2015 Rugby World Cup squads
The 2015 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament held in England and Wales from 18 September until 31 October 2015. 20 national teams competed, each bringing a squad of 31 players to the tournament. Each team had to submit their squad to World Rugby by 31 August 2015. A player could be replaced for medical or compassionate reasons, but would be unable to return to the squad. Any replacement players had an enforced stand-down period of 48 hours before they could take the field.[clarification needed]
Players marked (c) were the nominated captains for their teams. All details, such as number of international caps and player age, are as of the opening day of the tournament on 18 September 2015.
Squads[edit]
Pool A[edit]
Australia[edit]
On 21 August, Australia announced their 31-man squad.[1]
1 On 29 September, Sam Carter and James Hanson were called up to the squad to replace Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu, injured during Australia's game with Uruguay.[2]
Head coach: 
Michael Cheika
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hanson 1 | Hooker | 15 September 1988 (aged 27) | 10 | Queensland Reds |
| Stephen Moore (c) | Hooker | 20 January 1983 (aged 32) | 96 | Brumbies |
| Tatafu Polota-Nau | Hooker | 26 July 1985 (aged 30) | 54 | Waratahs |
| Greg Holmes | Prop | 11 June 1983 (aged 32) | 18 | Queensland Reds |
| Sekope Kepu | Prop | 5 February 1986 (aged 29) | 56 | Waratahs |
| Scott Sio | Prop | 16 October 1991 (aged 23) | 10 | Brumbies |
| James Slipper | Prop | 6 June 1989 (aged 26) | 68 | Queensland Reds |
| Toby Smith | Prop | 10 October 1988 (aged 26) | 1 | Melbourne Rebels |
| Sam Carter 1 | Lock | 10 October 1989 (aged 25) | 12 | Brumbies |
| Kane Douglas | Lock | 1 June 1989 (aged 26) | 16 | Queensland Reds |
| Dean Mumm | Lock | 5 March 1984 (aged 31) | 37 | Waratahs |
| Rob Simmons | Lock | 19 April 1989 (aged 26) | 53 | Queensland Reds |
| Will Skelton 1 | Lock | 3 May 1992 (aged 23) | 12 | Waratahs |
| Scott Fardy | Flanker | 5 July 1984 (aged 31) | 24 | Brumbies |
| Michael Hooper | Flanker | 29 October 1991 (aged 23) | 46 | Waratahs |
| Sean McMahon | Flanker | 18 June 1994 (aged 21) | 4 | Melbourne Rebels |
| David Pocock | Flanker | 23 April 1988 (aged 27) | 50 | Brumbies |
| Ben McCalman | Number 8 | 18 March 1988 (aged 27) | 41 | Western Force |
| Wycliff Palu 1 | Number 8 | 27 July 1982 (aged 33) | 56 | Waratahs |
| Will Genia | Scrum-half | 17 January 1988 (aged 27) | 60 | Queensland Reds |
| Nick Phipps | Scrum-half | 9 January 1989 (aged 26) | 32 | Waratahs |
| Quade Cooper | Fly-half | 5 April 1988 (aged 27) | 57 | Queensland Reds |
| Bernard Foley | Fly-half | 8 September 1989 (aged 26) | 21 | Waratahs |
| Kurtley Beale | Centre | 6 January 1989 (aged 26) | 53 | Waratahs |
| Matt Giteau | Centre | 29 September 1982 (aged 32) | 96 |  Toulon |
| Tevita Kuridrani | Centre | 31 March 1991 (aged 24) | 24 | Brumbies |
| Matt To'omua | Centre | 2 January 1990 (aged 25) | 25 | Brumbies |
| Adam Ashley-Cooper | Wing | 27 March 1984 (aged 31) | 108 | Waratahs |
| Rob Horne | Wing | 15 August 1989 (aged 26) | 27 | Waratahs |
| Drew Mitchell | Wing | 26 March 1984 (aged 31) | 65 | Toulon |
| Henry Speight | Wing | 25 March 1988 (aged 27) | 4 | Brumbies |
| Joe Tomane | Wing | 11 February 1990 (aged 25) | 16 | Brumbies |
| Israel Folau | Fullback | 3 April 1989 (aged 26) | 33 | Waratahs |
England[edit]
On 27 August, England announced their 31-man squad.[3]
1 On 28 September, Nick Easter was called up to the squad to replace Billy Vunipola, injured during England's game with Wales.[4]
Head coach: 
Stuart Lancaster
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie George | Hooker | 22 October 1990 (aged 24) | 2 | Saracens |
| Rob Webber | Hooker | 1 August 1986 (aged 29) | 13 | Bath |
| Tom Youngs | Hooker | 28 January 1987 (aged 28) | 24 | Leicester Tigers |
