2011 Rugby World Cup squads

The 2011 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament held in New Zealand from 9 September until 23 October 2011. This article lists the official squads for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Each of the twenty nations was required to confirm its 30-man squad by 23 August; only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.

Under competition rules, replacements are made only for medical or compassionate reasons. To implement a replacement the team completes a form and sends it to Rugby World Cup along with a medical certificate where appropriate. Once signed off, the replacement is not allowed to play for 48 hours and the replacement is permanent.

Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 9 September 2011 – the tournament's opening day.

The tournament was played during the Super Rugby off season. Players who were released or changed clubs are out-of-contract with their clubs and finished with their 2011 clubs, and in-contract with their national unions and/or future clubs for the 2012 (2011–12 in the Northern Hemisphere) season. Players were listed with their current affiliations as of the opening day of the tournament on 9 September (with some on-going updates during the tournament).

Three squads were made up entirely of players from home-based clubs. Two of these, Australia and New Zealand, had players who signed with overseas clubs for the 2011–12 northern hemisphere season. However, all players on both squads played for clubs within their country, either in Super Rugby or New Zealand's domestic ITM Cup, in the preceding 2011 season. In addition, these players remained under contract with their national unions until the end of the World Cup. The third such squad, France, consists entirely of players under contract with French clubs in both 2010–11 and 2011–12.

Pool A

 Canada

Canada's 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup was named on 8 July.^[1]

Head Coach: Kieran Crowley

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Ryan Hamilton Hooker (1988-04-09)9 April 1988 (aged 23) 4 BC Bears Pat Riordan (c) Hooker (1979-09-30)30 September 1979 (aged 31) 39 BC Bears Hubert Buydens Prop (1982-01-04)4 January 1982 (aged 29) 6 Prairie Wolf Pack Scott Franklin Prop (1980-08-23)23 August 1980 (aged 31) 8 Prairie Wolf Pack Jason Marshall Prop (1985-02-05)5 February 1985 (aged 26) 8 Aurillac Andrew Tiedemann Prop (1988-07-21)21 July 1988 (aged 23) 10 Prairie Wolf Pack Frank Walsh Prop (1976-09-05)5 September 1976 (aged 35) 4 The Rock Jamie Cudmore Lock (1978-09-06)6 September 1978 (aged 33) 23 Clermont Auvergne Brian Erichsen Lock (1977-08-18)18 August 1977 (aged 34) 5 BC Bears Tyler Hotson Lock (1985-05-30)30 May 1985 (aged 26) 20 Plymouth Albion Nanyak Dala Flanker (1984-06-18)18 June 1984 (aged 27) 11 Prairie Wolf Pack Adam Kleeberger Flanker (1984-03-02)2 March 1984 (aged 27) 31 London Scottish Chauncey O'Toole Flanker (1986-02-22)22 February 1986 (aged 25) 13 Ospreys Jebb Sinclair Flanker (1986-04-08)8 April 1986 (aged 25) 17 London Irish Aaron Carpenter Number 8 (1983-01-09)9 January 1983 (aged 28) 38 Plymouth Albion Jeremy Kyne Number 8 (1983-05-02)2 May 1983 (aged 28) 1 Prairie Wolf Pack Ed Fairhurst Scrum-half (1979-05-07)7 May 1979 (aged 32) 51 BC Bears Jamie Mackenzie Scrum-half (1989-02-28)28 February 1989 (aged 22) 3 Esher Sean White Scrum-half (1988-06-28)28 June 1988 (aged 23) 10 BC Bears Nathan Hirayama Fly-half (1988-03-23)23 March 1988 (aged 23) 7 BC Bears Ander Monro (vc) Fly-half (1981-09-06)6 September 1981 (aged 30) 26 Ontario Blues Mike Scholz Centre (1988-08-06)6 August 1988 (aged 23) 4 Ontario Blues Ryan Smith Centre (1979-09-13)13 September 1979 (aged 31) 47 Prairie Wolf Pack Conor Trainor Centre (1989-05-12)12 May 1989 (aged 22) 1 BC Bears DTH van der Merwe Centre (1986-04-28)28 April 1986 (aged 25) 17 Glasgow Warriors Ciaran Hearn Wing (1985-12-30)30 December 1985 (aged 25) 17 The Rock Phil Mackenzie Wing (1987-02-25)25 February 1987 (aged 24) 9 Esher Taylor Paris Wing (1992-10-06)6 October 1992 (aged 18) 3 Ontario Blues Matt Evans Fullback (1988-01-02)2 January 1988 (aged 23) 12 Cornish Pirates James Pritchard Fullback (1979-07-21)21 July 1979 (aged 32) 39 Bedford Blues  France Marc Lièvremont announced his 31-man France squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup on 21 August.[2] David Skrela was injured and subsequently replaced by Jean-Marc Doussain.[3] Head Coach: Marc Lièvremont Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Guilhem Guirado Hooker (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 25) 14 Perpignan William Servat Hooker (1978-02-09)9 February 1978 (aged 33) 37 Toulouse Dimitri Szarzewski Hooker (1983-01-26)26 January 1983 (aged 28) 50 Stade Français Fabien Barcella Prop (1983-10-27)27 October 1983 (aged 27) 13 Biarritz Luc Ducalcon Prop (1984-01-02)2 January 1984 (aged 27) 7 Castres Nicolas Mas Prop (1980-05-23)23 May 1980 (aged 31) 45 Perpignan Jean-Baptiste Poux Prop (1979-09-26)26 September 1979 (aged 31) 30 Toulouse Romain Millo-Chluski Lock (1983-04-20)20 April 1983 (aged 28) 17 Toulouse Lionel Nallet Lock (1976-09-14)14 September 1976 (aged 34) 64 Racing Métro Pascal Papé Lock (1980-10-05)5 October 1980 (aged 30) 28 Stade Français Julien Pierre Lock (1981-07-31)31 July 1981 (aged 30) 19 Clermont Julien Bonnaire Flanker (1978-09-20)20 September 1978 (aged 32) 63 Clermont Thierry Dusautoir (c) Flanker (1981-11-18)18 November 1981 (aged 29) 43 Toulouse Imanol Harinordoquy Flanker (1980-02-20)20 February 1980 (aged 31) 70 Biarritz Fulgence Ouedraogo Flanker (1986-07-21)21 July 1986 (aged 25) 23 Montpellier Raphaël Lakafia Number 8 (1988-10-28)28 October 1988 (aged 22) 1 Biarritz Louis Picamoles Number 8 (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 25) 18 Toulouse Morgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 22) 29 Clermont Dimitri Yachvili Scrum-half (1980-09-19)19 September 1980 (aged 30) 52 Biarritz Jean-Marc Doussain Fly-half (1991-02-12)12 February 1991 (aged 20) 0 Toulouse François Trinh-Duc Fly-half (1986-11-11)11 November 1986 (aged 24) 29 Montpellier David Skrela Fly-half (1979-03-02)2 March 1979 (aged 32) 22 Clermont Fabrice Estebanez Centre (1981-12-26)26 December 1981 (aged 29) 5 Racing Métro David Marty Centre (1982-10-30)30 October 1982 (aged 28) 34 Perpignan Maxime Mermoz Centre (1986-07-28)28 July 1986 (aged 25) 9 Perpignan Aurélien Rougerie Centre (1980-09-26)26 September 1980 (aged 30) 64 Clermont Vincent Clerc Wing (1981-05-07)7 May 1981 (aged 30) 50 Toulouse Maxime Médard Wing (1986-11-16)16 November 1986 (aged 24) 21 Toulouse Alexis Palisson Wing (1987-09-09)9 September 1987 (aged 24) 16 Toulon Cédric Heymans Fullback (1978-07-20)20 July 1978 (aged 33) 55 Bayonne Damien Traille Fullback (1979-06-12)12 June 1979 (aged 32) 83 Biarritz  Japan Japan's 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup was named on 22 August.