Overview
Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.
The 2023 WXV was held in New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates from 13 October to 4 November 2023. Eighteen teams have qualified across three divisions.
Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 13 October 2023, the first day of the tournament.
Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.
Australia announced their final squad on 19 September 2023. [2]
Head coach: 
Jay Tregonning
Canada announced their final squad on 1 October 2023. [3]
Head coach: 
Kévin Rouet
England announced their final squad on 1 October 2023. [4]
1 On 8 October 2023, Sadia Kabeya was replaced by Daisy Hibbert-Jones, after sustaining an injury. [5]
2 On 8 October 2023, Lucy Packer was replaced by Emma Sing, after sustaining an injury. [5]
Head coach: 
Louis Deacon
France announced their final squad on 2 October 2023. [6]
Head coach: Gaëlle Mignot David Ortiz
New Zealand announced their final squad on 11 September 2023. [7]
Head coach: 
Allan Bunting
Wales announced their final squad on 1 October 2023. [8]
Head coach: 
Ioan Cunningham
Italy announced their final squad on 1 October 2023. [9]
Head coach: 
Giovanni Raineri
Japan announced their final squad on 1 October 2023. [10]
Head coach: 
Lesley McKenzie
Samoa announced their final squad on 2 October 2023. [11]
Head coach: 
Ramsey Tomokino
Scotland announced their final squad on 18 September 2023. [12]
1 On 3 October 2023, Holly McIntyre was replaced by Sarah Law, after sustaining an injury in training. [13]
Head coach: 
Bryan Easson
South Africa announced their final squad on 29 September 2023. [14]
Head coach: 
Louis Koen
The United States announced their final squad on 18 September 2023. [15] [16]
Head coach: 
Richard Ashfield
Colombia announced their final squad on 21 September 2023. [17] [18]
Head coach: 
Lissette Martínez
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila Cardona | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Carolina Naranjo | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Daniela Roman | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Tatiana Delgado | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Gisel Gómez | Flanker | 26 October 1999 (aged 23) | ||
| Leidy Garcia | Wing | 31 July 1990 (aged 33) | ||
| María Cortes | Hooker | 27 November 2001 (aged 21) | ||
| Natalia Caycedo | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Velentina Yepes | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Angie Manyoma | Centre | 24 October 1999 (aged 23) | ||
| Tatiana Hernandez | Number 8 | 25 May 1993 (aged 30) | ||
| Paola Delgado | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Sara Vélez | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Silvia Olave | Hooker | 13 November 2001 (aged 21) | ||
| Sofía Granados | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Camila Lopera | Wing | 18 April 1995 (aged 28) | ||
| Isabel Ramirez | ?? | {{{age}}} | Juncos RC | |
| Juliana Soto | Flanker | 20 May 1999 (aged 24) | ||
| Laura Gutierrez | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Maribel Mestra | ?? | 13 July 2001 (aged 22) | ||
| Melisa Rios | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Stefanía Sarmiento | ?? | {{{age}}} | Juncos RC | |
| Valentina Álvarez | Wing | 4 April 2000 (aged 23) | ||
| Valeria Cuartas | Prop | 28 October 2001 (aged 21) | ||
| Ángela Alzate | Centre | 24 November 1995 (aged 27) | ||
| Luisa Zurique | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| María Arzuaga | ?? | 15 April 1998 (aged 25) | ||
| Andrea Ramirez | Prop | 11 August 1999 (aged 24) | ||
| Natalia Barajas | Hooker | 11 November 1990 (aged 32) | ||
| Alejandra Villota | ?? | {{{age}}} |
Fiji announced their final squad on 3 October 2023. [19] [18]
Head coach: 
Inoke Male
Ireland announced their final squad on 26 September 2023. [20] [18]
1 On 17 October 2023, Aoife Doyle was replaced by Clara Nielson due to an injury. [21]
Head coach: Scott Bemand
Kazakhstan announced their final squad. [18]
Head coach: 
Makhabbat Tugambekova
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karina Sazontova (c) | Back row | {{{age}}} | Almaty | |
| Darya Simakova | Lock | 22 November 2001 (aged 21) | ||
| Natalya Kamendrovskaya | Prop | 16 April 1990 (aged 33) | Olymp | |
| Symbat Zhamankulova | Back row | 16 June 1991 (aged 32) | 14 | |
| Yelena Yurova | Prop | {{{age}}} | ||
| Karina Tankisheva | Forward | {{{age}}} | Jambyl Region | |
| Irina Balabina | Forward | {{{age}}} | ||
| Moldir Askhat | Hooker | {{{age}}} | ||
| Balzhan Akhbayeva | Forward | {{{age}}} | ||
| Kuralay Turalykova | Forward | {{{age}}} | ||
| Yuliya Oleinikova | Forward | {{{age}}} | ||
| Anna Chebotar | Lock | 3 July 1989 (aged 34) | 0 |  CSKA |
| Lyudmila Ivanova | Centre | 14 November 1993 (aged 29) | ||
| Tatyana Dadajanova | Forward | 29 January 2003 (aged 20) | 0 | Zilant |
| Xeniya Chertova | Forward | {{{age}}} | ||
| Svetlana Malezhina | Back row | {{{age}}} | 1 | |
| Rigina Bainazarova | Back | {{{age}}} | ||
| Daiana Kazibekova | Scrum-half | 12 August 1999 (aged 24) | ||
| Daria Kuznetsova | Back | 13 May 2003 (aged 20) | 0 | Argat |
| Kundyzay Baktybayeva | Fly-half | 27 March 1989 (aged 34) | ||
| Liliya Kibisheva | Wing | 30 January 1989 (aged 34) | Olymp | |
| Darya Tkachyova | Wing | 9 September 1993 (aged 30) | ||
| Eva Bekker | Centre | 17 August 1995 (aged 28) | ||
| Tatyana Kruchinkina | Back row | 22 September 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Argat |
| Milana Kotova | Back | {{{age}}} | ||
| Anastassiya Yevdokimova | Back | {{{age}}} | Kostanay Region | |
| Milana Alayeva | Back | {{{age}}} | Almaty | |
| Alyona Melnikova | Back | {{{age}}} | ||
| Kamila Alseitova | Back | {{{age}}} | Jambyl Region | |
| Gulim Bakytpek | Fullback | {{{age}}} | Olymp |
Kenya announced their final squad on 3 October 2023. [22] [18]
Head coach: 
Dennis Mwanja
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Otieno | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Knight Otwoma | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Natasha Emali | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Helsa Khisa | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Faith Livoi | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Enid Ouma (c) | Flanker | {{{age}}} | ||
| Diana Kemunto | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Naomi Jelagat | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Winnie Owino | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Ann Goretti | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Angel Charity Juma | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Laureen Akoth | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Priscah Nyerere | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Freshia Awino | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Diana Omoso | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Naomi Muhanji | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Evelyn Kalamera | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Mercy Migingo | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Stacy Atieno | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Michelle Akinyi | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Edith Narlaka | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Jiveti Daisy Osore | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Lewin Amazimbi | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Valentine Otieno | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Maureen Chebet | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Grace Okulu | Fly-half | 16 March 1998 (aged 25) | ||
| Judith Okumu | ?? | 12 July 1998 (aged 25) | ||
| Phoebe Akinyi | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Terry Ayesa | ?? | {{{age}}} | ||
| Sharon Auma | ?? | {{{age}}} |
Spain announced their final squad on 2 October 2023. [23] [18]
Head coach: 
Juan González Marruecos
