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.

Overview

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Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.

Team Coach(es) Captain
  Australia   Joanne Yapp Michaela Leonard
  Canada   Kévin Rouet Tyson Beukeboom
  England   John Mitchell Marlie Packer
  Fiji   Mosese Rauluni Karalaini Naisewa
  France   Gaëlle Mignot
  David Ortiz
Manaé Feleu
  Hong Kong China   Andrew Douglas Pun Wai-yan
  Ireland   Scott Bemand Edel McMahon
  Italy   Giovanni Raineri Elisa Giordano
  Japan   Lesley McKenzie Iroha Nagata
  Madagascar   Alain Randriamihaja Fenitra Razafindramanga
  Netherlands   Sylke Haverkorn Linde van der Velden
  New Zealand   Allan Bunting Kennedy Simon
Ruahei Demant
  Samoa   Ramsey Tomokino Sui Pauaraisa
  Scotland   Bryan Easson Rachel Malcolm
  South Africa   Swys de Bruin Nolusindiso Booi
  Spain   Juan González Marruecos Laura Delgado
  United States   Sione Fukofuka Kate Zackary
  Wales   Ioan Cunningham Hannah Jones

WXV 1

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Canada

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Canada announced their 30-player squad on 19 September.[1][2]

Head coach:   Kévin Rouet

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Alexandria Ellis Prop (1995-08-01)1 August 1995 (aged 29) 25   Stade Français
Brittany Kassil Prop (1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 33) 40   Guelph Goats
Caroline Crossley Forward (1998-04-19)19 April 1998 (aged 26) 0   Castaway Wanderers
Courtney Holtkamp Back row (1999-04-25)25 April 1999 (aged 25) 37   Red Deer Titans Rugby
DaLeaka Menin Prop (1995-06-16)16 June 1995 (aged 29) 55   Exeter Chiefs
Emily Tuttosi Hooker (1995-09-21)21 September 1995 (aged 29) 28   Exeter Chiefs
Fabiola Forteza Back row (1995-08-04)4 August 1995 (aged 29) 26   Stade Bordelais
Gabrielle Senft Back row (1997-06-13)13 June 1997 (aged 27) 24   Saracens
Gillian Boag Hooker (1995-02-19)19 February 1995 (aged 29) 25   Gloucester-Hartpury
Julia Omokhuale Back row (2001-07-09)9 July 2001 (aged 23) 2   Leicester Tigers
Karen Paquin Back row (1987-08-03)3 August 1987 (aged 37) 38   Club de rugby de Quebec
Laetitia Royer Back row (1991-02-09)9 February 1991 (aged 33) 10   ASM Romagnat
McKinley Hunt Lock (1997-01-05)5 January 1997 (aged 27) 24   Saracens
Pamphinette Buisa Back row (1996-12-28)28 December 1996 (aged 27) 12   Ottawa Irish
Rori Wood Lock (2000-01-30)30 January 2000 (aged 24) 0   College Rifles RFC
Sara Cline Hooker (1997-05-21)21 May 1997 (aged 27) 6   Leprechaun Tigers
Tyson Beukeboom Lock (1991-03-10)10 March 1991 (aged 33) 67   Trailfinders
Alexandra Tessier Fly-half (1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 31) 50   Exeter Chiefs
Alysha Corrigan Back (1997-01-25)25 January 1997 (aged 27) 14   Canada Sevens
Asia Hogan-Rochester Back (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 25) 0   Toronto Nomands
Claire Gallagher Fly-half (2000-04-20)20 April 2000 (aged 24) 9   Leicester Tigers
Fancy Bermudez Centre (2002-05-27)27 May 2002 (aged 22) 10   Saracens
Julia Schell Back (1996-07-13)13 July 1996 (aged 28) 16   Trailfinders
Justine Pelletier Scrum-half (1996-02-27)27 February 1996 (aged 28) 27   Stade Bordelais
Mahalia Robinson Fullback (1999-09-02)2 September 1999 (aged 25) 2   Town of Mount Royal RFC
Olivia Apps Scrum-half (1998-12-01)1 December 1998 (aged 25) 10   Lindsay RFC
Paige Farries Wing (1994-08-12)12 August 1994 (aged 30) 36   Saracens
Sara Kaljuvee Back (1993-02-07)7 February 1993 (aged 31) 21   Toronto Scottish / Westshore RFC
Shoshanah Seumanutafa Back (1999-09-17)17 September 1999 (aged 25) 9   Counties Manukau
Taylor Perry Fly-half (2000-07-23)23 July 2000 (aged 24) 13   Exeter Chiefs

England

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England announced their final squad on 18 September 2024.[3][2]

Head coach:   John Mitchell

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Zoe Aldcroft Lock (1996-11-19)19 November 1996 (aged 27) 55   Gloucester-Hartpury
Lark Atkin-Davies Hooker (1995-03-03)3 March 1995 (aged 29) 59   Bristol Bears
Sarah Bern Prop (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 27) 63   Bristol Bears
Hannah Botterman Prop (1999-06-08)8 June 1999 (aged 25) 49   Bristol Bears
Georgia Brock Back row (1991-04-19)19 April 1991 (aged 33) 1   Gloucester-Hartpury
Mackenzie Carson Prop (1998-11-28)28 November 1998 (aged 25) 18   Gloucester-Hartpury
Amy Cokayne Hooker (1996-07-11)11 July 1996 (aged 28) 76   Leicester Tigers
Kelsey Clifford Prop (2001-12-11)11 December 2001 (aged 22) 8   Saracens
Maddie Feaunati Back row (2002-05-18)18 May 2002 (aged 22) 7   Exeter Chiefs
Rosie Galligan Lock (1998-04-30)30 April 1998 (aged 26) 16   Saracens
Lilli Ives Campion Lock (2003-10-10)10 October 2003 (aged 20) 1   Loughborough Lightning
Alex Matthews Back row (1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 31) 69   Gloucester-Hartpury
Maud Muir Prop (2001-07-12)12 July 2001 (aged 23) 32   Gloucester-Hartpury
Marlie Packer Back row (1989-10-02)2 October 1989 (aged 34) 106   Saracens
Connie Powell Hooker (2000-07-13)13 July 2000 (aged 24) 19   Harlequins
Morwenna Talling Back row (2002-09-29)29 September 2002 (aged 21) 15   Sale Sharks
Abbie Ward Lock (1993-03-27)27 March 1993 (aged 31) 66   Bristol Bears
Holly Aitchison Fly-half (1997-09-13)13 September 1997 (aged 27) 32   Bristol Bears
Jessica Breach Wing (1997-11-04)4 November 1997 (aged 26) 40   Saracens
Abigail Dow Wing (1997-09-29)29 September 1997 (aged 26) 47   Trailfinders
Zoe Harrison Fly-half (1998-04-14)14 April 1998 (aged 26) 51   Saracens
Tatyana Heard Centre (1995-01-14)14 January 1995 (aged 29) 24   Gloucester-Hartpury
Natasha Hunt Scrum-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 35) 74   Gloucester-Hartpury
Ellie Kildunne Fullback (1999-09-08)8 September 1999 (aged 25) 45   Harlequins
Phoebe Murray Centre (1999-03-01)1 March 1999 (aged 25) 0   Bristol Bears
Lucy Packer Scrum-half (2000-02-02)2 February 2000 (aged 24) 23   Harlequins
Helena Rowland Centre (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 25) 31   Loughborough Lightning
Emily Scarratt Centre (1990-02-08)8 February 1990 (aged 34) 113   Loughborough Lightning
Bo Westcombe-Evans Wing (2002-08-18)18 August 2002 (aged 22) 0   Loughborough Lightning
Ella Wyrwas Scrum-half (1999-03-07)7 March 1999 (aged 25) 6   Saracens