| Kieran Brookes | Prop | 29 August 1990 (aged 25) | 12 | Northampton Saints |
| Dan Cole | Prop | 9 May 1987 (aged 28) | 52 | Leicester Tigers |
| Joe Marler | Prop | 7 July 1990 (aged 25) | 33 | Harlequins |
| Mako Vunipola | Prop | 13 January 1991 (aged 24) | 23 | Saracens |
| David Wilson | Prop | 9 April 1985 (aged 30) | 43 | Bath |
| George Kruis | Lock | 22 February 1990 (aged 25) | 8 | Saracens |
| Joe Launchbury | Lock | 12 April 1991 (aged 24) | 24 | Wasps |
| Courtney Lawes | Lock | 23 February 1989 (aged 26) | 40 | Northampton Saints |
| Geoff Parling | Lock | 28 October 1983 (aged 31) | 25 | Exeter Chiefs |
| James Haskell | Flanker | 2 April 1985 (aged 30) | 60 | Wasps |
| Chris Robshaw (c) | Flanker | 4 June 1986 (aged 29) | 39 | Harlequins |
| Tom Wood | Flanker | 3 November 1986 (aged 28) | 38 | Northampton Saints |
| Nick Easter 1 | Number 8 | 15 August 1978 (aged 37) | 52 | Harlequins |
| Ben Morgan | Number 8 | 18 February 1989 (aged 26) | 29 | Gloucester |
| Billy Vunipola 1 | Number 8 | 3 November 1992 (aged 22) | 19 | Saracens |
| Danny Care | Scrum-half | 2 January 1987 (aged 28) | 52 | Harlequins |
| Richard Wigglesworth | Scrum-half | 9 June 1983 (aged 32) | 23 | Saracens |
| Ben Youngs | Scrum-half | 5 September 1989 (aged 26) | 49 | Leicester Tigers |
| Owen Farrell | Fly-half | 24 September 1991 (aged 23) | 31 | Saracens |
| George Ford | Fly-half | 16 March 1993 (aged 22) | 13 | Bath |
| Brad Barritt | Centre | 7 August 1986 (aged 29) | 23 | Saracens |
| Sam Burgess | Centre | 14 December 1988 (aged 26) | 2 | Bath |
| Jonathan Joseph | Centre | 21 May 1991 (aged 24) | 13 | Bath |
| Henry Slade | Centre | 19 March 1993 (aged 22) | 1 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Jonny May | Wing | 1 April 1990 (aged 25) | 16 | Gloucester |
| Jack Nowell | Wing | 11 April 1993 (aged 22) | 9 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Anthony Watson | Wing | 26 February 1994 (aged 21) | 11 | Bath |
| Mike Brown | Fullback | 4 September 1985 (aged 30) | 39 | Harlequins |
| Alex Goode | Fullback | 7 May 1988 (aged 27) | 18 | Saracens |
Fiji[edit]
On 21 August, Fiji announced their 31-man squad.[5]
1 On 25 September, Timoci Nagusa was called up to the squad to replace Waisea Nayacalevu, injured during Fiji's game with Australia.[6]
2 On 27 September, Taniela Koroi was called up to the squad to replace Isei Colati, injured during Fiji's game with Australia.[7]
Head coach: 
John McKee
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunia Koto | Hooker | 15 April 1980 (aged 35) | 43 | Narbonne |
| Talemaitoga Tuapati | Hooker | 16 August 1984 (aged 31) | 29 | Provence |
| Viliame Veikoso | Hooker | 4 April 1982 (aged 33) | 30 | Doncaster |
| Lee Roy Atalifo | Prop | 10 May 1988 (aged 27) | 2 |  Suva |
| Isei Colati 2 | Prop | 23 December 1983 (aged 31) | 7 | Nevers |
| Taniela Koroi 2 | Prop | 8 February 1990 (aged 25) | 2 |  Mogliano |
| Campese Ma'afu | Prop | 19 December 1984 (aged 30) | 35 | Provence |
| Peni Ravai | Prop | 16 June 1990 (aged 25) | 9 | Nadroga |
| Manasa Saulo | Prop | 6 April 1989 (aged 26) | 24 |  Timișoara Saracens |
| Tevita Cavubati | Lock | 12 August 1987 (aged 28) | 8 | Worcester Warriors |
| Leone Nakarawa | Lock | 2 April 1988 (aged 27) | 31 |  Glasgow Warriors |
| Api Ratuniyarawa | Lock | 11 July 1986 (aged 29) | 16 | Agen |
| Nemia Soqeta | Lock | 4 March 1985 (aged 30) | 7 | Biarritz Olympique |
| Akapusi Qera (c) | Flanker | 24 April 1984 (aged 31) | 47 | Montpellier |
| Malakai Ravulo | Flanker | 22 September 1983 (aged 31) | 34 | Steaua București |
| Dominiko Waqaniburotu | Flanker | 20 April 1986 (aged 29) | 24 | Brive |
| Peceli Yato | Flanker | 17 January 1993 (aged 22) | 4 | Clermont |
| Sakiusa Matadigo | Number 8 | 8 August 1982 (aged 33) | 20 | Lyon |
| Netani Talei | Number 8 | 19 March 1983 (aged 32) | 30 | Harlequins |
| Nemia Kenatale | Scrum-half | 21 January 1986 (aged 29) | 34 | Farul Constanța |