[4] Justin Ives and Ryukoliniasi Holani were ruled out with injury, they were replaced by Yuji Kitagawa and Toetsu Taufa.[5] Tomoki Yoshida and Yuta Imamura were ruled out with injury, they were replaced by Ippei Asada and Bryce Robins.[6] Head Coach: John Kirwan Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Yusuke Aoki Hooker (1983-02-28)28 February 1983 (aged 28) 21 Suntory Sungoliath Shota Horie Hooker (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 25) 14 Panasonic Wild Knights Hiroki Yuhara Hooker (1984-01-21)21 January 1984 (aged 27) 8 Toshiba Brave Lupus Nozomu Fujita Prop (1984-10-02)2 October 1984 (aged 26) 10 Honda Heat Kensuke Hatakeyama Prop (1985-08-02)2 August 1985 (aged 26) 23 Suntory Sungoliath Hisateru Hirashima Prop (1983-01-15)15 January 1983 (aged 28) 24 Kobelco Steelers Naoki Kawamata Prop (1985-10-31)31 October 1985 (aged 25) 17 Panasonic Wild Knights Toshizumi Kitagawa Lock (1981-02-07)7 February 1981 (aged 30) 37 Toyota Verblitz Yuji Kitagawa Lock (1986-08-11)11 August 1986 (aged 25) 5 Panasonic Wild Knights Hitoshi Ono Lock (1978-05-06)6 May 1978 (aged 33) 51 Toshiba Brave Lupus Luke Thompson Lock (1981-04-16)16 April 1981 (aged 30) 34 Kintetsu Liners Takashi Kikutani (c) Flanker (1980-02-24)24 February 1980 (aged 31) 44 Toyota Verblitz Michael Leitch Flanker (1988-10-07)7 October 1988 (aged 22) 19 Toshiba Brave Lupus Sione Vatuvei Flanker (1983-03-14)14 March 1983 (aged 28) 5 Panasonic Wild Knights Itaru Taniguchi Number 8 (1984-10-01)1 October 1984 (aged 26) 7 Kobelco Steelers Toetu'u Taufa Number 8 (1980-10-08)8 October 1980 (aged 30) 21 Kintetsu Liners Ippei Asada Scrum-half (1980-06-26)26 June 1980 (aged 31) 0 Toyota Verblitz Atsushi Hiwasa Scrum-half (1987-05-22)22 May 1987 (aged 24) 6 Suntory Sungoliath Fumiaki Tanaka Scrum-half (1985-01-03)3 January 1985 (aged 26) 28 Panasonic Wild Knights James Arlidge Fly-half (1979-08-11)11 August 1979 (aged 32) 29 Nottingham Murray Williams Fly-half (1982-06-27)27 June 1982 (aged 29) 3 Toyota Shokki Ryan Nicholas Centre (1979-05-23)23 May 1979 (aged 32) 32 Suntory Sungoliath Bryce Robins Centre (1980-09-19)19 September 1980 (aged 30) 24 Honda Heat Koji Taira Centre (1983-01-12)12 January 1983 (aged 28) 30 Suntory Sungoliath Alisi Tupuailai Centre (1980-09-28)28 September 1980 (aged 30) 16 Canon Eagles Kosuke Endo Wing (1980-11-11)11 November 1980 (aged 30) 38 Toyota Verblitz Hirotoki Onozawa Wing (1978-03-29)29 March 1978 (aged 33) 64 Suntory Sungoliath Takehisa Usuzuki Wing (1985-09-28)28 September 1985 (aged 25) 6 Toshiba Brave Lupus Taihei Ueda Fullback (1982-03-03)3 March 1982 (aged 29) 5 Honda Heat Shaun Webb Fullback (1981-12-30)30 December 1981 (aged 29) 31 Coca-Cola West  New Zealand New Zealand's 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup was announced on 23 August.[7] On 1 October, Dan Carter sustained a tournament-ending groin injury and was replaced in the squad by Aaron Cruden.[8] On 9 October, Mils Muliaina sustained a shoulder fracture and Colin Slade suffered a groin tear. Stephen Donald and Hosea Gear were called into the squad to replace them.