France

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France announced their final squad on 2 September 2024.[4][2]

Head coach:   Gaëlle Mignot   David Ortiz

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rose Bernadou Prop (2000-03-03)3 March 2000 (aged 24) 14   Montpellier HR
Axelle Berthoumieu Flanker (2000-07-09)9 July 2000 (aged 24) 14   Blagnac Rugby Féminin
Manon Bigot Hooker (1990-06-06)6 June 1990 (aged 34) 7   Blagnac Rugby Féminin
Maïlys Borak Prop (2004-01-12)12 January 2004 (aged 20)   Stade Bordelais
Yllana Brosseau Prop (2000-09-05)5 September 2000 (aged 24) 13   Stade Bordelais
Charlotte Escudero Back row (2000-12-26)26 December 2000 (aged 23) 21   Stade Toulousain
Madoussou Fall Second row (1998-03-17)17 March 1998 (aged 26) 31   Stade Bordelais
Manaé Feleu Second row (2000-02-03)3 February 2000 (aged 24) 18   FC Grenoble Amazones
Teani Feleu Flanker (2002-12-19)19 December 2002 (aged 21) 4   FC Grenoble Amazones
Émeline Gros Number 8 (1995-08-19)19 August 1995 (aged 29) 34   FC Grenoble Amazones
Hina Ikahehegi Second row (2003-04-29)29 April 2003 (aged 21) 1   Stade Villeneuvois
Assia Khalfaoui Prop (2001-03-24)24 March 2001 (aged 23) 24   Stade Bordelais
Romane Ménager Number 8 (1996-07-26)26 July 1996 (aged 28) 63   Montpellier HR
Ambre Mwayembe Prop (2004-03-01)1 March 2004 (aged 20) 11   FC Grenoble Amazones
Séraphine Okemba Prop (1995-12-03)3 December 1995 (aged 28) 1   Lyon OU Rugby
Élisa Riffonneau Hooker (2003-11-26)26 November 2003 (aged 20) 10   FC Grenoble Amazones
Agathe Sochat Hooker (1995-05-21)21 May 1995 (aged 29) 53   Stade Bordelais
Chloé Vauclin Prop (2005-05-07)7 May 2005 (aged 19)   Stade Rennais
Cyrielle Banet Wing (1994-08-29)29 August 1994 (aged 30) 28   Montpellier HR
Océane Bordes Scrum-half (2002-05-16)16 May 2002 (aged 22)   Stade Toulousain
Émilie Boulard Fullback (1999-08-28)28 August 1999 (aged 25) 32   Blagnac Rugby Féminin
Pauline Bourdon Sansus Scrum-half (1995-11-04)4 November 1995 (aged 28) 58   Stade Toulousain
Alexandra Chambon Scrum-half (2000-08-02)2 August 2000 (aged 24) 23   FC Grenoble Amazones
Chloé Jacquet Centre (2002-04-17)17 April 2002 (aged 22) 19   Lyon OU Rugby
Nassira Konde Centre (1999-07-30)30 July 1999 (aged 25) 11   Stade Bordelais
Mélissande Llorens Wing (2002-06-18)18 June 2002 (aged 22) 10   Blagnac Rugby Féminin
Marine Ménager Wing (1996-07-26)26 July 1996 (aged 28) 49   Montpellier HR
Lina Queyroi Fly-half (2001-05-18)18 May 2001 (aged 23) 14   Stade Toulousain
Lina Tuy Fly-half (2004-09-10)10 September 2004 (aged 20) 4   ASM Romagnat
Gabrielle Vernier Centre (1997-06-12)12 June 1997 (aged 27) 46   Blagnac Rugby Féminin

Ireland

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Ireland announced their final squad on 17 September 2024.[5][2]

Head coach:   Scott Bemand

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Sophie Barrett Prop (2004-01-27)27 January 2004 (aged 20) 0   Railway Union RFC / Ulster
Ruth Campbell Second row (2003-06-27)27 June 2003 (aged 21) 1   Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster
Linda Djougang Prop (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 28) 38   Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster
Brittany Hogan Back row (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 26) 24   Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster
Neve Jones Hooker (1998-12-26)26 December 1998 (aged 25) 27   Gloucester-Hartpury
Erin King Back row (2003-10-21)21 October 2003 (aged 20) 1   Old Belvedere RFC
Siobhán McCarthy Prop (1995-09-05)5 September 1995 (aged 29) 1   Worcester Warriors / Munster
Sadhbh McGrath Prop (2004-08-30)30 August 2004 (aged 20) 13   Cooke RFC / Ulster
Edel McMahon Back row (1994-03-25)25 March 1994 (aged 30) 29   Exeter Chiefs
Cliodhna Moloney Hooker (1993-05-31)31 May 1993 (aged 31) 35   Exeter Chiefs
Grace Moore Back row (1996-05-21)21 May 1996 (aged 28) 15   Trailfinders
Deirbhile Nic a Bháird Number 8 (1995-09-22)22 September 1995 (aged 29) 9   Old Belvedere RFC / Munster
Niamh O'Dowd Prop (2000-04-21)21 April 2000 (aged 24) 8   Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster
Andrea Stock Prop (1999-08-09)9 August 1999 (aged 25) 0   Trailfinders
Fiona Tuite Second row (1996-12-27)27 December 1996 (aged 27) 7   Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster
Aoife Wafer Back row (2003-03-25)25 March 2003 (aged 21) 8   Blackrock College RFC / Leinster
Dorothy Wall Second row (2000-05-04)4 May 2000 (aged 24) 29   Exeter Chiefs / Munster
Enya Breen Outside-half (1999-04-23)23 April 1999 (aged 25) 22   Blackrock College RFC / Munster
Eimear Considine Wing (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 33) 27   UL Bohemian RFC / Munster
Aoife Dalton Centre (2003-05-03)3 May 2003 (aged 21) 15   Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster
Vicky Elmes Kinlan Wing (2003-02-21)21 February 2003 (aged 21) 1   Wicklow RFC / Munster
Caitríona Finn ?? (2006-06-04)4 June 2006 (aged 18) 0   UL Bohemian RFC / Munster
Stacey Flood Outside-half (1996-08-05)5 August 1996 (aged 28) 11   Railway Union RFC
Nicole Fowley Outside-half (1992-12-23)23 December 1992 (aged 31) 12   Galwegians RFC / Connacht
Katie Heffernan Centre (1998-09-08)8 September 1998 (aged 26) 0   Railway Union RFC / Leinster
Eve Higgins Centre (1999-06-23)23 June 1999 (aged 25) 18   Railway Union RFC
Emily Lane Scrum-half (1999-01-10)10 January 1999 (aged 25) 7   Blackrock College RFC
Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe Wing (1995-04-26)26 April 1995 (aged 29) 10   Railway Union RFC / Munster
Molly Scuffil-McCabe Scrum-half (1998-03-15)15 March 1998 (aged 26) 17   Leinster
Dannah O'Brien Outside-half (2003-09-22)22 September 2003 (aged 21) 16   Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster

New Zealand

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On 16 August, New Zealand named their 30–player squad for their End of Year tour and WXV1.[6][2]