| Nikola Matawalu | Scrum-half | 8 March 1989 (aged 26) | 26 | Bath |
| Henry Seniloli | Scrum-half | 15 June 1989 (aged 26) | 8 | Unattached |
| Josh Matavesi | Fly-half | 5 October 1990 (aged 24) | 14 |  Ospreys |
| Ben Volavola | Fly-half | 13 January 1991 (aged 24) | 5 | Waratahs |
| Levani Botia | Centre | 14 March 1989 (aged 26) | 5 | La Rochelle |
| Vereniki Goneva | Centre | 5 April 1984 (aged 31) | 35 | Leicester Tigers |
| Gabiriele Lovobalavu | Centre | 20 June 1985 (aged 30) | 20 | Bayonne |
| Nemani Nadolo | Wing | 31 January 1988 (aged 27) | 20 | Crusaders |
| Timoci Nagusa 1 | Wing | 7 February 1987 (aged 28) | 22 | Montpellier |
| Waisea Nayacalevu 1 | Wing | 26 June 1990 (aged 25) | 11 | Stade Français |
| Asaeli Tikoirotuma | Wing | 24 June 1986 (aged 29) | 14 | London Irish |
| Kini Murimurivalu | Fullback | 15 May 1989 (aged 26) | 11 | La Rochelle |
| Metuisela Talebula | Fullback | 20 May 1991 (aged 24) | 16 | Bordeaux Bègles |
Uruguay[edit]
On 30 August, Uruguay announced their 31-man squad.[8]
Head coach: 
Pablo Lemoine
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germán Kessler | Hooker | 1 July 1994 (aged 21) | 11 | Los Cuervos |
| Nicolás Klappenbach | Hooker | 25 March 1982 (aged 33) | 46 | Champagnat |
| Carlos Arboleya | Prop | 23 July 1985 (aged 30) | 50 | Trébol de Paysandú |
| Alejo Corral | Prop | 11 September 1981 (aged 34) | 47 |  San Isidro |
| Oscar Durán | Prop | 16 August 1980 (aged 35) | 31 | Carrasco Polo |
| Mario Sagario | Prop | 29 June 1986 (aged 29) | 47 | Massy |
| Mateo Sanguinetti | Prop | 26 July 1992 (aged 23) | 14 | Los Cuervos |
| Franco Lamanna | Lock | 5 October 1991 (aged 23) | 22 | Carrasco Polo |
| Mathias Palomeque | Lock | 10 July 1986 (aged 29) | 24 | Trébol de Paysandú |
| Santiago Vilaseca (c) | Lock | 17 September 1984 (aged 31) | 33 | Old Boys |
| Jorge Zerbino | Lock | 27 December 1991 (aged 23) | 11 | Old Christians |
| Agustín Alonso | Flanker | 24 September 1991 (aged 23) | 12 | Montevideo |
| Fernando Bascou | Flanker | 5 April 1987 (aged 28) | 25 | Pucaru Stade Gaulois |
| Matías Beer | Flanker | 16 December 1993 (aged 21) | 11 | Old Christians |
| Juan de Freitas | Flanker | 13 December 1989 (aged 25) | 38 | Champagnat |
| Juan Manuel Gaminara | Flanker | 1 May 1989 (aged 26) | 23 | Old Boys |
| Diego Magno | Flanker | 27 April 1989 (aged 26) | 49 | Montevideo |
| Alejandro Nieto | Number 8 | 7 January 1988 (aged 27) | 27 | Champagnat |
| Alejo Durán | Scrum-half | 20 May 1991 (aged 24) | 31 | Trébol de Paysandú |
| Agustín Ormaechea | Scrum-half | 8 March 1991 (aged 24) | 23 | Stade Montois |
| Felipe Berchesi | Fly-half | 12 April 1991 (aged 24) | 15 | Carcassonne |
| Manuel Blengio | Fly-half | 28 April 1994 (aged 21) | 10 | Old Christians |
| Joaquín Prada | Centre | 15 July 1991 (aged 24) | 28 | Los Cuervos |
| Alberto Román | Centre | 1 June 1987 (aged 28) | 36 | Pucaru Stade Gaulois |
| Andrés Vilaseca | Centre | 8 May 1991 (aged 24) | 12 | Old Boys |
| Francisco Bulanti | Wing | 12 April 1980 (aged 35) | 22 | Trébol de Paysandú |
| Jerónimo Etcheverry | Wing | 11 January 1988 (aged 27) | 42 | Carrasco Polo |
| Santiago Gibernau | Wing | 15 May 1988 (aged 27) | 32 | Carrasco Polo |
| Leandro Leivas | Wing | 6 July 1988 (aged 27) | 43 | Old Christians |
| Gastón Mieres | Fullback | 5 October 1989 (aged 25) | 37 | Valpolicella |
| Rodrigo Silva | Fullback | 2 November 1992 (aged 22) | 14 | Carrasco Polo |
Wales[edit]
On 31 August, Wales announced their 31-man squad.[9]
After injuries to Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny during Wales' warm-up match against Italy, Mike Philips and Eli Walker were called up to replace the injured duo.[10]
On 14 September, Eli Walker was released from the squad following injury and was replaced with Ross Moriarty.[11]
1 On 21 September, Tyler Morgan was called up to the squad to replace Cory Allen who tore his hamstring in Wales's opening win against Uruguay.[12]
