2023 Rugby World Cup squads

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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. [1]

Contents

Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 8 September 2023, the first day of the tournament.

Pool A

New Zealand

New Zealand announced their squad on 7 August 2023. [2]

1 On 10 September 2023, Emoni Narawa was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a back injury. He was replaced in the New Zealand squad by Ethan Blackadder. [3]

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian Foster

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsFranchise/province
Dane Coles Hooker (1986-12-10)10 December 1986 (aged 36)87 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes / Wellington
Samisoni Taukei'aho Hooker (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 26)25 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Waikato
Codie Taylor Hooker (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 32)79 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Canterbury
Ethan de Groot Prop (1998-07-22)22 July 1998 (aged 25)17 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders / Southland
Nepo Laulala Prop (1991-11-06)6 November 1991 (aged 31)49 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Counties Manukau
Tyrel Lomax Prop (1996-03-16)16 March 1996 (aged 27)27 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes / Tasman
Fletcher Newell Prop (2000-03-01)1 March 2000 (aged 23)8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Canterbury
Ofa Tu'ungafasi Prop (1992-04-19)19 April 1992 (aged 31)53 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Northland
Tamaiti Williams Prop (2000-08-10)10 August 2000 (aged 23)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Canterbury
Scott Barrett Lock (1993-11-20)20 November 1993 (aged 29)62 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Taranaki
Brodie Retallick Lock (1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 32)103 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Hawke's Bay
Tupou Vaa'i Lock (2000-01-27)27 January 2000 (aged 23)22 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Taranaki
Sam Whitelock Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 34)146 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Canterbury
Ethan Blackadder 1 Loose forward (1995-03-22)22 March 1995 (aged 28)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Tasman
Sam Cane (c) Loose forward (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 31)90 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Shannon Frizell Loose forward (1994-02-11)11 February 1994 (aged 29)28 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders / Tasman
Luke Jacobson Loose forward (1997-04-20)20 April 1997 (aged 26)15 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Waikato
Dalton Papalii Loose forward (1997-10-11)11 October 1997 (aged 25)26 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Counties Manukau
Ardie Savea Loose forward (1993-10-14)14 October 1993 (aged 29)75 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes / Wellington
Finlay Christie Scrum-half (1995-09-19)19 September 1995 (aged 27)17 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Tasman
Cam Roigard Scrum-half (2000-11-16)16 November 2000 (aged 22)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes / Counties Manukau
Aaron Smith Scrum-half (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 34)119 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders / Manawatu
Beauden Barrett Fly-half (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 32)116 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Taranaki
Damian McKenzie Fly-half (1995-04-20)20 April 1995 (aged 28)42 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Waikato
Richie Mo'unga Fly-half (1994-05-25)25 May 1994 (aged 29)49 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Canterbury
Jordie Barrett Centre (1997-02-17)17 February 1997 (aged 26)52 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hurricanes / Taranaki
David Havili Centre (1994-12-23)23 December 1994 (aged 28)25 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Tasman
Rieko Ioane Centre (1997-03-18)18 March 1997 (aged 26)63 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Auckland
Anton Lienert-Brown Centre (1995-04-15)15 April 1995 (aged 28)63 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Waikato
Caleb Clarke Wing (1999-03-29)29 March 1999 (aged 24)18 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / Auckland
Leicester Fainga'anuku Wing (1999-10-11)11 October 1999 (aged 23)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Tasman
Emoni Narawa 1 Wing (1999-07-13)13 July 1999 (aged 24)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chiefs / Bay of Plenty
Mark Telea Wing (1996-12-06)6 December 1996 (aged 26)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues / North Harbour
Will Jordan Fullback (1998-02-24)24 February 1998 (aged 25)25 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders / Tasman

France

France announced their squad on 21 August 2023. [4]

1 On 1 September 2023, Paul Willemse was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a thigh injury. He was replaced in the France squad by Bastien Chalureau [5]

Head coach: Flag of France.svg Fabien Galthié

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Pierre Bourgarit Hooker (1997-09-12)12 September 1997 (aged 25)10 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Julien Marchand Hooker (1995-05-10)10 May 1995 (aged 28)31 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Peato Mauvaka Hooker (1997-01-10)10 January 1997 (aged 26)24 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Dorian Aldegheri Prop (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 (aged 30)11 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Uini Atonio Prop (1990-03-26)26 March 1990 (aged 33)53 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Cyril Baille Prop (1993-09-15)15 September 1993 (aged 29)44 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Sipili Falatea Prop (1997-06-06)6 June 1997 (aged 26)13 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux-Bègles
Jean-Baptiste Gros Prop (1999-05-29)29 May 1999 (aged 24)25 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Reda Wardi Prop (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 28)9 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Bastien Chalureau 1 Lock (1992-02-13)13 February 1992 (aged 31)6 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Thibaud Flament Lock (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 26)19 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Romain Taofifenua Lock (1990-09-14)14 September 1990 (aged 32)44 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Paul Willemse 1 Lock (1992-11-13)13 November 1992 (aged 30)31 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Cameron Woki Lock (1998-11-07)7 November 1998 (aged 24)22 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Grégory Alldritt Back row (1997-03-23)23 March 1997 (aged 26)42 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Paul Boudehent Back row (1999-11-21)21 November 1999 (aged 23)3 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
François Cros Back row (1994-03-25)25 March 1994 (aged 29)22 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Anthony Jelonch Back row (1996-07-28)28 July 1996 (aged 27)25 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Sekou Macalou Back row (1995-04-20)20 April 1995 (aged 28)18 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Charles Ollivon Back row (1993-05-11)11 May 1993 (aged 30)35 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Baptiste Couilloud Scrum-half (1997-08-22)22 August 1997 (aged 26)13 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Antoine Dupont (c) Scrum-half (1996-11-15)15 November 1996 (aged 26)49 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Maxime Lucu Scrum-half (1993-01-12)12 January 1993 (aged 30)15 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux-Bègles
Antoine Hastoy Fly-half (1997-06-04)4 June 1997 (aged 26)4 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Matthieu Jalibert Fly-half (1998-11-06)6 November 1998 (aged 24)26 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux-Bègles
Jonathan Danty Centre (1992-10-07)7 October 1992 (aged 30)23 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 29)81 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Yoram Moefana Centre (2000-07-18)18 July 2000 (aged 23)18 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux-Bègles
Arthur Vincent Centre (1999-09-30)30 September 1999 (aged 23)16 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Louis Bielle-Biarrey Wing (2003-06-16)16 June 2003 (aged 20)3 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux-Bègles
Damian Penaud Wing (1996-09-25)25 September 1996 (aged 26)44 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux-Bègles
Gabin Villière Wing (1995-12-13)13 December 1995 (aged 27)14 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Melvyn Jaminet Fullback (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 24)15 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Thomas Ramos Fullback (1995-07-23)23 July 1995 (aged 28)27 Flag of France.svg Toulouse

Italy

Italy announced their squad on 22 August 2023. [6]

1 On 24 September 2023, Luca Bigi was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a leg injury. He was replaced in the Italy squad by Marco Manfredi. [7]

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Kieran Crowley

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Luca Bigi 1 Hooker (1991-04-19)19 April 1991 (aged 32)48 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Hame Faiva Hooker (1994-05-09)9 May 1994 (aged 29)7Unattached
Marco Manfredi 1 Hooker (1997-09-18)18 September 1997 (aged 25)2 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Giacomo Nicotera Hooker (1996-07-15)15 July 1996 (aged 27)15 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Pietro Ceccarelli Prop (1992-02-16)16 February 1992 (aged 31)29 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Simone Ferrari Prop (1994-03-28)28 March 1994 (aged 29)47 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Danilo Fischetti Prop (1998-01-26)26 January 1998 (aged 25)33 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Ivan Nemer Prop (1998-04-22)22 April 1998 (aged 25)13 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Marco Riccioni Prop (1997-10-19)19 October 1997 (aged 25)22 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Federico Zani Prop (1989-04-09)9 April 1989 (aged 34)23 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Niccolò Cannone Lock (1998-05-17)17 May 1998 (aged 25)33 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Dino Lamb Lock (1998-04-18)18 April 1998 (aged 25)3 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Federico Ruzza Lock (1994-08-04)4 August 1994 (aged 29)45 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Dave Sisi Lock (1993-02-05)5 February 1993 (aged 30)28 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Lorenzo Cannone Back row (2001-01-28)28 January 2001 (aged 22)12 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Toa Halafihi Back row (1993-11-27)27 November 1993 (aged 29)11 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Michele Lamaro (c) Back row (1998-06-03)3 June 1998 (aged 25)29 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Sebastian Negri Back row (1994-06-30)30 June 1994 (aged 29)48 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Giovanni Pettinelli Back row (1996-03-13)13 March 1996 (aged 27)14 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Manuel Zuliani Back row (2000-04-26)26 April 2000 (aged 23)13 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Alessandro Fusco Scrum-half (1999-10-28)28 October 1999 (aged 23)15 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Alessandro Garbisi Scrum-half (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 21)6 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Martin Page-Relo Scrum-half (1999-01-06)6 January 1999 (aged 24)2 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Stephen Varney Scrum-half (2001-05-16)16 May 2001 (aged 22)21 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Tommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 30)75 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Giacomo Da Re Fly-half (1999-03-29)29 March 1999 (aged 24)2 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Paolo Garbisi Fly-half (2000-04-26)26 April 2000 (aged 23)27 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Ignacio Brex Centre (1992-05-26)26 May 1992 (aged 31)26 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Luca Morisi Centre (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 32)47Unattached
Pierre Bruno Wing (1996-06-28)28 June 1996 (aged 27)13 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma
Monty Ioane Wing (1994-10-30)30 October 1994 (aged 28)21 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Paolo Odogwu Wing (1997-06-18)18 June 1997 (aged 26)3 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Ange Capuozzo Fullback (1999-04-30)30 April 1999 (aged 24)12 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Lorenzo Pani Fullback (2002-07-04)4 July 2002 (aged 21)3 Flag of Italy.svg Zebre Parma