Head coach:   Allan Bunting

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Luka Connor Hooker (1996-09-24)24 September 1996 (aged 27) 23   Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
Georgia Ponsonby Hooker (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 24) 25   Matatū / Canterbury
Atlanta Lolohea Hooker (2003-04-16)16 April 2003 (aged 21) 2   Matatū / Canterbury
Kate Henwood Prop (1989-01-28) 28 January 1989 (age 35) 6   Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
Tanya Kalounivale Prop (1999-01-20)20 January 1999 (aged 25) 15   Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Phillipa Love Prop (1990-04-08)8 April 1990 (aged 34) 28   Matatū / Canterbury
Marcelle Parkes Prop (1997-09-09) 9 September 1997 (age 27) 6   Matatū / Canterbury
Amy Rule Prop (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 23) 24   Matatū / Canterbury
Chryss Viliko Prop (2000-12-25)25 December 2000 (aged 23) 7   Blues / Auckland
Alana Bremner Lock (1997-02-10)10 February 1997 (aged 27) 22   Matatū / Canterbury
Chelsea Bremner Lock (1995-04-11)11 April 1995 (aged 29) 19   Chiefs Manawa / Canterbury
Maiakawanakaulani Roos Lock (2001-07-27) 27 July 2001 (age 23) 26   Blues / Auckland
Ma'ama Mo'onia Vaipulu Lock (2002-11-26)26 November 2002 (aged 21) 3   Blues / Auckland
Kaipo Olsen-Baker Loose forward (2002-05-01) 1 May 2002 (age 22) 7   Matatū / Manawatū
Kennedy Simon (cc) Loose forward (1996-10-01) 1 October 1996 (age 28) 24   Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Layla Sae Loose forward (2000-10-22)22 October 2000 (aged 23) 8   Hurricanes Poua / Manawatū
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u Loose forward (2002-03-02)2 March 2002 (aged 22) 23   Blues / Auckland
Lucy Jenkins Loose forward (2000-11-30)30 November 2000 (aged 23) 6   Matatu / Canterbury
Iritana Hohaia Scrum-half (2000-03-01)1 March 2000 (aged 24) 11   Hurricanes Poua / Taranaki
Maia Joseph Scrum-half (2002-05-20) 20 May 2002 (age 22) 5   Matatū / Otago
Ruahei Demant (cc) Fly-half (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 29) 38   Blues / Auckland
Hannah King Fly-half (2004-01-13)13 January 2004 (aged 20) 4   Hurricanes Poua / Canterbury
Sylvia Brunt Centre (2004-01-01)1 January 2004 (aged 20) 18   Blues / Auckland
Amy du Plessis Centre (1999-07-07)7 July 1999 (aged 24) 18   Matatū / Canterbury
Renee Holmes Utility back (1999-12-21)21 December 1999 (aged 24) 19   Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Ayesha Leti-I'iga Utility back (1999-01-03) 3 January 1999 (age 25) 22   Hurricanes Poua
Patricia Maliepo Utility back (2003-03-13)13 March 2003 (aged 21) 9   Blues / Auckland
Mererangi Paul Utility back (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (aged 25) 9   Chiefs Manawa / Counties Manukau
Ruby Tui Utility back (1991-12-13)13 December 1991 (aged 32) 17  Chiefs Manawa / Counties Manukau
Katelyn Vaha'akolo Utility back (2000-04-18)18 April 2000 (aged 24) 11   Blues / Auckland

United States

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On 14 September, The United States announced their 30-player squad.[7][2]

Head coach:   Sione Fukofuka

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Alev Kelter Centre (1991-03-21)21 March 1991 (aged 33) 23   Loughborough Lightning
Alivia Leatherman Prop (2002-08-09)9 August 2002 (aged 22) 5   Life West Gladiatrix
Atumata Hingano Centre (1998-08-02)2 August 1998 (aged 25) 6   USA Sevens
Bulou Mataitoga Fullback (1994-04-08)8 April 1994 (aged 30) 18   Loughborough Lightning
Cassidy Bargell Scrum-half (1999-12-28)28 December 1999 (aged 24) 2   Beantown RFC
Catie Benson Prop (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 32) 45   Sale Sharks
Charli Jacoby Prop (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 34) 29   Exeter Chiefs
Cheta Emba Fullback (1993-07-16)16 July 1993 (aged 31) 9   USA Sevens
Emerson Allen ?? (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 25) 1   Life West Gladiatrix
Emily Henrich Centre (1999-11-10)10 November 1999 (aged 24) 18   Leicester Tigers
Erica Jarrell Prop (1999-02-25)25 February 1999 (aged 25) 10   Sale Sharks
Gabby Cantorna Fly-half (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 29) 30   Exeter Chiefs
Hallie Taufo'ou Second row (1994-05-26)26 May 1994 (aged 30) 19   Loughborough Lightning
Hope Rogers Prop (1993-01-07)7 January 1993 (aged 31) 47   Exeter Chiefs
Joanne Fa'avesi ?? (1992-02-05)5 February 1992 (aged 32) 7   USA Sevens
Kate Zackary (c) Number 8 (1989-07-26)26 July 1989 (aged 35) 37   Trailfinders
Kathryn Treder Hooker (1996-03-13)13 March 1996 (aged 28) 22   Loughborough Lightning
Keia Mae Sagapiolu Prop (2000-05-12)12 May 2000 (aged 24) 11   Leicester Tigers
Kris Thomas Wing (1993-07-01)1 July 1993 (aged 31) 11   USA Sevens
Maya Learned Prop (1996-01-01)1 January 1996 (aged 28) 13   Colorado Gray Wolves
McKenzie Hawkins Fly-half (1997-01-08)8 January 1997 (aged 27) 17   Colorado Grey Wolves
Paige Stathopoulos Hooker (1993-08-23)23 August 1993 (aged 31) 10   Beantown RFC
Rachel Ehrecke Flanker (1999-12-06)6 December 1999 (aged 24) 15   Colorado Grey Wolves
Rachel Johnson Flanker (1991-02-05)5 February 1991 (aged 33) 29   Exeter Chiefs
Sophie Pyrz ?? (1996-08-03)3 August 1996 (aged 28) 2   Life West Gladiatrix / Rhinos
Summer Harris-Jones ?? (1996-06-27)27 June 1996 (aged 28) 4   USA Sevens
Tahlia Brody Back row (1994-09-10)10 September 1994 (aged 30) 12   Leicester Tigers
Taina Tukuafu Scrum-half (2001-08-18)18 August 2001 (aged 23) 10   Berkeley All Blues
Tess Feury Fullback (1996-03-15)15 March 1996 (aged 28) 28   Leicester Tigers
Tessa Hann ?? 1   Colorado Gray Wolves

WXV 2

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Australia

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Australia announced their 30-player squad on 2 September for their European tour and WXV 2.[8][2]