[9] Squad and caps are current as of 10 October 2011. Head Coach: Graham Henry Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Flynn, CoreyCorey Flynn Hooker (1981-01-05)05 January 1981 (aged 30) 15 Crusaders Hore, AndrewAndrew Hore Hooker (1978-09-13)13 September 1978 (aged 32) 60 Hurricanes Mealamu, KevenKeven Mealamu (vc) Hooker (1979-03-20)20 March 1979 (aged 32) 90 Blues Afoa, JohnJohn Afoa Prop (1983-09-10)10 September 1983 (aged 27) 36 Blues Franks, BenBen Franks Prop (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 27) 14 Crusaders Franks, OwenOwen Franks Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 23) 29 Crusaders Woodcock, TonyTony Woodcock Prop (1981-01-27)27 January 1981 (aged 30) 81 Blues Boric, AnthonyAnthony Boric Lock (1983-12-27)27 December 1983 (aged 27) 23 Blues Thorn, BradBrad Thorn Lock (1975-02-03)03 February 1975 (aged 36) 57 Crusaders Whitelock, SamSam Whitelock Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 22) 23 Crusaders Williams, AliAli Williams Lock (1981-04-30)30 April 1981 (aged 30) 71 Blues Kaino, JeromeJerome Kaino Flanker (1983-04-06)06 April 1983 (aged 28) 46 Blues McCaw, RichieRichie McCaw (c) Flanker (1980-12-31)31 December 1980 (aged 30) 101 Crusaders Thomson, AdamAdam Thomson Flanker (1982-03-13)13 March 1982 (aged 29) 24 Highlanders Read, KieranKieran Read Number 8 (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 25) 34 Crusaders Vito, VictorVictor Vito Number 8 (1987-03-27)27 March 1987 (aged 24) 12 Hurricanes Cowan, JimmyJimmy Cowan Scrum-half (1982-03-06)06 March 1982 (aged 29) 51 Highlanders Ellis, AndyAndy Ellis Scrum-half (1984-02-21)21 February 1984 (aged 27) 24 Crusaders Weepu, PiriPiri Weepu Scrum-half (1983-09-07)07 September 1983 (aged 28) 54 Hurricanes Cruden, AaronAaron Cruden Fly-half (1989-01-08)08 January 1989 (aged 22) 7 Hurricanes Donald, StephenStephen Donald Fly-half (1983-12-03)03 December 1983 (aged 27) 22 Chiefs Kahui, RichardRichard Kahui Centre (1985-06-09)09 June 1985 (aged 26) 15 Chiefs Nonu, Ma'aMa'a Nonu Centre (1982-05-21)21 May 1982 (aged 29) 64 Hurricanes Smith, ConradConrad Smith Centre (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 29) 53 Hurricanes Williams, Sonny BillSonny Bill Williams Centre (1985-04-03)03 April 1985 (aged 26) 12 Crusaders Gear, HoseaHosea Gear Wing (1984-03-16)16 March 1984 (aged 27) 8 Hurricanes Guildford, ZacZac Guildford Wing (1989-02-08)08 February 1989 (aged 22) 8 Crusaders Jane, CoryCory Jane Wing (1983-02-02)02 February 1983 (aged 28) 30 Hurricanes Dagg, IsraelIsrael Dagg Fullback (1988-06-06)06 June 1988 (aged 23) 10 Crusaders Toeava, IsaiaIsaia Toeava Fullback (1986-01-15)15 January 1986 (aged 25) 36 Blues Muliaina, MilsMils Muliaina Fullback (1980-07-31)31 July 1980 (aged 31) 100 Blues  Tonga Tonga's 30-man RWC squad was announced on 23 August. Chairman Bob Tuckey allegedly resigned over the proposed selection of former captain Nili Latu.