Uruguay

Uruguay announced their final squad on 21 August 2023. [8]

Head coach: Flag of Argentina.svg Esteban Meneses

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Facundo Gattas Hooker (1995-07-02)2 July 1995 (aged 28)39 Flag of the United States.svg Old Glory DC
Germán Kessler Hooker (1994-07-01)1 July 1994 (aged 29)62 Flag of France.svg Provence
Guillermo Pujadas Hooker (1997-02-06)6 February 1997 (aged 26)28 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Diego Arbelo Prop (1994-08-19)19 August 1994 (aged 29)18 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Matías Benítez Prop (1988-05-16)16 May 1988 (aged 35)45 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Ignacio Péculo Prop (1999-02-22)22 February 1999 (aged 24)13 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Reinaldo Piussi Prop (1999-05-18)18 May 1999 (aged 24)4 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Mateo Sanguinetti Prop (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 31)80 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Felipe Aliaga Lock (1999-09-14)14 September 1999 (aged 23)5 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Ignacio Dotti Lock (1994-08-18)18 August 1994 (aged 29)59 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Manuel Leindekar Lock (1997-04-23)23 April 1997 (aged 26)28 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Juan Manuel Rodríguez Lock (1996-12-15)15 December 1996 (aged 26)3 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Manuel Ardao Back row (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 24)23 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Lucas Bianchi Back row (2001-03-26)26 March 2001 (aged 22)10 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Santiago Civetta Back row (1998-02-28)28 February 1998 (aged 25)26 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Carlos Deus Back row (2001-07-05)5 July 2001 (aged 22)3 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Manuel Diana Back row (1996-03-07)7 March 1996 (aged 27)38 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Eric Dosantos Back row (1995-02-25)25 February 1995 (aged 28)16 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Santiago Álvarez Scrum-half (2001-12-24)24 December 2001 (aged 21)7 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Santiago Arata Scrum-half (1996-09-02)2 September 1996 (aged 27)45 Flag of France.svg Castres
Agustín Ormaechea Scrum-half (1991-03-08)8 March 1991 (aged 32)56 Flag of France.svg Nice
Felipe Berchesi Fly-half (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 32)45 Flag of France.svg Dax
Felipe Etcheverry Fly-half (1996-06-23)23 June 1996 (aged 27)20 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Felipe Arcos Pérez Centre (2001-05-17)17 May 2001 (aged 22)9 Flag of Uruguay.svg Old Boys
Tomás Inciarte Centre (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 26)32 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Andrés Vilaseca (c) Centre (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 32)75 Flag of France.svg Vannes
Juan Manuel Alonso Wing (2001-09-19)19 September 2001 (aged 21)8 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Bautista Basso Wing (2001-01-18)18 January 2001 (aged 22)4 Flag of Uruguay.svg Old Boys
Ignacio Facciolo Wing (1998-12-28)28 December 1998 (aged 24)1 Flag of Uruguay.svg Círculo de Tenis
Nicolás Freitas Wing (1993-07-03)3 July 1993 (aged 30)50 Flag of France.svg Vannes
Gastón Mieres Wing (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 33)82 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
Baltazar Amaya Fullback (1999-05-26)26 May 1999 (aged 24)8 Flag of Uruguay.svg Old Boys
Rodrigo Silva Fullback (1992-11-02)2 November 1992 (aged 30)77 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol

Namibia

Namibia announced their squad on 28 August 2023. [9]

1 On 6 September 2023, Chad Plato was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a thigh injury. He was replaced in the Namibia squad by TC Kisting. [10]

2 On 17 September 2023, Le Roux Malan was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining an ankle injury. He was replaced in the Namibia squad by Lloyd Jacobs. [11]

Head coach: Flag of South Africa.svg Allister Coetzee

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Obert Nortjé Hooker (1997-04-17)17 April 1997 (aged 26)21 Flag of Namibia.svg Wanderers
Torsten van Jaarsveld Hooker (1987-06-30)30 June 1987 (aged 36)19 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Louis van der Westhuizen Hooker (1995-02-25)25 February 1995 (aged 28)29 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs
Jason Benade Prop (1995-04-16)16 April 1995 (aged 28)13 Flag of Namibia.svg University of Namibia
Aranos Coetzee Prop (1988-03-14)14 March 1988 (aged 35)29 Flag of South Africa.svg Cheetahs
Des Sethie Prop (1992-12-09)9 December 1992 (aged 30)17 Flag of Namibia.svg University of Namibia
Haitembu Shikufa Prop (2000-11-28)28 November 2000 (aged 22)1 Flag of South Africa.svg Leopards
Casper Viviers Prop (1988-06-01)1 June 1988 (aged 35)41 Flag of France.svg La Baule
Tiaan de Klerk Lock (2001-06-12)12 June 2001 (aged 22)1 Flag of Italy.svg Mogliano
Adriaan Ludick Lock (1998-07-22)22 July 1998 (aged 25)9 Flag of France.svg Limoges
Mahepisa Tjeriko Lock (1993-05-06)6 May 1993 (aged 30)11 Flag of Namibia.svg University of Namibia
Tjiuee Uanivi Lock (1990-12-31)31 December 1990 (aged 32)34 Flag of France.svg Montauban
P. J. van Lill Lock (1983-12-04)4 December 1983 (aged 39)60 Flag of France.svg Capbreton Hossegor
Adriaan Booysen Back row (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 27)24 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Jackals
Wian Conradie Back row (1994-10-14)14 October 1994 (aged 28)28 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Prince ǃGaoseb Back row (1998-07-07)7 July 1998 (aged 25)12 Flag of Israel.svg Tel Aviv Heat
Richard Hardwick Back row (1994-05-31)31 May 1994 (aged 29)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Max Katjijeko Back row (1995-04-08)8 April 1995 (aged 28)21 Flag of Israel.svg Tel Aviv Heat
Johan Retief Back row (1995-10-10)10 October 1995 (aged 27)21 Flag of South Africa.svg Griquas
Oela Blaauw Scrum-half (2001-10-17)17 October 2001 (aged 21)0 Flag of South Africa.svg University of Johannesburg
TC Kisting 1 Scrum-half (1994-01-13)13 January 1994 (aged 29)18 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
Damian Stevens Scrum-half (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 28)36 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans Gold
Jacques Theron Scrum-half (1999-03-22)22 March 1999 (aged 24)3 Flag of Namibia.svg Wanderers
Cliven Loubser Fly-half (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 26)24 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Warriors
Tiaan Swanepoel Fly-half (1996-06-04)4 June 1996 (aged 27)2 Flag of France.svg Valence-d'Agen
André van den Berg Fly-half (1999-11-28)28 November 1999 (aged 23)4 Flag of Namibia.svg Wanderers
Danco Burger Centre (1998-07-28)28 July 1998 (aged 25)5 Flag of Namibia.svg Wanderers
Johan Deysel (c) Centre (1991-09-26)26 September 1991 (aged 31)35 Flag of France.svg Colomiers
Alcino Izaacs Centre (1993-11-16)16 November 1993 (aged 29)3 Flag of South Africa.svg Boland Cavaliers
Lloyd Jacobs 2 Centre (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 30)0 Flag of Namibia.svg Kudus
Le Roux Malan 2 Centre (1999-03-31)31 March 1999 (aged 24)2 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
JC Greyling Wing (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 32)42 Flag of Namibia.svg Wanderers
Gerswin Mouton Wing (1999-12-16)16 December 1999 (aged 23)3 Flag of South Africa.svg Wits University
Chad Plato 1 Fullback (1998-04-21)21 April 1998 (aged 25)4 Flag of Namibia.svg Kudus
Divan Rossouw Fullback (1996-03-12)12 March 1996 (aged 27)6 Flag of Russia.svg Krasny Yar

Pool B

South Africa

South Africa announced their squad on 8 August 2023. [12]

1 On 14 September 2023, Malcolm Marx was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a knee injury. [13] He was replaced in the South Africa squad by Handré Pollard. [14]

2 On 2 October 2023, Makazole Mapimpi was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a fractured eye socket. [15] He was replaced in the South Africa squad by Lukhanyo Am. [16]