Head coach:   Joanne Yapp

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Lori Cramer Fullback (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 31) 23   Queensland Reds
Biola Dawa Wing (2000-11-05)5 November 2000 (aged 23) 2   ACT Brumbies
Lucy Dinnen Scrum-half (1993-02-09)9 February 1993 (aged 31) 0   Western Force
Ashley Fernandez Lock (2002-10-24)24 October 2002 (aged 21) 0   ACT Brumbies
Georgina Friedrichs Centre (1995-04-14)14 April 1995 (aged 29) 24   NSW Waratahs
Sally Fuesaina Prop (1992-02-15)15 February 1992 (aged 32) 3   ACT Brumbies
Caitlyn Halse Utility back (2006-09-18)18 September 2006 (aged 18) 2   NSW Waratahs
Brianna Hoy Prop (2000-07-07)7 July 2000 (aged 24) 8   NSW Waratahs
Eva Karpani Prop (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 28) 27   NSW Waratahs
Lydia Kavoa Number 8 (1993-11-08)8 November 1993 (aged 30) 1   ACT Brumbies
Atasi Lafai Lock (1994-07-24)24 July 1994 (aged 30) 14   NSW Waratahs
Kaitlan Leaney Lock (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (aged 23) 20   NSW Waratahs
Michaela Leonard (c) Lock (1995-03-06)6 March 1995 (aged 29) 27   Western Force
Ashley Marsters Hooker (1993-11-02)2 November 1993 (aged 30) 29   Melbourne Rebels
Arabella McKenzie Fly-half (1999-03-01)1 March 1999 (aged 25) 26   NSW Waratahs
Desiree Miller Wing (2002-01-13)13 January 2002 (aged 22) 7   NSW Waratahs
Tiarah Minns Lock (2001-04-06)6 April 2001 (aged 23) 0   Melbourne Rebels
Faitala Moleka Fly-half (2005-01-29)29 January 2005 (aged 19) 11   ACT Brumbies
Tiarna Molloy Hooker (1998-11-08)8 November 1998 (aged 25) 3   Queensland Reds
Layne Morgan Scrum-half (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 25) 26   NSW Waratahs
Tania Naden Hooker (1992-02-20)20 February 1992 (aged 32) 15   ACT Brumbies
Leilani Nathan Flanker (2000-07-20)20 July 2000 (aged 24) 7   NSW Waratahs
Alapeta Ngauamo Prop (1989-07-11)11 July 1989 (aged 35) 0   Western Force
Bridie O'Gorman Prop (1998-12-08)8 December 1998 (aged 25) 22   NSW Waratahs
Siokapesi Palu Flanker (1996-10-15)15 October 1996 (aged 27) 11   ACT Brumbies
Trilleen Pomare Centre (1993-04-05)5 April 1993 (aged 31) 29   Western Force
Cecilia Smith Centre (1994-03-13)13 March 1994 (aged 30) 15   Queensland Reds
Maya Stewart Wing (2000-03-14)14 March 2000 (aged 24) 11   NSW Waratahs
Tabua Tuinakauvadra Back row (2002-12-27)27 December 2002 (aged 21) 6   ACT Brumbies
Natalie Wright Scrum-half (2002-09-08)8 September 2002 (aged 22) 2   Queensland Reds

Italy

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Italy announced their 30-player squad on 16 September.[9][10][2]

Head coach:   Giovanni Raineri

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ilaria Arrighetti Back row (1993-03-02)2 March 1993 (aged 31) 57   Stade Rennais Rugby
Chiara Cheli Hooker 0   Rugby Colorno
Giordana Duca Lock (1992-09-18)18 September 1992 (aged 32) 49   Valsugana Rugby Padova
Elena Errichiello Back row   Unione Rugby Capitolina
Valeria Fedrighi Lock (1992-09-05)5 September 1992 (aged 32) 55   Rugby Colorno
Alessandra Frangipani Back row (2003-07-12)12 July 2003 (aged 21) 8   Villorba Rugby
Elisa Giordano Back row (1990-11-01)1 November 1990 (aged 33) 67   Valsugana Rugby Padova
Laura Gurioli Hooker (1995-02-02)2 February 1995 (aged 29) 9   Villorba Rugby
Gaia Maris Prop (2001-12-05)5 December 2001 (aged 22) 29   ASM Romagnat Rugby
Alissa Ranuccini Back row (2000-06-28)28 June 2000 (aged 24) 8   Rugby Colorno
Sara Seye Prop (2000-08-26)26 August 2000 (aged 24) 24   Trailfinders
Francesca Sgorbini Back row (2001-01-07)7 January 2001 (aged 23) 25   ASM Romagnat Rugby
Emanuela Stecca Prop (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 27) 11   Villorba Rugby
Sara Tounesi Lock (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 29) 41   Montpellier Hérault Rugby
Silvia Turani Prop (1995-07-06)6 July 1995 (aged 29) 35   Harlequins
Vittoria Vecchini Hooker (2002-01-13)13 January 2002 (aged 22) 28   Valsugana Rugby Padova
Beatrice Veronese Back row (1996-03-11)11 March 1996 (aged 28) 19   Valsugana Rugby Padova
Vittoria Zanette Forward (2004-11-29)29 November 2004 (aged 19) 0   Villorba Rugby
Beatrice Capomaggi Fullback (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 27) 15   Villorba Rugby
Sofia Catellani Back (2004-06-15)15 June 2004 (aged 20) 2   Rugby Colorno
Francesca Granzotto Scrum-half (2002-03-22)22 March 2002 (aged 22) 13   Villorba Rugby
Veronica Madia Fly-half (1995-01-16)16 January 1995 (aged 29) 51   Rugby Colorno
Sara Mannini Centre (2005-08-28)28 August 2005 (aged 19) 1   Rugby Colorno
Nicole Mastrangelo Centre (2003-09-21)21 September 2003 (aged 21) 1   Unione Rugby Capitolina
Aura Muzzo Wing (1997-04-12)12 April 1997 (aged 27) 46   Villorba Rugby
Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi Fullback (2001-12-06)6 December 2001 (aged 22) 34   Valsugana Rugby Padova
Beatrice Rigoni Centre (1995-08-01)1 August 1995 (aged 29) 76   Sale Sharks
Michela Sillari Centre (1993-02-23)23 February 1993 (aged 31) 83   Valsugana Rugby Padova
Sofia Stefan Scrum-half (1992-05-12)12 May 1992 (aged 32) 89   Sale Sharks
Emma Stevanin Fly-half (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 22) 15   Valsugana Rugby Padova

Japan

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Japan announced their final squad on 4 September 2024.[11][2]

Head coach:   Lesley McKenzie

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Megumi Abe Scrum-half (1998-04-28)28 April 1998 (aged 26) 25   Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Komachi Imakugi Wing (2002-01-06)6 January 2002 (aged 22) 26   Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Ayasa Otsuka Fly-half (1999-05-05)5 May 1999 (aged 25) 28   Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Mele Yua Havili Kagawa Centre (2001-09-29)29 September 2001 (aged 22) 2   Nanairo Prism Fukuoka
Sachiko Kato Prop (2000-02-19)19 February 2000 (aged 24) 25   Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Masami Kawamura Second row (1999-07-13)13 July 1999 (aged 25) 16
Wako Kitano Prop (1999-09-08)8 September 1999 (aged 25) 15   Mie Pearls
Asuka Kuge Prop (1994-09-22)22 September 1994 (aged 30) 15   Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Sakurako Korai Back row (2003-04-09)9 April 2003 (aged 21) 16   Nippon Sport Science University
Ayumu Kokaji Hooker (2000-11-24)24 November 2000 (aged 23) 8   Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Kanako Kobayashi Centre (1998-11-13)13 November 1998 (aged 25) 14   Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Hinata Komaki Hooker (2001-05-09)9 May 2001 (aged 23) 17   Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Seina Saito Back row (1992-05-30)30 May 1992 (aged 32) 44   Mie Pearls
Yuka Sadaka Prop (1994-11-02)2 November 1994 (aged 29) 20   Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Yuna Sato Second row (1998-09-11)11 September 1998 (aged 26) 17   Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Anan Seo Scrum-half (2001-07-16)16 July 2001 (aged 23) 1   Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Kotomi Taniguchi Hooker (1995-04-10)10 April 1995 (aged 29) 20   Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Moe Tsukui Scrum-half (2000-03-28)28 March 2000 (aged 24) 35   Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Ayano Nagai Back row (1997-10-14)14 October 1997 (aged 26) 26   Yokohama TKM
Iroha Nagata Back row (1998-12-21)21 December 1998 (aged 25) 34   Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Nijiho Nagata Hooker (2000-12-06)6 December 2000 (aged 23) 23   Mie Pearls
Sora Nishimura Back (2000-09-29)29 September 2000 (aged 23) 14   Mie Pearls
Haruka Hirotsu Back (2000-10-29)29 October 2000 (aged 23) 10   Nanairo Prism Fukuoka
Mana Furuta Centre (1997-11-16)16 November 1997 (aged 26) 30   Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Kyoko Hosokawa Back row (1999-07-08)8 July 1999 (aged 25) 13   Mie Pearls
Misaki Matsumura Back (2005-03-06)6 March 2005 (aged 19) 8   Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Manami Mine Forward (2003-09-11)11 September 2003 (aged 21) 7   Nippon Sport Science University
Minori Yamamoto Fly-half (1996-12-09)9 December 1996 (aged 27) 32   Yokohama TKM
Otoka Yoshimura Second row (2001-05-15)15 May 2001 (aged 23) 22   Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Jennifer Nduka Second row (2000-10-18)18 October 2000 (aged 23) 8   Hokkaido Barbarians Diana

