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The 2019 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament which was held in Japan from 20 September until 2 November 2019. Twenty national teams competed, and each brought a 31-man squad containing no regulated number of players per-position to the tournament. The tournament was administered by World Rugby, to whom each team submitted their finalised squad by 8 September 2019. A player may be replaced for medical or compassionate reasons, but would be unable to return to the squad. Any replacement player has an enforced stand-down period of 48 hours before they can take the field.

Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad.

The age listed for each player is on 20 September 2019, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps for each player do not include any matches played after the start of tournament.

Below is a table listing all the head coaches and captains for each nation.

Team Coach Captain
  Argentina   Mario Ledesma Pablo Matera
  Australia   Michael Cheika Michael Hooper
  Canada   Kingsley Jones Tyler Ardron
  England   Eddie Jones Owen Farrell
  Fiji   John McKee Dominiko Waqaniburotu
  France   Jacques Brunel Guilhem Guirado
  Georgia   Milton Haig Merab Sharikadze
  Ireland   Joe Schmidt Rory Best
  Italy   Conor O'Shea Sergio Parisse
  Japan   Jamie Joseph Michael Leitch
  Namibia   Phil Davies Johan Deysel
  New Zealand   Steve Hansen Kieran Read
  Russia   Lyn Jones Vasily Artemyev
  Samoa   Steve Jackson Jack Lam
  Scotland   Gregor Townsend Stuart McInally
  South Africa   Rassie Erasmus Siya Kolisi
  Tonga   Toutai Kefu Siale Piutau
  United States   Gary Gold Blaine Scully
  Uruguay   Esteban Meneses Juan Manuel Gaminara
  Wales   Warren Gatland Alun Wyn Jones

Ireland announced a 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September 2019.[1]

1 On 29 September, Jordi Murphy replaced Jack Conan, who suffered a foot injury in training.[2]

2 On 16 October, Rob Herring replaced Seán Cronin following an injury.[3]

Head coach:   Joe Schmidt

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rory Best (c) Hooker 15 August 1982 (aged 37) 120 Ulster
Seán Cronin2 Hooker 6 May 1986 (aged 33) 70 Leinster
Niall Scannell Hooker 8 April 1992 (aged 27) 16 Munster
Rob Herring2 Hooker 27 April 1990 (aged 29) 7 Ulster
Tadhg Furlong Prop 14 November 1992 (aged 26) 36 Leinster
Cian Healy Prop 7 October 1987 (aged 31) 91 Leinster
Dave Kilcoyne Prop 14 December 1988 (aged 30) 31 Munster
Andrew Porter Prop 16 January 1996 (aged 23) 18 Leinster
John Ryan Prop 2 August 1988 (aged 31) 20 Munster
Tadhg Beirne Lock 8 January 1992 (aged 27) 8 Munster
Iain Henderson Lock 21 February 1992 (aged 27) 48 Ulster
Jean Kleyn Lock 26 August 1993 (aged 26) 3 Munster
James Ryan Lock 24 July 1996 (aged 23) 19 Leinster
Jack Conan 1 Back row 29 July 1992 (aged 27) 16 Leinster
Jordi Murphy 1 Back row 22 April 1991 (aged 28) 29 Ulster
Peter O'Mahony Back row 17 September 1989 (aged 30) 59 Munster
Rhys Ruddock Back row 13 November 1990 (aged 28) 23 Leinster
CJ Stander Back row 5 April 1990 (aged 29) 33 Munster
Josh van der Flier Back row 25 April 1993 (aged 26) 19 Leinster
Luke McGrath Scrum-half 3 February 1993 (aged 26) 14 Leinster
Conor Murray Scrum-half 20 April 1989 (aged 30) 77 Munster
Joey Carbery Fly-half 1 November 1995 (aged 23) 19 Munster
Jack Carty Fly-half 31 August 1992 (aged 27) 7 Connacht
Johnny Sexton Fly-half 11 July 1985 (aged 34) 84 Leinster
Bundee Aki Centre 7 April 1990 (aged 29) 20 Connacht
Chris Farrell Centre 16 March 1993 (aged 26) 7 Munster
Robbie Henshaw Centre 12 June 1993 (aged 26) 38 Leinster
Garry Ringrose Centre 26 January 1995 (aged 24) 24 Leinster
Andrew Conway Wing 11 July 1991 (aged 28) 15 Munster
Keith Earls Wing 2 October 1987 (aged 31) 78 Munster
Jacob Stockdale Wing 6 April 1996 (aged 23) 21 Ulster
Rob Kearney Fullback 26 March 1986 (aged 33) 92 Leinster
Jordan Larmour Fullback 10 June 1997 (aged 22) 16 Leinster

Japan named a 41-man training squad for the tournament on 15 August 2019,[4] before confirming their final 31-man squad on 29 August.[5]

Head coach:   Jamie Joseph

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Shota Horie Hooker 21 January 1986 (aged 33) 61 Panasonic Wild Knights
Takuya Kitade Hooker 14 September 1992 (aged 27) 1 Suntory Sungoliath
Atsushi Sakate Hooker 21 June 1993 (aged 26) 17 Panasonic Wild Knights
Asaeli Ai Valu Prop 7 May 1989 (aged 30) 9 Panasonic Wild Knights
Keita Inagaki Prop 2 June 1990 (aged 29) 29 Panasonic Wild Knights
Koo Ji-won Prop 20 July 1994 (aged 25) 8 Honda Heat
Yusuke Kizu Prop 2 December 1995 (aged 23) 3 Toyota Verblitz
Isileli Nakajima Prop 9 July 1989 (aged 30) 3 Kobelco Steelers
Uwe Helu Lock 12 July 1990 (aged 29) 14 Yamaha Júbilo
James Moore Lock 11 June 1993 (aged 26) 3 Munakata Sanix Blues
Luke Thompson Lock 16 April 1981 (aged 38) 67 Kintetsu Liners
Wimpie van der Walt Lock 6 January 1989 (aged 30) 12 NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes
Kazuki Himeno Loose forward 27 July 1994 (aged 25) 12 Toyota Verblitz
Michael Leitch (c) Loose forward 7 October 1988 (aged 30) 63 Toshiba Brave Lupus
Lappies Labuschagné Loose forward 11 January 1989 (aged 30) 3 Kubota Spears
Amanaki Mafi Loose forward 21 January 1990 (aged 29) 25 NTT Communications Shining Arcs
Yoshitaka Tokunaga Loose forward 10 April 1992 (aged 27) 12 Toshiba Brave Lupus
Hendrik Tui Loose forward 13 December 1987 (aged 31) 44 Suntory Sungoliath
Yutaka Nagare Scrum-half 4 September 1992 (aged 27) 19 Suntory Sungoliath
Kaito Shigeno Scrum-half 21 November 1990 (aged 28) 10 Toyota Verblitz
Fumiaki Tanaka Scrum-half 3 January 1985 (aged 34) 70 Canon Eagles
Rikiya Matsuda Fly-half 3 May 1994 (aged 25) 20 Panasonic Wild Knights
Yu Tamura Fly-half 9 January 1989 (aged 30) 57 Canon Eagles
Timothy Lafaele Centre 19 August 1991 (aged 28) 18 Kubota Spears
Ryoto Nakamura Centre 3 June 1991 (aged 28) 19 Suntory Sungoliath
Will Tupou Centre 20 July 1990 (aged 29) 10 Coca-Cola Red Sparks
Kenki Fukuoka Wing 7 September 1992 (aged 27) 34 Panasonic Wild Knights
Lomano Lemeki Wing 30 January 1989 (aged 30) 11 Honda Heat
Ataata Moeakiola Wing 6 February 1996 (aged 23) 4 Kobelco Steelers
Kotaro Matsushima Fullback 26 February 1993 (aged 26) 34 Suntory Sungoliath
Ryohei Yamanaka Fullback 22 June 1988 (aged 31) 13 Kobelco Steelers

Russia named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 1 September.[6][7]

