben LeSage were replaced in the squad by Giuseppe du Toit and Theo Sauder. [19]
3 On 3 October, Kainoa Lloyd joined the squad as an injury replacement for Taylor Paris. [20]
Head coach: Kingsley Jones
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Howard | Hooker | 5 September 1993 (aged 26) | 23 |  New Orleans Gold |
| Benoît Piffero | Hooker | 21 May 1987 (aged 32) | 24 | Blagnac SCR |
| Andrew Quattrin | Hooker | 29 August 1996 (aged 23) | 3 | Toronto Arrows |
| Hubert Buydens | Prop | 4 January 1982 (aged 37) | 55 | New Orleans Gold |
| Jake Ilnicki | Prop | 27 February 1992 (aged 27) | 36 | Seattle Seawolves |
| Cole Keith | Prop | 7 May 1997 (aged 22) | 14 | Toronto Arrows |
| Djustice Sears-Duru | Prop | 24 May 1994 (aged 25) | 49 | Seattle Seawolves |
| Matt Tierney | Prop | 4 July 1996 (aged 23) | 20 | Castres |
| Conor Keys | Lock | 2 August 1995 (aged 24) | 16 | Unattached |
| Josh Larsen 1 | Lock | 4 April 1994 | 12 | New England Free Jacks |
| Evan Olmstead | Lock | 21 February 1991 (aged 28) | 31 | Unattached |
| Mike Sheppard | Lock | 20 December 1988 (aged 30) | 8 | Toronto Arrows |
| Tyler Ardron (c) | Back row | 16 June 1991 (aged 28) | 34 | Chiefs |
| Kyle Baillie | Back row | 7 April 1991 (aged 28) | 28 | New Orleans Gold |
| Justin Blanchet 1 | Back row | 25 August 1993 (aged 26) | 6 | Unattached |
| Luke Campbell | Back row | 10 February 1992 (aged 27) | 12 | Toronto Arrows |
| Matt Heaton | Back row | 9 February 1993 (aged 26) | 25 | Rugby ATL |
| Lucas Rumball | Back row | 2 August 1995 (aged 24) | 32 | Toronto Arrows |
| Phil Mack | Scrum-half | 18 August 1985 (aged 34) | 57 | Seattle Seawolves |
| Jamie Mackenzie | Scrum-half | 28 February 1989 (aged 30) | 19 | Toronto Arrows |
| Gordon McRorie | Scrum-half | 12 May 1988 (aged 31) | 43 | Calgary Hornets |
| Shane O'Leary | Fly-half | 3 December 1993 (aged 25) | 13 | Nottingham |
| Pat Parfrey | Fly-half | 1 November 1991 (aged 27) | 30 | Toronto Arrows |
| Nick Blevins 2 | Centre | 11 November 1988 (aged 30) | 62 | Calgary Hornets |
| Giuseppe du Toit 2 | Centre | 29 July 1995 | 13 | Toronto Arrows |
| Ciaran Hearn | Centre | 30 December 1985 (aged 33) | 70 | Unattached |
| Ben LeSage 2 | Centre | 24 November 1995 (aged 23) | 15 | Calgary Canucks |
| Conor Trainor | Centre | 12 May 1989 (aged 30) | 34 | USO Nevers |
| Jeff Hassler | Wing | 21 August 1991 (aged 28) | 24 | Seattle Seawolves |
| Kainoa Lloyd 3 | Wing | 21 May 1994 | 11 | Toronto Arrows |
| Taylor Paris 3 | Wing | 6 October 1992 (aged 26) | 27 | Castres |
| D. T. H. van der Merwe | Wing | 28 April 1986 (aged 33) | 58 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Andrew Coe | Fullback | 8 April 1996 (aged 23) | 11 | Markham Irish |
| Peter Nelson | Fullback | 5 October 1992 (aged 26) | 4 | Unattached |
| Theo Sauder 2 | Fullback | 2 April 1996 | 8 | Toronto Arrows |
Italy named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 18 August 2019. [21]
1 On 8 October, Giosuè Zilocchi and Danilo Fischetti joined the Italian squad following injuries to Simone Ferrari and Marco Riccioni. [22]
Head coach: 
Conor O'Shea
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Bigi | Hooker | 19 April 1991 (aged 28) | 21 | Zebre |
| Oliviero Fabiani | Hooker | 3 July 1990 (aged 29) | 9 | Zebre |
| Leonardo Ghiraldini | Hooker | 26 December 1984 (aged 34) | 104 | Unattached |
| Simone Ferrari 1 | Prop | 28 March 1994 (aged 25) | 26 | Benetton |
| Danilo Fischetti 1 | Prop | 26 January 1998 (aged 21) | 0 | Zebre |
| Andrea Lovotti | Prop | 28 July 1989 (aged 30) | 38 | Zebre |
| Tiziano Pasquali | Prop | 14 July 1994 (aged 25) | 20 | Benetton |
| Nicola Quaglio | Prop | 9 March 1991 (aged 28) | 11 | Benetton |
| Marco Riccioni 1 | Prop | 19 October 1997 (aged 21) | 4 | Benetton |
| Federico Zani | Prop | 9 April 1989 (aged 30) | 11 | Benetton |
| Giosuè Zilocchi 1 | Prop | 15 January 1997 (aged 22) | 2 | Zebre |
| Dean Budd | Lock | 31 July 1986 (aged 33) | 23 | Benetton |
| Federico Ruzza | Lock | 4 August 1994 (aged 25) | 15 | Benetton |
| Dave Sisi | Lock | 5 February 1993 (aged 26) | 7 | Zebre |
| Alessandro Zanni | Lock | 31 January 1984 (aged 35) | 115 | Benetton |
| Maxime Mbanda | Back row | 10 April 1993 (aged 26) | 18 | Zebre |
| Sebastian Negri | Back row | 30 June 1994 (aged 25) | 20 | Benetton |
| Sergio Parisse (c) | Back row | 12 September 1983 (aged 36) | 140 | Toulon |
| Jake Polledri | Back row | 8 November 1995 (aged 23) | 10 | Gloucester |
| Braam Steyn | Back row | 2 May 1992 (aged 27) | 33 | Benetton |
| Callum Braley | Scrum-half | 20 March 1994 (aged 25) | 3 | Gloucester |
| Guglielmo Palazzani | Scrum-half | 11 April 1991 (aged 28) | 34 | Zebre |
| Tito Tebaldi | Scrum-half | 23 September 1987 (aged 31) | 34 | Benetton |
| Tommaso Allan | Fly-half | 26 April 1993 (aged 26) | 51 | Benetton |
| Carlo Canna | Fly-half | 25 August 1992 (aged 27) | 36 | Zebre |
| Tommaso Benvenuti | Centre | 12 December 1990 (aged 28) | 59 | Benetton |
| Michele Campagnaro | Centre | 13 March 1993 (aged 26) | 44 | Harlequins |