Scotland

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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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Leah Bartlett Prop (1998-08-28)28 August 1998 (aged 26) 36   Leicester Tigers
Christine Belisle Prop (1993-11-04)4 November 1993 (aged 30) 36   Loughborough Lightning
Sarah Bonar Lock (1994-02-09)9 February 1994 (aged 30) 38   Harlequins
Elliann Clarke Prop (2001-02-16)16 February 2001 (aged 23) 12   Bristol Bears
Lisa Cockburn Prop (1992-12-06)6 December 1992 (aged 31) 30   Gloucester-Hartpury
Eva Donaldson Second row (2001-07-10)10 July 2001 (aged 23) 12   Leicester Tigers
Evie Gallagher Number 8 (2000-08-22)22 August 2000 (aged 24) 28   Bristol Bears
Jade Konkel Number 8 (1993-12-09)9 December 1993 (aged 30) 63   Harlequins
Rachel Malcolm Back row (1991-05-23)23 May 1991 (aged 33) 48   Loughborough Lightning
Elis Martin Hooker (1999-05-23)23 May 1999 (aged 25) 11   Loughborough Lightning
Fiona McIntosh Second row (1999-10-25)25 October 1999 (aged 24) 3   Saracens
Rachel McLachlan Back row (1999-02-26)26 February 1999 (aged 25) 43   Montpellier HR
Lana Skeldon Hooker (1993-10-18)18 October 1993 (aged 30) 70   Bristol Bears
Aila Ronald Hooker (2004-04-18)18 April 2004 (aged 20) 0   University of Edinburgh
Alex Stewart Back row (2004-05-28)28 May 2004 (aged 20) 6   Corstorphine Cougars
Emma Wassell1 Second row (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 29) 67   Loughborough Lightning
Louise McMillan1 Second row (1997-07-27)27 July 1997 (aged 27) 54   Saracens
Anne Young Prop (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 24) 11   Loughborough Lightning
Leia Brebner-Holden Scrum-half (2002-05-26)26 May 2002 (aged 22) 1   Gloucester-Hartpury / Cheltenham Tigers
Coreen Grant Wing (1998-01-30)30 January 1998 (aged 26) 12   Saracens
Caity Mattinson Scrum-half (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 28) 23   Trailfinders
Mairi McDonald Scrum-half (1997-11-25)25 November 1997 (aged 26) 24   Exeter Chiefs
Francesca McGhie Wing (2003-05-07)7 May 2003 (aged 21) 13   Leicester Tigers
Rhona Lloyd Wing (1996-10-17)17 October 1996 (aged 27) 50   Stade Bordelais / GB 7s
Helen Nelson Fly-half (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 30) 61   Loughborough Lightning
Emma Orr Centre (2003-04-06)6 April 2003 (aged 21) 20   Bristol Bears
Rachel Philipps Centre (2002-01-07)7 January 2002 (aged 22) 0   Sale Sharks
Lisa Thomson Centre (1997-09-07)7 September 1997 (aged 27) 60   Trailfinders / GB 7s
Chloe Rollie Fullback (1995-06-26)26 June 1995 (aged 29) 66   Trailfinders
Lucia Scott Fullback (2004-02-03)3 February 2004 (aged 20) 1   Hartpury University/Gloucester Hartpury
Meryl Smith Centre (2001-06-11)11 June 2001 (aged 23) 18   Bristol Bears

South Africa

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On 22 September, South Africa announced their 30-member squad to WXV2.[14][2]

Head coach:   Swys de Bruin

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Lindelwa Gwala Hooker (1997-08-24)24 August 1997 (aged 27) 33   Trailfinders
Roseline Botes Hooker (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 24) 20   DHL Western Province
Micke Gunter Hooker (1998-10-25)25 October 1998 (aged 25) 8   Bulls Daisies
Azisa Mkiva Prop (1999-02-09)9 February 1999 (aged 25) 10   DHL Western Province
Babalwa Latsha Prop (1994-03-31)31 March 1994 (aged 30) 30   Harlequins Women
Sanelisiwe Charlie Prop (2000-05-01)1 May 2000 (aged 24) 19   Bulls Daisies
Yonela Ngxingolo Prop (1998-03-03)3 March 1998 (aged 26) 29   Bulls Daisies
Danelle Lochner Second row (1997-05-16)16 May 1997 (aged 27) 13   Harlequins Women
Vainah Ubisi Second row (2003-03-20)20 March 2003 (aged 21) 15   Bulls Daisies
Nolusindiso Booi (c) Second row (1985-06-29)29 June 1985 (aged 39) 46   DHL Western Province
Aseza Hele Back row (1994-11-26)26 November 1994 (aged 29) 22   Boland Dames
Sinazo Mcatshulwa Back row (1996-12-24)24 December 1996 (aged 27) 32   DHL Western Province
Sizophila Solontsi Back row (1992-03-09)9 March 1992 (aged 32) 22   Bulls Daisies
Lusanda Dumke Back row (1996-09-11)11 September 1996 (aged 28) 30   Bulls Daisies
Anathi Qolo Back row (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 26) 4   Bulls Daisies
Catha Jacobs Back row (1998-02-06)6 February 1998 (aged 26) 16   Leicester Tigers Women
Tayla Kinsey Scrum-half (1993-09-05)5 September 1993 (aged 31) 36   Sharks Women
Felicia Jacobs Scrum-half (1998-04-07)7 April 1998 (aged 26) 6   Boland Dames
Unam Tose Scrum-half (2000-05-03)3 May 2000 (aged 24) 20   Bulls Daisies
Libbie Janse van Rensburg Fly-half (1994-09-28)28 September 1994 (aged 29) 23   Bulls Daisies
Byrhandre Dolf Fly-half (2003-07-04)4 July 2003 (aged 21) 14   Bulls Daisies
Chumisa Qawe Centre (1999-11-15)15 November 1999 (aged 24) 16   Bulls Daisies
Eloise Webb Centre (1996-03-05)5 March 1996 (aged 28) 11   Border Ladies
Aphiwe Ngwevu Centre (1998-05-14)14 May 1998 (aged 26) 23   Border Ladies
Zintle Mpupha Centre (1993-12-25)25 December 1993 (aged 30) 21   Bulls Daisies
Jakkie Cilliers Wing (2000-10-30)30 October 2000 (aged 23) 14   Bulls Daisies
Ayanda Malinga Wing (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 (aged 26) 8   Bulls Daisies
Maria Tshiremba Wing (1995-12-29)29 December 1995 (aged 28) 0   Bulls Daisies
Maceala Samboya Wing (1999-07-30)30 July 1999 (aged 25) 4   Boland Dames
Nadine Roos Fullback (1996-05-09)9 May 1996 (aged 28) 12   South Africa 7s