2 On 28 September, Gareth Anscombe and James Hook were called up to the squad to replace Hallam Amos and Scott Williams who were injured in Wales's win against England.[13]
3 On 11 October, Liam Williams was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered an injury against Australia, and Eli Walker re-joined the squad to replace him. Walker was allowed to re-join the squad, as he was released from the team before Wales officially arrived in tournament.[14]
Head coach: Warren Gatland
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Baldwin | Hooker | 12 July 1988 (aged 27) | 10 | Ospreys |
| Ken Owens | Hooker | 3 January 1987 (aged 28) | 29 | Scarlets |
| Tomas Francis | Prop | 27 April 1992 (aged 23) | 2 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Paul James | Prop | 13 May 1982 (aged 33) | 62 | Ospreys |
| Aaron Jarvis | Prop | 20 May 1986 (aged 29) | 13 | Ospreys |
| Gethin Jenkins | Prop | 17 November 1980 (aged 34) | 116 | Cardiff Blues |
| Samson Lee | Prop | 30 November 1992 (aged 22) | 12 | Scarlets |
| Jake Ball | Lock | 21 June 1991 (aged 24) | 14 | Scarlets |
| Luke Charteris | Lock | 9 March 1983 (aged 32) | 57 | Racing |
| Bradley Davies | Lock | 9 January 1987 (aged 28) | 46 | Wasps |
| Dominic Day | Lock | 22 August 1985 (aged 30) | 2 | Bath |
| Alun Wyn Jones | Lock | 19 September 1985 (aged 29) | 90 | Ospreys |
| James King | Flanker | 24 July 1990 (aged 25) | 6 | Ospreys |
| Dan Lydiate | Flanker | 18 December 1987 (aged 27) | 47 | Ospreys |
| Ross Moriarty | Flanker | 18 April 1994 (aged 21) | 2 | Gloucester |
| Justin Tipuric | Flanker | 6 August 1989 (aged 26) | 33 | Ospreys |
| Sam Warburton (c) | Flanker | 5 October 1988 (aged 26) | 55 | Cardiff Blues |
| Taulupe Faletau | Number 8 | 12 November 1990 (aged 24) | 48 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
| Gareth Davies | Scrum-half | 18 August 1990 (aged 25) | 4 | Scarlets |
| Mike Phillips | Scrum-half | 29 August 1982 (aged 33) | 94 | Racing |
| Lloyd Williams | Scrum-half | 30 November 1989 (aged 25) | 19 | Cardiff Blues |
| Gareth Anscombe 2 | Fly-half | 10 May 1991 (aged 24) | 1 | Cardiff Blues |
| Dan Biggar | Fly-half | 16 October 1989 (aged 25) | 35 | Ospreys |
| Rhys Priestland | Fly-half | 9 January 1987 (aged 28) | 35 | Bath |
| Cory Allen 1 | Centre | 11 February 1993 (aged 22) | 3 | Cardiff Blues |
| James Hook 2 | Centre | 27 June 1985 (aged 30) | 78 | Gloucester |
| Tyler Morgan 1 | Centre | 2 September 1995 (aged 20) | 1 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
| Jamie Roberts | Centre | 8 November 1986 (aged 28) | 70 | Harlequins |
| Scott Williams 2 | Centre | 10 October 1990 (aged 24) | 32 | Scarlets |
| Hallam Amos 2 | Wing | 24 September 1994 (aged 20) | 3 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
| Alex Cuthbert | Wing | 5 April 1990 (aged 25) | 35 | Cardiff Blues |
| George North | Wing | 13 April 1992 (aged 23) | 51 | Northampton Saints |
| Eli Walker 3 | Wing | 28 March 1992 (aged 23) | 1 | Ospreys |
| Matthew Morgan | Fullback | 23 April 1992 (aged 23) | 3 | Bristol |
| Liam Williams 3 | Fullback | 9 April 1991 (aged 24) | 23 | Scarlets |
Pool B[edit]
Japan[edit]
On 31 August, Japan announced their 31-man squad.[15]
Head coach: Eddie Jones
Samoa[edit]
On 11 August, Samoa announced their 31-man squad.[16]
On 24 August, Faifili Levave was called up to replace Fa'atiga Lemalu who withdrew due to injury.[17]
On 11 September, Census Johnston was called up to replace Logovi'i Mulipola.[18]
Head coach: 
Stephen Betham
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Avei | Hooker | 13 June 1983 (aged 32) | 21 | Bordeaux Bègles |
| Manu Leiataua | Hooker | 26 December 1986 (aged 28) | 8 | Aurillac |
| Motu Matu'u | Hooker | 30 April 1987 (aged 28) | 3 | Hurricanes |
| Viliamu Afatia | Prop | 24 May 1990 (aged 25) | 11 | Agen |
| Jake Grey | Prop | 17 February 1984 (aged 31) | 4 | SCOPA |