[10] Head Coach: Isitolo Maka Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Aleki Lutui Hooker (1978-07-01)1 July 1978 (aged 33) 30 Worcester Warriors Ilaisa Ma'asi Hooker (1982-02-05)5 February 1982 (aged 29) 7 Counties Manukau Ephraim Taukafa Hooker (1976-06-26)26 June 1976 (aged 35) 30 Mont-de-Marsan Halani Aulika Prop (1983-08-31)31 August 1983 (aged 28) 2 Highlanders Taufa'ao Filise Prop (1977-05-26)26 May 1977 (aged 34) 15 Cardiff Blues Kisi Pulu Prop (1978-01-31)31 January 1978 (aged 33) 23 Perpignan Sona Taumalolo Prop (1981-11-13)13 November 1981 (aged 29) 4 Chiefs Soane Tonga'uiha Prop (1982-01-21)21 January 1982 (aged 29) 8 Northampton Saints Paino Hehea Lock (1979-02-01)1 February 1979 (aged 32) 16 Calvisano Tukulua Lokotui Lock (1979-12-31)31 December 1979 (aged 31) 5 Kintetsu Liners Sione Timani Lock (1984-09-03)3 September 1984 (aged 27) 4 Scarlets Joe Tuineau Lock (1981-08-18)18 August 1981 (aged 30) 4 Montpellier Sione Kalamafoni Flanker (1988-05-18)18 May 1988 (aged 23) 14 Nottingham Finau Maka (c) Flanker (1977-07-10)10 July 1977 (aged 34) 5 Pamiers Sione Vaiomo'unga Flanker (1989-04-08)8 April 1989 (aged 22) 7 Toloa Old Boys Viliami Ma'afu Number 8 (1982-03-09)9 March 1982 (aged 29) 5 Mitsubishi Samiu Vahafolau Number 8 (1978-04-24)24 April 1978 (aged 33) 10 Béziers Samisoni Fisilau Scrum-half (1987-11-29)29 November 1987 (aged 23) 7 Counties Manukau Taniela Moa Scrum-half (1985-03-11)11 March 1985 (aged 26) 2 Pau Thomas Palu Scrum-half (1986-09-23)23 September 1986 (aged 24) 3 Norths Kurt Morath Fly-half (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 26) 9 Souths Alipate Fatafehi Centre (1984-12-13)13 December 1984 (aged 26) 7 Lyon Suka Hufanga Centre (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 29) 22 Newcastle Falcons Andrew Ma'ilei Centre (1980-05-24)24 May 1980 (aged 31) 18 Bordeaux Siale Piutau Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 25) 2 Highlanders William Helu Wing (1986-04-19)19 April 1986 (aged 25) 7 Bristol Alaska Taufa Wing (1983-07-24)24 July 1983 (aged 28) 5 Akita Fetu'u Vainikolo Wing (1985-01-30)30 January 1985 (aged 26) 2 Connacht Viliame Iongi Fullback (1989-08-08)8 August 1989 (aged 22) 6 Scarlets Vunga Lilo (vc) Fullback (1983-02-28)28 February 1983 (aged 28) 21 Bordeaux Pool B  Argentina 30-man Argentina squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[11] Alvaro Galindo was ruled out with injury and replaced by Genaro Fessia.[12] Gonzalo Tiesi was injured during the England game, he was replaced by Lucas Borges.[13] Head Coach: Santiago Phelan Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Agustín Creevy Hooker (1985-03-15)15 March 1985 (aged 26) 11 Montpellier Mario Ledesma Hooker (1973-05-17)17 May 1973 (aged 38) 78 Clermont Marcos Ayerza Prop (1983-01-12)12 January 1983 (aged 28) 32 Leicester Tigers Maximiliano Bustos Prop (1986-04-02)2 April 1986 (aged 25) 0 Montpellier Juan Figallo Prop (1988-03-25)25 March 1988 (aged 23) 4 Montpellier Rodrigo Roncero Prop (1977-02-16)16 February 1977 (aged 34) 44 Stade Français Martín Scelzo Prop (1976-06-05)5 June 1976 (aged 35) 54 Agen Patricio Albacete Lock (1981-02-09)9 February 1981 (aged 30) 41 Toulouse Manuel Carizza Lock (1984-08-23)23 August 1984 (aged 27) 19 Biarritz Mariano Galarza Lock (1986-11-12)12 November 1986 (aged 24) 6 Unattached Tomas Vallejos Lock (1984-10-16)16 October 1984 (aged 26) 0 Harlequins Alejandro Campos Flanker (1983-04-21)21 April 1983 (aged 28) 12 Agen Julio Farías Cabello Flanker (1978-09-19)19 September 1978 (aged 32) 3 Tucumán Genaro Fessia Flanker (1981-07-22)22 July 1981 (aged 30) 9 London Wasps Juan Manuel Leguizamón Flanker (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 28) 34 Lyon Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (vc) Number 8 (1981-11-19)19 November 1981 (aged 29) 40 Toulon Leonardo