| Luca Morisi | Centre | 22 February 1991 (aged 28) | 27 | Benetton |
| Mattia Bellini | Wing | 8 February 1994 (aged 25) | 20 | Zebre |
| Giulio Bisegni | Wing | 4 April 1992 (aged 27) | 13 | Zebre |
| Matteo Minozzi | Fullback | 4 June 1996 (aged 23) | 13 | Wasps |
| Jayden Hayward | Fullback | 11 February 1987 (aged 32) | 20 | Benetton |
| Edoardo Padovani | Fullback | 15 May 1993 (aged 26) | 23 | Zebre |
Namibia named a 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September. [23]
Head coach: Phil Davies
New Zealand named their 31-man squad on 28 August 2019. [24]
1 On 13 September 2019, Shannon Frizell was named as replacement for Luke Jacobson, who was ruled out of the competition due to delayed onset of concussion. [25]
Head coach: Steve Hansen
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Coles | Hooker | 10 December 1986 (aged 32) | 64 | Hurricanes |
| Liam Coltman | Hooker | 25 January 1990 (aged 29) | 6 | Highlanders |
| Codie Taylor | Hooker | 31 March 1991 (aged 28) | 45 | Crusaders |
| Nepo Laulala | Prop | 6 November 1991 (aged 27) | 20 | Chiefs |
| Joe Moody | Prop | 18 September 1988 (aged 31) | 41 | Crusaders |
| Atu Moli | Prop | 12 June 1995 (aged 24) | 2 | Chiefs |
| Angus Ta'avao | Prop | 22 March 1990 (aged 29) | 8 | Chiefs |
| Ofa Tu'ungafasi | Prop | 19 April 1992 (aged 27) | 30 | Blues |
| Scott Barrett | Lock | 20 November 1993 (aged 25) | 31 | Crusaders |
| Brodie Retallick | Lock | 31 May 1991 (aged 28) | 77 | Chiefs |
| Patrick Tuipulotu | Lock | 23 January 1993 (aged 26) | 25 | Blues |
| Sam Whitelock | Lock | 12 October 1988 (aged 30) | 112 | Crusaders |
| Sam Cane | Loose forward | 13 January 1992 (aged 27) | 63 | Chiefs |
| Shannon Frizell 1 | Loose forward | 11 February 1994 (aged 25) | 5 | Highlanders |
| Luke Jacobson 1 | Loose forward | 20 April 1997 (aged 22) | 2 | Chiefs |
| Kieran Read (c) | Loose forward | 26 October 1985 (aged 33) | 122 | Crusaders |
| Ardie Savea | Loose forward | 14 October 1993 (aged 25) | 39 | Hurricanes |
| Matt Todd | Loose forward | 24 March 1988 (aged 31) | 21 | Crusaders |
| TJ Perenara | Scrum-half | 23 January 1992 (aged 27) | 59 | Hurricanes |
| Aaron Smith | Scrum-half | 21 November 1988 (aged 30) | 87 | Highlanders |
| Brad Weber | Scrum-half | 17 January 1991 (aged 28) | 2 | Chiefs |
| Beauden Barrett | Fly-half | 27 May 1991 (aged 28) | 78 | Blues |
| Richie Mo'unga | Fly-half | 25 May 1994 (aged 25) | 12 | Crusaders |
| Ryan Crotty | Centre | 23 September 1988 (aged 30) | 45 | Crusaders |
| Jack Goodhue | Centre | 13 June 1995 (aged 24) | 9 | Crusaders |
| Anton Lienert-Brown | Centre | 15 April 1995 (aged 24) | 38 | Chiefs |
| Sonny Bill Williams | Centre | 3 August 1985 (aged 34) | 53 | Blues |
| George Bridge | Wing | 1 April 1995 (aged 24) | 5 | Crusaders |
| Rieko Ioane | Wing | 18 March 1997 (aged 22) | 26 | Blues |
| Sevu Reece | Wing | 13 February 1997 (aged 22) | 3 | Crusaders |
| Jordie Barrett | Fullback | 17 February 1997 (aged 22) | 12 | Hurricanes |
| Ben Smith | Fullback | 1 June 1986 (aged 33) | 80 | Highlanders |
South Africa named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 26 August 2019. [26]
1 On 23 September, Thomas du Toit replaced Trevor Nyakane, after he injured his calf in the team's opening match against New Zealand. [27]
2 On 1 October, Damian Willemse replaced Jesse Kriel, after he was injured the team's opening match against New Zealand. [28]
Head coach: 
Rassie Erasmus
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalk Brits | Hooker | 16 May 1981 (aged 38) | 13 | Bulls |
| Malcolm Marx | Hooker | 13 July 1994 (aged 25) | 27 | Lions |
| Bongi Mbonambi | Hooker | 7 January 1991 (aged 28) | 30 | Stormers |
| Thomas du Toit 1 | Prop | 5 May 1995 (aged 24) | 10 | Toulouse |
| Steven Kitshoff | Prop | 10 February 1992 (aged 27) | 40 | Stormers |
| Vincent Koch | Prop | 13 March 1990 (aged 29) | 15 | Saracens |
| Frans Malherbe | Prop | 14 March 1991 (aged 28) | 32 | Stormers |
| Tendai Mtawarira | Prop | 1 August 1985 (aged 34) | 111 | Sharks |
| Trevor Nyakane 1 | Prop | 4 May 1989 (aged 30) | 41 | Bulls |
| Lood de Jager | Lock | 17 December 1992 (aged 26) | 40 | Bulls |
| Eben Etzebeth | Lock | 29 October 1991 (aged 27) | 79 | Stormers |
| Franco Mostert | Lock | 27 November 1990 (aged 28) | 32 | Gloucester |
| RG Snyman | Lock | 29 January 1995 (aged 24) | 16 | Bulls |
| Pieter-Steph du Toit | Loose forward | 20 August 1992 (aged 27) | 50 | Stormers |
| Siya Kolisi (c) | Loose forward | 16 June 1991 (aged 28) | 43 | Stormers |
| Francois Louw | Loose forward | 15 June 1985 (aged 34) | 69 | Bath |
| Kwagga Smith | Loose forward | 11 June 1993 (aged 26) | 4 | Lions |
| Duane Vermeulen | Loose forward | 3 July 1986 (aged 33) | 49 | Bulls |
| Faf de Klerk | Scrum-half | 19 October 1991 (aged 27) | 25 | Sale Sharks |
| Herschel Jantjies | Scrum-half | 22 April 1996 (aged 23) | 4 | Stormers |
| Cobus Reinach | Scrum-half | 7 February 1990 (aged 29) | 12 | Northampton Saints |