Head coach:   Lyn Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Sergey Chernyshev Hooker 13 May 1988 (aged 31) 10 Slava Moscow
Evgeny Matveev Hooker 15 April 1985 (aged 34) 58 VVA-Podmoskovye
Stanislav Sel'skiy Hooker 2 September 1991 (aged 28) 35 Enisey-STM
Azamat Bitiev Prop 9 December 1989 (aged 29) 19 Krasny Yar
Kirill Gotovtsev Prop 17 July 1987 (aged 32) 3 Krasny Yar
Valery Morozov Prop 21 September 1994 (aged 24) 17   Sale Sharks
Vladimir Podrezov Prop 27 January 1994 (aged 25) 25 VVA-Podmoskovye
Andrey Polivalov Prop 9 August 1986 (aged 33) 25 VVA-Podmoskovye
Evgeny Elgin Lock 10 March 1987 (aged 32) 24 Enisey-STM
Bogdan Fedotko Lock 22 September 1994 (aged 24) 20 Krasny Yar
Andrey Garbuzov Lock 7 August 1983 (aged 36) 94 Krasny Yar
Andrei Ostrikov Lock 2 July 1987 (aged 32) 33   Grenoble
Tagir Gadzhiev Back row 29 March 1994 (aged 25) 27 Kuban
Victor Gresev Back row 31 March 1986 (aged 33) 98 Krasny Yar
Roman Khodin Back row 6 September 1993 (aged 26) 4 Kuban
Anton Sychev Back row 5 February 1994 (aged 25) 14 Metallurg
Nikita Vavilin Back row 13 May 1994 (aged 25) 10 Slava Moscow
Vitaly Zhivatov Back row 16 February 1992 (aged 27) 9 VVA-Podmoskovye
Vasily Dorofeev Scrum-half 6 August 1990 (aged 29) 22 Krasny Yar
Dmitry Perov Scrum-half 18 November 1984 (aged 34) 10 VVA-Podmoskovye
Ramil Gaisin Fly-half 26 July 1991 (aged 28) 44 Enisey-STM
Yuri Kushnarev Fly-half 6 June 1985 (aged 34) 109 Krasny Yar
Sergey Yanyushkin Fly-half 16 November 1986 (aged 32) 15 Lokomotiv Penza
Igor Galinovskiy Centre 8 November 1985 (aged 33) 49 Krasny Yar
Dmitry Gerasimov Centre 16 April 1988 (aged 31) 64 Enisey-STM
Kirill Golosnitsky Centre 30 May 1994 (aged 25) 9 Krasny Yar
Vladimir Ostroushko Centre 30 September 1986 (aged 32) 46 Kuban
German Davydov Wing 10 March 1994 (aged 25) 17 VVA-Podmoskovye
Denis Simplikevich Wing 11 March 1991 (aged 28) 28 Enisey-STM
Vladislav Sozonov Wing 9 October 1993 (aged 25) 8 VVA-Podmoskovye
Vasily Artemyev (c) Fullback 24 July 1987 (aged 32) 86 Krasny Yar

Samoa named a 34-man training squad for the tournament on 23 August 2019,[8] before reducing it to a final 31 on 31 August.[9]

1 On 9 September, Pele Cowley replaced Scott Malolua, who suffered a knee injury in Samoa's final warm-up match.[10]

2 On 26 September, Alamanda Motuga joined the squad in Japan after Afa Amosa sustained an injury in Samoa's opening match.[11]

Head coach:   Steve Jackson

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Seilala Lam Hooker 18 February 1989 (aged 30) 13   Perpignan
Motu Matu'u Hooker 30 April 1987 (aged 32) 21   London Irish
Ray Niuia Hooker 14 October 1991 (aged 27) 4   Highlanders
Michael Alaalatoa Prop 28 August 1991 (aged 28) 1   Crusaders
Paul Alo-Emile Prop 22 December 1991 (aged 27) 13   Stade Français
James Lay Prop 16 December 1993 (aged 25) 10   Bristol Bears
Jordan Lay Prop 5 November 1992 (aged 26) 16   Bristol Bears
Logovi'i Mulipola Prop 11 March 1987 (aged 32) 30   Newcastle Falcons
Kane Le'aupepe Lock 3 December 1992 (aged 26) 6   Hurricanes
Filo Paulo Lock 6 November 1987 (aged 31) 34 Unattached
Senio Toleafoa Lock 26 August 1993 (aged 26) 2   Nevers
Josh Tyrell Lock 16 October 1990 (aged 28) 7   Oyonnax
Afa Amosa 2 Loose forward 11 October 1990 (aged 28) 3   Bordeaux-Bègles
Piula Faʻasalele Loose forward 22 January 1988 (aged 31) 18   Perpignan
TJ Ioane Loose forward 9 May 1989 (aged 30) 21   London Irish
Jack Lam (c) Loose forward 18 November 1987 (aged 31) 35 Unattached
Alamanda Motuga 2 Loose forward 11 September 1994 (aged 25) 1   Manurewa RFC
Chris Vui Loose forward 11 February 1993 (aged 26) 14   Bristol Bears
Pele Cowley 1 Scrum-half 16 April 1993 (aged 26) 12   Ponsonby
Scott Malolua 1 Scrum-half 11 June 1993 (aged 26) 1   Queensland Reds
Melani Matavao Scrum-half 19 November 1995 (aged 23) 9 Aana Chiefs
Dwayne Polataivao Scrum-half 30 July 1990 (aged 29) 13 Unattached
AJ Alatimu Fly-half 25 March 1993 (aged 26) 5   Western Force
Tusi Pisi Fly-half 18 June 1982 (aged 37) 38   Toyota Industries Shuttles
UJ Seuteni Fly-half 9 December 1993 (aged 25) 2   Bordeaux-Bègles
Kieron Fonotia Centre 2 February 1988 (aged 31) 9   Scarlets
Rey Lee-Lo Centre 28 February 1986 (aged 33) 25   Cardiff Blues
Henry Taefu Centre 2 April 1993 (aged 26) 3   Western Force
Ed Fidow Wing 11 September 1993 (aged 26) 8   Worcester Warriors
Alapati Leiua Wing 21 September 1988 (aged 30) 27   Bristol Bears
Belgium Tuatagaloa Wing 19 September 1989 (aged 30) 3 Unattached
Tim Nanai-Williams Fullback 12 June 1989 (aged 30) 12   Clermont Auvergne
Ahsee Tuala Fullback 23 August 1989 (aged 30) 20   Northampton Saints

Scotland named an initial 42-man training squad on 7 May 2019.[12] The final 31-man squad for the tournament was confirmed on 3 September.[13]

1 On 23 September, Magnus Bradbury replaced Hamish Watson, after he suffered a knee injury in the team's opening match against Ireland.[14]

2 On 24 September, Henry Pyrgos replaced Ali Price, after he suffered a foot injury in the team's opening match against Ireland.[15]

Head coach:   Gregor Townsend

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Fraser Brown Hooker 20 June 1989 (aged 30) 42 Glasgow Warriors
Stuart McInally (c) Hooker 9 August 1990 (aged 29) 29 Edinburgh
George Turner Hooker 8 October 1992 (aged 26) 8 Glasgow Warriors
Simon Berghan Prop 7 December 1990 (aged 28) 22 Edinburgh
Allan Dell Prop 16 March 1992 (aged 27) 25   London Irish
Zander Fagerson Prop 19 January 1996 (aged 23) 22 Glasgow Warriors
WP Nel Prop 30 April 1986 (aged 33) 31 Edinburgh
Gordon Reid Prop 4 March 1987 (aged 32) 37 Ayrshire Bulls
Scott Cummings Lock 3 December 1996 (aged 22) 4 Glasgow Warriors
Grant Gilchrist Lock 9 August 1990 (aged 29) 36 Edinburgh
Jonny Gray Lock 14 March 1994 (aged 25) 52 Glasgow Warriors
Ben Toolis Lock 31 March 1992 (aged 27) 21 Edinburgh
John Barclay Back row 25 September 1986 (aged 32) 74 Edinburgh
Magnus Bradbury 1 Back row 23 August 1995 (aged 24) 8 Edinburgh
Jamie Ritchie Back row 16 August 1996 (aged 23) 12 Edinburgh
Blade Thomson Back row 4 December 1990 (aged 28) 2   Scarlets
Hamish Watson 1 Back row 15 October 1991 (aged 27) 27 Edinburgh
Ryan Wilson Back row 18 May 1989 (aged 30) 45 Glasgow Warriors
George Horne Scrum-half 12 May 1995 (aged 24) 7 Glasgow Warriors
Greig Laidlaw Scrum-half 12 October 1985 (aged 33) 73   Clermont Auvergne
Ali Price 2 Scrum-half 12 May 1993 (aged 26) 27 Glasgow Warriors
Henry Pyrgos 2 Scrum-half 9 July 1989 (aged 30) 27 Edinburgh
Adam Hastings Fly-half 5 October 1996 (aged 22) 14 Glasgow Warriors
Finn Russell Fly-half 23 September 1992 (aged 26) 46   Racing 92
Chris Harris Centre 28 December 1990 (aged 28) 10   Gloucester
Peter Horne Centre 5 October 1989 (aged 29) 43 Glasgow Warriors
Sam Johnson Centre 19 June 1993 (aged 26) 6 Glasgow Warriors
Duncan Taylor Centre 5 September 1989 (aged 30) 23   Saracens
Darcy Graham Wing 21 June 1997 (aged 22) 7 Edinburgh
Sean Maitland Wing 14 September 1988 (aged 31) 42   Saracens
Tommy Seymour Wing 1 July 1988 (aged 31) 52 Glasgow Warriors
Stuart Hogg Fullback 24 June 1992 (aged 27) 69   Exeter Chiefs
Blair Kinghorn Fullback 18 January 1997 (aged 22) 15 Edinburgh

Canada named a 42-man training squad for the tournament on 20 August 2019.[16] The final 31-man squad was named on 3 September 2019.[17]