Wales

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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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rosie Carr1 Hooker (2002-03-02)2 March 2002 (aged 22) 1   Bristol Bears
Katie Carr1 Hooker
Carys Phillips Hooker (1992-11-12)12 November 1992 (aged 31) 75   Harlequins
Molly Reardon Hooker (2003-09-22)22 September 2003 (aged 21) 3   Cardiff Met
Abbey Constable Prop (1991-06-18)18 June 1991 (aged 33) 8   Gloucester-Hartpury
Maisie Davies Prop (2005-08-17)17 August 2005 (aged 19) 1
Gwenllian Pyrs Prop (1997-11-28)28 November 1997 (aged 26) 36   Bristol Bears
Donna Rose Prop (1991-06-05)5 June 1991 (aged 33) 23   Saracens
Jenni Scoble Prop (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 31) 0
Sisilia Tuipulotu Prop (2003-08-14)14 August 2003 (aged 21) 21   Gloucester-Hartpury
Georgia Evans Second row (1997-01-29)29 January 1997 (aged 27) 28   Saracens
Abbie Fleming Second row (1996-03-31)31 March 1996 (aged 28) 19   Harlequins
Natalia John Second row (1996-02-15)15 February 1996 (aged 28) 40   Brython Thunder
Alaw Pyrs Second row (2005-10-12)12 October 2005 (aged 18) 1   Hartpury College
Alex Callender Back row (2000-07-29)29 July 2000 (aged 24) 37   Harlequins
Alisha Joyce-Butchers Back row (1997-06-14)14 June 1997 (aged 27) 48   Bristol Bears
Bryonie King Back row (2003-08-14)14 August 2003 (aged 21) 4   Bristol Bears
Bethan Lewis Back row (1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 25) 45   Gloucester-Hartpury
Kate Williams Back row (2000-04-05)5 April 2000 (aged 24) 13   Gloucester-Hartpury
Keira Bevan Scrum-half (1997-04-28)28 April 1997 (aged 27) 62   Bristol Bears
Sian Jones Scrum-half (2004-12-03)3 December 2004 (aged 19) 5   Gloucester-Hartpury
Lleucu George Fly-half (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 24) 22   Gloucester-Hartpury
Carys Cox Centre (1998-11-05)5 November 1998 (aged 25) 8   Trailfinders
Hannah Jones (c) Centre (1996-11-14)14 November 1996 (aged 27) 57   Gloucester-Hartpury
Kerin Lake Centre (1990-05-24)24 May 1990 (aged 34) 49
Hannah Bluck Wing (1997-04-01)1 April 1997 (aged 27) 11   Brython Thunder
Jasmine Joyce-Butchers Wing (1995-10-09)9 October 1995 (aged 28) 38   Great Britain 7s
Jenny Hesketh Fullback (2002-04-15)15 April 2002 (aged 22) 2   Bristol Bears
Courtney Keight Fullback (1997-12-27)27 December 1997 (aged 26) 13   Bristol Bears
Nel Metcalfe Fullback (2004-12-17)17 December 2004 (aged 19) 3   Gloucester-Hartpury
Kayleigh Powell Fullback (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (aged 25) 16   Great Britain 7s

WXV 3

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Fiji

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Fiji's 30-player squad for the tournament.[2]

Head coach:   Mosese Rauluni

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Bitila Tawake Prop (1999-04-02)2 April 1999 (aged 25) 17   Chiefs Manawa
Salanieta Nabuli Prop (2003-02-07)7 February 2003 (aged 21) 5   Fijian Drua
Loraini Senivutu Forward (2003-01-23)23 January 2003 (aged 21) 6   Fijian Drua
Tiana Robanakadavu Prop (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 19) 9   Fijian Drua
Penina Turova Forward (1999-10-01)1 October 1999 (aged 24) 0
Merevesi Ofakimalino Forward (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 30)   Fijian Drua
Unaisi Lalabalavu Hooker (2004-03-01)1 March 2004 (aged 20)   Fijian Drua
Anasimeci Korovata Prop (1996-08-01)1 August 1996 (aged 28) 12   Fijian Drua
Doreen Narokete Lock (2002-04-09)9 April 2002 (aged 22) 15   Queensland Reds
Nunia Daunimoala Lock (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 25) 12   Fijian Drua
Sulita Waisega Back row (2004-03-16)16 March 2004 (aged 20) 20   Fijian Drua
Karalaini Naisewa Back row (1994-07-23)23 July 1994 (aged 30) 22   Fijian Drua
Sereima Leweniqila Forward (1990-05-05)5 May 1990 (aged 34)   Fijian Drua
Mereoni Nakesa Lock (2003-02-17)17 February 2003 (aged 21) 15   Fijian Drua
Teresia Tinanivalu Back row (1995-03-26)26 March 1995 (aged 29)   Fijian Drua
Evivi Senikarivi Scrum-half (2000-06-12)12 June 2000 (aged 24) 16   Fijian Drua
Salanieta Kinita Fly-half (2001-09-14)14 September 2001 (aged 23) 8   Fijian Drua
Vani Arei Centre (1999-04-14)14 April 1999 (aged 25)   Fijian Drua
Wainikiti Vosadrau Back
Adita Milinia Wing (2003-06-29)29 June 2003 (aged 21) 15   Fijian Drua
Adi Fulori Rotagavira Back   Fijian Drua
Merewai Cumu Centre (1998-07-31)31 July 1998 (aged 26)   Fijian Drua
Rusila Nagasau Back (1987-08-04)4 August 1987 (aged 37)
Setaita Railumu Scrum-half (2001-04-18)18 April 2001 (aged 23) 13   Fijian Drua
Jennifer Goodsir Ravutia Fly-half (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 29) 12   Fijian Drua
Merewairita Neivosa Centre (2003-01-13)13 January 2003 (aged 21) 11   Fijian Drua
Atelaite Buna Fullback (2000-07-25)25 July 2000 (aged 24) 4   Fijian Drua
Luisa Tisolo Fullback (1991-09-20)20 September 1991 (aged 33) 19   Fijian Drua
Mary Kanace Back 0
Iva Sauira Wing (2001-08-30)30 August 2001 (aged 23) 0   Fijian Drua