| Elton Jantjies | Fly-half | 1 August 1990 (aged 29) | 35 | Lions |
| Handré Pollard | Fly-half | 11 March 1994 (aged 25) | 42 | Bulls |
| Damian Willemse 2 | Fly-half | 7 May 1998 (aged 21) | 5 | Stormers |
| Lukhanyo Am | Centre | 28 November 1993 (aged 25) | 9 | Sharks |
| Damian de Allende | Centre | 25 November 1991 (aged 27) | 40 | Stormers |
| Jesse Kriel 2 | Centre | 15 February 1994 (aged 25) | 45 | Bulls |
| François Steyn | Centre | 14 May 1987 (aged 32) | 61 | Montpellier |
| Cheslin Kolbe | Wing | 28 October 1993 (aged 25) | 10 | Toulouse |
| Makazole Mapimpi | Wing | 26 July 1990 (aged 29) | 8 | Sharks |
| S'busiso Nkosi | Wing | 21 January 1996 (aged 23) | 8 | Sharks |
| Warrick Gelant | Fullback | 20 May 1995 (aged 24) | 7 | Bulls |
| Willie le Roux | Fullback | 18 August 1989 (aged 30) | 56 | Toyota Verblitz |
Argentina named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 19 August 2019. [29]
1 On 6 October, Gonzalo Bertranou replaced Tomás Cubelli after he was injured in Argentina's game against England.
Head coach: 
Mario Ledesma
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustín Creevy | Hooker | 15 March 1985 (aged 34) | 85 | Jaguares |
| Julián Montoya | Hooker | 29 October 1993 (aged 25) | 55 | Jaguares |
| Santiago Socino | Hooker | 5 July 1992 (aged 27) | 2 | Jaguares |
| Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro | Prop | 11 June 1989 (aged 30) | 54 | Jaguares |
| Juan Figallo | Prop | 25 March 1988 (aged 31) | 30 | Saracens |
| Santiago Medrano | Prop | 6 May 1996 (aged 23) | 14 | Jaguares |
| Enrique Pieretto | Prop | 15 December 1994 (aged 24) | 23 | Jaguares |
| Mayco Vivas | Prop | 2 June 1998 (aged 21) | 4 | Jaguares |
| Matías Alemanno | Lock | 5 December 1991 (aged 27) | 57 | Jaguares |
| Tomás Lavanini | Lock | 22 January 1993 (aged 26) | 53 | Jaguares |
| Guido Petti | Lock | 17 November 1994 (aged 24) | 49 | Jaguares |
| Rodrigo Bruni | Back row | 3 September 1993 (aged 26) | 3 | Jaguares |
| Marcos Kremer | Back row | 30 July 1997 (aged 22) | 24 | Jaguares |
| Juan Manuel Leguizamón | Back row | 6 June 1983 (aged 36) | 86 | Jaguares |
| Tomás Lezana | Back row | 16 February 1994 (aged 25) | 34 | Jaguares |
| Pablo Matera (c) | Back row | 8 July 1993 (aged 26) | 62 | Jaguares |
| Javier Ortega Desio | Back row | 14 June 1990 (aged 29) | 54 | Jaguares |
| Gonzalo Bertranou 1 | Scrum-half | 31 December 1993 (aged 25) | 21 | Jaguares |
| Tomás Cubelli 1 | Scrum-half | 12 June 1989 (aged 30) | 72 | Jaguares |
| Felipe Ezcurra | Scrum-half | 15 April 1993 (aged 26) | 5 | Hindú |
| Nicolás Sánchez | Fly-half | 26 October 1988 (aged 30) | 77 | Stade Français |
| Benjamín Urdapilleta | Fly-half | 11 March 1986 (aged 33) | 12 | Castres |
| Jerónimo de la Fuente | Centre | 24 February 1991 (aged 28) | 50 | Jaguares |
| Juan Cruz Mallia | Centre | 11 September 1996 (aged 23) | 4 | Jaguares |
| Lucas Mensa | Centre | 24 May 1996 (aged 23) | 1 | Pucará |
| Matías Moroni | Centre | 29 March 1991 (aged 28) | 43 | Jaguares |
| Matías Orlando | Centre | 14 November 1991 (aged 27) | 41 | Jaguares |
| Emiliano Boffelli | Wing | 16 January 1995 (aged 24) | 25 | Jaguares |
| Bautista Delguy | Wing | 22 April 1997 (aged 22) | 11 | Jaguares |
| Ramiro Moyano | Wing | 28 May 1990 (aged 29) | 34 | Jaguares |
| Santiago Carreras | Fullback | 30 March 1998 (aged 21) | 1 | Jaguares |
| Joaquín Tuculet | Fullback | 8 August 1989 (aged 30) | 55 | Jaguares |
On 12 August, England became the first team to announce their 31-man squad for the tournament. [30] [31]
1 Ben Spencer was called up on 27 October as an injury replacement for Willi Heinz. [32]
Head coach: Eddie Jones
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Cowan-Dickie | Hooker | 20 June 1993 (aged 26) | 15 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Jamie George | Hooker | 20 October 1990 (aged 28) | 40 | Saracens |
| Jack Singleton | Hooker | 14 May 1996 (aged 23) | 2 | Saracens |
| Dan Cole | Prop | 9 May 1987 (aged 32) | 89 | Leicester Tigers |
| Ellis Genge | Prop | 16 February 1995 (aged 24) | 12 | Leicester Tigers |
| Joe Marler | Prop | 7 July 1990 (aged 29) | 62 | Harlequins |
| Kyle Sinckler | Prop | 30 March 1993 (aged 26) | 25 | Harlequins |
| Mako Vunipola | Prop | 14 January 1991 (aged 28) | 54 | Saracens |
| Maro Itoje | Lock | 28 October 1994 (aged 24) | 29 | Saracens |
| George Kruis | Lock | 22 February 1990 (aged 29) | 35 | Saracens |
| Joe Launchbury | Lock | 12 April 1991 (aged 28) | 61 | Wasps |
| Courtney Lawes | Lock | 23 February 1989 (aged 30) | 75 | Northampton Saints |
| Tom Curry | Back row | 15 June 1998 (aged 21) | 13 | Sale Sharks |
| Lewis Ludlam | Back row | 8 December 1995 (aged 23) | 2 | Northampton Saints |
| Sam Underhill | Back row | 22 July 1996 (aged 23) | 10 | Bath |
| Mark Wilson | Back row | 6 October 1989 (aged 29) | 15 | Sale Sharks |
| Billy Vunipola | Back row | 3 November 1992 (aged 26) | 45 | Saracens |
| Willi Heinz 1 | Scrum-half | 24 November 1986 (aged 32) | 4 | Gloucester |