1 On 10 September, Justin Blanchet was replaced by Josh Larsen in the World Cup squad following an injury sustained in Canada's final warm-up match.[18]

2 On 27 September, injured centres Nick Blevins and Ben LeSage were replaced in the squad by Giuseppe du Toit and Theo Sauder.[19]

3 On 3 October, Kainoa Lloyd joined the squad as an injury replacement for Taylor Paris.[20]

Head coach:   Kingsley Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Eric Howard Hooker 5 September 1993 (aged 26) 23   New Orleans Gold
Benoît Piffero Hooker 21 May 1987 (aged 32) 24   Blagnac SCR
Andrew Quattrin Hooker 29 August 1996 (aged 23) 3 Toronto Arrows
Hubert Buydens Prop 4 January 1982 (aged 37) 55   New Orleans Gold
Jake Ilnicki Prop 27 February 1992 (aged 27) 36   Seattle Seawolves
Cole Keith Prop 7 May 1997 (aged 22) 14 Toronto Arrows
Djustice Sears-Duru Prop 24 May 1994 (aged 25) 49   Seattle Seawolves
Matt Tierney Prop 4 July 1996 (aged 23) 20   Castres
Conor Keys Lock 2 August 1995 (aged 24) 16 Unattached
Josh Larsen 1 Lock 4 April 1994 (age 30) 12   New England Free Jacks
Evan Olmstead Lock 21 February 1991 (aged 28) 31 Unattached
Mike Sheppard Lock 20 December 1988 (aged 30) 8 Toronto Arrows
Tyler Ardron (c) Back row 16 June 1991 (aged 28) 34   Chiefs
Kyle Baillie Back row 7 April 1991 (aged 28) 28   New Orleans Gold
Justin Blanchet 1 Back row 25 August 1993 (aged 26) 6 Unattached
Luke Campbell Back row 10 February 1992 (aged 27) 12 Toronto Arrows
Matt Heaton Back row 9 February 1993 (aged 26) 25   Rugby ATL
Lucas Rumball Back row 2 August 1995 (aged 24) 32 Toronto Arrows
Phil Mack Scrum-half 18 August 1985 (aged 34) 57   Seattle Seawolves
Jamie Mackenzie Scrum-half 28 February 1989 (aged 30) 19 Toronto Arrows
Gordon McRorie Scrum-half 12 May 1988 (aged 31) 43 Calgary Hornets
Shane O'Leary Fly-half 3 December 1993 (aged 25) 13   Nottingham
Pat Parfrey Fly-half 1 November 1991 (aged 27) 30 Toronto Arrows
Nick Blevins 2 Centre 11 November 1988 (aged 30) 62 Calgary Hornets
Giuseppe du Toit 2 Centre 29 July 1995 (age 29) 13 Toronto Arrows
Ciaran Hearn Centre 30 December 1985 (aged 33) 70 Unattached
Ben LeSage 2 Centre 24 November 1995 (aged 23) 15 Calgary Canucks
Conor Trainor Centre 12 May 1989 (aged 30) 34   USO Nevers
Jeff Hassler Wing 21 August 1991 (aged 28) 24   Seattle Seawolves
Kainoa Lloyd 3 Wing 21 May 1994 (age 30) 11 Toronto Arrows
Taylor Paris 3 Wing 6 October 1992 (aged 26) 27   Castres
D. T. H. van der Merwe Wing 28 April 1986 (aged 33) 58   Glasgow Warriors
Andrew Coe Fullback 8 April 1996 (aged 23) 11 Markham Irish
Peter Nelson Fullback 5 October 1992 (aged 26) 4 Unattached
Theo Sauder 2 Fullback 2 April 1996 (age 28) 8 Toronto Arrows

Italy named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 18 August 2019.[21]

1 On 8 October, Giosuè Zilocchi and Danilo Fischetti joined the Italian squad following injuries to Simone Ferrari and Marco Riccioni.[22]

Head coach:   Conor O'Shea

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Luca Bigi Hooker 19 April 1991 (aged 28) 21 Zebre
Oliviero Fabiani Hooker 3 July 1990 (aged 29) 9 Zebre
Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker 26 December 1984 (aged 34) 104 Unattached
Simone Ferrari 1 Prop 28 March 1994 (aged 25) 26 Benetton
Danilo Fischetti 1 Prop 26 January 1998 (aged 21) 0 Zebre
Andrea Lovotti Prop 28 July 1989 (aged 30) 38 Zebre
Tiziano Pasquali Prop 14 July 1994 (aged 25) 20 Benetton
Nicola Quaglio Prop 9 March 1991 (aged 28) 11 Benetton
Marco Riccioni 1 Prop 19 October 1997 (aged 21) 4 Benetton
Federico Zani Prop 9 April 1989 (aged 30) 11 Benetton
Giosuè Zilocchi 1 Prop 15 January 1997 (aged 22) 2 Zebre
Dean Budd Lock 31 July 1986 (aged 33) 23 Benetton
Federico Ruzza Lock 4 August 1994 (aged 25) 15 Benetton
Dave Sisi Lock 5 February 1993 (aged 26) 7 Zebre
Alessandro Zanni Lock 31 January 1984 (aged 35) 115 Benetton
Maxime Mbanda Back row 10 April 1993 (aged 26) 18 Zebre
Sebastian Negri Back row 30 June 1994 (aged 25) 20 Benetton
Sergio Parisse (c) Back row 12 September 1983 (aged 36) 140   Toulon
Jake Polledri Back row 8 November 1995 (aged 23) 10   Gloucester
Braam Steyn Back row 2 May 1992 (aged 27) 33 Benetton
Callum Braley Scrum-half 20 March 1994 (aged 25) 3   Gloucester
Guglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half 11 April 1991 (aged 28) 34 Zebre
Tito Tebaldi Scrum-half 23 September 1987 (aged 31) 34 Benetton
Tommaso Allan Fly-half 26 April 1993 (aged 26) 51 Benetton
Carlo Canna Fly-half 25 August 1992 (aged 27) 36 Zebre
Tommaso Benvenuti Centre 12 December 1990 (aged 28) 59 Benetton
Michele Campagnaro Centre 13 March 1993 (aged 26) 44   Harlequins
Luca Morisi Centre 22 February 1991 (aged 28) 27 Benetton
Mattia Bellini Wing 8 February 1994 (aged 25) 20 Zebre
Giulio Bisegni Wing 4 April 1992 (aged 27) 13 Zebre
Matteo Minozzi Fullback 4 June 1996 (aged 23) 13   Wasps
Jayden Hayward Fullback 11 February 1987 (aged 32) 20 Benetton
Edoardo Padovani Fullback 15 May 1993 (aged 26) 23 Zebre

Namibia named a 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September.[23]

Head coach:   Phil Davies

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Obert Nortjé Hooker 17 April 1997 (aged 22) 15 Welwitschias
Louis van der Westhuizen Hooker 25 February 1995 (aged 24) 19 Welwitschias
Torsten van Jaarsveld Hooker 30 June 1987 (aged 32) 14   Bayonne
Aranos Coetzee Prop 14 May 1988 (aged 31) 21   Free State Cheetahs
AJ de Klerk Prop 9 December 1987 (aged 31) 28 Welwitschias
André Rademeyer Prop 24 June 1998 (aged 21) 3 Welwitschias
Des Sethie Prop 9 December 1992 (aged 26) 12 Welwitschias
Nelius Theron Prop 29 January 1997 (aged 22) 5   Leopards
Johan Retief Lock 10 October 1995 (aged 23) 7   Leopards
Tjiuee Uanivi Lock 31 December 1990 (aged 28) 30   Massy
PJ van Lill Lock 4 December 1983 (aged 35) 49   Bayonne
Adriaan Booysen Loose forward 17 May 1996 (aged 23) 5 Welwitschias
Wian Conradie Loose forward 14 October 1994 (aged 24) 17 Welwitschias
Thomasau Forbes Loose forward 12 October 1988 (aged 30) 17 Welwitschias
Prince ǃGaoseb Loose forward 7 July 1998 (aged 21) 2 Welwitschias
Max Katjijeko Loose forward 8 April 1995 (aged 24) 13 Welwitschias
Rohan Kitshoff Loose forward 13 September 1985 (aged 34) 44 Welwitschias
Janco Venter Loose forward 19 September 1994 (aged 25) 25   Jersey Reds
Eugene Jantjies Scrum-half 10 August 1986 (aged 33) 67 Welwitschias
Damian Stevens Scrum-half 2 June 1995 (aged 24) 25   Boland Cavaliers
TC Kisting Fly-half 13 January 1994 (aged 25) 8   Baia Mare
Cliven Loubser Fly-half 24 February 1997 (aged 22) 15 Welwitschias
Darryl de la Harpe Centre 2 October 1986 (aged 32) 48 Welwitschias
Johan Deysel (c) Centre 26 September 1991 (aged 27) 24   Colomiers
Justin Newman Centre 17 February 1995 (aged 24) 14 Welwitschias
Janry du Toit Centre 26 August 1996 (aged 23) 2 Welwitschias
JC Greyling Wing 21 June 1991 (aged 28) 32 Welwitschias
Lesley Klim Wing 16 January 1995 (aged 24) 11   Ospreys
PJ Walters Wing 23 April 1993 (aged 26) 0 Welwitschias
Chad Plato Fullback 21 April 1998 (aged 21) 2 Welwitschias
Johann Tromp Fullback 23 December 1990 (aged 28) 40 Welwitschias