Head coach: Flag of South Africa.svg Jacques Nienaber

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Malcolm Marx 1 Hooker (1994-07-13)13 July 1994 (aged 29)63 Flag of Japan.svg Kubota Spears
Bongi Mbonambi Hooker (1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 32)62 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Steven Kitshoff Prop (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 31)76 IRFU flag.svg Ulster
Vincent Koch Prop (1990-03-13)13 March 1990 (aged 33)46 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Frans Malherbe Prop (1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 32)63 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Ox Nché Prop (1995-07-23)23 July 1995 (aged 28)21 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Trevor Nyakane Prop (1989-05-04)4 May 1989 (aged 34)62 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Eben Etzebeth Lock (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 31)113 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Jean Kleyn Lock (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 30)4 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Franco Mostert Lock (1990-11-27)27 November 1990 (aged 32)67 Flag of Japan.svg Mie Honda Heat
Marvin Orie Lock (1993-02-15)15 February 1993 (aged 30)14 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
RG Snyman Lock (1995-01-29)29 January 1995 (aged 28)28 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Pieter-Steph du Toit Loose forward (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 31)71 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Verblitz
Deon Fourie Loose forward (1986-09-25)25 September 1986 (aged 36)7 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Siya Kolisi (c) Loose forward (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 32)77 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Kwagga Smith Loose forward (1993-06-11)11 June 1993 (aged 30)34 Flag of Japan.svg Shizuoka Blue Revs
Marco van Staden Loose forward (1995-08-25)25 August 1995 (aged 28)14 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Duane Vermeulen Loose forward (1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 37)70Unattached
Jasper Wiese Loose forward (1995-10-21)21 October 1995 (aged 27)23 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Faf de Klerk Scrum-half (1991-10-19)19 October 1991 (aged 31)49 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama Canon Eagles
Jaden Hendrikse Scrum-half (2000-03-23)23 March 2000 (aged 23)13 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Cobus Reinach Scrum-half (1990-02-07)7 February 1990 (aged 33)26 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Grant Williams Scrum-half (1996-07-22)22 July 1996 (aged 27)5 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Manie Libbok Fly-half (1997-07-15)15 July 1997 (aged 26)9 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Handré Pollard 1 Fly-half (1994-03-11)11 March 1994 (aged 29)65 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Damian Willemse Fly-half (1998-05-07)7 May 1998 (aged 25)33 Flag of South Africa.svg Stormers
Lukhanyo Am 2 Centre (1993-11-28)28 November 1993 (aged 29)35 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Damian de Allende Centre (1991-11-25)25 November 1991 (aged 31)73 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
André Esterhuizen Centre (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 29)14 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Jesse Kriel Centre (1994-02-15)15 February 1994 (aged 29)62 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama Canon Eagles
Kurt-Lee Arendse Wing (1996-06-17)17 June 1996 (aged 27)10 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Cheslin Kolbe Wing (1993-10-28)28 October 1993 (aged 29)26 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Makazole Mapimpi 2 Wing (1990-07-26)26 July 1990 (aged 33)39 Flag of South Africa.svg Sharks
Canan Moodie Wing (2002-11-05)5 November 2002 (aged 20)8 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls
Willie le Roux Fullback (1989-08-18)18 August 1989 (aged 34)87 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls

Ireland

Ireland announced their final squad on 27 August 2023. [17]

Head coach: Flag of England.svg Andy Farrell

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Rob Herring Hooker (1990-04-28)28 April 1990 (aged 33)37 IRFU flag.svg Ulster
Rónan Kelleher Hooker (1998-01-24)24 January 1998 (aged 25)21 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Dan Sheehan Hooker (1998-09-17)17 September 1998 (aged 24)18 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Finlay Bealham Prop (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 31)32 IRFU flag.svg Connacht
Tadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 30)67 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Dave Kilcoyne Prop (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 34)52 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Jeremy Loughman Prop (1995-07-22)22 July 1995 (aged 28)3 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Tom O'Toole Prop (1998-09-23)23 September 1998 (aged 24)11 IRFU flag.svg Ulster
Andrew Porter Prop (1996-01-16)16 January 1996 (aged 27)54 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Ryan Baird Lock (1999-07-26)26 July 1999 (aged 24)13 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Tadhg Beirne Lock (1992-01-08)8 January 1992 (aged 31)41 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Iain Henderson Lock (1992-02-21)21 February 1992 (aged 31)74 IRFU flag.svg Ulster
Joe McCarthy Lock (2001-03-26)26 March 2001 (aged 22)3 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
James Ryan Lock (1996-07-24)24 July 1996 (aged 27)55 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Jack Conan Back row (1992-07-29)29 July 1992 (aged 31)39 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Caelan Doris Back row (1998-04-02)2 April 1998 (aged 25)31 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Peter O'Mahony Back row (1989-09-17)17 September 1989 (aged 33)96 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Josh van der Flier Back row (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 30)52 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Craig Casey Scrum-half (1999-04-19)19 April 1999 (aged 24)12 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Jamison Gibson-Park Scrum-half (1992-02-23)23 February 1992 (aged 31)26 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 34)106 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Ross Byrne Fly-half (1995-04-08)8 April 1995 (aged 28)21 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Jack Crowley Fly-half (2000-01-13)13 January 2000 (aged 23)6 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Johnny Sexton (c) Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 38)113Unattached
Bundee Aki Centre (1990-04-07)7 April 1990 (aged 33)47 IRFU flag.svg Connacht
Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 30)64 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Stuart McCloskey Centre (1992-08-06)6 August 1992 (aged 31)13 IRFU flag.svg Ulster
Garry Ringrose Centre (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 28)51 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Keith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 35)100 IRFU flag.svg Munster
Mack Hansen Wing (1998-03-27)27 March 1998 (aged 25)16 IRFU flag.svg Connacht
James Lowe Wing (1992-07-08)8 July 1992 (aged 31)21 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Hugo Keenan Fullback (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 27)31 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Jimmy O'Brien Fullback (1996-11-27)27 November 1996 (aged 26)6 IRFU flag.svg Leinster

Scotland

Scotland announced their squad on 16 August 2023. [18]

1 On 14 September 2023, Dave Cherry was ruled out of the World Cup, after a concussion injury. He was replaced by Stuart McInally. [19]

2 On 24 September 2023, Stuart McInally was replaced by Johnny Matthews, after a neck injury. [20]

Head coach: Flag of Scotland.svg Gregor Townsend

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Ewan Ashman Hooker (2000-04-03)3 April 2000 (aged 23)9 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Dave Cherry 1 Hooker (1991-01-03)3 January 1991 (aged 32)10 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Johnny Matthews 2 Hooker (1993-07-05)5 July 1993 (aged 30)0 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Stuart McInally 1,2 Hooker (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 33)49 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
George Turner Hooker (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 30)37 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Jamie Bhatti Prop (1993-09-08)8 September 1993 (aged 30)32 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Zander Fagerson Prop (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 27)59 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
WP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 37)56 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Pierre Schoeman Prop (1994-05-07)7 May 1994 (aged 29)23 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Javan Sebastian Prop (1994-09-02)2 September 1994 (aged 29)6 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Rory Sutherland Prop (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 31)25Unattached
Scott Cummings Lock (1996-12-03)3 December 1996 (aged 26)29 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Grant Gilchrist Lock (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 33)65 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 34)75 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Sam Skinner Lock (1995-01-31)31 January 1995 (aged 28)28 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Luke Crosbie Back row (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 26)5 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Rory Darge Back row (2000-02-23)23 February 2000 (aged 23)11 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Jack Dempsey Back row (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 29)12 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Matt Fagerson Back row (1998-07-16)16 July 1998 (aged 25)36 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Jamie Ritchie (c) Back row (1996-08-16)16 August 1996 (aged 27)43 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Hamish Watson Back row (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 31)58 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
George Horne Scrum-half (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 28)23 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Ali Price Scrum-half (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 30)63 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Ben White Scrum-half (1998-05-27)27 May 1998 (aged 25)17 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Ben Healy Fly-half (1999-06-29)29 June 1999 (aged 24)3 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Finn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 30)72 Flag of England.svg Bath
Chris Harris Centre (1990-12-28)28 December 1990 (aged 32)44 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Huw Jones Centre (1993-12-17)17 December 1993 (aged 29)39 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Cameron Redpath Centre (1999-12-23)23 December 1999 (aged 23)7 Flag of England.svg Bath
Sione Tuipulotu Centre (1997-02-12)12 February 1997 (aged 26)19 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Darcy Graham Wing (1997-06-21)21 June 1997 (aged 26)35 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Kyle Steyn Wing (1994-01-29)29 January 1994 (aged 29)13 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Duhan van der Merwe Wing (1995-06-04)4 June 1995 (aged 28)31 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Blair Kinghorn Fullback (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 26)46 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Ollie Smith Fullback (2000-08-07)7 August 2000 (aged 23)6 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors

Tonga

Tonga announced their final squad on 21 August 2023. [21]

1 On 18 September 2023, Feao Fotuaika and Otumaka Mausia were ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining various injuries. They were replaced in the Tonga squad by Siate Tokolahi and Patrick Pellegrini. [22]

2 On 29 September 2023, Siua Maile and Solomone Funaki were ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining various injuries. They were replaced in the Tonga squad by Sione Anga'aelangi and Penitoa Finau. [23]

Head coach: Flag of Tonga.svg Toutai Kefu

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Sione Anga'aelangi 2 Hooker (1988-11-07)7 November 1988 (aged 34)5 Flag of France.svg Stade Niçois
Siua Maile 2 Hooker (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 26)15 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Sam Moli Hooker (1998-12-24)24 December 1998 (aged 24)13 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 33)27 Flag of France.svg Castres
Joe Apikotoa Prop (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 27)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 36)23 Flag of France.svg Pau
Feao Fotuaika 1 Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 30)5 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 28)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Paula Latu Prop (1996-02-14)14 February 1996 (aged 27)1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Southland
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 32)29 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux
Siate Tokolahi 1 Prop (1992-03-16)16 March 1992 (aged 31)3 Flag of France.svg Pau
Adam Coleman Lock (1991-10-07)7 October 1991 (aged 31)0 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 34)31 IRFU flag.svg Connacht
Sam Lousi Lock (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 32)13 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 33)41 Flag of France.svg Oyonnax
Semisi Paea Lock (1999-04-17)17 April 1999 (aged 24)3 Flag of the United States.svg New England Free Jacks
Vaea Fifita Back row (1992-06-17)17 June 1992 (aged 31)9 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Penitoa Finau 2 Back row (1993-12-17)17 December 1993 (aged 29)0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Solomone Funaki 2 Back row (1994-04-25)25 April 1994 (aged 29)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Tanginoa Halaifonua Back row (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 26)13 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Sione Havili Talitui Back row (1998-01-25)25 January 1998 (aged 25)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Crusaders
Sione Vailanu Back row (1995-01-27)27 January 1995 (aged 28)12 Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 21)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Augustine Pulu Scrum-half (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 33)3 Flag of Japan.svg Hino Red Dolphins
Sonatane Takulua (c) Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 32)52 Flag of France.svg Agen
William Havili Fly-half (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 24)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Otumaka Mausia 1 Fly-half (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 26)11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Sydney Two Blues
Patrick Pellegrini 1 Fly-half (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 24)3 Flag of England.svg Coventry
Pita Ahki Centre (1992-09-24)24 September 1992 (aged 30)4 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Malakai Fekitoa Centre (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 31)8 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
George Moala Centre (1990-11-05)5 November 1990 (aged 32)5 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Afusipa Taumoepeau Centre (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 33)12 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Fine Inisi Wing (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 25)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Solomone Kata Wing (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (aged 28)9 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Kyren Taumoefolau Wing (2003-05-08)8 May 2003 (aged 20)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Anzelo Tuitavuki Wing (1998-10-10)10 October 1998 (aged 24)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 31)5 Flag of Japan.svg Shizuoka Blue Revs