| Ben Spencer 1 | Scrum-half | 31 July 1992 (aged 27) | 3 | Saracens |
| Ben Youngs | Scrum-half | 5 September 1989 (aged 30) | 89 | Leicester Tigers |
| Owen Farrell (c) | Fly-half | 24 September 1991 (aged 27) | 73 | Saracens |
| George Ford | Fly-half | 16 March 1993 (aged 26) | 59 | Leicester Tigers |
| Piers Francis | Centre | 20 June 1990 (aged 29) | 8 | Northampton Saints |
| Jonathan Joseph | Centre | 21 May 1991 (aged 28) | 42 | Bath |
| Henry Slade | Centre | 19 March 1993 (aged 26) | 22 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Manu Tuilagi | Centre | 18 May 1991 (aged 28) | 35 | Leicester Tigers |
| Joe Cokanasiga | Wing | 15 November 1997 (aged 21) | 8 | Bath |
| Jonny May | Wing | 1 April 1990 (aged 29) | 47 | Leicester Tigers |
| Ruaridh McConnochie | Wing | 23 October 1991 (aged 27) | 1 | Bath |
| Jack Nowell | Wing | 11 April 1993 (aged 26) | 33 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Anthony Watson | Wing | 26 February 1994 (aged 25) | 36 | Bath |
| Elliot Daly | Fullback | 8 October 1992 (aged 26) | 33 | Saracens |
On 18 June 2019, head coach Jacques Brunel named a 37-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches. [33] On 10 July 2019, Paul Willemse had to withdraw from the team due to injury; he was replaced by Romain Taofifénua. [34] On 20 July 2019, Cyril Baille was called up to replace the injured Étienne Falgoux. [35]
France named their final 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September 2019. [36]
1 On 22 September, Wesley Fofana withdrew from the squad due to injury, and was replaced by Pierre-Louis Barassi. [37]
2 On 29 September, Cedate Gomes Sa was called up to replace the injured Demba Bamba. [38]
3 On 4 October, Christopher Tolofua was called up to replace the injured Peato Mauvaka. [39]
4 On 4 October, Vincent Rattez was called up to replace the injured Thomas Ramos. [39]
Head coach: Jacques Brunel
Tonga announced their 31-man squad for the tournament on 1 September 2019. [40]
1 On 24 September, Kurt Morath and Nafi Tuitavake were ruled out for the remainder of the tournament following injuries sustained in Tonga's opening match against England. Latiume Fosita and Fetuli Paea replaced them. [41]
Head coach: Toutai Kefu
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siua Maile | Hooker | 18 February 1997 (aged 22) | 1 | Shirley Rugby Club |
| Paul Ngauamo | Hooker | 19 February 1990 (aged 29) | 19 | Agen |
| Sosefo Sakalia | Hooker | 14 December 1991 (aged 27) | 10 |  Asia Pacific Dragons |
| Maʻafu Fia | Prop | 22 November 1989 (aged 29) | 6 | Ospreys |
| Vunipola Fifita | Prop | 18 February 1996 (aged 23) | 2 | Brumbies |
| Siegfried Fisi'ihoi | Prop | 8 June 1987 (aged 32) | 9 | Pau |
| Siua Halanukonuka | Prop | 9 August 1986 (aged 33) | 11 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Latu Talakai | Prop | 26 December 1989 (aged 29) | 6 | Eastwood |
| Ben Tameifuna | Prop | 30 August 1991 (aged 28) | 11 | Racing 92 |
| Leva Fifita | Lock | 29 July 1989 (aged 30) | 15 | Grenoble |
| Sam Lousi | Lock | 20 July 1991 (aged 28) | 4 | Hurricanes |
| Steve Mafi | Lock | 9 December 1989 (aged 29) | 32 | London Irish |
| Daniel Faleafa | Loose forward | 13 February 1989 (aged 30) | 22 | Austin Elite |
| Sione Kalamafoni | Loose forward | 18 May 1988 (aged 31) | 33 | Leicester Tigers |
| Zane Kapeli | Loose forward | 28 September 1992 (aged 26) | 6 | Bay of Plenty |
| Fotu Lokotui | Loose forward | 19 March 1992 (aged 27) | 9 |  Kagifa Samoa |
| Nasi Manu | Loose forward | 15 August 1988 (aged 31) | 3 |  Benetton |
| Maama Vaipulu | Loose forward | 21 July 1989 (aged 30) | 8 | Castres |
| Samisoni Fisilau | Half-back | 29 November 1987 (aged 31) | 19 | Auckland Marist |
| Leon Fukofuka | Half-back | 8 September 1994 (aged 25) | 7 | Kagifa Samoa |
| Sonatane Takulua | Half-back | 11 January 1991 (aged 28) | 34 | Newcastle Falcons |
| James Faiva | First five-eighth | 13 June 1994 (aged 25) | 5 |  El Salvador |
| Latiume Fosita 1 | First five-eighth | 25 July 1992 (aged 27) | 29 | Kagifa Samoa |
| Kurt Morath 1 | First five-eighth | 13 November 1984 (aged 34) | 37 | Doncaster Knights |
| Mali Hingano | Centre | 27 January 1992 (aged 27) | 4 | Bayonne |
| Siale Piutau (c) | Centre | 13 October 1985 (aged 33) | 39 | Bristol Bears |
| Nafi Tuitavake 1 | Centre | 21 January 1989 (aged 30) | 13 | Unattached |
| Viliami Lolohea | Wing | 4 July 1993 (aged 26) | 9 | Papatoetoe |
| Fetuli Paea 1 | Wing | 16 August 1994 (aged 25) | 2 | Tasman |
| Atieli Pakalani | Wing | 2 August 1989 (aged 30) | 10 | Eastwood |
| Cooper Vuna | Wing | 5 July 1987 (aged 32) | 13 | Newcastle Falcons |
| David Halaifonua | Fullback | 5 July 1987 (aged 32) | 33 | Coventry |
| Telusa Veainu | Fullback | 26 December 1990 (aged 28) | 9 | Leicester Tigers |
On 13 June, the United States named a 50-man extended training squad ahead of the 2019 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup in preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. [42] On 19 June, Samu Manoa retired from international rugby and withdrew from the squad. [43]