New Zealand named their 31-man squad on 28 August 2019.[24]

1 On 13 September 2019, Shannon Frizell was named as replacement for Luke Jacobson, who was ruled out of the competition due to delayed onset of concussion.[25]

Head coach:   Steve Hansen

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dane Coles Hooker 10 December 1986 (aged 32) 64 Hurricanes
Liam Coltman Hooker 25 January 1990 (aged 29) 6 Highlanders
Codie Taylor Hooker 31 March 1991 (aged 28) 45 Crusaders
Nepo Laulala Prop 6 November 1991 (aged 27) 20 Chiefs
Joe Moody Prop 18 September 1988 (aged 31) 41 Crusaders
Atu Moli Prop 12 June 1995 (aged 24) 2 Chiefs
Angus Ta'avao Prop 22 March 1990 (aged 29) 8 Chiefs
Ofa Tu'ungafasi Prop 19 April 1992 (aged 27) 30 Blues
Scott Barrett Lock 20 November 1993 (aged 25) 31 Crusaders
Brodie Retallick Lock 31 May 1991 (aged 28) 77 Chiefs
Patrick Tuipulotu Lock 23 January 1993 (aged 26) 25 Blues
Sam Whitelock Lock 12 October 1988 (aged 30) 112 Crusaders
Sam Cane Loose forward 13 January 1992 (aged 27) 63 Chiefs
Shannon Frizell 1 Loose forward 11 February 1994 (aged 25) 5 Highlanders
Luke Jacobson 1 Loose forward 20 April 1997 (aged 22) 2 Chiefs
Kieran Read (c) Loose forward 26 October 1985 (aged 33) 122 Crusaders
Ardie Savea Loose forward 14 October 1993 (aged 25) 39 Hurricanes
Matt Todd Loose forward 24 March 1988 (aged 31) 21 Crusaders
TJ Perenara Scrum-half 23 January 1992 (aged 27) 59 Hurricanes
Aaron Smith Scrum-half 21 November 1988 (aged 30) 87 Highlanders
Brad Weber Scrum-half 17 January 1991 (aged 28) 2 Chiefs
Beauden Barrett Fly-half 27 May 1991 (aged 28) 78 Blues
Richie Mo'unga Fly-half 25 May 1994 (aged 25) 12 Crusaders
Ryan Crotty Centre 23 September 1988 (aged 30) 45 Crusaders
Jack Goodhue Centre 13 June 1995 (aged 24) 9 Crusaders
Anton Lienert-Brown Centre 15 April 1995 (aged 24) 38 Chiefs
Sonny Bill Williams Centre 3 August 1985 (aged 34) 53 Blues
George Bridge Wing 1 April 1995 (aged 24) 5 Crusaders
Rieko Ioane Wing 18 March 1997 (aged 22) 26 Blues
Sevu Reece Wing 13 February 1997 (aged 22) 3 Crusaders
Jordie Barrett Fullback 17 February 1997 (aged 22) 12 Hurricanes
Ben Smith Fullback 1 June 1986 (aged 33) 80 Highlanders

South Africa named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 26 August 2019.[26]

1 On 23 September, Thomas du Toit replaced Trevor Nyakane, after he injured his calf in the team's opening match against New Zealand.[27]

2 On 1 October, Damian Willemse replaced Jesse Kriel, after he was injured the team's opening match against New Zealand.[28]

Head coach:   Rassie Erasmus

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Schalk Brits Hooker 16 May 1981 (aged 38) 13 Bulls
Malcolm Marx Hooker 13 July 1994 (aged 25) 27 Lions
Bongi Mbonambi Hooker 7 January 1991 (aged 28) 30 Stormers
Thomas du Toit 1 Prop 5 May 1995 (aged 24) 10   Toulouse
Steven Kitshoff Prop 10 February 1992 (aged 27) 40 Stormers
Vincent Koch Prop 13 March 1990 (aged 29) 15   Saracens
Frans Malherbe Prop 14 March 1991 (aged 28) 32 Stormers
Tendai Mtawarira Prop 1 August 1985 (aged 34) 111 Sharks
Trevor Nyakane 1 Prop 4 May 1989 (aged 30) 41 Bulls
Lood de Jager Lock 17 December 1992 (aged 26) 40 Bulls
Eben Etzebeth Lock 29 October 1991 (aged 27) 79 Stormers
Franco Mostert Lock 27 November 1990 (aged 28) 32   Gloucester
RG Snyman Lock 29 January 1995 (aged 24) 16 Bulls
Pieter-Steph du Toit Loose forward 20 August 1992 (aged 27) 50 Stormers
Siya Kolisi (c) Loose forward 16 June 1991 (aged 28) 43 Stormers
Francois Louw Loose forward 15 June 1985 (aged 34) 69   Bath
Kwagga Smith Loose forward 11 June 1993 (aged 26) 4 Lions
Duane Vermeulen Loose forward 3 July 1986 (aged 33) 49 Bulls
Faf de Klerk Scrum-half 19 October 1991 (aged 27) 25   Sale Sharks
Herschel Jantjies Scrum-half 22 April 1996 (aged 23) 4 Stormers
Cobus Reinach Scrum-half 7 February 1990 (aged 29) 12   Northampton Saints
Elton Jantjies Fly-half 1 August 1990 (aged 29) 35 Lions
Handré Pollard Fly-half 11 March 1994 (aged 25) 42 Bulls
Damian Willemse 2 Fly-half 7 May 1998 (aged 21) 5 Stormers
Lukhanyo Am Centre 28 November 1993 (aged 25) 9 Sharks
Damian de Allende Centre 25 November 1991 (aged 27) 40 Stormers
Jesse Kriel 2 Centre 15 February 1994 (aged 25) 45 Bulls
François Steyn Centre 14 May 1987 (aged 32) 61   Montpellier
Cheslin Kolbe Wing 28 October 1993 (aged 25) 10   Toulouse
Makazole Mapimpi Wing 26 July 1990 (aged 29) 8 Sharks
S'busiso Nkosi Wing 21 January 1996 (aged 23) 8 Sharks
Warrick Gelant Fullback 20 May 1995 (aged 24) 7 Bulls
Willie le Roux Fullback 18 August 1989 (aged 30) 56   Toyota Verblitz

Argentina named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 19 August 2019.[29]

1 On 6 October, Gonzalo Bertranou replaced Tomás Cubelli after he was injured in Argentina's game against England.

Head coach:   Mario Ledesma

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Agustín Creevy Hooker 15 March 1985 (aged 34) 85 Jaguares
Julián Montoya Hooker 29 October 1993 (aged 25) 55 Jaguares
Santiago Socino Hooker 5 July 1992 (aged 27) 2 Jaguares
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro Prop 11 June 1989 (aged 30) 54 Jaguares
Juan Figallo Prop 25 March 1988 (aged 31) 30   Saracens
Santiago Medrano Prop 6 May 1996 (aged 23) 14 Jaguares
Enrique Pieretto Prop 15 December 1994 (aged 24) 23 Jaguares
Mayco Vivas Prop 2 June 1998 (aged 21) 4 Jaguares
Matías Alemanno Lock 5 December 1991 (aged 27) 57 Jaguares
Tomás Lavanini Lock 22 January 1993 (aged 26) 53 Jaguares
Guido Petti Lock 17 November 1994 (aged 24) 49 Jaguares
Rodrigo Bruni Back row 3 September 1993 (aged 26) 3 Jaguares
Marcos Kremer Back row 30 July 1997 (aged 22) 24 Jaguares
Juan Manuel Leguizamón Back row 6 June 1983 (aged 36) 86 Jaguares
Tomás Lezana Back row 16 February 1994 (aged 25) 34 Jaguares
Pablo Matera (c) Back row 8 July 1993 (aged 26) 62 Jaguares
Javier Ortega Desio Back row 14 June 1990 (aged 29) 54 Jaguares
Gonzalo Bertranou 1 Scrum-half 31 December 1993 (aged 25) 21 Jaguares
Tomás Cubelli 1 Scrum-half 12 June 1989 (aged 30) 72 Jaguares
Felipe Ezcurra Scrum-half 15 April 1993 (aged 26) 5 Hindú
Nicolás Sánchez Fly-half 26 October 1988 (aged 30) 77   Stade Français
Benjamín Urdapilleta Fly-half 11 March 1986 (aged 33) 12   Castres
Santiago Carreras Fly-half 30 March 1998 (aged 21) 1 Jaguares
Jerónimo de la Fuente Centre 24 February 1991 (aged 28) 50 Jaguares
Juan Cruz Mallia Centre 11 September 1996 (aged 23) 4 Jaguares
Lucas Mensa Centre 24 May 1996 (aged 23) 1 Pucará
Matías Moroni Centre 29 March 1991 (aged 28) 43 Jaguares
Matías Orlando Centre 14 November 1991 (aged 27) 41 Jaguares
Emiliano Boffelli Wing 16 January 1995 (aged 24) 25 Jaguares
Bautista Delguy Wing 22 April 1997 (aged 22) 11 Jaguares
Ramiro Moyano Wing 28 May 1990 (aged 29) 34 Jaguares
Joaquín Tuculet Fullback 8 August 1989 (aged 30) 55 Jaguares

