Overview
Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.
The 2024 WXV will be held in Canada, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates from 27 September to 13 October 2024. Eighteen teams have qualified across three divisions.
Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 27 September 2024, the first day of the tournament.
Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.
Canada announced their 30-player squad on 19 September. [1] [2]
Head coach: 
Kévin Rouet
England announced their final squad on 18 September 2024. [3] [2]
Head coach: 
John Mitchell
France announced their final squad on 2 September 2024. [4] [2]
Head coach: 
Gaëlle Mignot David Ortiz
Ireland announced their final squad on 17 September 2024. [5] [2]
Head coach: 
Scott Bemand
On 16 August, New Zealand named their 30–player squad for their End of Year tour and WXV1. [6] [2]
Head coach: Allan Bunting
On 14 September, The United States announced their 30-player squad. [7] [2]
Head coach: 
Sione Fukofuka
Australia announced their 30-player squad on 2 September for their European tour and WXV 2. [8] [2]
Head coach: Joanne Yapp
Italy announced their 30-player squad on 16 September. [9] [10] [2]
Head coach: 
Giovanni Raineri
Japan announced their final squad on 4 September 2024. [11] [2]
Head coach: Lesley McKenzie
Scotland announced their final squad on 27 August 2024. [12] [2]
1 On 10 September 2024, Emma Wassell was replaced by Louise McMillan, after been diagnosed with a tumour in her chest. [13]
Head coach: 
Bryan Easson
On 22 September, South Africa announced their 30-member squad to WXV2. [14] [2]
Head coach: 
Swys de Bruin
On 16 September, Wales announced their 30-member squad to WXV2. [15] [16] [2]
1 On 26 September 2024, Rosie Carr was replaced by her sister Katie Carr, after her injury during the September 20 test against Australia. [17]
Head coach: 
Ioan Cunningham
Fiji's 30-player squad for the tournament. [2]
Head coach: 
Mosese Rauluni
On August 19, Hong Kong announced their 30-player squad for the tournament. [18] [19]
Head coach: Andrew Douglas
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lau Nga-wun | Prop | 30 July 1992 (aged 32) | 23 |  Gai Wu |
| Tsang Hoi-Laam | Hooker | 11 May 1998 (aged 26) | 4 | Gai Wu |
| Megan Richardson | Forward | 23 October 1991 (aged 32) | 3 | |
| Kea Herewini | Forward | 27 January 2000 (aged 24) | 3 | Valley RFC |
| Lee Ka-Shun | Prop | 24 March 1989 (aged 35) | 26 | Gai Wu |
| Tanya Dhar | Hooker | 20 September 2000 (aged 24) | 5 | Valley RFC |
| Yuei-Tein Fion Got | Forward | 20 May 1993 (aged 31) | 6 | HKFC |
| Leung Choi-See | Forward | |||
| Chloe Baltazar | Lock | 13 May 2000 (aged 24) | 7 | USRC Tigers |
| Morena Grierson | Lock | 26 January 2003 (aged 21) | 0 | Kowloon RFC |
| Roshini Turner | Lock | 26 November 1996 (aged 27) | 10 | HKFC |
| Chow Mei-Nam | Lock | 14 November 1988 (aged 35) | 24 | Gai Wu |
| Chan Tsz-Ching | Back row | 14 March 1996 (aged 28) | 10 | HKFC |
| Micayla Baltazar | Back row | 26 June 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | USRC Tigers |
| Pun Wai-Yan (c) | Back row | 6 April 1995 (aged 29) | 16 | Gai Wu |
| Shanna Forrest | Back row | 4 January 2002 (aged 22) | 3 | Kowloon RFC |
| Karen Hoi-Ting So | Back row | 27 April 1990 (aged 34) | 16 | Valley RFC |
| Au King-To | Scrum-half | 19 July 1996 (aged 28) | 7 | Gai Wu |
| Jessica Wai-On Ho | Scrum-half | 12 May 1992 (aged 32) | 18 | USRC Tigers |
| Wan Tsz-Yau | Scrum-half | 17 September 1999 (aged 25) | 1 | Gai Wu |
| Georgia Rivers | Fly-half | 20 August 2004 (aged 20) | 2 | Kowloon RFC |
| Fung Hoi-Ching | Fly-half | 18 April 1999 (aged 25) | 6 | Gai Wu |
| Qian Jiayu | Centre | 29 March 1998 (aged 26) | 7 | Gai Wu |
| Natasha Olson-Thorne | Centre | 6 October 1992 (aged 31) | 30 | USRC Tigers |
| Gabriella Rivers | Centre | 16 August 2002 (aged 22) | 3 | HKFC |
| Lucia Bolton | Centre | 4 June 2001 (aged 23) | 0 | HKFC |
| Chong Ka-Yan | Back | 24 November 1993 (aged 30) | 17 | USRC Tigers |
| Zoe Smith | Back | 15 May 1992 (aged 32) | 7 | Valley RFC |
| Sabay Lynam | Back | 15 September 2003 (aged 21) | 3 | Kowloon RFC |