| Census Johnston | Prop | 6 May 1981 (aged 34) | 48 | Toulouse |
| Anthony Perenise | Prop | 18 October 1982 (aged 32) | 24 | Bristol |
| Sakaria Taulafo | Prop | 29 January 1983 (aged 32) | 36 | Stade Français |
| Filo Paulo | Lock | 6 November 1987 (aged 27) | 18 | Benetton Treviso |
| Joe Tekori | Lock | 17 December 1983 (aged 31) | 32 | Toulouse |
| Kane Thompson | Lock | 9 January 1982 (aged 33) | 31 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Maurie Fa'asavalu | Flanker | 12 January 1980 (aged 35) | 25 | Oyonnax |
| Alafoti Faosiliva | Flanker | 28 October 1985 (aged 29) | 13 | Bath |
| Jack Lam | Flanker | 18 November 1987 (aged 27) | 15 | Bristol |
| Faifili Levave | Flanker | 15 January 1986 (aged 29) | 6 | Unattached |
| Ofisa Treviranus (c) | Flanker | 31 March 1984 (aged 31) | 32 | London Irish |
| TJ Ioane | Number 8 | 9 May 1989 (aged 26) | 6 | Sale Sharks |
| Sanele Vavae Tuilagi | Number 8 | 15 June 1988 (aged 27) | 4 | Carcassonne |
| Vavao Afemai | Scrum-half | 18 February 1992 (aged 23) | 5 | Vaiala |
| Kahn Fotuali'i | Scrum-half | 22 May 1982 (aged 33) | 24 | Northampton Saints |
| Patrick Fa'apale | Fly-half | 5 March 1991 (aged 24) | 6 | Vaiala |
| Tusi Pisi | Fly-half | 18 June 1982 (aged 33) | 21 |  Suntory Sungoliath |
| Michael Stanley | Fly-half | 29 December 1989 (aged 25) | 6 | Unattached |
| Rey Lee-Lo | Centre | 20 February 1987 (aged 28) | 2 | Cardiff Blues |
| Johnny Leota | Centre | 21 January 1984 (aged 31) | 19 | Sale Sharks |
| Paul Perez | Centre | 26 July 1986 (aged 29) | 11 |  Sharks |
| George Pisi | Centre | 29 June 1986 (aged 29) | 17 | Northampton Saints |
| Fa'atoina Autagavaia | Wing | 18 September 1988 (aged 27) | 16 | Nevers |
| Ken Pisi | Wing | 24 February 1989 (aged 26) | 6 | Northampton Saints |
| Alesana Tuilagi | Wing | 24 February 1981 (aged 34) | 34 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Tim Nanai-Williams | Fullback | 12 June 1989 (aged 26) | 1 | Ricoh Black Rams |
Scotland[edit]
On 1 September, Scotland announced their 31-man squad.[19]
On 14 September, Kevin Bryce replaced Stuart McInally in the squad following injury.[20]
1 On 29 September, Blair Cowan replaced Grant Gilchrist in the squad following injury.[21]
2 On 17 October, Rory Sutherland replaced Ryan Grant in the squad following injury.[22]
Head coach: Vern Cotter
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Brown | Hooker | 20 June 1989 (aged 26) | 10 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Kevin Bryce | Hooker | 7 September 1988 (aged 27) | 2 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Ross Ford | Hooker | 23 April 1984 (aged 31) | 89 | Edinburgh |
| Alasdair Dickinson | Prop | 11 September 1983 (aged 32) | 47 | Edinburgh |
| Ryan Grant 2 | Prop | 8 October 1985 (aged 29) | 23 | Glasgow Warriors |
| WP Nel | Prop | 30 April 1986 (aged 29) | 3 | Edinburgh |
| Gordon Reid | Prop | 4 March 1987 (aged 28) | 12 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Rory Sutherland 2 | Prop | 24 August 1992 (aged 23) | 0 | Edinburgh |
| Jon Welsh | Prop | 13 October 1986 (aged 28) | 7 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Grant Gilchrist 1 | Lock | 9 August 1990 (aged 25) | 10 | Edinburgh |
| Jonny Gray | Lock | 14 March 1994 (aged 21) | 15 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Richie Gray | Lock | 24 August 1989 (aged 26) | 46 | Castres |
| Tim Swinson | Lock | 17 February 1987 (aged 28) | 13 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Blair Cowan 1 | Flanker | 21 April 1986 (aged 29) | 13 | London Irish |
| John Hardie | Flanker | 27 July 1988 (aged 27) | 2 | Unattached |
| Alasdair Strokosch | Flanker | 21 February 1983 (aged 32) | 46 | Perpignan |
| Ryan Wilson | Flanker | 18 May 1989 (aged 26) | 11 | Glasgow Warriors |
| David Denton | Number 8 | 5 February 1990 (aged 25) | 28 | Edinburgh |