On 12 August, England became the first team to announce their 31-man squad for the tournament.[30][31]

1 Ben Spencer was called up on 27 October as an injury replacement for Willi Heinz.[32]

Head coach:   Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Luke Cowan-Dickie Hooker 20 June 1993 (aged 26) 15 Exeter Chiefs
Jamie George Hooker 20 October 1990 (aged 28) 40 Saracens
Jack Singleton Hooker 14 May 1996 (aged 23) 2 Saracens
Dan Cole Prop 9 May 1987 (aged 32) 89 Leicester Tigers
Ellis Genge Prop 16 February 1995 (aged 24) 12 Leicester Tigers
Joe Marler Prop 7 July 1990 (aged 29) 62 Harlequins
Kyle Sinckler Prop 30 March 1993 (aged 26) 25 Harlequins
Mako Vunipola Prop 14 January 1991 (aged 28) 54 Saracens
Maro Itoje Lock 28 October 1994 (aged 24) 29 Saracens
George Kruis Lock 22 February 1990 (aged 29) 35 Saracens
Joe Launchbury Lock 12 April 1991 (aged 28) 61 Wasps
Courtney Lawes Lock 23 February 1989 (aged 30) 75 Northampton Saints
Tom Curry Back row 15 June 1998 (aged 21) 13 Sale Sharks
Lewis Ludlam Back row 8 December 1995 (aged 23) 2 Northampton Saints
Sam Underhill Back row 22 July 1996 (aged 23) 10 Bath
Mark Wilson Back row 6 October 1989 (aged 29) 15 Sale Sharks
Billy Vunipola Back row 3 November 1992 (aged 26) 45 Saracens
Willi Heinz 1 Scrum-half 24 November 1986 (aged 32) 4 Gloucester
Ben Spencer 1 Scrum-half 31 July 1992 (aged 27) 3 Saracens
Ben Youngs Scrum-half 5 September 1989 (aged 30) 89 Leicester Tigers
Owen Farrell (c) Fly-half 24 September 1991 (aged 27) 73 Saracens
George Ford Fly-half 16 March 1993 (aged 26) 59 Leicester Tigers
Piers Francis Centre 20 June 1990 (aged 29) 8 Northampton Saints
Jonathan Joseph Centre 21 May 1991 (aged 28) 42 Bath
Henry Slade Centre 19 March 1993 (aged 26) 22 Exeter Chiefs
Manu Tuilagi Centre 18 May 1991 (aged 28) 35 Leicester Tigers
Joe Cokanasiga Wing 15 November 1997 (aged 21) 8 Bath
Jonny May Wing 1 April 1990 (aged 29) 47 Leicester Tigers
Ruaridh McConnochie Wing 23 October 1991 (aged 27) 1 Bath
Jack Nowell Wing 11 April 1993 (aged 26) 33 Exeter Chiefs
Anthony Watson Wing 26 February 1994 (aged 25) 36 Bath
Elliot Daly Fullback 8 October 1992 (aged 26) 33 Saracens

On 18 June 2019, head coach Jacques Brunel named a 37-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches.[33] On 10 July 2019, Paul Willemse had to withdraw from the team due to injury; he was replaced by Romain Taofifénua.[34] On 20 July 2019, Cyril Baille was called up to replace the injured Étienne Falgoux.[35]

France named their final 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September 2019.[36]

1 On 22 September, Wesley Fofana withdrew from the squad due to injury, and was replaced by Pierre-Louis Barassi.[37]

2 On 29 September, Cedate Gomes Sa was called up to replace the injured Demba Bamba.[38]

3 On 4 October, Christopher Tolofua was called up to replace the injured Peato Mauvaka.[39]

4 On 4 October, Vincent Rattez was called up to replace the injured Thomas Ramos.[39]

Head coach:   Jacques Brunel

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Camille Chat Hooker 18 December 1995 (aged 23) 22 Racing 92
Guilhem Guirado (c) Hooker 17 June 1986 (aged 33) 70 Montpellier
Peato Mauvaka 3 Hooker 10 January 1997 (aged 22) 1 Toulouse
Christopher Tolofua 3 Hooker 31 December 1993 (age 30) 8 Toulon
Cyril Baille Prop 15 September 1993 (aged 26) 13 Toulouse
Demba Bamba 2 Prop 17 March 1998 (aged 21) 6 Lyon
Cedate Gomes Sa 2 Prop 7 August 1993 (age 31) 9 Racing 92
Jefferson Poirot Prop 1 November 1992 (aged 26) 29 Bordeaux Bègles
Emerick Setiano Prop 19 July 1996 (aged 23) 3 Toulon
Rabah Slimani Prop 18 October 1989 (aged 29) 53 Clermont Auvergne
Paul Gabrillagues Lock 3 June 1993 (aged 26) 13 Stade Français
Sébastien Vahaamahina Lock 21 October 1991 (aged 27) 42 Clermont Auvergne
Gregory Alldritt Back row 23 March 1997 (aged 22) 7 La Rochelle
Yacouba Camara Back row 2 June 1994 (aged 25) 15 Montpellier
Arthur Iturria Back row 13 May 1994 (aged 25) 13 Clermont Auvergne
Wenceslas Lauret Back row 30 March 1988 (aged 31) 24 Racing 92
Bernard Le Roux Back row 4 June 1989 (aged 30) 33 Racing 92
Charles Ollivon Back row 11 May 1993 (aged 26) 8 Toulon
Louis Picamoles Back row 5 February 1986 (aged 33) 79 Montpellier
Antoine Dupont Scrum-half 15 November 1996 (aged 22) 17 Toulouse
Maxime Machenaud Scrum-half 30 December 1988 (aged 30) 36 Racing 92
Baptiste Serin Scrum-half 20 June 1994 (aged 25) 30 Toulon
Camille Lopez Fly-half 3 April 1989 (aged 30) 24 Clermont Auvergne
Romain Ntamack Fly-half 1 May 1999 (aged 20) 8 Toulouse
Pierre-Louis Barassi 1 Centre 22 April 1998 (aged 21) 0 Lyon
Gaël Fickou Centre 26 March 1994 (aged 25) 48 Stade Français
Wesley Fofana 1 Centre 20 January 1988 (aged 31) 48 Clermont Auvergne
Virimi Vakatawa Centre 1 May 1992 (aged 27) 18 Racing 92
Sofiane Guitoune Wing 27 March 1989 (aged 30) 7 Toulouse
Yoann Huget Wing 2 June 1987 (aged 32) 59 Toulouse
Damian Penaud Wing 25 September 1996 (aged 22) 13 Clermont Auvergne
Alivereti Raka Wing 9 December 1994 (aged 24) 2 Clermont Auvergne
Vincent Rattez 4 Wing 24 March 1992 (age 32) 2 La Rochelle
Maxime Médard Fullback 16 November 1986 (aged 32) 59 Toulouse
Thomas Ramos 4 Fullback 23 July 1995 (aged 24) 7 Toulouse

Tonga announced their 31-man squad for the tournament on 1 September 2019.[40]

1 On 24 September, Kurt Morath and Nafi Tuitavake were ruled out for the remainder of the tournament following injuries sustained in Tonga's opening match against England. Latiume Fosita and Fetuli Paea replaced them.[41]