On 8 September, USA were the last side to name their 31-man squad. [44]
1 On 1 October, David Ainu'u was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament following an injury sustained in the United States' opening match against England, Chance Wenglewski replaced him. [45]
Head coach: Gary Gold
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fawsitt | Hooker | 24 July 1990 (aged 29) | 12 | Rugby United New York |
| James Hilterbrand | Hooker | 21 May 1989 (aged 30) | 19 | Manly |
| Joe Taufete'e | Hooker | 4 October 1992 (aged 26) | 23 | Worcester Warriors |
| David Ainuʻu 1 | Prop | 20 November 1999 (aged 19) | 8 | Toulouse |
| Eric Fry | Prop | 14 September 1987 (aged 32) | 45 | RC Vannes |
| Olive Kilifi | Prop | 28 September 1986 (aged 32) | 27 | Seattle Seawolves |
| Titi Lamositele | Prop | 11 February 1995 (aged 24) | 28 | Saracens |
| Paul Mullen | Prop | 16 November 1991 (aged 27) | 14 | Unattached |
| Chance Wenglewski 1 | Prop | 9 April 1997 (aged 22) | 6 | Rugby United New York |
| Nate Brakeley | Lock | 31 August 1989 (aged 30) | 21 | Rugby United New York |
| Nick Civetta | Lock | 5 November 1989 (aged 29) | 23 | Unattached |
| Ben Landry | Lock | 26 March 1991 (aged 28) | 22 | Ealing Trailfinders |
| Greg Peterson | Lock | 26 March 1991 (aged 28) | 26 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Malon Al-Jiboori | Flanker | 1 August 1997 (aged 22) | 5 | Unattached |
| Hanco Germishuys | Flanker | 24 August 1996 (aged 23) | 17 | Glendale Raptors |
| Tony Lamborn | Flanker | 31 July 1994 (aged 25) | 19 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Ben Pinkelman | Flanker | 13 June 1994 (aged 25) | 2 | USA Sevens |
| John Quill | Flanker | 10 March 1990 (aged 29) | 36 | Rugby United New York |
| Cam Dolan | Number 8 | 7 March 1990 (aged 29) | 47 | New Orleans Gold |
| Nate Augspurger | Scrum-half | 31 January 1990 (aged 29) | 24 | San Diego Legion |
| Shaun Davies | Scrum-half | 20 June 1989 (aged 30) | 25 | Glendale Raptors |
| Ruben de Haas | Scrum-half | 9 October 1998 (aged 20) | 13 | Cheetahs |
| AJ MacGinty | Fly-half | 26 February 1990 (aged 29) | 24 | Sale Sharks |
| Will Magie | Fly-half | 23 February 1992 (aged 27) | 25 | Unattached |
| Bryce Campbell | Centre | 21 September 1994 (aged 24) | 28 | London Irish |
| Paul Lasike | Centre | 18 June 1990 (aged 29) | 16 | Harlequins |
| Thretton Palamo | Centre | 22 September 1988 (aged 30) | 18 | Houston Sabercats |
| Marcel Brache | Wing | 15 October 1987 (aged 31) | 19 | Western Force |
| Martin Iosefo | Wing | 13 January 1990 (aged 29) | 6 | USA Sevens |
| Mike Te'o | Wing | 23 July 1993 (aged 26) | 24 | San Diego Legion |
| Blaine Scully (c) | Wing | 29 February 1988 (aged 31) | 50 | Unattached |
| Will Hooley | Fullback | 28 October 1993 (aged 25) | 12 | Bedford Blues |
Australia named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 23 August 2019. [46]
Head coach: Michael Cheika
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folau Fainga'a | Hooker | 5 May 1995 (aged 24) | 11 | Brumbies |
| Tolu Latu | Hooker | 23 February 1993 (aged 26) | 15 | Waratahs |
| Jordan Uelese | Hooker | 24 January 1997 (aged 22) | 4 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Allan Alaalatoa | Prop | 28 January 1994 (aged 25) | 33 | Brumbies |
| Sekope Kepu | Prop | 5 February 1986 (aged 33) | 106 | Waratahs |
| Scott Sio | Prop | 16 October 1991 (aged 27) | 59 | Brumbies |
| James Slipper | Prop | 6 June 1989 (aged 30) | 91 | Brumbies |
| Taniela Tupou | Prop | 10 May 1996 (aged 23) | 16 | Queensland Reds |
| Rory Arnold | Lock | 1 July 1990 (aged 29) | 22 | Brumbies |
| Adam Coleman | Lock | 7 October 1991 (aged 27) | 34 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Izack Rodda | Lock | 20 August 1996 (aged 23) | 21 | Queensland Reds |
| Rob Simmons | Lock | 19 April 1989 (aged 30) | 98 | Waratahs |
| Jack Dempsey | Back row | 12 April 1994 (aged 25) | 11 | Waratahs |
| Michael Hooper (c) | Back row | 29 October 1991 (aged 27) | 95 | Waratahs |
| Isi Naisarani | Back row | 14 February 1995 (aged 24) | 4 | Melbourne Rebels |
| David Pocock | Back row | 23 April 1988 (aged 31) | 78 | Brumbies |
| Lukhan Salakaia-Loto | Back row | 19 September 1996 (aged 23) | 16 | Queensland Reds |
| Will Genia | Scrum-half | 17 January 1988 (aged 31) | 105 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Nic White | Scrum-half | 13 June 1990 (aged 29) | 26 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Bernard Foley | Fly-half | 8 September 1989 (aged 30) | 70 | Waratahs |
| Christian Lealiifano | Fly-half | 24 September 1987 (aged 31) | 22 | Brumbies |
| Samu Kerevi | Centre | 27 September 1993 (aged 25) | 29 | Queensland Reds |
| Tevita Kuridrani | Centre | 31 March 1991 (aged 28) | 60 | Brumbies |
| James O'Connor | Centre | 5 July 1990 (aged 29) | 48 | Queensland Reds |