Senatore Number 8 (1984-05-13) 13 May 1984 2 GER Alfredo Lalanne Scrum-half (1983-03-03)3 March 1983 (aged 28) 7 Unattached Nicolás Vergallo Scrum-half (1983-04-20)20 April 1983 (aged 28) 19 Toulouse Santiago Fernández Fly-half (1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 25) 13 Montpellier Nicolás Sánchez Fly-half (1988-10-26)26 October 1988 (aged 22) 2 Bordeaux Marcelo Bosch Centre (1984-01-07)7 January 1984 (aged 27) 5 Biarritz Felipe Contepomi (c) Centre (1977-08-20)20 August 1977 (aged 34) 71 Stade Français Agustin Gosio Centre (1983-03-17)17 March 1983 (aged 28) 0 Newman Horacio Agulla Wing (1984-10-22)22 October 1984 (aged 26) 29 Leicester Tigers Lucas Borges Wing (1980-02-17)17 February 1980 (aged 31) 33 Pucará Gonzalo Camacho Wing (1984-08-28)28 August 1984 (aged 27) 7 Exeter Chiefs Juan Imhoff Wing (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 23) 4 Duendes Lucas González Amorosino Fullback (1985-02-11)11 February 1985 (aged 26) 10 Montpellier Martín Rodríguez Fullback (1985-03-06)6 March 1985 (aged 26) 10 Stade Français  England Martin Johnson announced England's 30-man squad on 22 August.[14] Andrew Sheridan was ruled out due to injury and was replaced by Thomas Waldrom on 25 September.[15] Team Manager: Martin Johnson Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Dylan Hartley Hooker (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 25) 29 Northampton Saints Lee Mears Hooker (1979-03-05)5 March 1979 (aged 32) 37 Bath Steve Thompson Hooker (1978-07-15)15 July 1978 (aged 33) 67 London Wasps Dan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 24) 17 Leicester Tigers Alex Corbisiero Prop (1988-08-30)30 August 1988 (aged 23) 6 London Irish Matt Stevens Prop (1982-10-01)1 October 1982 (aged 28) 34 Saracens David Wilson Prop (1985-04-09)9 April 1985 (aged 26) 18 Bath Louis Deacon Lock (1980-10-07)7 October 1980 (aged 30) 24 Leicester Tigers Courtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 22) 9 Northampton Saints Tom Palmer Lock (1979-03-27)27 March 1979 (aged 32) 27 Stade Français Simon Shaw Lock (1973-09-01)1 September 1973 (aged 38) 67 Toulon Tom Croft Flanker (1985-11-07)7 November 1985 (aged 25) 25 Leicester Tigers James Haskell Flanker (1985-04-02)2 April 1985 (aged 26) 36 Ricoh Black Rams Lewis Moody (c) Flanker (1978-06-12) 12 June 1978 67 Bath Tom Wood Flanker (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 24) 7 Northampton Saints Nick Easter Number 8 (1978-08-15)15 August 1978 (aged 33) 44 Harlequins Thomas Waldrom Number 8 (1983-04-28)28 April 1983 (aged 28) 0 Leicester Tigers Joe Simpson Scrum-half (1988-07-05)5 July 1988 (aged 23) 0 London Wasps Richard Wigglesworth Scrum-half (1983-06-09)9 June 1983 (aged 28) 7 Saracens Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 22) 12 Leicester Tigers Toby Flood Fly-half (1985-08-08)8 August 1985 (aged 26) 41 Leicester Tigers Jonny Wilkinson Fly-half (1979-05-25)25 May 1979 (aged 32) 86 Toulon Shontayne Hape Centre (1981-01-30)30 January 1981 (aged 30) 12 London Irish Mike Tindall (vc) Centre (1978-10-18)18 October 1978 (aged 32) 71 Gloucester Manu Tuilagi Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 20) 1 Leicester Tigers Delon Armitage Wing (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 27) 21 London Irish Chris Ashton Wing (1987-03-29)29 March 1987 (aged 24) 12 Northampton Saints Matt Banahan Wing (1986-12-30)30 December 1986 (aged 24) 13 Bath Mark Cueto Wing (1979-12-26)26 December 1979 (aged 31) 52 Sale Sharks Ben Foden Fullback (1985-07-22)22 July 1985 (aged 26) 16 Northampton Saints  Georgia Georgia named their 30-man squad on 22 August.