| Josh Strauss | Number 8 | 23 October 1986 (aged 28) | 0 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Sam Hidalgo-Clyne | Scrum-half | 4 August 1993 (aged 22) | 7 | Edinburgh |
| Greig Laidlaw (c) | Scrum-half | 12 October 1985 (aged 29) | 41 | Gloucester |
| Henry Pyrgos | Scrum-half | 9 July 1989 (aged 26) | 16 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Finn Russell | Fly-half | 23 September 1992 (aged 22) | 11 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Duncan Weir | Fly-half | 10 May 1991 (aged 24) | 19 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Mark Bennett | Centre | 3 February 1993 (aged 22) | 9 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Peter Horne | Centre | 5 October 1989 (aged 25) | 10 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Matt Scott | Centre | 30 September 1990 (aged 24) | 29 | Edinburgh |
| Richie Vernon | Centre | 7 July 1987 (aged 28) | 22 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Sean Lamont | Wing | 15 January 1981 (aged 34) | 97 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Sean Maitland | Wing | 14 September 1988 (aged 27) | 16 | London Irish |
| Tommy Seymour | Wing | 1 July 1988 (aged 27) | 18 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Tim Visser | Wing | 29 May 1987 (aged 28) | 21 | Harlequins |
| Stuart Hogg | Fullback | 24 June 1992 (aged 23) | 33 | Glasgow Warriors |
South Africa[edit]
On 28 August, South Africa announced their 31-man squad.[23]
1 On 27 September, Jan Serfontein was called up to the squad to replace captain Jean de Villiers, injured during South Africa's game with Samoa.[24]
Head coach: Heyneke Meyer
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schalk Brits | Hooker | 16 May 1981 (aged 34) | 8 | Saracens |
| Bismarck du Plessis | Hooker | 22 May 1984 (aged 31) | 73 | Montpellier |
| Adriaan Strauss | Hooker | 18 November 1985 (aged 29) | 48 | Bulls |
| Jannie du Plessis | Prop | 16 November 1982 (aged 32) | 64 | Montpellier |
| Frans Malherbe | Prop | 14 March 1991 (aged 24) | 6 | Stormers |
| Tendai Mtawarira | Prop | 1 August 1985 (aged 30) | 68 | Sharks |
| Trevor Nyakane | Prop | 4 May 1989 (aged 26) | 16 | Bulls |
| Coenie Oosthuizen | Prop | 22 March 1989 (aged 26) | 21 | Cheetahs |
| Lood de Jager | Lock | 17 December 1992 (aged 22) | 12 | Cheetahs |
| Pieter-Steph du Toit | Lock | 20 August 1992 (aged 23) | 4 | Sharks |
| Eben Etzebeth | Lock | 29 October 1991 (aged 23) | 37 | Stormers |
| Victor Matfield | Lock | 11 May 1977 (aged 38) | 123 | Northampton Saints |
| Willem Alberts | Flanker | 11 May 1984 (aged 31) | 33 | Stade Français |
| Schalk Burger | Flanker | 13 April 1983 (aged 32) | 79 | Stormers |
| Siya Kolisi | Flanker | 16 June 1991 (aged 24) | 11 | Stormers |
| Francois Louw | Flanker | 15 June 1985 (aged 30) | 36 | Bath |
| Duane Vermeulen | Number 8 | 3 July 1986 (aged 29) | 29 | Toulon |
| Fourie du Preez | Scrum-half | 24 March 1982 (aged 33) | 70 | Suntory Sungoliath |
| Rudy Paige | Scrum-half | 2 August 1989 (aged 26) | 0 | Bulls |
| Ruan Pienaar | Scrum-half | 10 March 1984 (aged 31) | 84 |  Ulster |
| Pat Lambie | Fly-half | 17 October 1990 (aged 24) | 44 | Sharks |
| Handré Pollard | Fly-half | 9 March 1994 (aged 21) | 13 | Bulls |
| Morné Steyn | Fly-half | 11 July 1984 (aged 31) | 59 | Stade Français |
| Damian de Allende | Centre | 25 November 1991 (aged 23) | 7 | Stormers |
| Jean de Villiers (c) 1 | Centre | 24 February 1981 (aged 34) | 107 | Stormers |
| Jesse Kriel | Centre | 15 February 1994 (aged 21) | 4 | Bulls |
| Jan Serfontein 1 | Centre | 15 April 1993 (aged 22) | 21 | Bulls |
| Bryan Habana | Wing | 12 June 1983 (aged 32) | 110 | Toulon |
| Lwazi Mvovo | Wing | 3 June 1986 (aged 29) | 13 | Sharks |
| JP Pietersen | Wing | 12 July 1986 (aged 29) | 60 | Sharks |
| Zane Kirchner | Fullback | 16 June 1984 (aged 31) | 30 | Leinster |
| Willie le Roux | Fullback | 18 August 1989 (aged 26) | 28 | Cheetahs |
United States[edit]
