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2023 Rugby World Cup squads

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]

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 edit

New Zealand edit

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:   Ian Foster

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

France edit

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:   Fabien Galthié

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

Italy edit

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:   Kieran Crowley

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

Uruguay edit

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

Head coach:   Esteban Meneses

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

Namibia edit

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:   Allister Coetzee

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

Pool B edit

South Africa edit

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:   Jacques Nienaber

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

Ireland edit

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

Head coach:   Andy Farrell

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

Scotland edit

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:   Gregor Townsend

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

Tonga edit

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:   Toutai Kefu

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Sione Anga'aelangi2 Hooker (1988-11-07)7 November 1988 (aged 34) 5   Stade Niçois
Siua Maile2 Hooker (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 26) 15   Benetton
Sam Moli Hooker (1998-12-24)24 December 1998 (aged 24) 13   Moana Pasifika
Paul Ngauamo Hooker (1990-02-19)19 February 1990 (aged 33) 27   Castres
Joe Apikotoa Prop (1996-07-18)18 July 1996 (aged 27) 3   Moana Pasifika
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi Prop (1987-06-08)8 June 1987 (aged 36) 23   Pau
Feao Fotuaika 1 Prop (1993-04-23)23 April 1993 (aged 30) 5   Lyon
Tau Koloamatangi Prop (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 28) 7   Moana Pasifika
Paula Latu Prop (1996-02-14)14 February 1996 (aged 27) 1   Southland
Ben Tameifuna Prop (1991-08-30)30 August 1991 (aged 32) 29   Bordeaux
Siate Tokolahi 1 Prop (1992-03-16)16 March 1992 (aged 31) 3   Pau
Adam Coleman Lock (1991-10-07)7 October 1991 (aged 31) 0   Bordeaux
Leva Fifita Lock (1989-07-29)29 July 1989 (aged 34) 31   Connacht
Sam Lousi Lock (1991-07-20)20 July 1991 (aged 32) 13   Scarlets
Steve Mafi Lock (1989-12-09)9 December 1989 (aged 33) 41   Oyonnax
Semisi Paea Lock (1999-04-17)17 April 1999 (aged 24) 3   New England Free Jacks
Vaea Fifita Back row (1992-06-17)17 June 1992 (aged 31) 9   Scarlets
Penitoa Finau2 Back row (1993-12-17)17 December 1993 (aged 29) 0   Moana Pasifika
Solomone Funaki2 Back row (1994-04-25)25 April 1994 (aged 29) 7   Moana Pasifika
Tanginoa Halaifonua Back row (1996-09-20)20 September 1996 (aged 26) 13   Stade Français
Sione Havili Talitui Back row (1998-01-25)25 January 1998 (aged 25) 9   Crusaders
Sione Vailanu Back row (1995-01-27)27 January 1995 (aged 28) 12   Glasgow Warriors
Manu Paea Scrum-half (2001-09-17)17 September 2001 (aged 21) 9   Moana Pasifika
Augustine Pulu Scrum-half (1990-01-04)4 January 1990 (aged 33) 3   Hino Red Dolphins
Sonatane Takulua (c) Scrum-half (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 32) 52   Agen
William Havili Fly-half (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 24) 9   Moana Pasifika
Otumaka Mausia 1 Fly-half (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 26) 11   Western Sydney Two Blues
Patrick Pellegrini 1 Fly-half (1998-09-28)28 September 1998 (aged 24) 3   Coventry
Pita Ahki Centre (1992-09-24)24 September 1992 (aged 30) 4   Toulouse
Malakai Fekitoa Centre (1992-05-10)10 May 1992 (aged 31) 8   Benetton
George Moala Centre (1990-11-05)5 November 1990 (aged 32) 5   Clermont
Afusipa Taumoepeau Centre (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 (aged 33) 12   Perpignan
Fine Inisi Wing (1998-05-19)19 May 1998 (aged 25) 7   Moana Pasifika
Solomone Kata Wing (1994-12-03)3 December 1994 (aged 28) 9   Leicester Tigers
Kyren Taumoefolau Wing (2003-05-08)8 May 2003 (aged 20) 5   Moana Pasifika
Anzelo Tuitavuki Wing (1998-10-10)10 October 1998 (aged 24) 7   Moana Pasifika
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 31) 5   Shizuoka Blue Revs