| Matt To'omua | Centre | 2 January 1990 (aged 29) | 47 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Adam Ashley-Cooper | Wing | 27 March 1984 (aged 35) | 119 | Waratahs |
| Reece Hodge | Wing | 26 August 1994 (aged 25) | 37 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Marika Koroibete | Wing | 26 July 1992 (aged 27) | 24 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Jordan Petaia | Wing | 14 March 2000 (aged 19) | 0 | Queensland Reds |
| Kurtley Beale | Fullback | 6 January 1989 (aged 30) | 87 | Waratahs |
| Dane Haylett-Petty | Fullback | 18 June 1989 (aged 30) | 33 | Melbourne Rebels |
Fiji named an initial 32-man squad for the tournament on 16 August 2019, [47] before reducing it to the final 31 on 3 September. [48]
1 On 5 September, prop Lee Roy Atalifo replaced Kalivati Tawake, who suffered a knee injury. [49]
Head coach: John McKee
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesu Dolokoto | Hooker | 21 January 1995 (aged 24) | 6 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Sam Matavesi | Hooker | 13 January 1992 (aged 27) | 8 | Cornish Pirates |
| Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto | Hooker | 29 December 1997 (aged 21) | 6 | Fijian Latui |
| Lee Roy Atalifo 1 | Prop | 10 May 1988 (aged 31) | 10 | Jersey Reds |
| Campese Ma'afu | Prop | 19 December 1984 (aged 34) | 57 | Unattached |
| Eroni Mawi | Prop | 2 June 1996 (aged 23) | 9 | Fijian Latui |
| Peni Ravai | Prop | 16 June 1990 (aged 29) | 29 | Bordeaux Bègles |
| Manasa Saulo | Prop | 6 April 1989 (aged 30) | 42 | Unattached |
| Kalivati Tawake 1 | Prop | 16 November 1988 (aged 30) | 13 | Biarritz |
| Tevita Cavubati | Lock | 12 August 1987 (aged 32) | 26 | Harlequins |
| Leone Nakarawa | Lock | 2 April 1988 (aged 31) | 57 | Racing 92 |
| Api Ratuniyarawa | Lock | 11 July 1986 (aged 33) | 30 | Northampton Saints |
| Tevita Ratuva | Lock | 8 May 1995 (aged 24) | 3 | Bordeaux Bègles |
| Semi Kunatani | Back row | 27 October 1990 (aged 28) | 10 | Harlequins |
| Viliame Mata | Back row | 22 October 1991 (aged 27) | 13 | Edinburgh |
| Mosese Voka | Back row | 7 June 1985 (aged 34) | 7 | Fijian Latui |
| Dominiko Waqaniburotu (c) | Back row | 20 April 1986 (aged 33) | 45 | Pau |
| Peceli Yato | Back row | 17 January 1993 (aged 26) | 17 | Clermont Auvergne |
| Frank Lomani | Scrum-half | 18 April 1996 (aged 23) | 11 | Fijian Latui |
| Nikola Matawalu | Scrum-half | 8 March 1989 (aged 30) | 36 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Henry Seniloli | Scrum-half | 15 June 1989 (aged 30) | 26 | Unattached |
| Alivereti Veitokani | Fly-half | 2 November 1992 (aged 26) | 8 | London Irish |
| Ben Volavola | Fly-half | 13 January 1991 (aged 28) | 31 | Racing 92 |
| Levani Botia | Centre | 14 March 1989 (aged 30) | 14 | La Rochelle |
| Josh Matavesi | Centre | 5 October 1990 (aged 28) | 21 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Semi Radradra | Centre | 13 July 1992 (aged 27) | 6 | Bordeaux Bègles |
| Jale Vatubua | Centre | 30 August 1991 (aged 28) | 15 | Pau |
| Vereniki Goneva | Wing | 5 April 1984 (aged 35) | 57 | Harlequins |
| Filipo Nakosi | Wing | 8 April 1992 (aged 27) | 1 | Castres |
| Waisea Nayacalevu | Wing | 26 June 1990 (aged 29) | 17 | Stade Français |
| Josua Tuisova | Wing | 4 February 1994 (aged 25) | 9 | Lyon |
| Kini Murimurivalu | Fullback | 15 May 1989 (aged 30) | 26 | La Rochelle |
Georgia announced their 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September 2019. [50]
Head coach: Milton Haig
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaba Bregvadze | Hooker | 24 March 1987 (aged 32) | 54 | Sunwolves |
| Vano Karkadze | Hooker | 25 June 2000 (aged 19) | 3 | Brive |
| Shalva Mamukashvili | Hooker | 2 October 1990 (aged 28) | 68 | Unattached |
| Levan Chilachava | Prop | 17 August 1991 (aged 28) | 49 | Montpellier |
| Beka Gigashvili | Prop | 31 August 1993 (aged 26) | 9 | Toulon |
| Guram Gogichashvili | Prop | 4 September 1998 (aged 21) | 6 | Racing 92 |
| Giorgi Melikidze | Prop | 24 June 1996 (aged 23) | 14 | Stade Français |
| Mikheil Nariashvili | Prop | 25 May 1990 (aged 29) | 56 | Montpellier |
| Konstantin Mikautadze | Lock | 1 July 1991 (aged 28) | 59 | Montpellier |
| Giorgi Nemsadze | Lock | 26 September 1984 (aged 34) | 92 | Aia Kutaisi |
| Shalva Sutiashvili | Lock | 24 January 1984 (aged 35) | 77 | Angouleme |
| Otar Giorgadze | Back row | 2 March 1996 (aged 23) | 21 | Brive |
| Beka Gorgadze | Back row | 8 February 1996 (aged 23) | 19 | Bordeaux |
| Mamuka Gorgodze | Back row | 14 July 1984 (aged 35) | 71 | Toulon |
| Lasha Lomidze | Back row | 30 June 1992 (aged 27) | 46 | Unattached |
| Beka Saghinadze | Back row | 29 October 1998 (aged 20) | 5 | Aurillac |
| Giorgi Tkhilaishvili | Back row | 8 April 1991 (aged 28) | 50 | Batumi RC |
| Gela Aprasidze | Scrum-half | 14 January 1998 (aged 21) | 17 | Montpellier |
| Giorgi Begadze | Scrum-half | 4 March 1986 (aged 33) | 65 | RC Jiki Gori |
| Vasil Lobzhanidze | Scrum-half | 14 October 1996 (aged 22) | 45 | Brive |
| Tedo Abzhandadze | Fly-half | 13 June 1999 (aged 20) | 9 | Brive |