Romania

Romania announced their squad on 16 August 2023. [24]

1 On 28 August 2023, Mihai Macovei, Mihai Mureșan and Paul Popoaia were replaced by André Gorin, Sioeli Lama and Taliaʻuli Sikuea due to injuries. [25]

2 On 19 September 2023, Romania replaced Gabriel Pop, Taylor Gontineac and Hinckley Vaovasa with Luca Nichitean, Mihai Graure and Alexandru Bucur because of various injuries. [26]

Head coach: Flag of Romania.svg Eugen Apjok

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Florin Bărdașu Hooker (1991-09-23)23 September 1991 (aged 31)12 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Ovidiu Cojocaru Hooker (1996-11-19)19 November 1996 (aged 26)32 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
Robert Irimescu Hooker (1996-03-01)1 March 1996 (aged 27)4 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Costel Burțilă Prop (1991-07-14)14 July 1991 (aged 32)13 Flag of France.svg Hyères Carqueiranne
Thomas Crețu Prop (2002-03-05)5 March 2002 (aged 21)5 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Gheorghe Gajion Prop (1992-11-13)13 November 1992 (aged 30)9 Flag of France.svg Mont-de-Marsan
Alexandru Gordaș Prop (1994-05-11)11 May 1994 (aged 29)35 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
Iulian Harțig Prop (1998-10-11)11 October 1998 (aged 24)9 Flag of France.svg Bassin d'Arcachon
Alexandru Savin Prop (1995-02-12)12 February 1995 (aged 28)25 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Ștefan Iancu Lock (1998-07-01)1 July 1998 (aged 25)5 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Marius Iftimiciuc Lock (1997-08-13)13 August 1997 (aged 26)22 Flag of France.svg Carcassonne
Adrian Moțoc Lock (1996-07-11)11 July 1996 (aged 27)27 Flag of France.svg Biarritz
Cristi Boboc Back row (1995-10-09)9 October 1995 (aged 27)9 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Cristi Chirică (c) Back row (1997-04-09)9 April 1997 (aged 26)34 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
André Gorin 1 Back row (1987-11-30)30 November 1987 (aged 35)44 Flag of France.svg Hyères Carqueiranne
Mihai Macovei 1 Back row (1986-10-29)29 October 1986 (aged 36)104 Flag of France.svg Bassin d'Arcachon
Vlad Neculau Back row (1998-01-07)7 January 1998 (aged 25)14 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara
Florian Roșu Back row (1993-04-20)20 April 1993 (aged 30)13 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Dragoș Ser Back row (1999-03-04)4 March 1999 (aged 24)15 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Damian Strătilă Back row (1996-07-28)28 July 1996 (aged 27)6 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Alin Conache Scrum-half (2002-05-07)7 May 2002 (aged 21)5 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara
Gabriel Rupanu Scrum-half (1997-09-28)28 September 1997 (aged 25)21 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara
Florin Surugiu Scrum-half (1984-12-10)10 December 1984 (aged 38)103 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Tudor Boldor Fly-half (1997-11-29)29 November 1997 (aged 25)16 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
Mihai Mureșan 1 Fly-half (2002-10-02)2 October 2002 (aged 20)3 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Luca Nichitean 2 Fly-half (1999-06-29)29 June 1999 (aged 24)0 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Gabriel Pop 2 Fly-half (1998-03-29)29 March 1998 (aged 25)5 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
Alexandru Bucur 2 Centre (1994-04-24)24 April 1994 (aged 29)15 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Taylor Gontineac 2 Centre (2000-07-16)16 July 2000 (aged 23)10 Flag of France.svg Rouen
Mihai Graure 2 Centre 0 Flag of Romania.svg Dinamo București
Tevita Manumua Centre (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 (aged 30)2 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara
Taliaʻuli Sikuea 1 Centre (1995-07-14)14 July 1995 (aged 28)1 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Jason Tomane Centre (1995-03-04)4 March 1995 (aged 28)14 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Sioeli Lama 1 Wing (1995-10-12)12 October 1995 (aged 27)6 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Nicolas Onuțu Wing (1995-12-27)27 December 1995 (aged 27)27 Flag of France.svg Annonay
Marius Simionescu Wing (1997-09-05)5 September 1997 (aged 26)30 Flag of Romania.svg Timișoara
Fonovai Tangimana Wing (1989-10-25)25 October 1989 (aged 33)22 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București
Paul Popoaia 1 Fullback (2000-05-29)29 May 2000 (aged 23)12 Flag of Romania.svg Știința Baia Mare
Hinckley Vaovasa 2 Fullback (1998-09-24)24 September 1998 (aged 24)18 Flag of Romania.svg Steaua București

Pool C

Wales

Wales announced their final squad on 21 August 2023. [27]

1 On 7 October 2023, Taulupe Faletau was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a broken arm. [28] He was replaced in the Wales squad by Kieran Hardy. [29]

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Warren Gatland

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Elliot Dee Hooker (1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 29)43 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Ryan Elias Hooker (1995-01-07)7 January 1995 (aged 28)34 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Dewi Lake (cc) Hooker (1999-05-16)16 May 1999 (aged 24)9 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Corey Domachowski Prop (1996-11-09)9 November 1996 (aged 26)2 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff
Tomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 31)72 Flag of France.svg Provence
Dillon Lewis Prop (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 27)51 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Nicky Smith Prop (1994-04-07)7 April 1994 (aged 29)44 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Gareth Thomas Prop (1993-08-02)2 August 1993 (aged 30)22 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Henry Thomas Prop (1991-10-30)30 October 1991 (aged 31)2 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Adam Beard Lock (1996-01-07)7 January 1996 (aged 27)47 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Dafydd Jenkins Lock (2002-12-05)5 December 2002 (aged 20)7 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Will Rowlands Lock (1991-09-19)19 September 1991 (aged 31)25 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Christ Tshiunza Lock (2002-01-09)9 January 2002 (aged 21)7 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Taine Basham Back row (1999-02-22)22 February 1999 (aged 24)13 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Taulupe Faletau 1 Back row (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 32)100 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff
Dan Lydiate Back row (1988-12-18)18 December 1988 (aged 34)71 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Jac Morgan (cc) Back row (2000-01-21)21 January 2000 (aged 23)11 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Tommy Reffell Back row (1999-04-27)27 April 1999 (aged 24)10 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Aaron Wainwright Back row (1997-09-25)25 September 1997 (aged 25)39 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Gareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 33)69 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Kieran Hardy 1 Scrum-half (1995-11-30)30 November 1995 (aged 27)18 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Tomos Williams Scrum-half (1995-01-01)1 January 1995 (aged 28)48 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff
Gareth Anscombe Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 32)35 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Dan Biggar Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 33)109 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Sam Costelow Fly-half (2001-01-10)10 January 2001 (aged 22)4 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Mason Grady Centre (2002-03-29)29 March 2002 (aged 21)4 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff
George North Centre (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 31)114 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ospreys
Nick Tompkins Centre (1995-02-16)16 February 1995 (aged 28)28 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Johnny Williams Centre (1996-10-18)18 October 1996 (aged 26)6 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Scarlets
Josh Adams Wing (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 28)50 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff
Rio Dyer Wing (1999-12-21)21 December 1999 (aged 23)9 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Louis Rees-Zammit Wing (2001-02-02)2 February 2001 (aged 22)27 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Leigh Halfpenny Fullback (1988-12-22)22 December 1988 (aged 34)100Unattached
Liam Williams Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 32)85 Flag of Japan.svg Kubota Spears

Australia

Australia announced their final squad on 10 August 2023. [30]

1 On 21 September 2023, Max Jorgensen was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a broken leg. [31]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Matt Faessler Hooker (1998-12-21)21 December 1998 (aged 24)2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Dave Porecki Hooker (1992-10-23)23 October 1992 (aged 30)15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Jordan Uelese Hooker (1997-01-24)24 January 1997 (aged 26)18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Angus Bell Prop (2000-10-04)4 October 2000 (aged 22)24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Pone Fa'amausili Prop (1997-02-26)26 February 1997 (aged 26)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Zane Nonggorr Prop (2001-03-30)30 March 2001 (aged 22)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Blake Schoupp Prop (1998-03-28)28 March 1998 (aged 25)1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
James Slipper Prop (1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 34)131 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Taniela Tupou Prop (1996-05-10)10 May 1996 (aged 27)49 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Richie Arnold Lock (1990-07-01)1 July 1990 (aged 33)5 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Nick Frost Lock (1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 23)12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Matt Philip Lock (1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 29)29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Will Skelton (cc) Lock (1992-05-03)3 May 1992 (aged 31)29 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Langi Gleeson Back row (2001-07-21)21 July 2001 (aged 22)4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Tom Hooper Back row (2002-01-01)1 January 2002 (aged 21)4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Josh Kemeny Back row (1998-11-29)29 November 1998 (aged 24)1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Rob Leota Back row (1997-03-03)3 March 1997 (aged 26)17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Fraser McReight Back row (1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 24)13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Rob Valetini Back row (1998-09-03)3 September 1998 (aged 25)35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa Scrum-half (1995-10-02)2 October 1995 (aged 27)1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Tate McDermott (cc) Scrum-half (1998-09-18)18 September 1998 (aged 24)26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Nic White Scrum-half (1990-06-13)13 June 1990 (aged 33)63 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Carter Gordon Fly-half (2001-01-29)29 January 2001 (aged 22)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels
Ben Donaldson Fly-half (1999-04-05)5 April 1999 (aged 24)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Lalakai Foketi Centre (1994-12-22)22 December 1994 (aged 28)6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Samu Kerevi Centre (1993-09-27)27 September 1993 (aged 29)45 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Izaia Perese Centre (1997-05-17)17 May 1997 (aged 26)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Jordan Petaia Centre (2000-03-14)14 March 2000 (aged 23)28 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Max Jorgensen 1 Wing (2004-09-02)2 September 2004 (aged 19)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Marika Koroibete Wing (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 31)55 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Mark Nawaqanitawase Wing (2000-09-11)11 September 2000 (aged 22)7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Suliasi Vunivalu Wing (1995-11-27)27 November 1995 (aged 27)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Andrew Kellaway Fullback (1995-10-12)12 October 1995 (aged 27)24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Rebels