Head coach:   Toutai Kefu

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Siua Maile Hooker 18 February 1997 (aged 22) 1   Shirley Rugby Club
Paul Ngauamo Hooker 19 February 1990 (aged 29) 19   Agen
Sosefo Sakalia Hooker 14 December 1991 (aged 27) 10   Asia Pacific Dragons
Maʻafu Fia Prop 22 November 1989 (aged 29) 6   Ospreys
Vunipola Fifita Prop 18 February 1996 (aged 23) 2   Brumbies
Siegfried Fisi'ihoi Prop 8 June 1987 (aged 32) 9   Pau
Siua Halanukonuka Prop 9 August 1986 (aged 33) 11   Glasgow Warriors
Latu Talakai Prop 26 December 1989 (aged 29) 6   Eastwood
Ben Tameifuna Prop 30 August 1991 (aged 28) 11   Racing 92
Leva Fifita Lock 29 July 1989 (aged 30) 15   Grenoble
Sam Lousi Lock 20 July 1991 (aged 28) 4   Hurricanes
Steve Mafi Lock 9 December 1989 (aged 29) 32   London Irish
Daniel Faleafa Loose forward 13 February 1989 (aged 30) 22   Austin Elite
Sione Kalamafoni Loose forward 18 May 1988 (aged 31) 33   Leicester Tigers
Zane Kapeli Loose forward 28 September 1992 (aged 26) 6   Bay of Plenty
Fotu Lokotui Loose forward 19 March 1992 (aged 27) 9   Kagifa Samoa
Nasi Manu Loose forward 15 August 1988 (aged 31) 3   Benetton
Maama Vaipulu Loose forward 21 July 1989 (aged 30) 8   Castres
Samisoni Fisilau Half-back 29 November 1987 (aged 31) 19   Auckland Marist
Leon Fukofuka Half-back 8 September 1994 (aged 25) 7   Kagifa Samoa
Sonatane Takulua Half-back 11 January 1991 (aged 28) 34   Newcastle Falcons
James Faiva First five-eighth 13 June 1994 (aged 25) 5   El Salvador
Latiume Fosita 1 First five-eighth 25 July 1992 (aged 27) 29   Kagifa Samoa
Kurt Morath1 First five-eighth 13 November 1984 (aged 34) 37   Doncaster Knights
Mali Hingano Centre 27 January 1992 (aged 27) 4   Bayonne
Siale Piutau (c) Centre 13 October 1985 (aged 33) 39   Bristol Bears
Nafi Tuitavake 1 Centre 21 January 1989 (aged 30) 13 Unattached
Viliami Lolohea Wing 4 July 1993 (aged 26) 9   Papatoetoe
Fetuli Paea 1 Wing 16 August 1994 (aged 25) 2   Tasman
Atieli Pakalani Wing 2 August 1989 (aged 30) 10   Eastwood
Cooper Vuna Wing 5 July 1987 (aged 32) 13   Newcastle Falcons
David Halaifonua Fullback 5 July 1987 (aged 32) 33   Coventry
Telusa Veainu Fullback 26 December 1990 (aged 28) 9   Leicester Tigers

On 13 June, the United States named a 50-man extended training squad ahead of the 2019 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup in preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.[42] On 19 June, Samu Manoa retired from international rugby and withdrew from the squad.[43]

On 8 September, USA were the last side to name their 31-man squad.[44]

1 On 1 October, David Ainu'u was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament following an injury sustained in the United States' opening match against England, Chance Wenglewski replaced him.[45]

Head coach:   Gary Gold

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dylan Fawsitt Hooker 24 July 1990 (aged 29) 12 Rugby United New York
James Hilterbrand Hooker 21 May 1989 (aged 30) 19   Manly
Joe Taufete'e Hooker 4 October 1992 (aged 26) 23   Worcester Warriors
David Ainuʻu1 Prop 20 November 1999 (aged 19) 8   Toulouse
Eric Fry Prop 14 September 1987 (aged 32) 45   RC Vannes
Olive Kilifi Prop 28 September 1986 (aged 32) 27 Seattle Seawolves
Titi Lamositele Prop 11 February 1995 (aged 24) 28   Saracens
Paul Mullen Prop 16 November 1991 (aged 27) 14 Unattached
Chance Wenglewski1 Prop 9 April 1997 (aged 22) 6 Rugby United New York
Nate Brakeley Lock 31 August 1989 (aged 30) 21 Rugby United New York
Nick Civetta Lock 5 November 1989 (aged 29) 23 Unattached
Ben Landry Lock 26 March 1991 (aged 28) 22   Ealing Trailfinders
Greg Peterson Lock 26 March 1991 (aged 28) 26   Newcastle Falcons
Malon Al-Jiboori Flanker 1 August 1997 (aged 22) 5 Unattached
Hanco Germishuys Flanker 24 August 1996 (aged 23) 17 Glendale Raptors
Tony Lamborn Flanker 31 July 1994 (aged 25) 19   Melbourne Rebels
Ben Pinkelman Flanker 13 June 1994 (aged 25) 2 USA Sevens
John Quill Flanker 10 March 1990 (aged 29) 36 Rugby United New York
Cam Dolan Number 8 7 March 1990 (aged 29) 47 New Orleans Gold
Nate Augspurger Scrum-half 31 January 1990 (aged 29) 24 San Diego Legion
Shaun Davies Scrum-half 20 June 1989 (aged 30) 25 Glendale Raptors
Ruben de Haas Scrum-half 9 October 1998 (aged 20) 13   Cheetahs
AJ MacGinty Fly-half 26 February 1990 (aged 29) 24   Sale Sharks
Will Magie Fly-half 23 February 1992 (aged 27) 25 Unattached
Bryce Campbell Centre 21 September 1994 (aged 24) 28   London Irish
Paul Lasike Centre 18 June 1990 (aged 29) 16   Harlequins
Thretton Palamo Centre 22 September 1988 (aged 30) 18 Houston Sabercats
Marcel Brache Wing 15 October 1987 (aged 31) 19   Western Force
Martin Iosefo Wing 13 January 1990 (aged 29) 6 USA Sevens
Mike Te'o Wing 23 July 1993 (aged 26) 24 San Diego Legion
Blaine Scully (c) Wing 29 February 1988 (aged 31) 50 Unattached
Will Hooley Fullback 28 October 1993 (aged 25) 12   Bedford Blues

Australia named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 23 August 2019.[46]

Head coach:   Michael Cheika

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Folau Fainga'a Hooker 5 May 1995 (aged 24) 11 Brumbies
Tolu Latu Hooker 23 February 1993 (aged 26) 15 Waratahs
Jordan Uelese Hooker 24 January 1997 (aged 22) 4 Melbourne Rebels
Allan Alaalatoa Prop 28 January 1994 (aged 25) 33 Brumbies
Sekope Kepu Prop 5 February 1986 (aged 33) 106 Waratahs
Scott Sio Prop 16 October 1991 (aged 27) 59 Brumbies
James Slipper Prop 6 June 1989 (aged 30) 91 Brumbies
Taniela Tupou Prop 10 May 1996 (aged 23) 16 Queensland Reds
Rory Arnold Lock 1 July 1990 (aged 29) 22 Brumbies
Adam Coleman Lock 7 October 1991 (aged 27) 34 Melbourne Rebels
Izack Rodda Lock 20 August 1996 (aged 23) 21 Queensland Reds
Rob Simmons Lock 19 April 1989 (aged 30) 98 Waratahs
Jack Dempsey Back row 12 April 1994 (aged 25) 11 Waratahs
Michael Hooper (c) Back row 29 October 1991 (aged 27) 95 Waratahs
Isi Naisarani Back row 14 February 1995 (aged 24) 4 Melbourne Rebels
David Pocock Back row 23 April 1988 (aged 31) 78 Brumbies
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Back row 19 September 1996 (aged 23) 16 Queensland Reds
Will Genia Scrum-half 17 January 1988 (aged 31) 105 Melbourne Rebels
Nic White Scrum-half 13 June 1990 (aged 29) 26   Exeter Chiefs
Bernard Foley Fly-half 8 September 1989 (aged 30) 70 Waratahs
Christian Lealiifano Fly-half 24 September 1987 (aged 31) 22 Brumbies
Samu Kerevi Centre 27 September 1993 (aged 25) 29 Queensland Reds
Tevita Kuridrani Centre 31 March 1991 (aged 28) 60 Brumbies
James O'Connor Centre 5 July 1990 (aged 29) 48 Queensland Reds
Matt To'omua Centre 2 January 1990 (aged 29) 47 Melbourne Rebels
Adam Ashley-Cooper Wing 27 March 1984 (aged 35) 119 Waratahs
Reece Hodge Wing 26 August 1994 (aged 25) 37 Melbourne Rebels
Marika Koroibete Wing 26 July 1992 (aged 27) 24 Melbourne Rebels
Jordan Petaia Wing 14 March 2000 (aged 19) 0 Queensland Reds
Kurtley Beale Fullback 6 January 1989 (aged 30) 87 Waratahs
Dane Haylett-Petty Fullback 18 June 1989 (aged 30) 33 Melbourne Rebels

Fiji named an initial 32-man squad for the tournament on 16 August 2019,[47] before reducing it to the final 31 on 3 September.[48]