Romania edit

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:   Eugen Apjok

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

Pool C edit

Wales edit

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:   Warren Gatland

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

Australia edit

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:   Eddie Jones

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

Fiji edit

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:   Simon Raiwalui

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

Georgia edit

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:   Levan Maisashvili

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

Portugal edit

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

Head coach:   Patrice Lagisquet

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

Pool D edit

England edit

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:   Steve Borthwick

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

Japan edit

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:   Jamie Joseph

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

Argentina edit

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:   Michael Cheika

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

Samoa edit

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:   Seilala Mapusua

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

Chile edit

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:   Pablo Lemoine

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

Statistics edit

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.

  • Four squads have all of their players attached to clubs based within their home country: France, Ireland, Japan and New Zealand.
  • One squad has none of their players attached to clubs based within their home country: Tonga.

Player representation by club edit

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:

Players Clubs
28   Selknam
21   Peñarol
20   Benetton
19   Moana Pasifika
18   Leinster
17   Fijian Drua /   Toulouse
16   Edinburgh
15   Black Lion /   Glasgow Warriors
13   Saracens /   Saitama Wild Knights
11   La Rochelle /   Toulon

Player representation by league edit

League Players Percent
Total 660 —
United Rugby Championship (  /   /   /   /  ) 132 20.0%
Top 14 ( ) 106 16.0%
Super Rugby (  /   /  ) 106 16.0%
Premiership Rugby ( ) 64 9.6%
Japan Rugby League One ( ) 50 7.6%
Super Rugby Americas (  /  ) 49 7.4%
Pro D2 ( ) 32 4.8%
Liga Națională de Rugby ( ) 24 3.6%
European Professional Club Rugby (  /  ) 17 2.6%
Campeonato Português de Rugby ( ) 16 2.4%
Championnat Fédéral Nationale / Fédérale 1, 2, 3 ( ) 14 2.1%
Major League Rugby ( ) 10 1.5%
Other (  /   /   /   /   /   /   /   /   /   /  ) 31 4.7%
Unattached 9 1.4%

Player representation by nation edit

Union Players Percent Other
national
squad
Total 660 — —
  Argentina 1 0.2% 0
  Australia 32 4.9 3
  Chile 30 4.6% —
  England 64 9.7% 36
  Fiji 17 2.6% —
  France 155 23.5% 122
  Georgia 16 2.4% —
  Ireland 37 5.6% 5
  Italy 28 4.2% 6
  Japan 50 7.6% 17
  Namibia 9 1.4% —
  New Zealand 57 8.6% 24
  Portugal 16 2.4% —
  Romania 24 3.6% 1
  Samoa 2 0.3% —
  Scotland 31 4.7% 3
  South Africa 24 3.6% 7
  Uruguay 25 3.8% —
  Wales 23 3.5% 3
Other 0 0.0% 13
Unattached 7 1.1% —

Average age of squads edit

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

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

Squad caps edit

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

Previous World Cup experience edit

By matches edit

Player RWC Matches
  Sam Whitelock 19
  James Slipper 18
  George North 16
  Dan Cole 15
  Agustín Creevy
  Keith Earls 14
  Ben Youngs
  Damian de Allende 13
  Eben Etzebeth
  Michael Leitch
  Conor Murray
  Handré Pollard

By tournaments edit

Player World Cups
  Dan Cole 3
  Agustín Creevy
  Keith Earls
  Shota Horie
  Lasha Khmaladze
  Courtney Lawes
  Michael Leitch
  Conor Murray
  George North
  Nicolás Sánchez
  Johnny Sexton
  James Slipper
  Alexander Todua
  P. J. van Lill
  Sam Whitelock
  Ben Youngs

Nationality changes between World Cups edit

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

Player Nation at previous World Cup Nation at current World Cup Ref
Charlie Faumuina   New Zealand (2015)   Samoa (2023) [61]
Malakai Fekitoa   New Zealand (2015)   Tonga (2023) [62]
Adam Coleman   Australia (2019)   Tonga (2023) [63]
Jack Dempsey   Australia (2019)   Scotland (2023) [64]
Jean Kleyn   Ireland (2019)   South Africa (2023) [65]
Christian Leali'ifano   Australia (2019)   Samoa (2023) [66]

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