Fiji

Fiji announced their squad on 8 August 2023. [32]

1 On 1 September 2023, Caleb Muntz was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a knee injury. [33] He was replaced in the Fiji squad by Vilimoni Botitu. [34]

2 On 25 September 2023, Jone Koroiduadua was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup, after sustaining an injury. He was replaced in the Fiji squad by Emosi Tuqiri. [35]

3 On 11 October 2023, Temo Mayanavanua was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup, after sustaining an injury. He was replaced in the Fiji squad by Api Ratuniyarawa. [36]

Head coach: Flag of Fiji.svg Simon Raiwalui

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Tevita Ikanivere Hooker (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 24)8 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Sam Matavesi Hooker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 31)26 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Zuriel Togiatama Hooker (1999-02-03)3 February 1999 (aged 24)3 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Mesake Doge Prop (1993-04-01)1 April 1993 (aged 30)10 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Jone Koroiduadua 2 Prop (1997-02-27)27 February 1997 (aged 26)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Eroni Mawi Prop (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 27)25 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Peni Ravai Prop (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 (aged 33)39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Luke Tagi Prop (1997-06-23)23 June 1997 (aged 26)9 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Samu Tawake Prop (1996-09-11)11 September 1996 (aged 26)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Emosi Tuqiri 2 Prop (2000-12-28)28 December 2000 (aged 22)0 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Lock (1998-04-12)12 April 1998 (aged 25)5 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Temo Mayanavanua 3 Lock (1997-11-09)9 November 1997 (aged 25)11 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Isoa Nasilasila Lock (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 23)7 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Api Ratuniyarawa 3 Lock (1986-07-11)11 July 1986 (aged 37)41 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Lekima Tagitagivalu Lock (1995-12-04)4 December 1995 (aged 27)3 Flag of France.svg Pau
Levani Botia Back row (1989-03-14)14 March 1989 (aged 34)24 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Meli Derenalagi Back row (1998-11-26)26 November 1998 (aged 24)3 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Viliame Mata Back row (1991-10-22)22 October 1991 (aged 31)26 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Vilive Miramira Back row (1999-03-21)21 March 1999 (aged 24)1 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Albert Tuisue Back row (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 30)19 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Simione Kuruvoli Scrum-half (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 (aged 24)7 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Frank Lomani Scrum-half (1996-04-18)18 April 1996 (aged 27)26 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Ratu Peni Matawalu Scrum-half (1997-07-08)8 July 1997 (aged 26)5 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Caleb Muntz 1 Fly-half (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 23)4 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Teti Tela Fly-half (1991-03-07)7 March 1991 (aged 32)6 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Vilimoni Botitu 1 Centre (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 25)8 Flag of France.svg Castres
Sireli Maqala Centre (2000-03-21)21 March 2000 (aged 23)4 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Iosefo Masi Centre (1998-05-09)9 May 1998 (aged 25)2 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Waisea Nayacalevu (c) Centre (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 33)39 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Semi Radradra Centre (1992-06-13)13 June 1992 (aged 31)15 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Josua Tuisova Centre (1994-02-04)4 February 1994 (aged 29)19 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Vinaya Habosi Wing (2000-01-30)30 January 2000 (aged 23)6 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Kalaveti Ravouvou Wing (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 25)6 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Selestino Ravutaumada Wing (2000-01-17)17 January 2000 (aged 23)4 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua
Jiuta Wainiqolo Wing (1999-03-10)10 March 1999 (aged 24)4 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Ilaisa Droasese Fullback (1999-09-13)13 September 1999 (aged 23)4 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua

Georgia

Georgia announced their final squad on 28 August 2023. [37]

1 On 27 September 2023, Beka Gorgadze was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining an ankle injury. He was replaced in the Georgia squad by Otar Giorgadze. Later that day, Luka Japaridze left the Georgia squad, after sustaining a back injury. He was replaced by Irakli Aptsiauri. [38]

2 On 2 October 2023, Tengiz Zamtaradze, Mirian Modebadze and Lasha Jaiani were ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining various injuries. They were replaced in the Georgia squad by Vano Karkadze, Otar Lashkhi and Mikheil Babunashvili. [39]

Head Coach: Flag of Georgia.svg Levan Maisashvili

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Shalva Mamukashvili Hooker (1990-10-02)2 October 1990 (aged 32)100 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Luka Nioradze Hooker (1999-04-06)6 April 1999 (aged 24)1 Flag of France.svg Aurillac
Tengiz Zamtaradze 2 Hooker (1998-01-02)2 January 1998 (aged 25)4 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Vano Karkadze 2 Hooker (2000-06-25)25 June 2000 (aged 23)7 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Nika Abuladze Prop (1995-08-20)20 August 1995 (aged 28)12 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Irakli Aptsiauri 1 Prop (2003-02-23)23 February 2003 (aged 20)0 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
Beka Gigashvili Prop (1992-02-17)17 February 1992 (aged 31)36 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Guram Gogichashvili Prop (1998-09-04)4 September 1998 (aged 25)39 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Luka Japaridze 1 Prop (1998-09-06)6 September 1998 (aged 25)8 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Mikheil Nariashvili Prop (1990-05-25)25 May 1990 (aged 33)73 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Guram Papidze Prop (1997-06-16)16 June 1997 (aged 26)12 Flag of France.svg Pau
Lado Chachanidze Lock (2000-05-14)14 May 2000 (aged 23)13 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Nodar Tcheishvili Lock (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 32)48 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Mikheil Babunashvili 2 Lock (1996-05-31)31 May 1996 (aged 27)2 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Lasha Jaiani 2 Lock (1998-04-21)21 April 1998 (aged 25)19 Flag of France.svg Nevers
Konstantin Mikautadze Lock (1991-07-01)1 July 1991 (aged 32)84 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Mikheil Gachechiladze Back row (1990-12-24)24 December 1990 (aged 32)21 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Otar Giorgadze 1 Back row (1996-03-02)2 March 1996 (aged 27)35 Flag of France.svg Montauban
Beka Gorgadze 1 Back row (1996-02-08)8 February 1996 (aged 27)40 Flag of France.svg Pau
Luka Ivanishvili Back row (2001-11-25)25 November 2001 (aged 21)7 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Tornike Jalagonia Back row (1998-12-12)12 December 1998 (aged 24)24 Flag of France.svg Biarritz
Beka Saghinadze Back row (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (aged 24)36 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Giorgi Tsutskiridze Back row (1996-11-26)26 November 1996 (aged 26)31 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Gela Aprasidze Scrum-half (1998-01-14)14 January 1998 (aged 25)48 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Vasil Lobzhanidze Scrum-half (1996-10-14)14 October 1996 (aged 26)78 Flag of France.svg Brive
Tengiz Peranidze Scrum-half (1998-04-06)6 April 1998 (aged 25)1 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Tedo Abzhandadze Fly-half (1999-06-13)13 June 1999 (aged 24)43 Flag of France.svg Montauban
Luka Matkava Fly-half (2001-10-05)5 October 2001 (aged 21)10 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Tornike Kakhoidze Centre (2003-08-16)16 August 2003 (aged 20)3 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Giorgi Kveseladze Centre (1997-11-11)11 November 1997 (aged 25)48 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Merab Sharikadze (c) Centre (1993-05-17)17 May 1993 (aged 30)96 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Demur Tapladze Centre (2000-03-18)18 March 2000 (aged 23)28 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Mirian Modebadze 2 Wing (1997-10-27)27 October 1997 (aged 25)25 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Otar Lashkhi 2 Wing (2000-04-27)27 April 2000 (aged 23)2 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Aka Tabutsadze Wing (1997-08-19)19 August 1997 (aged 26)31 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Alexander Todua Wing (1987-11-02)2 November 1987 (aged 35)108 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion
Lasha Khmaladze Fullback (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 35)96 Flag of Georgia.svg RC Batumi
Davit Niniashvili Fullback (2002-07-14)14 July 2002 (aged 21)23 Flag of France.svg Lyon

Portugal

Portugal announced their final squad on 28 August 2023. [40]