1 On 5 September, prop Lee Roy Atalifo replaced Kalivati Tawake, who suffered a knee injury.[49]

Head coach:   John McKee

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Mesu Dolokoto Hooker 21 January 1995 (aged 24) 6   Glasgow Warriors
Sam Matavesi Hooker 13 January 1992 (aged 27) 8   Cornish Pirates
Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto Hooker 29 December 1997 (aged 21) 6 Fijian Latui
Lee Roy Atalifo 1 Prop 10 May 1988 (aged 31) 10   Jersey Reds
Campese Ma'afu Prop 19 December 1984 (aged 34) 57 Unattached
Eroni Mawi Prop 2 June 1996 (aged 23) 9 Fijian Latui
Peni Ravai Prop 16 June 1990 (aged 29) 29   Bordeaux Bègles
Manasa Saulo Prop 6 April 1989 (aged 30) 42 Unattached
Kalivati Tawake 1 Prop 16 November 1988 (aged 30) 13   Biarritz
Tevita Cavubati Lock 12 August 1987 (aged 32) 26   Harlequins
Leone Nakarawa Lock 2 April 1988 (aged 31) 57   Racing 92
Api Ratuniyarawa Lock 11 July 1986 (aged 33) 30   Northampton Saints
Tevita Ratuva Lock 8 May 1995 (aged 24) 3   Bordeaux Bègles
Semi Kunatani Back row 27 October 1990 (aged 28) 10   Harlequins
Viliame Mata Back row 22 October 1991 (aged 27) 13   Edinburgh
Mosese Voka Back row 7 June 1985 (aged 34) 7 Fijian Latui
Dominiko Waqaniburotu (c) Back row 20 April 1986 (aged 33) 45   Pau
Peceli Yato Back row 17 January 1993 (aged 26) 17   Clermont Auvergne
Frank Lomani Scrum-half 18 April 1996 (aged 23) 11 Fijian Latui
Nikola Matawalu Scrum-half 8 March 1989 (aged 30) 36   Glasgow Warriors
Henry Seniloli Scrum-half 15 June 1989 (aged 30) 26 Unattached
Alivereti Veitokani Fly-half 2 November 1992 (aged 26) 8   London Irish
Ben Volavola Fly-half 13 January 1991 (aged 28) 31   Racing 92
Levani Botia Centre 14 March 1989 (aged 30) 14   La Rochelle
Josh Matavesi Centre 5 October 1990 (aged 28) 21   Newcastle Falcons
Semi Radradra Centre 13 July 1992 (aged 27) 6   Bordeaux Bègles
Jale Vatubua Centre 30 August 1991 (aged 28) 15   Pau
Vereniki Goneva Wing 5 April 1984 (aged 35) 57   Harlequins
Filipo Nakosi Wing 8 April 1992 (aged 27) 1   Castres
Waisea Nayacalevu Wing 26 June 1990 (aged 29) 17   Stade Français
Josua Tuisova Wing 4 February 1994 (aged 25) 9   Lyon
Kini Murimurivalu Fullback 15 May 1989 (aged 30) 26   La Rochelle

Georgia announced their 31-man squad for the tournament on 2 September 2019.[50]

Head coach:   Milton Haig

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Jaba Bregvadze Hooker 24 March 1987 (aged 32) 54   Sunwolves
Vano Karkadze Hooker 25 June 2000 (aged 19) 3   Brive
Shalva Mamukashvili Hooker 2 October 1990 (aged 28) 68 Unattached
Levan Chilachava Prop 17 August 1991 (aged 28) 49   Montpellier
Beka Gigashvili Prop 31 August 1993 (aged 26) 9   Toulon
Guram Gogichashvili Prop 4 September 1998 (aged 21) 6   Racing 92
Giorgi Melikidze Prop 24 June 1996 (aged 23) 14   Stade Français
Mikheil Nariashvili Prop 25 May 1990 (aged 29) 56   Montpellier
Konstantin Mikautadze Lock 1 July 1991 (aged 28) 59   Montpellier
Giorgi Nemsadze Lock 26 September 1984 (aged 34) 92 Aia Kutaisi
Shalva Sutiashvili Lock 24 January 1984 (aged 35) 77   Angouleme
Otar Giorgadze Back row 2 March 1996 (aged 23) 21   Brive
Beka Gorgadze Back row 8 February 1996 (aged 23) 19   Bordeaux
Mamuka Gorgodze Back row 14 July 1984 (aged 35) 71   Toulon
Lasha Lomidze Back row 30 June 1992 (aged 27) 46 Unattached
Beka Saghinadze Back row 29 October 1998 (aged 20) 5   Aurillac
Giorgi Tkhilaishvili Back row 8 April 1991 (aged 28) 50 Batumi RC
Gela Aprasidze Scrum-half 14 January 1998 (aged 21) 17   Montpellier
Giorgi Begadze Scrum-half 4 March 1986 (aged 33) 65 RC Jiki Gori
Vasil Lobzhanidze Scrum-half 14 October 1996 (aged 22) 45   Brive
Tedo Abzhandadze Fly-half 13 June 1999 (aged 20) 9   Brive
Lasha Khmaladze Fly-half 20 January 1988 (aged 31) 75 Batumi RC
Lasha Malaghuradze Fly-half 2 January 1986 (aged 33) 92   VVA-Podmoskovye
Davit Kacharava Centre 16 January 1985 (aged 34) 116   Enisei-STM
Giorgi Kveseladze Centre 11 November 1997 (aged 21) 19 RC Jiki Gori
Tamaz Mchedlidze Centre 17 March 1993 (aged 26) 53   Rouen
Merab Sharikadze (c) Centre 17 May 1993 (aged 26) 63   Aurillac
Zurab Dzneladze Wing 1 December 1993 (aged 25) 9 Locomotive
Mirian Modebadze Wing 27 October 1997 (aged 21) 10 Aia Kutaisi
Alexander Todua Wing 2 November 1987 (aged 31) 79 Batumi RC
Soso Matiashvili Fullback 27 January 1993 (aged 26) 19 Lelo Saracens

Uruguay named their 31-man squad for the tournament on 30 August 2019.[51]

Head coach:   Esteban Meneses

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Facundo Gattas Hooker 2 July 1995 (aged 24) 30   Hindú
Germán Kessler Hooker 1 July 1994 (aged 25) 49 Los Cuervos
Guillermo Pujadas Hooker 6 February 1997 (aged 22) 9 Champagnat
Diego Arbelo Prop 26 July 1992 (aged 27) 5 MVCC
Juan Echeverría Prop 9 October 1991 (aged 27) 51   Austin Elite
Joaquín Jaunsolo Prop 12 September 1998 (aged 21) 1 Los Cuervos
Juan Rombys Prop 5 March 1987 (aged 32) 30 Trébol de Paysandú
Mateo Sanguinetti Prop 26 July 1992 (aged 27) 63   Houston SaberCats
Ignacio Dotti Lock 18 August 1994 (aged 25) 46   New Orleans Gold
Manuel Leindekar Lock 23 April 1997 (aged 22) 14   Oyonnax
Diego Magno Lock 27 April 1989 (aged 30) 90   Houston SaberCats
Manuel Diana Back row 4 March 1996 (aged 23) 22 Old Christians
Santiago Civetta Back row 28 February 1998 (aged 21) 5   Darlington Mowden Park
Franco Lamanna Back row 5 October 1991 (aged 27) 44 Old Boys
Manuel Ardao Back row 9 September 1998 (aged 21) 4 Old Christians
Juan Manuel Gaminara (c) Back row 1 May 1989 (aged 30) 67 Old Boys
Alejandro Nieto Back row 7 January 1988 (aged 31) 69   Houston SaberCats
Juan Diego Ormaechea Back row 28 January 1989 (aged 30) 31 Carrasco Polo
Santiago Arata Scrum-half 2 September 1996 (aged 23) 39   Houston SaberCats
Tomás Inciarte Scrum-half 22 October 1996 (aged 22) 14 Old Christians
Agustín Ormaechea Scrum-half 8 March 1991 (aged 28) 45   Stade Montois
Felipe Berchesi Fly-half 12 April 1991 (aged 28) 32   Dax
Juan Manuel Cat Fly-half 6 September 1996 (aged 23) 31 Old Boys
Agustín Della Corte Centre 11 September 1997 (aged 22) 8 Trébol de Paysandú
Nicolás Freitas Centre 3 July 1993 (aged 26) 34 Carrasco Polo
Andrés Vilaseca Centre 8 May 1991 (aged 28) 55   Austin Elite
Federico Favaro Wing 19 May 1991 (aged 28) 30 Old Christians
Leandro Leivas Wing 6 July 1988 (aged 31) 74   Toronto Arrows
Rodrigo Silva Wing 2 November 1992 (aged 26) 57   Austin Elite
Felipe Echeverry Fullback 23 June 1996 (aged 23) 2 Carrasco Polo
Gastón Mieres Fullback 5 October 1989 (aged 29) 67   Toronto Arrows

Wales announced their 31-man squad for the tournament on 1 September 2019.[52]

1 On 24 September 2019 Cory Hill withdrew from the squad having failed to recover from injury and he was replaced by Bradley Davies.[53]

2 On 22 October 2019 Josh Navidi withdrew from the squad having failed to recover from injury and he was replaced by Owen Lane.[54]