| Haruka Uematsu | Back | 17 August 2006 (aged 18) | 0 | Valley RFC |
Madagascar announced their final squad on 16 September 2024. [20] [2]
Head coach: 
Alain Randriamihaja
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliviane Yvanah Andriatsilavina | Second row | 9 June 2005 (aged 19) | 7 | SCB Besarety |
| Marie Bodonandrianina | Centre | 16 March 1997 (aged 27) | 7 | FTFA |
| Felana Rakotoarison | Second row | 21 January 1993 (aged 31) | 3 | FTM Manjakaray |
| Laurence Rasoanandrasana | Hooker | 6 December 1992 (aged 31) | 9 | SCB Besarety |
| Claudia Rasoarimalala | Wing | 7 August 1985 (aged 39) | 12 | FTFA |
| Tiana Razanamahefa | Fullback | 26 May 2000 (aged 24) | 4 | SCB Besarety |
| Sousou | ?? | FTFA | ||
| Rojo | ?? | FTFA | ||
| Mamisoa Rasoarimalala | Prop | 5 April 1993 (aged 31) | 7 | FTM Manjakaray |
| Joela Mirasoa Fenohasina | Scrum-half | 1 March 1995 (aged 29) | 9 | FTFA |
| Olivia Hanitriniaina | Back | 11 April 2000 (aged 24) | 3 | 3FB Fahasalamana |
| Eleonore Rasoanantenaina | Second row | 11 October 1987 (aged 36) | 7 | FTM Manjakaray |
| Mialy Ravaoarinoro | Back row | 26 May 1993 (aged 31) | 4 | 3FB Fahasalamana |
| Aina Rakotozafy | Hooker | 8 December 1994 (aged 29) | 7 | ASUT |
| Vonjy | ?? | 3FB Fahasalamana | ||
| Vacilly Rahariravaka | Back | 13 August 1997 (aged 27) | 2 | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro |
| Voahirana Razafiarisoa | Fly-half | 1 September 1986 (aged 38) | 9 | 3FB Fahasalamana |
| Sariaka Nomenjanahary | Back row | 30 May 1996 (aged 28) | 9 | SCB Besarety |
| Elinah Raminoarisoa | Forward | 9 July 2006 (aged 18) | 0 | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro |
| Miora Rabarivelo | Prop | 18 July 1989 (aged 35) | 8 | SCB Besarety |
| Vonjimalala Ranorovololona | Scrum-half | 7 January 1991 (aged 33) | 7 | SCB Besarety |
| Delphine Raharimalala | Back row | 30 April 1994 (aged 30) | 11 | SCB Besarety |
| Nanou Razafializay | Prop | 28 February 1993 (aged 31) | 9 | SCB Besarety |
| Valisoa Erickah Razanakiniana | Fly-half | 26 March 2004 (aged 20) | 7 | SCB Besarety |
| Nomenjanahary Rakotozafy | Hooker | 8 December 1994 (aged 29) | 1 | SCB Besarety |
| Fenitra Razafindramanga | Prop | 22 November 1999 (aged 24) | 9 | FTM Manjakaray |
| Zaya Fanantenana | Wing | 10 February 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | SCB Besarety |
| Veronique Rasoanekena | Centre | 17 June 1997 (aged 27) | 9 | Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro |
| Sarindra Sahondramalala | Back row | 4 March 1993 (aged 31) | 3 | 3FB Fahasalamana |
| Volatiana Rasoanandrasana | Second row | 29 June 1988 (aged 36) | 2 | FTFA |
Netherlands 30-player squad for the tournament. [2]
Head coach: 
Sylke Haverkorn
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniek Nauta | ?? | 10 March 2000 (aged 24) | ||
| Anouk Veerkamp | Hooker | 29 January 2002 (aged 22) | 7 | Hartpury University |
| Anoushka Beukers | Hooker | 15 September 1999 (aged 25) | 8 | Dames Bredase RC |
| Brechtje Karst | Prop | 10 March 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | No Club |
| Elisabeth Boot | Loose forward | 16 September 1998 (aged 26) | 5 | RC Diok |
| Gwen van der Schoot | ?? | 15 November 2005 (aged 18) | 0 | RC Delft |
| Inger Jongerius | Lock | 12 December 1995 (aged 28) | 12 | RC Waterland |
| Isa Prins | Lock | 4 June 2003 (aged 21) | 7 |  Suttonians RFC |
| Jara Bunnik | ?? | 2 May 2001 (aged 23) | 2 | |
| Julia Morauw | Prop | 22 June 2002 (aged 22) | 7 | Amsterdamse Atletiek Club |
| Linde van der Velden (c) | Loose forward | 20 February 1995 (aged 29) | 14 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Mariet Luijken | Loose forward | 29 November 2003 (aged 20) | 7 | RC Diok |
| Mhina de Vos | Forward | 24 April 1998 (aged 26) | 8 | Rugbyende Utrechtse Studenten |
| Morgane ter Cock | ?? | 9 July 2003 (aged 21) | 1 | |
| Nicky Dix | Prop | 7 March 2000 (aged 24) | 14 | RC Waterland |
| Noah Demba | ?? | 6 October 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | Rugbyende Utrechtse Studenten |
| Sydney de Weijer | Prop | 17 June 2003 (aged 21) | 7 | Amsterdamse Atletiek Club |