Head coach: Flag of France.svg Patrice Lagisquet

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Lionel Campergue Hooker (1987-11-24)24 November 1987 (aged 35)21 Flag of France.svg Bassin d'Arcachon
Duarte Diniz Hooker (1995-11-08)8 November 1995 (aged 27)35 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
Mike Tadjer Hooker (1989-03-10)10 March 1989 (aged 34)32 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Anthony Alves Prop (1989-06-23)23 June 1989 (aged 34)31 Flag of France.svg Mont-de-Marsan
Francisco Bruno Prop (1995-05-28)28 May 1995 (aged 28)24 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
David Costa Prop (1999-07-05)5 July 1999 (aged 24)25 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
Francisco Fernandes Prop (1985-09-06)6 September 1985 (aged 38)44 Flag of France.svg Béziers
Diogo Hasse Ferreira Prop (1996-10-17)17 October 1996 (aged 26)37 Flag of France.svg Dax
António Machado Santos Prop (1998-06-09)9 June 1998 (aged 25)2 Flag of Portugal.svg Belenenses
Martim Bello Lock (2000-09-27)27 September 2000 (aged 22)6 Flag of Portugal.svg Cascais
Steevy Cerqueira Lock (1993-08-09)9 August 1993 (aged 30)12 Flag of France.svg Chambéry
José Madeira Lock (2001-03-19)19 March 2001 (aged 22)32 Flag of France.svg Grenoble
Duarte Torgal Lock (1997-12-23)23 December 1997 (aged 25)19 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
Thibault de Freitas Back row (1992-01-08)8 January 1992 (aged 31)31 Flag of France.svg Floirac
João Granate Back row (1997-02-21)21 February 1997 (aged 26)31 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
Nicolas Martins Back row (1999-01-18)18 January 1999 (aged 24)8 Flag of France.svg Soyaux Angoulême
Manuel Picão Back row (1997-04-10)10 April 1997 (aged 26)21 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
Rafael Simões Back row (1991-06-20)20 June 1991 (aged 32)27 Flag of Portugal.svg CDUL
David Wallis Back row (1997-04-17)17 April 1997 (aged 26)20 Flag of Portugal.svg Belenenses
João Bello Scrum-half (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 28)25 Flag of Portugal.svg CDUP
Pedro Lucas Scrum-half (2000-10-16)16 October 2000 (aged 22)17 Flag of Portugal.svg Técnico
Samuel Marques Scrum-half (1988-12-08)8 December 1988 (aged 34)22 Flag of France.svg Béziers
Joris Moura Fly-half (2000-05-07)7 May 2000 (aged 23)1 Flag of France.svg Valence Romans
Jerónimo Portela Fly-half (2000-11-02)2 November 2000 (aged 22)25 Flag of Portugal.svg Direito
Tomás Appleton (c) Centre (1993-07-29)29 July 1993 (aged 30)62 Flag of Portugal.svg CDUL
Pedro Bettencourt Centre (1994-11-18)18 November 1994 (aged 28)30 Flag of France.svg Oyonnax
José Lima Centre (1992-04-24)24 April 1992 (aged 31)55 Flag of France.svg Narbonne
Rodrigo Marta Wing (1999-11-18)18 November 1999 (aged 23)31 Flag of France.svg Colomiers
Vincent Pinto Wing (1999-04-10)10 April 1999 (aged 24)14 Flag of France.svg Colomiers
Manuel Cardoso Pinto Wing (1998-04-07)7 April 1998 (aged 25)30 Flag of Portugal.svg Agronomia
Raffaele Storti Wing (2000-12-19)19 December 2000 (aged 22)21 Flag of France.svg Béziers
Simão Bento Fullback (2001-06-21)21 June 2001 (aged 22)11 Flag of France.svg Mont-de-Marsan
Nuno Sousa Guedes Fullback (1994-11-21)21 November 1994 (aged 28)38 Flag of Portugal.svg CDUP

Pool D

England

England announced their initial squad on 7 August 2023. [41]

1 On 14 August 2023, Jack van Poortvliet was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining an ankle injury. He was replaced in the England squad by Alex Mitchell. [42]

2 On 27 August 2023, Anthony Watson was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a calf injury. [43] He was replaced in the England squad by Jonny May. [44]

3 On 5 October 2023, Jack Willis was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a neck injury. [45] He was replaced in the England squad by Sam Underhill. [46]

Head coach: Flag of England.svg Steve Borthwick

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Theo Dan Hooker (2000-12-26)26 December 2000 (aged 22)3 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Jamie George Hooker (1990-10-20)20 October 1990 (aged 32)79 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Jack Walker Hooker (1996-05-06)6 May 1996 (aged 27)4 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Dan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 36)102 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Ellis Genge (vc) Prop (1995-02-16)16 February 1995 (aged 28)52 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Joe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 33)82 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Bevan Rodd Prop (2000-08-26)26 August 2000 (aged 23)3 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Kyle Sinckler Prop (1993-03-30)30 March 1993 (aged 30)63 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Will Stuart Prop (1996-07-12)12 July 1996 (aged 27)29 Flag of England.svg Bath
Ollie Chessum Lock (2000-09-06)6 September 2000 (aged 23)11 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Maro Itoje Lock (1994-10-28)28 October 1994 (aged 28)70 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Courtney Lawes (vc) Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 34)100 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
George Martin Lock (2001-06-18)18 June 2001 (aged 22)3 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
David Ribbans Lock (1995-08-29)29 August 1995 (aged 28)8 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Tom Curry Back row (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 25)45 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Ben Earl Back row (1998-01-07)7 January 1998 (aged 25)18 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Lewis Ludlam Back row (1995-12-08)8 December 1995 (aged 27)21 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Sam Underhill 3 Back row (1996-07-22)22 July 1996 (aged 27)29 Flag of England.svg Bath
Jack Willis 3 Back row (1996-12-24)24 December 1996 (aged 26)13 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Billy Vunipola Back row (1992-11-03)3 November 1992 (aged 30)70 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Danny Care Scrum-half (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 36)90 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Alex Mitchell 1 Scrum-half (1997-05-25)25 May 1997 (aged 26)6 Flag of England.svg Northampton Saints
Jack van Poortvliet 1 Scrum-half (2001-05-15)15 May 2001 (aged 22)14 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 34)124 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Owen Farrell (c) Fly-half (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 31)107 Flag of England.svg Saracens
George Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 30)85 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Marcus Smith Fly-half (1999-02-14)14 February 1999 (aged 24)24 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Elliot Daly Centre (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 30)59 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Ollie Lawrence Centre (1999-09-18)18 September 1999 (aged 23)14 Flag of England.svg Bath
Joe Marchant Centre (1996-07-16)16 July 1996 (aged 27)19 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Manu Tuilagi Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 32)53 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Max Malins Wing (1997-01-07)7 January 1997 (aged 26)21 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Jonny May 2 Wing (1990-04-01)1 April 1990 (aged 33)72 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Anthony Watson 2 Wing (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 29)56Unattached
Henry Arundell Fullback (2002-11-08)8 November 2002 (aged 20)8 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Freddie Steward Fullback (2000-12-05)5 December 2000 (aged 22)26 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers

Japan

On 15 August 2023, Japan named an initial 30-player squad for the m World Cup, with three players remaining to be added. [47] On 18 August 2023, Warner Dearns, Amanaki Saumaki, and Lappies Labuschagné were added to complete the 33-player squad.

1 On 18 August 2023, James Moore was replaced by Uwe Helu. [48]

2 On 29 August 2023, Uwe Helu and Shōgo Nakano were withdrawn due to performance issues, and replaced m by Amato Fakatava and Kanji Shimokawa. [49]

3 On 19 September 2023, Semisi Masirewa was replaced, after a leg injury, by Ryohei Yamanaka. [50]

Head Coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie Joseph

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Shota Horie Hooker (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 37)72 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Kosuke Horikoshi Hooker (1995-06-02)2 June 1995 (aged 28)7 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Atsushi Sakate Hooker (1993-06-21)21 June 1993 (aged 30)37 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Asaeli Ai Valu Prop (1989-05-07)7 May 1989 (aged 34)26 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Sione Halasili Prop (1999-10-15)15 October 1999 (aged 23)0 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama Canon Eagles
Keita Inagaki Prop (1990-06-02)2 June 1990 (aged 33)49 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Koo Ji-won Prop (1994-07-20)20 July 1994 (aged 29)25 Flag of Japan.svg Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Shinnosuke Kakinaga Prop (1991-12-19)19 December 1991 (aged 31)12 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Craig Millar Prop (1990-10-29)29 October 1990 (aged 32)13 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Jack Cornelsen Lock (1994-10-13)13 October 1994 (aged 28)16 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Warner Dearns Lock (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 21)7 Flag of Japan.svg Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Amato Fakatava 2 Lock (1994-12-07)7 December 1994 (aged 28)3 Flag of Japan.svg Black Rams Tokyo
Uwe Helu 1,2 Lock (1990-07-12)12 July 1990 (aged 33)19 Flag of Japan.svg Kubota Spears
James Moore 1 Lock (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 29)16 Flag of Japan.svg Urayasu D-Rocks
Amanaki Saumaki Lock (1997-03-08)8 March 1997 (aged 26)1 Flag of Japan.svg Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Shota Fukui Back row (1999-09-28)28 September 1999 (aged 23)2 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Ben Gunter Back row (1997-10-24)24 October 1997 (aged 25)8 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Kazuki Himeno Back row (1994-07-27)27 July 1994 (aged 29)29 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Verblitz
Lappies Labuschagné Back row (1989-01-11)11 January 1989 (aged 34)16 Flag of Japan.svg Kubota Spears
Michael Leitch Back row (1988-10-07)7 October 1988 (aged 34)80 Flag of Japan.svg Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Kanji Shimokawa 2 Back row (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 24)2 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Kenta Fukuda Scrum-half (1996-12-19)19 December 1996 (aged 26)0 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Verblitz
Yutaka Nagare Scrum-half (1992-09-04)4 September 1992 (aged 31)34 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Naoto Saito Scrum-half (1997-08-26)26 August 1997 (aged 26)15 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Jumpei Ogura Fly-half (1992-07-11)11 July 1992 (aged 31)4 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama Canon Eagles
Rikiya Matsuda Fly-half (1994-05-03)3 May 1994 (aged 29)33 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Lee Seung-sin Fly-half (2001-01-13)13 January 2001 (aged 22)10 Flag of Japan.svg Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Ryoto Nakamura Centre (1991-06-03)3 June 1991 (aged 32)35 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Shōgo Nakano 2 Centre (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 26)7 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath
Dylan Riley Centre (1997-05-02)2 May 1997 (aged 26)14 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Tomoki Osada Centre (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 23)4 Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
Ryohei Yamanaka 3 Centre (1988-06-22)22 June 1988 (aged 35)18 Flag of Japan.svg Kobelco Kobe Steelers
Siosaia Fifita Wing (1998-12-20)20 December 1998 (aged 24)12 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Verblitz
Lomano Lemeki Wing (1989-01-20)20 January 1989 (aged 34)16 Flag of Japan.svg Green Rockets Tokatsu
Semisi Masirewa 3 Wing (1992-06-09)9 June 1992 (aged 31)5 Flag of Japan.svg Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
Jone Naikabula Wing (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 29)4 Flag of Japan.svg Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
Kotaro Matsushima Fullback (1993-02-26)26 February 1993 (aged 30)51 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Sungoliath