Head coach:   Warren Gatland

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Elliot Dee Hooker 7 March 1994 (aged 25) 22 Dragons
Ryan Elias Hooker 7 January 1995 (aged 24) 8 Scarlets
Ken Owens Hooker 3 January 1987 (aged 32) 67 Scarlets
Rhys Carré Prop 8 February 1998 (aged 21) 1   Saracens
Tomas Francis Prop 27 April 1992 (aged 27) 43   Exeter Chiefs
Wyn Jones Prop 26 February 1992 (aged 27) 15 Scarlets
Dillon Lewis Prop 4 January 1996 (aged 23) 15 Cardiff Blues
Nicky Smith Prop 7 April 1994 (aged 25) 31 Ospreys
Jake Ball Lock 27 June 1991 (aged 28) 36 Scarlets
Adam Beard Lock 7 January 1996 (aged 23) 16 Ospreys
Bradley Davies 1 Lock 9 January 1987 (aged 32) 64 Ospreys
Cory Hill 1 Lock 10 February 1992 (aged 27) 24 Dragons
Alun Wyn Jones (c) Lock 19 September 1985 (aged 34) 128 Ospreys
James Davies Back row 25 October 1990 (aged 28) 5 Scarlets
Ross Moriarty Back row 18 April 1994 (aged 25) 34 Dragons
Josh Navidi 2 Back row 30 December 1990 (aged 28) 19 Cardiff Blues
Aaron Shingler Back row 7 August 1987 (aged 32) 20 Scarlets
Justin Tipuric Back row 6 August 1989 (aged 30) 66 Ospreys
Aaron Wainwright Back row 25 September 1997 (aged 21) 12 Dragons
Aled Davies Scrum-half 19 July 1992 (aged 27) 19 Ospreys
Gareth Davies Scrum-half 18 August 1990 (aged 29) 44 Scarlets
Tomos Williams Scrum-half 1 January 1995 (aged 24) 9 Cardiff Blues
Dan Biggar Fly-half 16 October 1989 (aged 29) 73   Northampton Saints
Rhys Patchell Fly-half 17 May 1993 (aged 26) 13 Scarlets
Jonathan Davies Centre 5 April 1988 (aged 31) 76 Scarlets
Hadleigh Parkes Centre 5 October 1987 (aged 31) 18 Scarlets
Owen Watkin Centre 12 October 1996 (aged 22) 16 Ospreys
Josh Adams Wing 21 April 1995 (aged 24) 14 Cardiff Blues
Hallam Amos Wing 24 September 1994 (aged 24) 20 Cardiff Blues
Owen Lane 2 Wing 20 December 1997 (aged 21) 1 Cardiff Blues
George North Wing 13 April 1992 (aged 27) 86 Ospreys
Leigh Halfpenny Fullback 22 December 1988 (aged 30) 82 Scarlets
Liam Williams Fullback 9 April 1991 (aged 28) 58   Saracens

All statistics relate to the initial 31-man squads named prior to the start of the tournament on 20 September 2019 and do not include players who joined a squad during the tournament.

  • Five squads included no players based outside their home country: England, France, Ireland, Japan, and New Zealand.
  • The squads with the fewest players playing domestically are Tonga (zero) and Samoa (one).

Player representation by club

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The 620 participating players, 20 players unattached, represent 144 different club sides, the club sides with the most players selected are below:

Players Clubs
26   Jaguares
20   Welwitschias
16   Benetton,   Glasgow Warriors
15   Saracens
14   Leinster
13   Scarlets
12   Crusaders,   Munster
11   Edinburgh
10   Clermont,   Krasny Yar,   Racing,   Toulouse,   Zebre
9   Brumbies,   Melbourne Rebels,   Ospreys,   Toronto Arrows

Players representation by league

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League Players Percent
Total 620 —
Pro14       118 19.0%
Super Rugby       118 19.0%
Top 14   78 12.5%
Premiership Rugby   74 11.9%
Major League Rugby    37 5.9%
Top League   32 5.1%
Rugby Premier League   31 5.0%
Namibia   * 20 3.2%
Campeonato Uruguayo de Rugby   16 2.5%
Pro D2   16 2.5%
RFU Championship   13 2.0%
Global Rapid Rugby       10 1.6%
Didi 10   9 1.5%
Other 28 4.5%
Unattached 20 3.2%

* Namibia's Welwitschias most recently played in South Africa's 2019 Rugby Challenge but do not appear in a regular league as such.

Player representation by nation

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Union Players Percent Other
national
squad
Total 620 — —
  Argentina 29 4.7% 1
  Australia 38 6.1% 8
  Canada 13 2.1% 2
  England 88 14.2% 57
  Fiji 4 0.7% —
  France 96 15.5% 65
  Georgia 9 1.5% —
  Ireland 31 5.0% —
  Italy 26 4.2% 1
  Japan 34 5.4% 3
  Namibia 20 3.2% —
  New Zealand 41 6.6% 10
  Russia 31 5.0% 2
  Samoa 3 0.3% —
  Scotland 28 4.5% 5
  South Africa 28 3.8% 4
  United States 28 4.5% 18
  Uruguay 16 2.6% —
  Wales 32 5.2% 5
Other 5 0.0% 3
Unattached 20 2.9% —

Average age of squads

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Nation Avg. Age Oldest player Youngest player
  Argentina 27 Juan Manuel Leguizamón (36 years, 106 days) Mayco Vivas (21 years, 109 days)
  Australia 27 Adam Ashley-Cooper (35 years, 177 days) Jordan Petaia (19 years, 198 days)
  Canada 28 Hubert Buydens (37 years, 258 days) Cole Keith (22 years, 135 days)
  England 27 Willi Heinz (32 years, 300 days) Tom Curry (21 years, 97 days)
  Fiji 28 Vereniki Goneva (35 years, 168 days) Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto (21 years, 265 days)
  France 27 Louis Picamoles (33 years, 227 days) Romain Ntamack (20 years, 142 days)
  Georgia 27 Shalva Sutiashvili (35 years, 239 days) Vano Karkadze (19 years, 87 days)
  Ireland 28 Rory Best (37 years, 36 days) Jordan Larmour (22 years, 102 days)
  Italy 28 Sergio Parisse (36 years, 8 days) Marco Riccioni (21 years, 1 day)
  Japan 29 Luke Thompson (38 years, 257 days) Ataata Moeakiola (23 years, 225 days)
  Namibia 26 PJ van Lill (35 years, 290 days) Prince ǃGaoseb (21 years, 75 days)
  New Zealand 27 Sonny Bill Williams (34 years, 48 days) Rieko Ioane (22 years 188 days)
  Russia 29 Andrey Garbuzov (36 years, 44 days) Bogdan Fedotko (24 years, 363 days)
  Samoa 31 Tusi Pisi (37 years, 94 days) Melani Matavao (23 years, 305 days)
  Scotland 27 Greig Laidlaw (33 years, 343 days) Darcy Graham (22 years, 91 days)
  South Africa 28 Schalk Brits (38 years, 127 days) Herschel Jantjies (23 years, 151 days)
  Tonga 29 Kurt Morath (34 years, 311 days) Siua Maile (22 years, 214 days)
  United States 27 Olive Kilifi (32 years, 357 days) David Ainuu (19 years, 304 days)
  Uruguay 26 Juan Rombys (32 years, 199 days) Germán Kessler (21 years, 79 days)
  Wales 27 Alun Wyn Jones (34 years, 1 day) Rhys Carré (21 years, 224 days)
Nation Caps Most capped player Least capped player
  Australia 1421 Adam Ashley-Cooper (119) Jordan Petaia (0)
  Georgia 1370 Davit Kacharava (116) Vano Karkadze (3)
  New Zealand 1220 Kieran Read (122) Atu Moli (2)
Brad Weber (2)
  Ireland 1142 Rory Best (120) Jean Kleyn (3)
  Argentina 1120 Juan Manuel Leguizamón (86) Santiago Carreras (1)
Lucas Mensa (1)
  Uruguay 1118 Diego Magno (90) Joaquín Jaunsolo (1)
  Wales 1089 Alun Wyn Jones (128) Rhys Carré (1)
  England 1074 Dan Cole (89)
Ben Youngs (89) 		Ruaridh McConnochie (1)
  South Africa 1054 Tendai Mtawarira (111) Herschel Jantjies (4)
Kwagga Smith (4)
  Russia 1032 Yuri Kushnarev (109) Kirill Gotovtsev (4)
  Italy 1002 Sergio Parisse (140) Callum Braley (3)
  Scotland 923 John Barclay (74) Blade Thomson (2)
  Canada 889 Ciaran Hearn (80) Andrew Quattrin (3)
  France 807 Louis Picamoles (79) Peato Mauvaka (1)
  Japan 705 Fumiaki Tanaka (70) Takuya Kitade (1)
  United States 678 Blaine Scully (50) Ben Pinkelman (2)
  Fiji 651 Campese Ma'afu (58) Filipo Nakosi (1)
  Namibia 614 Eugene Jantjies (67) PJ Walters (0)
  Tonga 439 Siale Piutau (39) Siua Maile (1)
  Samoa 434 Tusi Pisi (38) Michael Alaalatoa (1)

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