On 1 September, the United States named their 31-man squad.[25]
On 3 September, Scott LaValla was replaced by Matt Trouville following an injury suffered in training.[26]
Head coach: 
Mike Tolkin
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Fenoglio | Hooker | 29 July 1989 (aged 26) | 13 | Glendale Raptors |
| Phil Thiel | Hooker | 29 October 1984 (aged 30) | 32 | Life University |
| Chris Baumann | Prop | 18 May 1987 (aged 28) | 4 | Santa Monica |
| Eric Fry | Prop | 14 September 1987 (aged 28) | 33 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Olive Kilifi | Prop | 28 September 1986 (aged 28) | 12 | Seattle Saracens |
| Titi Lamositele | Prop | 11 February 1995 (aged 20) | 13 | Saracens |
| Matekitonga Moeakiola | Prop | 16 May 1978 (aged 37) | 31 | Castanet |
| Joe Taufete'e | Prop | 4 October 1992 (aged 22) | 0 | Belmont Shore |
| Cam Dolan | Lock | 2 March 1990 (aged 25) | 16 | Cardiff Blues |
| Greg Peterson | Lock | 26 March 1991 (aged 24) | 8 | Glasgow Warriors |
| Hayden Smith | Lock | 10 April 1985 (aged 30) | 26 | Saracens |
| Louis Stanfill | Lock | 30 May 1985 (aged 30) | 55 | Seattle Saracens |
| Andrew Durutalo | Flanker | 25 October 1987 (aged 27) | 9 | USA Sevens |
| Matt Trouville | Flanker | 9 June 1986 (aged 29) | 4 | Seattle Saracens |
| Alastair McFarland | Flanker | 2 June 1989 (aged 26) | 5 | NYAC |
| John Quill | Flanker | 10 March 1990 (aged 25) | 14 | NYAC |
| Danny Barrett | Number 8 | 23 March 1990 (aged 25) | 9 | USA Sevens |
| Samu Manoa | Number 8 | 5 March 1985 (aged 30) | 11 | Toulon |
| Niku Kruger | Scrum-half | 9 October 1991 (aged 23) | 1 | Glendale Raptors |
| Mike Petri | Scrum-half | 16 August 1984 (aged 31) | 54 | NYAC |
| AJ MacGinty | Fly-half | 26 February 1990 (aged 25) | 5 | Life University |
| Shalom Suniula | Fly-half | 6 May 1988 (aged 27) | 14 | Seattle Saracens |
| Seamus Kelly | Centre | 30 May 1991 (aged 24) | 20 | SFGG |
| Folau Niua | Centre | 27 January 1985 (aged 30) | 15 | USA Sevens |
| Thretton Palamo | Centre | 22 September 1988 (aged 26) | 10 | London Welsh |
| Andrew Suniula | Centre | 1 May 1982 (aged 33) | 37 | București |
| Takudzwa Ngwenya | Wing | 22 July 1985 (aged 30) | 32 | Biarritz Olympique |
| Blaine Scully | Wing | 29 February 1988 (aged 27) | 26 | Cardiff Blues |
| Zack Test | Wing | 13 October 1989 (aged 25) | 4 | USA Sevens |
| Brett Thompson | Wing | 17 August 1990 (aged 25) | 4 | USA Sevens |
| Chris Wyles (c) | Fullback | 13 September 1983 (aged 32) | 50 | Saracens |
Pool C[edit]
Argentina[edit]
On 16 August, Argentina announced their initial 31-man squad.[27]
Hours after the 31-man squad was announced, Matías Díaz suffered an injury and was replaced in the squad by Juan Pablo Orlandi.[28][29]
1 On 15 October, Juan Figallo was called up to the squad to replace Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro after he suffered an injury in training.[30]
2 Due to an injury to Agustín Creevy, usual prop Lucas Noguera Paz will cover hooker from the bench against South Africa in the Bronze Final. However, an injury sustained in training for prop Marcos Ayerza ruled him out of the Bronze Final the day before the match, and Santiago García Botta was called up as his replacement. As there was no further cover for prop, García Botta was cleared to play in the match, despite the stand-down period of 48 hours before an injury replacement can take the field, though he is only permitted to play if absolutely required.[31][32]
Head coach: Daniel Hourcade
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustín Creevy (c) | Hooker | 15 March 1985 (aged 30) | 40 | UAR |
| Julián Montoya | Hooker | 29 October 1993 (aged 21) | 9 | UAR |
| Marcos Ayerza 2 | Prop | 12 January 1983 (aged 32) | 60 | Leicester Tigers |
| Juan Figallo 1 | Prop | 25 March 1988 (aged 27) | 22 | Saracens |
| Santiago García Botta 2 | Prop | 19 June 1992 (aged 23) | 5 | UAR |
| Ramiro Herrera | Prop | 14 February 1989 (aged 26) | 13 | UAR |