Argentina

Argentina announced their final squad on 7 August 2023. [51]

1 On 22 August 2023, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining an injury. He was replaced in the Argentina squad by Mayco Vivas. [52]

2 On 27 August 2023, Santiago Grondona was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining an injury. He was replaced in the Argentina squad by Joaquín Oviedo. [53]

3 On 9 October 2023, Pablo Matera was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a hamstring injury. He was replaced in the Argentina squad by Lucas Paulos. [54]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Agustín Creevy Hooker (1985-03-15)15 March 1985 (aged 38)101 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Julián Montoya (c) Hooker (1993-10-29)29 October 1993 (aged 29)89 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Ignacio Ruiz Hooker (2001-01-03)3 January 2001 (aged 22)6 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Eduardo Bello Prop (1995-11-27)27 November 1995 (aged 27)14 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Thomas Gallo Prop (1999-04-30)30 April 1999 (aged 24)17 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Francisco Gómez Kodela Prop (1985-07-07)7 July 1985 (aged 38)31 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Joel Sclavi Prop (1994-06-25)25 June 1994 (aged 29)12 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro 1 Prop (1989-03-11)11 March 1989 (aged 34)78 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
Mayco Vivas 1 Prop (1998-06-02)2 June 1998 (aged 25)19 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Matías Alemanno Lock (1991-12-05)5 December 1991 (aged 31)87 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Tomás Lavanini Lock (1993-01-22)22 January 1993 (aged 30)82 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Lucas Paulos 3 Lock (1998-01-09)9 January 1998 (aged 25)12 Flag of France.svg Brive
Guido Petti Lock (1994-09-17)17 September 1994 (aged 28)75 Flag of France.svg Bordeaux Bègles
Pedro Rubiolo Lock (2002-12-12)12 December 2002 (aged 20)5 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Rodrigo Bruni Back row (1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 30)21 Flag of France.svg Bayonne
Juan Martín González Back row (2000-11-14)14 November 2000 (aged 22)24 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Santiago Grondona 2 Back row (1998-07-25)25 July 1998 (aged 25)15 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Facundo Isa Back row (1993-09-21)21 September 1993 (aged 29)47 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Marcos Kremer Back row (1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 26)57 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Pablo Matera 3 Back row (1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 30)95 Flag of Japan.svg Mie Honda Heat
Joaquín Oviedo 2 Back row (1998-07-25)25 July 1998 (aged 25)1 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Lautaro Bazán Scrum-half (1996-02-24)24 February 1996 (aged 27)7 Flag of Italy.svg Rovigo Delta
Gonzalo Bertranou Scrum-half (1993-12-31)31 December 1993 (aged 29)53 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dragons
Tomás Cubelli Scrum-half (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 34)89 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Sharks
Santiago Carreras Fly-half (1998-03-30)30 March 1998 (aged 25)35 Flag of England.svg Gloucester
Nicolás Sánchez Fly-half (1988-08-26)26 August 1988 (aged 35)98Unattached
Santiago Chocobares Centre (1999-03-31)31 March 1999 (aged 24)14 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
Lucio Cinti Centre (2000-02-23)23 February 2000 (aged 23)16 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Jerónimo de la Fuente Centre (1991-02-24)24 February 1991 (aged 32)76 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Matías Moroni Centre (1991-03-29)29 March 1991 (aged 32)74 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Emiliano Boffelli Wing (1995-01-16)16 January 1995 (aged 28)53 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Mateo Carreras Wing (1999-12-17)17 December 1999 (aged 23)11 Flag of England.svg Newcastle Falcons
Juan Imhoff Wing (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 35)42 Flag of France.svg Racing 92
Rodrigo Isgro Wing (1999-03-24)24 March 1999 (aged 24)2 Argentina Sevens
Martín Bogado Fullback (1998-04-29)29 April 1998 (aged 25)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Highlanders
Juan Cruz Mallía Fullback (1996-09-11)11 September 1996 (aged 26)26 Flag of France.svg Toulouse

Samoa

Samoa announced their final squad on 28 August 2023. [55]

1 On 18 September 2023, Luteru Tolai was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining a knee injury. [56] He was replaced in the Samoa squad by Ray Niuia. [57]

Head coach: Flag of Samoa.svg Seilala Mapusua

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Seilala Lam Hooker (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 34)23 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Sama Malolo Hooker (1998-02-19)19 February 1998 (aged 25)3 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Legion
Ray Niuia 1 Hooker (1991-06-19)19 June 1991 (aged 32)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Luteru Tolai 1 Hooker (1998-06-01)1 June 1998 (aged 25)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Michael Ala'alatoa (c) Prop (1991-08-28)28 August 1991 (aged 32)13 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
Paul Alo-Emile Prop (1991-12-22)22 December 1991 (aged 31)21 Flag of France.svg Stade Français
Charlie Faumuina Prop (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 36)3 Flag of France.svg Toulouse
James Lay Prop (1993-12-16)16 December 1993 (aged 29)12 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues
Jordan Lay Prop (1992-11-05)5 November 1992 (aged 30)26 Flag of New Zealand.svg Blues
Brian Alainu'uese Lock (1994-03-19)19 March 1994 (aged 29)5 Flag of France.svg Toulon
Theo McFarland Lock (1995-10-16)16 October 1995 (aged 27)7 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Sam Slade Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 26)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Chris Vui (c) Lock (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 30)25 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
So'otala Fa'aso'o Back row (1994-10-02)2 October 1994 (aged 28)1 Flag of France.svg Perpignan
Miracle Faiʻilagi Back row (1999-08-31)31 August 1999 (aged 24)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Fritz Lee Back row (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 35)7 Flag of France.svg Clermont
Steve Luatua Back row (1991-04-29)29 April 1991 (aged 32)3 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Alamanda Motuga Back row (1995-09-11)11 September 1995 (aged 27)5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Taleni Seu Back row (1993-12-26)26 December 1993 (aged 29)6 Flag of Japan.svg Toyota Shuttles
Jordan Taufua Back row (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 31)6 Flag of France.svg Lyon
Ere Enari Scrum-half (1997-05-30)30 May 1997 (aged 26)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Melani Matavao Scrum-half (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 27)13 Samoa Sevens
Jonathan Taumateine Scrum-half (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 26)11 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Christian Leali'ifano Fly-half (1987-09-24)24 September 1987 (aged 35)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Lima Sopoaga Fly-half (1991-02-03)3 February 1991 (aged 32)1 Flag of Japan.svg Shimizu Blue Sharks
D'Angelo Leuila Centre (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 26)18 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Tumua Manu Centre (1993-04-18)18 April 1993 (aged 30)7 Flag of France.svg Pau
Duncan Paia'aua Centre (1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 28)6 Flag of France.svg Toulon
UJ Seuteni Centre (1993-12-09)9 December 1993 (aged 29)12 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle
Nigel Ah Wong Wing (1990-05-30)30 May 1990 (aged 33)8Unattached
Ed Fidow Wing (1993-09-11)11 September 1993 (aged 29)19 Flag of the United States.svg New York
Neria Fomai Wing (1992-02-03)3 February 1992 (aged 31)8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
Ben Lam Wing (1991-06-09)9 June 1991 (aged 32)0 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
Danny Toala Fullback (1999-03-26)26 March 1999 (aged 24)8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika

Chile

Chile announced their final squad on 27 August 2023. [58]

1 On 8 September 2023, Nicolás Garafulic was ruled out of the World Cup, after sustaining an injury. He was replaced in the Chile squad by Cristóbal Game Jiménez. [59]