| Lasha Khmaladze | Fly-half | 20 January 1988 (aged 31) | 75 | Batumi RC |
| Lasha Malaghuradze | Fly-half | 2 January 1986 (aged 33) | 92 |  VVA-Podmoskovye |
| Davit Kacharava | Centre | 16 January 1985 (aged 34) | 116 | Enisei-STM |
| Giorgi Kveseladze | Centre | 11 November 1997 (aged 21) | 19 | RC Jiki Gori |
| Tamaz Mchedlidze | Centre | 17 March 1993 (aged 26) | 53 | Rouen |
| Merab Sharikadze (c) | Centre | 17 May 1993 (aged 26) | 63 | Aurillac |
| Zurab Dzneladze | Wing | 1 December 1993 (aged 25) | 9 | Locomotive |
| Mirian Modebadze | Wing | 27 October 1997 (aged 21) | 10 | Aia Kutaisi |
| Alexander Todua | Wing | 2 November 1987 (aged 31) | 79 | Batumi RC |
| Soso Matiashvili | Fullback | 27 January 1993 (aged 26) | 19 | Lelo Saracens |
Uruguay named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 30 August 2019. [51]
Head coach: Esteban Meneses
Wales announced their 31-man squad for the tournament on 1 September 2019. [52]
1 On 24 September 2019 Cory Hill withdrew from the squad having failed to recover from injury and he was replaced by Bradley Davies. [53]
2 On 22 October 2019 Josh Navidi withdrew from the squad having failed to recover from injury and he was replaced by Owen Lane. [54]
Head coach: Warren Gatland
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Dee | Hooker | 7 March 1994 (aged 25) | 22 | Dragons |
| Ryan Elias | Hooker | 7 January 1995 (aged 24) | 8 | Scarlets |
| Ken Owens | Hooker | 3 January 1987 (aged 32) | 67 | Scarlets |
| Rhys Carré | Prop | 8 February 1998 (aged 21) | 1 | Saracens |
| Tomas Francis | Prop | 27 April 1992 (aged 27) | 43 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Wyn Jones | Prop | 26 February 1992 (aged 27) | 15 | Scarlets |
| Dillon Lewis | Prop | 4 January 1996 (aged 23) | 15 | Cardiff Blues |
| Nicky Smith | Prop | 7 April 1994 (aged 25) | 31 | Ospreys |
| Jake Ball | Lock | 27 June 1991 (aged 28) | 36 | Scarlets |
| Adam Beard | Lock | 7 January 1996 (aged 23) | 16 | Ospreys |
| Bradley Davies 1 | Lock | 9 January 1987 (aged 32) | 64 | Ospreys |
| Cory Hill 1 | Lock | 10 February 1992 (aged 27) | 24 | Dragons |
| Alun Wyn Jones (c) | Lock | 19 September 1985 (aged 34) | 128 | Ospreys |
| James Davies | Back row | 25 October 1990 (aged 28) | 5 | Scarlets |
| Ross Moriarty | Back row | 18 April 1994 (aged 25) | 34 | Dragons |
| Josh Navidi 2 | Back row | 30 December 1990 (aged 28) | 19 | Cardiff Blues |
| Aaron Shingler | Back row | 7 August 1987 (aged 32) | 20 | Scarlets |
| Justin Tipuric | Back row | 6 August 1989 (aged 30) | 66 | Ospreys |
| Aaron Wainwright | Back row | 25 September 1997 (aged 21) | 12 | Dragons |
| Aled Davies | Scrum-half | 19 July 1992 (aged 27) | 19 | Ospreys |
| Gareth Davies | Scrum-half | 18 August 1990 (aged 29) | 44 | Scarlets |
| Tomos Williams | Scrum-half | 1 January 1995 (aged 24) | 9 | Cardiff Blues |
| Dan Biggar | Fly-half | 16 October 1989 (aged 29) | 73 | Northampton Saints |
| Rhys Patchell | Fly-half | 17 May 1993 (aged 26) | 13 | Scarlets |
| Jonathan Davies | Centre | 5 April 1988 (aged 31) | 76 | Scarlets |
| Hadleigh Parkes | Centre | 5 October 1987 (aged 31) | 18 | Scarlets |
| Owen Watkin | Centre | 12 October 1996 (aged 22) | 16 | Ospreys |
| Josh Adams | Wing | 21 April 1995 (aged 24) | 14 | Cardiff Blues |
| Hallam Amos | Wing | 24 September 1994 (aged 24) | 20 | Cardiff Blues |
| Owen Lane 2 | Wing | 20 December 1997 (aged 21) | 1 | Cardiff Blues |
| George North | Wing | 13 April 1992 (aged 27) | 86 | Ospreys |
| Leigh Halfpenny | Fullback | 22 December 1988 (aged 30) | 82 | Scarlets |
| Liam Williams | Fullback | 9 April 1991 (aged 28) | 58 | Saracens |
All statistics relate to the initial 31-man squads named prior to the start of the tournament on 20 September 2019 and do not include players who joined a squad during the tournament.
The 620 participating players, 20 players unattached, represent 144 different club sides, the club sides with the most players selected are below:
| Players | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 26 | Jaguares |
| 20 |  Welwitschias |
| 16 | Benetton, Glasgow Warriors |
| 15 | Saracens |
| 14 | Leinster |
| 13 | Scarlets |
| 12 | Crusaders, Munster |
| 11 | Edinburgh |
| 10 | Clermont, Krasny Yar, Racing, Toulouse, Zebre |
| 9 | Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels, Ospreys,  Toronto Arrows |
| League | Players | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 620 | — |
| Pro14 | 118 | 19.0% |
| Super Rugby | 118 | 19.0% |
| Top 14 | 78 | 12.5% |
| Premiership Rugby | 74 | 11.9% |
| Major League Rugby | 37 | 5.9% |
| Top League | 32 | 5.1% |
| Rugby Premier League | 31 | 5.0% |
| Namibia * | 20 | 3.2% |
Campeonato Uruguayo de Rugby  | 16 | 2.5% |
| Pro D2 | 16 | 2.5% |
| RFU Championship | 13 | 2.0% |
Global Rapid Rugby   | 10 | 1.6% |
Didi 10  | 9 | 1.5% |
| Other | 28 | 4.5% |
| Unattached | 20 | 3.2% |
* Namibia's Welwitschias most recently played in South Africa's 2019 Rugby Challenge but do not appear in a regular league as such.