| Emma van Traa | Fly-half | 2 April 2006 (aged 18) | 1 | The Vets |
| Esmee Ligtvoet | Scrum-half | 23 June 2003 (aged 21) | 8 | Suttonians RFC |
| Gaya van Nifterik | Wing | 16 October 1998 (aged 25) | 5 | Rugbyende Utrechtse Studenten |
| Isa Spoler | Centre | 27 June 2004 (aged 20) | 4 | |
| Jet Metz | Fly-half | 19 September 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | |
| Kika Mulling | Wing | 6 April 1999 (aged 25) | 3 | NRC The Wasps |
| Lieve Stallmann | Fullback | 21 January 2000 (aged 24) | 10 |  Crealia El Salvador |
| Linneke Gevers | Centre | 9 March 1998 (aged 26) | 2 | No Club |
| Lisa Egberts | Scrum-half | 3 December 2001 (aged 22) | 0 | No Club |
| Marit Lemmens | Back | 20 April 1998 (aged 26) | 8 | Amsterdamse Atletiek Club |
| Pien Selbeck | Centre | 14 October 1984 (aged 39) | 13 | RC Waterland |
| Pleuni Kievit | Fullback | 10 March 1997 (aged 27) | 4 | |
| Senne Hoog | Wing | 7 June 2005 (aged 19) | 4 |
On 12 September, Samoa announced their 30-player squad. [21] [2]
Head coach: 
Ramsey Tomokino
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana-Maria Afuie | Back | 17 April 1997 (aged 27) | 3 | Sunnybank RFC |
| Denise Aiolupotea | Prop | 1 October 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay |
| Tietie Aiolupotea | Back | 4 December 1995 (aged 28) | 1 | MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay |
| Utumalama Atonio | Back row | 7 November 1999 (aged 24) | 12 | Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau |
| France Bloomfield | Back | 17 July 1998 (aged 26) | 6 | College Rifles RFC / Auckland |
| Tyra Boysen-Auimatagi | Centre | 3 January 2001 (aged 23) | 1 | Northern Panthers RUFC |
| Lutia Col Aumua | Back | 23 September 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | |
| Drenna Falaniko | Back | 30 January 2004 (aged 20) | 0 | Petone RFC / Wellington |
| Joanna Fanene-Lolo | Back row | 11 November 1998 (aged 25) | 0 | Marist Old Boys / Auckland |
| Linda Fiafia | Wing | 8 September 1993 (aged 31) | 11 | |
| Avau Valentina Filimaua | Forward | 4 August 2003 (aged 21) | 5 | Linwood RFC / Canterbury |
| Ruby Finau | Centre | 25 January 1992 (aged 32) | 0 | University of Queensland |
| Nina Foaese | Back row | 24 October 1988 (aged 35) | 20 | Norths RFC / Wellington |
| Tori Iosefo | Prop | 23 August 1995 (aged 29) | 1 | MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay |
| Davina Lasini | Back | 31 October 1996 (aged 27) | 1 | Brothers Rugby Club |
| Saelua Leaula | Scrum-half | 17 July 1997 (aged 27) | 12 | |
| Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta | Hooker | 27 July 2001 (aged 23) | 7 | Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau |
| Fa'asua Makisi | Centre | 16 March 1994 (aged 30) | Oriental Rongotai / Wellington | |
| Ana Mamea | Forward | 23 November 2001 (aged 22) | 9 | Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau |
| Sydney Niupulusu | Lock | 2 July 1996 (aged 28) | 2 | Endeavour Hills |
| Easter Savelio | Lock | 4 April 1999 (aged 25) | 17 | Tuggeranong Vikings |
| Angel Schwencke | Forward | 2 | Petone RFC / Wellington | |
| Machiko Fepulea'i | Back row | 10 July 2002 (aged 22) | 0 | Easts RUC |
| Cassie Siataga | Fly-half | 27 November 1995 (aged 28) | 12 | Linwood RFC / Canterbury |
| Ana-Lise Sio | Lock | 3 January 1996 (aged 28) | 3 | Tuggeranong Vikings |
| Sui Pauaraisa | Back row | 30 October 1987 (aged 36) | 21 | Linwood RFC / Canterbury |
| Ti Tauasosi | Forward | 6 November 1987 (aged 36) | 7 | Marist Old Boys / Auckland |
| Harmony Vatau | Back | 19 April 2004 (aged 20) | 1 | Endeavour Hills |
| Moega Wright | Lock | 24 November 1992 (aged 31) | 3 | Sunnybank RFC |
| Karla Wright-Akeli | Back | 15 September 2001 (aged 23) | 5 | Ponsonby Fillies / Auckland |
Spain announced their final squad on 3 September 2024. [22] [2]
1 On 15 September 2024, Mónica Castelo was replaced by Elena Martínez, after suffering during training a bone fissure on her right eye. [23]
2 On 3 October 2024, María Calvo was replaced by Victoria Rosell, after the knee injury suffered during the Madagascar match. [24]
Head coach: Juan González Marruecos
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