Head coach: Flag of Uruguay.svg Pablo Lemoine

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsFranchise/province
Augusto Böhme Hooker (1997-06-11)11 June 1997 (aged 26)22 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Tomás Dussaillant Hooker (1990-10-06)6 October 1990 (aged 32)37 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Diego Escobar Hooker (2000-04-17)17 April 2000 (aged 23)5 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Javier Carrasco Prop (1997-08-24)24 August 1997 (aged 26)19 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Matías Dittus Prop (1993-07-16)16 July 1993 (aged 30)21 Flag of France.svg Périgueux
Iñaki Gurruchaga Prop (1995-10-13)13 October 1995 (aged 27)11 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Esteban Inostroza Prop (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 29)1 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Vittorio Lastra Prop (1996-03-26)26 March 1996 (aged 27)22 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Salvador Lues Prop (1999-11-06)6 November 1999 (aged 23)11 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Javier Eissman Lock (1997-03-21)21 March 1997 (aged 26)21 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Pablo Huete Lock (1989-01-11)11 January 1989 (aged 34)30 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Santiago Pedrero Lock (2000-11-30)30 November 2000 (aged 22)6 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Augusto Sarmiento Lock (1993-04-30)30 April 1993 (aged 30)15 Flag of Chile.svg PWCC
Alfonso Escobar Back row (1997-08-17)17 August 1997 (aged 26)18 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Raimundo Martínez Back row (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 23)10 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Thomas Orchard Back row (1997-01-12)12 January 1997 (aged 26)12 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Clemente Saavedra Back row (1997-12-15)15 December 1997 (aged 25)20 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Martín Sigren (c) Back row (1996-05-14)14 May 1996 (aged 27)27 Flag of England.svg Doncaster Knights
Ignacio Silva Back row (1989-02-16)16 February 1989 (aged 34)38 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Lukas Carvallo Scrum-half (2001-07-06)6 July 2001 (aged 22)6 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Nicolás Herreros Scrum-half (1990-01-23)23 January 1990 (aged 33)5 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Marcelo Torrealba Scrum-half (1996-05-06)6 May 1996 (aged 27)12 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Benjamín Videla Scrum-half (2001-04-24)24 April 2001 (aged 22)0 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Rodrigo Fernández Fly-half (1996-02-08)8 February 1996 (aged 27)23 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Santiago Videla Fly-half (1998-01-16)16 January 1998 (aged 25)25 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Pablo Casas Centre (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 31)15 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Matías Garafulic Centre (2000-09-01)1 September 2000 (aged 23)12 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
José Ignacio Larenas Centre (1989-09-14)14 September 1989 (aged 33)47 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Domingo Saavedra Centre (1997-12-15)15 December 1997 (aged 25)24 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Cristóbal Game Jiménez 1 Wing (2002-07-09)9 July 2002 (aged 21)1 Flag of Chile.svg Old John's
Nicolás Garafulic 1 Wing (1998-09-11)11 September 1998 (aged 24)19 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
Franco Velarde Wing (1994-11-04)4 November 1994 (aged 28)16 Flag of Chile.svg VOBGS
Iñaki Ayarza Fullback (1999-09-07)7 September 1999 (aged 24)14 Flag of France.svg Soyaux Angoulême
Francisco Urroz Fullback (1993-09-07)7 September 1993 (aged 30)11 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam

Statistics

All statistics relate to the initial 33-man squads named before the start of the tournament on 8 September 2023, and do not include players who joined a squad during the tournament.

Player representation by club

A total of 142 different clubs are represented across the 660 players named for the World Cup.

The club sides with the most players represented across the 20 squads are as follows:

PlayersClubs
28 Flag of Chile.svg Selknam
21 Flag of Uruguay.svg Peñarol
20 Flag of Italy.svg Benetton
19 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moana Pasifika
18 IRFU flag.svg Leinster
17 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian Drua / Flag of France.svg Toulouse
16 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
15 Flag of Georgia.svg Black Lion / Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
13 Flag of England.svg Saracens / Flag of Japan.svg Saitama Wild Knights
11 Flag of France.svg La Rochelle / Flag of France.svg Toulon

Player representation by league

LeaguePlayersPercent
Total660
United Rugby Championship ( IRFU flag.svg / Flag of Italy.svg / Flag of South Africa.svg / Flag of Scotland.svg / Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg )13220.0%
Top 14 ( Flag of France.svg )10616.0%
Super Rugby ( Flag of Australia (converted).svg / Flag of Fiji.svg / Flag of New Zealand.svg )10616.0%
Premiership Rugby ( Flag of England.svg )649.6%
Japan Rugby League One ( Flag of Japan.svg )507.6%
Super Rugby Americas ( Flag of Chile.svg / Flag of Uruguay.svg )497.4%
Pro D2 ( Flag of France.svg )324.8%
Liga Națională de Rugby ( Flag of Romania.svg )243.6%
European Professional Club Rugby ( Flag of Georgia.svg / Flag of Israel.svg )172.6%
Campeonato Português de Rugby ( Flag of Portugal.svg )162.4%
Championnat Fédéral Nationale / Fédérale 1, 2, 3 ( Flag of France.svg )142.1%
Major League Rugby ( Flag of the United States.svg )101.5%
Other ( Flag of Argentina.svg / Flag of Chile.svg / Flag of England.svg / Flag of Italy.svg / Flag of Namibia.svg / Flag of New Zealand.svg / Flag of Russia.svg / Flag of Samoa.svg / Flag of South Africa.svg / Flag of Spain.svg / Flag of Uruguay.svg )314.7%
Unattached91.4%

Player representation by nation

UnionPlayersPercentOther
national
squad
Total660
Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 10.2%0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 324.93
Flag of Chile.svg Chile 304.6%
Flag of England.svg England 649.7%36
Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji 172.6%
Flag of France.svg France 15523.5%122
Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia 162.4%
IRFU flag.svg Ireland 375.6%5
Flag of Italy.svg Italy 284.2%6
Flag of Japan.svg Japan 507.6%17
Flag of Namibia.svg Namibia 91.4%
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 578.6%24
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal 162.4%
Flag of Romania.svg Romania 243.6%1
Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa 20.3%
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland 314.7%3
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 243.6%7
Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 253.8%
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales 233.5%3
Other00.0%13
Unattached71.1%

Average age of squads

The age for each player listed below is their age on 8 September 2023, the day that the World Cup begins.

NationAvg. AgeOldest playerYoungest player
Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 28 Agustín Creevy (38 years, 177 days) Pedro Rubiolo (20 years, 270 days)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 25 James Slipper (34 years, 94 days) Max Jorgensen (19 years, 6 days)
Flag of Chile.svg Chile 27 Pablo Huete (34 years, 240 days) Lukas Carvallo (22 years, 64 days)
Flag of England.svg England 28 Danny Care (36 years, 249 days) Henry Arundell (20 years, 304 days)
Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji 27 Levani Botia (34 years, 178 days) Sireli Maqala (23 years, 171 days)
Flag of France.svg France 27 Uini Atonio (33 years, 166 days) Louis Bielle-Biarrey (20 years, 84 days)
Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia 27 Alexander Todua (35 years, 310 days) Tornike Kakhoidze (20 years, 23 days)
IRFU flag.svg Ireland 29 Johnny Sexton (38 years, 59 days) Joe McCarthy (22 years, 166 days)
Flag of Italy.svg Italy 27 Federico Zani (34 years, 152 days) Lorenzo Pani (21 years, 66 days)
Flag of Japan.svg Japan 29 Shōta Horie (37 years, 230 days) Warner Dearns (21 years, 150 days)
Flag of Namibia.svg Namibia 28 P. J. van Lill (39 years, 278 days) Oela Blaauw (21 years, 326 days)
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 27 Dane Coles (36 years, 272 days) Cam Roigard (22 years, 296 days)
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal 27 Francisco Fernandes (38 years, 2 days) Simão Bento (22 years, 79 days)
Flag of Romania.svg Romania 27 Florin Surugiu (38 years, 272 days) Mihai Mureșan (20 years, 341 days)
Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa 29 Charlie Faumuina (36 years, 258 days) Miracle Faiʻilagi (24 years, 8 days)
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland 28 WP Nel (37 years, 131 days) Ollie Smith (23 years, 32 days)
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 30 Duane Vermeulen (37 years, 67 days) Canan Moodie (20 years, 307 days)
Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga 29 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi (36 years, 92 days) Kyren Taumoefolau (20 years, 123 days)
Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 26 Matías Benítez (35 years, 115 days) Santiago Álvarez (21 years, 258 days)
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales 28 Dan Lydiate (34 years, 264 days) Dafydd Jenkins (20 years, 277 days)

Squad caps

NationCapsMost capped playerLeast capped player
Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 1524 Sam Whitelock (146) Emoni Narawa (1)
Flag of England.svg England 1476 Ben Youngs (124) Theo Dan (3)
Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 1454 Agustín Creevy (101) Rodrigo Isgro (2)
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa 1369 Eben Etzebeth (113) Jean Kleyn (3)
IRFU flag.svg Ireland 1332 Johnny Sexton (113) Jeremy Loughman (3)
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales 1297 George North (114) Corey Domachowski / Henry Thomas (2)
Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia 1246 Alexander Todua (108) Luka Nioradze (1)
Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland 1037 Richie Gray (75) Ben Healy (3)
Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 1019 Gastón Mieres (82) Ignacio Facciolo (1)
Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal 840 Tomás Appleton (62) Joris Moura (1)
Flag of France.svg France 835 Gaël Fickou (81) Paul Boudehent (3)
Flag of Italy.svg Italy 746 Tommaso Allan (75) Giacomo Da Re / Martin Page-Relo (2)
Flag of Romania.svg Romania 681 Mihai Macovei (104) Tevita Manumua (2)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 668 James Slipper (131) Max Jorgensen (0)
Flag of Japan.svg Japan 660 Michael Leitch (80) Kenta Fukuda / Sione Halasili (0)
Flag of Chile.svg Chile 575 José Ignacio Larenas (47) Benjamín Videla (0)
Flag of Namibia.svg Namibia 563 P. J. van Lill (60) Oela Blaauw (0)
Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga 407 Sonatane Takulua (52) Adam Coleman (0)
Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji 374 Peni Ravai (39) Vilive Miramira (1)
Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa 297 Jordan Lay (26) Ben Lam (0)

Previous World Cup experience

Nationality changes between World Cups

The following players selected for a 2023 Rugby World Cup squad represented a different nation at a previous World Cup: [60]

PlayerNation at previous World CupNation at current World CupRef
Charlie Faumuina Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand (2015) Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa (2023) [61]
Malakai Fekitoa Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand (2015) Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga (2023) [62]
Adam Coleman Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia (2019) Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga (2023) [63]
Jack Dempsey Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia (2019) Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland (2023) [64]
Jean Kleyn IRFU flag.svg Ireland (2019) Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa (2023) [65]
Christian Leali'ifano Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia (2019) Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa (2023) [66]

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