Hong Kong

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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 (1992-07-30)30 July 1992 (aged 32) 23   Gai Wu
Tsang Hoi-Laam Hooker (1998-05-11)11 May 1998 (aged 26) 4   Gai Wu
Megan Richardson Forward (1991-10-23)23 October 1991 (aged 32) 3
Kea Herewini Forward (2000-01-27)27 January 2000 (aged 24) 3   Valley RFC
Lee Ka-Shun Prop (1989-03-24)24 March 1989 (aged 35) 26   Gai Wu
Tanya Dhar Hooker (2000-09-20)20 September 2000 (aged 24) 5   Valley RFC
Yuei-Tein Fion Got Forward (1993-05-20)20 May 1993 (aged 31) 6   HKFC
Leung Choi-See Forward
Chloe Baltazar Lock (2000-05-13)13 May 2000 (aged 24) 7   USRC Tigers
Morena Grierson Lock (2003-01-26)26 January 2003 (aged 21) 0   Kowloon RFC
Roshini Turner Lock (1996-11-26)26 November 1996 (aged 27) 10   HKFC
Chow Mei-Nam Lock (1988-11-14)14 November 1988 (aged 35) 24   Gai Wu
Chan Tsz-Ching Back row (1996-03-14)14 March 1996 (aged 28) 10   HKFC
Micayla Baltazar Back row (2003-06-26)26 June 2003 (aged 21) 5   USRC Tigers
Pun Wai-Yan (c) Back row (1995-04-06)6 April 1995 (aged 29) 16   Gai Wu
Shanna Forrest Back row (2002-01-04)4 January 2002 (aged 22) 3   Kowloon RFC
Karen Hoi-Ting So Back row (1990-04-27)27 April 1990 (aged 34) 16   Valley RFC
Au King-To Scrum-half (1996-07-19)19 July 1996 (aged 28) 7   Gai Wu
Jessica Wai-On Ho Scrum-half (1992-05-12)12 May 1992 (aged 32) 18   USRC Tigers
Wan Tsz-Yau Scrum-half (1999-09-17)17 September 1999 (aged 25) 1   Gai Wu
Georgia Rivers Fly-half (2004-08-20)20 August 2004 (aged 20) 2   Kowloon RFC
Fung Hoi-Ching Fly-half (1999-04-18)18 April 1999 (aged 25) 6   Gai Wu
Qian Jiayu Centre (1998-03-29)29 March 1998 (aged 26) 7   Gai Wu
Natasha Olson-Thorne Centre (1992-10-06)6 October 1992 (aged 31) 30   USRC Tigers
Gabriella Rivers Centre (2002-08-16)16 August 2002 (aged 22) 3   HKFC
Lucia Bolton Centre (2001-06-04)4 June 2001 (aged 23) 0   HKFC
Chong Ka-Yan Back (1993-11-24)24 November 1993 (aged 30) 17   USRC Tigers
Zoe Smith Back (1992-05-15)15 May 1992 (aged 32) 7   Valley RFC
Sabay Lynam Back (2003-09-15)15 September 2003 (aged 21) 3   Kowloon RFC
Haruka Uematsu Back (2006-08-17)17 August 2006 (aged 18) 0   Valley RFC

Madagascar

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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 (2005-06-09)9 June 2005 (aged 19) 7   SCB Besarety
Marie Bodonandrianina Centre (1997-03-16)16 March 1997 (aged 27) 7   FTFA
Felana Rakotoarison Second row (1993-01-21)21 January 1993 (aged 31) 3   FTM Manjakaray
Laurence Rasoanandrasana Hooker (1992-12-06)6 December 1992 (aged 31) 9   SCB Besarety
Claudia Rasoarimalala Wing (1985-08-07)7 August 1985 (aged 39) 12   FTFA
Tiana Razanamahefa Fullback (2000-05-26)26 May 2000 (aged 24) 4   SCB Besarety
Sousou ??   FTFA
Rojo ??   FTFA
Mamisoa Rasoarimalala Prop (1993-04-05)5 April 1993 (aged 31) 7   FTM Manjakaray
Joela Mirasoa Fenohasina Scrum-half (1995-03-01)1 March 1995 (aged 29) 9   FTFA
Olivia Hanitriniaina ?? (2000-04-11)11 April 2000 (aged 24) 3   3FB Fahasalamana
Eleonore Rasoanantenaina Second row (1987-10-11)11 October 1987 (aged 36) 7   FTM Manjakaray
Mialy Ravaoarinoro Back row (1993-05-26)26 May 1993 (aged 31) 4   3FB Fahasalamana
Aina Rakotozafy Hooker (1994-12-08)8 December 1994 (aged 29) 7   ASUT
Vonjy ??   3FB Fahasalamana
Vachilly ??   Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro
Voahirana Razafiarisoa Fly-half (1986-09-01)1 September 1986 (aged 38) 9   3FB Fahasalamana
Sariaka Nomenjanahary Back row (1996-05-30)30 May 1996 (aged 28) 9   SCB Besarety
Elinah ??   Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro
Miora Rabarivelo Prop (1989-07-18)18 July 1989 (aged 35) 8   SCB Besarety
Vonjimalala Ranorovololona Scrum-half (1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 33) 7   SCB Besarety
Delphine Raharimalala Back row (1994-04-30)30 April 1994 (aged 30) 11   SCB Besarety
Nanou Razafializay Prop (1993-02-28)28 February 1993 (aged 31) 9   SCB Besarety
Valisoa Erickah Razanakiniana Fly-half (2004-03-26)26 March 2004 (aged 20) 7   SCB Besarety
Nomenjanahary Rakotozafy Hooker (1994-12-08)8 December 1994 (aged 29) 1   SCB Besarety
Fenitra Razafindramanga Prop (1999-11-22)22 November 1999 (aged 24) 9   FTM Manjakaray
Zaya Fanantenana Wing (2003-02-10)10 February 2003 (aged 21) 5   SCB Besarety
Veronique Rasoanekena Centre (1997-06-17)17 June 1997 (aged 27) 9   Rugby Club Tanora Soavimasoandro
Sarindra Sahondramalala Back row (1993-03-04)4 March 1993 (aged 31) 3   3FB Fahasalamana
Volatiana Rasoanandrasana Second row (1988-06-29)29 June 1988 (aged 36) 2   FTFA

Netherlands

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Netherlands 30-player squad for the tournament.[2]

Head coach:   Sylke Haverkorn

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Anniek Nauta ?? (2000-03-10)10 March 2000 (aged 24)
Anouk Veerkamp Hooker (2002-01-29)29 January 2002 (aged 22) 7   Hartpury University
Anoushka Beukers Hooker (1999-09-15)15 September 1999 (aged 25) 8   Dames Bredase RC
Brechtje Karst Prop (2003-03-10)10 March 2003 (aged 21) 5 No Club
Elisabeth Boot Loose forward (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 26) 5   RC Diok
Gwen van der Schoot ?? (2005-11-15)15 November 2005 (aged 18) 0   RC Delft
Inger Jongerius Lock (1995-12-12)12 December 1995 (aged 28) 12   RC Waterland
Isa Prins Lock (2003-06-04)4 June 2003 (aged 21) 7   Suttonians RFC
Jara Bunnik ?? (2001-05-02)2 May 2001 (aged 23) 2
Julia Morauw Prop (2002-06-22)22 June 2002 (aged 22) 7   Amsterdamse Atletiek Club
Linde van der Velden (c) Loose forward (1995-02-20)20 February 1995 (aged 29) 14   Exeter Chiefs
Mariet Luijken Loose forward (2003-11-29)29 November 2003 (aged 20) 7   RC Diok
Mhina de Vos Forward (1998-04-24)24 April 1998 (aged 26) 8   Rugbyende Utrechtse Studenten
Morgane ter Cock ?? (2003-07-09)9 July 2003 (aged 21) 1
Nicky Dix Prop (2000-03-07)7 March 2000 (aged 24) 14   RC Waterland
Noah Demba ?? (1998-10-06)6 October 1998 (aged 25) 1   Rugbyende Utrechtse Studenten
Sydney de Weijer Prop (2003-06-17)17 June 2003 (aged 21) 7   Amsterdamse Atletiek Club
Emma van Traa Fly-half (2006-04-02)2 April 2006 (aged 18) 1   The Vets
Esmee Ligtvoet Scrum-half (2003-06-23)23 June 2003 (aged 21) 8   Suttonians RFC
Gaya van Nifterik Wing (1998-10-16)16 October 1998 (aged 25) 5   Rugbyende Utrechtse Studenten
Isa Spoler Centre (2004-06-27)27 June 2004 (aged 20) 4
Jet Metz Fly-half (2003-09-19)19 September 2003 (aged 21) 5
Kika Mulling Wing (1999-04-06)6 April 1999 (aged 25) 3   NRC The Wasps
Lieve Stallmann Fullback (2000-01-21)21 January 2000 (aged 24) 10   Crealia El Salvador
Linneke Gevers Centre (1998-03-09)9 March 1998 (aged 26) 2 No Club
Lisa Egberts Scrum-half (2001-12-03)3 December 2001 (aged 22) 0 No Club
Marit Lemmens Back (1998-04-20)20 April 1998 (aged 26) 8   Amsterdamse Atletiek Club
Pien Selbeck Centre (1984-10-14)14 October 1984 (aged 39) 13   RC Waterland
Pleuni Kievit Fullback (1997-03-10)10 March 1997 (aged 27) 4
Senne Hoog Wing (2005-06-07)7 June 2005 (aged 19) 4