| Union | Players | Percent | Other national squad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 620 | — | — |
| Argentina | 29 | 4.7% | 1 |
| Australia | 38 | 6.1% | 8 |
| Canada | 13 | 2.1% | 2 |
| England | 88 | 14.2% | 57 |
| Fiji | 4 | 0.7% | — |
| France | 96 | 15.5% | 65 |
| Georgia | 9 | 1.5% | — |
| Ireland | 31 | 5.0% | — |
| Italy | 26 | 4.2% | 1 |
| Japan | 34 | 5.4% | 3 |
| Namibia | 20 | 3.2% | — |
| New Zealand | 41 | 6.6% | 10 |
| Russia | 31 | 5.0% | 2 |
| Samoa | 3 | 0.3% | — |
| Scotland | 28 | 4.5% | 5 |
| South Africa | 28 | 3.8% | 4 |
| United States | 28 | 4.5% | 18 |
| Uruguay | 16 | 2.6% | — |
| Wales | 32 | 5.2% | 5 |
| Other | 5 | 0.0% | 3 |
| Unattached | 20 | 2.9% | — |
| Nation | Avg. Age | Oldest player | Youngest player |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 27 | Juan Manuel Leguizamón (36 years, 106 days) | Mayco Vivas (21 years, 109 days) |
| Australia | 27 | Adam Ashley-Cooper (35 years, 177 days) | Jordan Petaia (19 years, 198 days) |
| Canada | 28 | Hubert Buydens (37 years, 258 days) | Cole Keith (22 years, 135 days) |
| England | 27 | Willi Heinz (32 years, 300 days) | Tom Curry (21 years, 97 days) |
| Fiji | 28 | Vereniki Goneva (35 years, 168 days) | Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto (21 years, 265 days) |
| France | 27 | Louis Picamoles (33 years, 227 days) | Romain Ntamack (20 years, 142 days) |
| Georgia | 27 | Shalva Sutiashvili (35 years, 239 days) | Vano Karkadze (19 years, 87 days) |
| Ireland | 28 | Rory Best (37 years, 36 days) | Jordan Larmour (22 years, 102 days) |
| Italy | 28 | Sergio Parisse (36 years, 8 days) | Marco Riccioni (21 years, 1 day) |
| Japan | 29 | Luke Thompson (38 years, 257 days) | Ataata Moeakiola (23 years, 225 days) |
| Namibia | 26 | PJ van Lill (35 years, 290 days) | Prince ǃGaoseb (21 years, 75 days) |
| New Zealand | 27 | Sonny Bill Williams (34 years, 48 days) | Rieko Ioane (22 years 188 days) |
| Russia | 29 | Andrey Garbuzov (36 years, 44 days) | Bogdan Fedotko (24 years, 363 days) |
| Samoa | 31 | Tusi Pisi (37 years, 94 days) | Melani Matavao (23 years, 305 days) |
| Scotland | 27 | Greig Laidlaw (33 years, 343 days) | Darcy Graham (22 years, 91 days) |
| South Africa | 28 | Schalk Brits (38 years, 127 days) | Herschel Jantjies (23 years, 151 days) |
 Tonga | 29 | Kurt Morath (34 years, 311 days) | Siua Maile (22 years, 214 days) |
| United States | 27 | Olive Kilifi (32 years, 357 days) | David Ainuu (19 years, 304 days) |
| Uruguay | 26 | Juan Rombys (32 years, 199 days) | Germán Kessler (21 years, 79 days) |
| Wales | 27 | Alun Wyn Jones (34 years, 1 day) | Rhys Carré (21 years, 224 days) |
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Brian Pala LimaOM is a Samoan former rugby union player who was inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame in 2011. He earned the nickname of "The Chiropractor" for his shuddering hits both on and off the pitch that supposedly rearranged the bones of the victim.
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Rugby World Cup records have been accumulating since the first Rugby World Cup tournament was held in 1987.
The 2007 Rugby World Cup was played in France between 7 September and 20 October 2007. Each of the 20 competing nations was required to confirm their 30-man squad by 14 August. United States player Thretton Palamo, aged 18 when the teams were named and 8 days past his 19th birthday when he made his only appearance in the competition, was the youngest to ever take part at a World Cup final stage.
Israel Jamahl Akuhata Dagg is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby. He has also played for the New Zealand Sevens team, and represents Hawkes Bay in the ITM Cup.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament played in New Zealand from 9 September to 23 October 2011. Each of the 20 competing nations was required to confirm its 30-man squad by 23 August; only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.
Brodie Allan Retallick is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, who currently plays as a lock for Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One competition. He previously played for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and Hawke's Bay in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship.
Richie Mo'unga is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a first five-eighth for Japan Rugby League One club Toshiba Brave Lupus and the New Zealand national team.
The 2015 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the tenth edition of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup, an annual international rugby union tournament. The 2015 title was contested between the Tier 2 nations of Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and the United States.
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.
The 2016 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the eleventh edition of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup, an annual international rugby union tournament. The 2016 title was contested by the Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Fiji won title and was undefeated in the two matches the team played.
In June 2016, France played a two-test series against Argentina as part of the 2016 mid-year rugby union tests. They played Los Pumas across the two weeks that were allocated to the June International window, and which were part of the fourth year of the global rugby calendar established by the International Rugby Board, which runs through to 2019. This was the first French tour to Argentina since their drawn series in 2012.
The 2017 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup was the twelfth edition of the Pacific Nations Cup annual international rugby union tournament. The 2017 title was contested solely by the Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
The 2017 Rugby League World Cup featured fourteen international teams, with each consisting of a twenty-four-man squad.
Raymond 'Ray' Niuia is a New Zealand born Samoan rugby union player who currently plays for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. He has also played for both the Highlanders and the Blues. His position of choice is Hooker.
The 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s was an international rugby league tournament played in the rugby league nines format, to be held in Australia on 18 and 19 October 2019. Twelve national teams competed, with four of those also fielding women's teams. The squads consisted of 16 players.
Pool D of the 2023 Rugby World Cup began on 9 September 2023 and concluded on 8 October 2023. The pool included 2003 champions and 2019 runner-ups England, previous hosts Japan, and Argentina. They are joined by Samoa, the winner of the Oceania 1 qualifier, and tournament debutants Chile. England topped the group and Argentina placed second, thus allowing both teams to progress.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup was held in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. Twenty teams qualified and each named an initial squad of 33 players, two more than at the previous World Cup. Squads were submitted before the tournament, and replacement players could be added during the tournament on injury grounds.