| Lucas Noguera Paz | Prop | 10 May 1993 (aged 22) | 16 | UAR |
| Juan Pablo Orlandi | Prop | 20 June 1983 (aged 32) | 16 | Unattached |
| Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro 1 | Prop | 6 November 1989 (aged 25) | 20 | UAR |
| Matías Alemanno | Lock | 5 December 1991 (aged 23) | 14 | UAR |
| Mariano Galarza | Lock | 12 November 1986 (aged 28) | 24 | Gloucester |
| Tomás Lavanini | Lock | 22 January 1993 (aged 22) | 21 | UAR |
| Guido Petti | Lock | 17 November 1994 (aged 20) | 6 | UAR |
| Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe | Flanker | 19 November 1981 (aged 33) | 64 | Toulon |
| Juan Manuel Leguizamón | Flanker | 6 June 1983 (aged 32) | 62 | UAR |
| Pablo Matera | Flanker | 18 July 1993 (aged 22) | 16 | UAR |
| Javier Ortega Desio | Flanker | 14 June 1990 (aged 25) | 16 | UAR |
| Facundo Isa | Number 8 | 21 September 1993 (aged 21) | 7 | UAR |
| Leonardo Senatore | Number 8 | 13 May 1984 (aged 31) | 31 | Unattached |
| Tomás Cubelli | Scrum-half | 12 June 1989 (aged 26) | 38 | UAR |
| Martín Landajo | Scrum-half | 14 June 1988 (aged 27) | 46 | UAR |
| Santiago González Iglesias | Fly-half | 16 June 1988 (aged 27) | 18 | UAR |
| Nicolás Sánchez | Fly-half | 26 October 1988 (aged 26) | 33 | UAR |
| Marcelo Bosch | Centre | 7 January 1984 (aged 31) | 35 | Saracens |
| Jerónimo de la Fuente | Centre | 24 February 1991 (aged 24) | 13 | UAR |
| Juan Martín Hernández | Centre | 7 August 1982 (aged 33) | 53 | UAR |
| Matías Moroni | Centre | 29 March 1991 (aged 24) | 4 | UAR |
| Juan Pablo Socino | Centre | 30 May 1988 (aged 27) | 2 | Newcastle Falcons |
| Horacio Agulla | Wing | 22 October 1984 (aged 30) | 60 | Bath |
| Santiago Cordero | Wing | 6 December 1993 (aged 21) | 12 | UAR |
| Juan Imhoff | Wing | 11 May 1988 (aged 27) | 29 | Racing |
| Lucas González Amorosino | Fullback | 2 November 1985 (aged 29) | 43 | Unattached |
| Joaquín Tuculet | Fullback | 8 August 1989 (aged 26) | 23 | UAR |
Georgia[edit]
On 1 September, Georgia announced their 31-man squad.[33]
1 On 29 September, Anton Peikrishvili was called up to the squad to replace Davit Kubriashvili, injured during Georgia's game with Argentina.[34]
Head coach: Milton Haig
Namibia[edit]
On 27 August, Namibia announced their 31-man squad.[35]
Head coach Phil Davies
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torsten van Jaarsveld | Hooker | 30 June 1987 (aged 28) | 7 | Cheetahs |
| Louis van der Westhuizen | Hooker | 25 February 1995 (aged 20) | 2 | Leopards |
| Aranos Coetzee | Prop | 14 March 1988 (aged 27) | 5 | Cheetahs |
| AJ de Klerk | Prop | 19 December 1987 (aged 27) | 5 |  Wanderers |
| Jaco Engels | Prop | 17 December 1980 (aged 34) | 12 | Trustco United |
| Raoul Larson | Prop | 14 May 1984 (aged 31) | 6 | Eagles |
| Johnny Redelinghuys | Prop | 2 February 1984 (aged 31) | 47 | Wanderers |
| Casper Viviers | Prop | 1 June 1988 (aged 27) | 13 | Trustco United |
| Tjiuee Uanivi | Lock | 31 December 1990 (aged 24) | 10 | Brive |
| Janco Venter | Lock | 19 September 1994 (aged 20) | 8 | Maties |
| Renaldo Bothma | Flanker | 18 September 1989 (aged 26) | 7 | Toyota Verblitz |
| Jacques Burger (c) | Flanker | 29 July 1983 (aged 32) | 35 | Saracens |
| Wian Conradie | Flanker | 14 October 1994 (aged 20) | 1 | Johannesburg Uni. |
| Tinus du Plessis | Flanker | 20 May 1984 (aged 31) | 44 | Wanderers |
| Rohan Kitshoff | Flanker | 13 September 1985 (aged 30) | 22 | Durbanville-Bellville |
| Leneve Damens | Number 8 | 30 May 1993 (aged 22) | 3 | Wanderers |
| PJ van Lill | Number 8 | 4 December 1983 (aged 31) | 39 | Bayonne |
| Eniell Buitendag | Scrum-half | 21 June 1989 (aged 26) | 13 | Wanderers |
| Eugene Jantjies | Scrum-half | 8 October 1986 (aged 28) | 45 | Dinamo București |
| Damian Stevens | Scrum-half | 2 June 1995 (aged 20) | 1 | Ikey Tigers |
| Theuns Kotzé | Fly-half | 16 July 1987 (aged 28) |
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