Samoa

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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 (1997-04-17)17 April 1997 (aged 27) 3   Sunnybank RFC
Denise Aiolupotea Prop (1998-10-01)1 October 1998 (aged 25) 1   MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay
Tietie Aiolupotea Back (1995-12-04)4 December 1995 (aged 28) 1   MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay
Utumalama Atonio Back row (1999-11-07)7 November 1999 (aged 24) 12   Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau
France Bloomfield Back (1998-07-17)17 July 1998 (aged 26) 6   College Rifles RFC / Auckland
Tyra Boysen-Auimatagi Centre (2001-01-03)3 January 2001 (aged 23) 1   Northern Panthers RUFC
Lutia Col Aumua Back (2003-09-23)23 September 2003 (aged 21) 5
Drenna Falaniko Back (2004-01-30)30 January 2004 (aged 20) 0   Petone RFC / Wellington
Joanna Fanene-Lolo Back row (1998-11-11)11 November 1998 (aged 25) 0   Marist Old Boys / Auckland
Linda Fiafia Wing (1993-09-08)8 September 1993 (aged 31) 11
Avau Valentina Filimaua Forward (2003-08-04)4 August 2003 (aged 21) 5   Linwood RFC / Canterbury
Ruby Finau Centre (1992-01-25)25 January 1992 (aged 32) 0   University of Queensland
Nina Foaese Back row (1988-10-24)24 October 1988 (aged 35) 20   Norths RFC / Wellington
Tori Iosefo Prop (1995-08-23)23 August 1995 (aged 29) 1   MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay
Davina Lasini Back (1996-10-31)31 October 1996 (aged 27) 1   Brothers Rugby Club
Saelua Leaula Scrum-half (1997-07-17)17 July 1997 (aged 27) 12
Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta Hooker (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 23) 7   Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau
Fa'asua Makisi Centre (1994-03-16)16 March 1994 (aged 30)   Oriental Rongotai / Wellington
Ana Mamea Forward (2001-11-23)23 November 2001 (aged 22) 9   Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau
Sydney Niupulusu Lock (1996-07-02)2 July 1996 (aged 28) 2   Endeavour Hills
Easter Savelio Lock (1999-04-04)4 April 1999 (aged 25) 17   Tuggeranong Vikings
Angel Schwencke Forward 2   Petone RFC / Wellington
Machiko Fepulea'i Back row (2002-07-10)10 July 2002 (aged 22) 0   Easts RUC
Cassie Siataga Fly-half (1995-11-27)27 November 1995 (aged 28) 12   Linwood RFC / Canterbury
Ana-Lise Sio Lock (1996-01-03)3 January 1996 (aged 28) 3   Tuggeranong Vikings
Sui Pauaraisa Back row (1987-10-30)30 October 1987 (aged 36) 21   Linwood RFC / Canterbury
Ti Tauasosi Forward (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 36) 7   Marist Old Boys / Auckland
Harmony Vatau Back (2004-04-19)19 April 2004 (aged 20) 1   Endeavour Hills
Moega Wright Lock (1992-11-24)24 November 1992 (aged 31) 3   Sunnybank RFC
Karla Wright-Akeli Back (2001-09-15)15 September 2001 (aged 23) 5   Ponsonby Fillies / Auckland

Spain

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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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
María del Castillo Hooker (1996-01-11)11 January 1996 (aged 28) 14   Olímpico de Pozuelo
Inés Antolínez Prop (1996-06-12)12 June 1996 (aged 28) 14   Crealia El Salvador
Cristina Blanco Hooker (1995-09-30)30 September 1995 (aged 28) 23   Trailfinders
María de las Huertas Román Prop (1999-02-12)12 February 1999 (aged 25) 15   Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos
Nuria Jou Prop (2001-11-10)10 November 2001 (aged 22) 6   UE Santboiana
Sidorella Bracic Prop (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 31) 18   Crealia El Salvador
Laura Delgado Prop (1988-06-30)30 June 1988 (aged 36) 42   Harlequins
Mireia de Andrés Prop (1999-09-10)10 September 1999 (aged 25) 4   Sant Cugat
Anna Puig Second row (1999-10-14)14 October 1999 (aged 24) 32   UE Santboiana
Mónica Castelo1 Second row (1987-04-18)18 April 1987 (aged 37) 26   Stade Rennais
Elena Martínez1 Second row (1995-09-09)9 September 1995 (aged 29) 4   Stade Rennais
Lourdes Alameda Second row (1989-07-02)2 July 1989 (aged 35) 32   AC Bobigny 93 Rugby
Nadina Cisa Second row (1993-07-24)24 July 1993 (aged 31) 8   LOU Rugby
Nerea García Back row (1996-11-17)17 November 1996 (aged 27) 6   Crealia El Salvador
Alba Capell Back row (2003-10-28)28 October 2003 (aged 20) 18   Sale Sharks
Lia Piñeiro Prop (2001-08-28)28 August 2001 (aged 23) 4   Olímpico de Pozuelo
María Calvo2 Back row (1999-02-16)16 February 1999 (aged 25) 27   Complutense Cisneros
Victoria Rosell2 Back row (2005-09-30)30 September 2005 (aged 18) 0   Turia - Les Abelles
Carmen Castellucci Second row (2002-08-26)26 August 2002 (aged 22) 19   Gloucester-Hartpury
Lucía Díaz Scrum-half (1998-02-04)4 February 1998 (aged 26) 30   Silicius Majadahonda
Maider Aresti Centre (2003-07-24)24 July 2003 (aged 21) 10   Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos
Anne Fernández de Corres Scrum-half (1998-05-30)30 May 1998 (aged 26) 23   Spanish Rugby Federation
Amàlia Argudo Fly-half (2000-01-24)24 January 2000 (aged 24) 15   Stade Toulousain
Naroa Azpitarte Centre (2005-11-20)20 November 2005 (aged 18) 2   Getxo Artea
Zahía Pérez Fly-half (2004-01-14)14 January 2004 (aged 20) 19   Silicius Majadahonda
Claudia Cano Fly-half (2005-08-02)2 August 2005 (aged 19) 4   Complutense Cisneros
Alba Vinuesa Wing (1999-03-30)30 March 1999 (aged 25) 25   Stade Français Paris
Claudia Pérez Wing (2004-06-29)29 June 2004 (aged 20) 13   Silicius Majadahonda
Clara Piquero Fullback (1999-02-11)11 February 1999 (aged 25) 19   Lons Section paloise
Martina Márquez Centre (2003-01-29)29 January 2003 (aged 21) 5   AVR FC Barcelona
Claudia Peña Fullback (2004-10-26)26 October 2004 (aged 19) 16   Harlequins
Lea Ducher Fullback (2002-04-29)29 April 2002 (aged 22) 5   Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos

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