[16] Head Coach: Richie Dixon Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Jaba Bregvadze Hooker (1987-04-23)23 April 1987 (aged 24) 13 Army Akvsenti Giorgadze Hooker (1976-06-04)4 June 1976 (aged 35) 62 Castres Vasil Kakovin Prop (1989-12-01)1 December 1989 (aged 21) 15 Brive Davit Khinchagishvili Prop (1982-07-24)24 July 1982 (aged 29) 35 Brive Davit Kubriashvili Prop (1986-03-12)12 March 1986 (aged 25) 17 Toulon Goderdzi Shvelidze Prop (1978-04-17)17 April 1978 (aged 33) 61 Montpellier Davit Zirakashvili Prop (1983-10-10)10 October 1983 (aged 27) 28 Clermont Levan Datunashvili Lock (1983-01-18)18 January 1983 (aged 28) 42 Aurillac Vakhtang Maisuradze Lock (1987-03-11)11 March 1987 (aged 24) 8 Saint Nazaire Giorgi Nemsadze Lock (1984-09-26)26 September 1984 (aged 26) 22 Montauban Ilia Zedginidze Lock (1977-01-20)20 January 1977 (aged 34) 63 Carqueiranne Givi Berishvili Flanker (1987-08-10)10 August 1987 (aged 24) 3 RC Locomotive Tbilisi Giorgi Chkhaidze Flanker (1981-08-20)20 August 1981 (aged 30) 48 Montpellier Viktor Kolelishvili Flanker (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 21) 10 Clermont Espoirs Shalva Sutiashvili Flanker (1984-01-24)24 January 1984 (aged 27) 20 Massy Dimitri Basilaia Number 8 (1985-11-27)27 November 1985 (aged 25) 16 Aubenas Mamuka Gorgodze Number 8 (1984-07-14)14 July 1984 (aged 27) 37 Montpellier Irakli Abuseridze (c) Scrum-half (1977-11-25)25 November 1977 (aged 33) 72 Auxerre Bidzina Samkharadze Scrum-half (1983-10-02)2 October 1983 (aged 27) 56 Army Lasha Khmaladze Fly-half (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 23) 9 Lelo Merab Kvirikashvili Fly-half (1983-12-27)27 December 1983 (aged 27) 52 Figeac Lasha Malaghuradze Fly-half (1986-02-06)6 February 1986 (aged 25) 31 Béziers Davit Kacharava Centre (1985-01-16)16 January 1985 (aged 26) 43 Nice Alexander Todua Centre (1987-11-02)2 November 1987 (aged 23) 24 Lelo Tedo Zibzibadze Centre (1980-09-06)6 September 1980 (aged 31) 56 Périgueux Irakli Chkhikvadze Wing (1987-10-05)5 October 1987 (aged 23) 25 AIA Lexo Gugava Wing (1982-08-17)17 August 1982 (aged 29) 22 Lelo Irakli Machkhaneli Wing (1981-07-18)18 July 1981 (aged 30) 48 Mâcon Revaz Gigauri Fullback (1984-05-09)9 May 1984 (aged 27) 31 Figeac Malkhaz Urjukashvili Fullback (1980-09-24)24 September 1980 (aged 30) 67 Gourdon  Romania Romania's 30-man RWC squad.[17] Cătălin Fercu was forced to withdraw after his fear of flying prevented him from travelling to New Zealand; Adrian Apostol replaced him.[18] Head Coach: Romeo Gontineac Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Marius Tincu (c) Hooker (1978-03-07)7 March 1978 (aged 33) 42 Perpignan Bogdan Zebega Hooker (1984-02-21)21 February 1984 (aged 27) 30 Steaua Nicolae Dragoș Dima Prop (1979-07-30)30 July 1979 (aged 32) 35 Blagnac Silviu Florea Prop (1977-04-19)19 April 1977 (aged 34) 25 Bordeaux Paulică Ion Prop (1983-01-10)10 January 1983 (aged 28) 40 London Irish Mihaita Lazăr Prop (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 24) 12 Aix-en-Provence Nicolae Nere Prop (1981-06-12)12 June 1981 (aged 30) 17 Steaua Cristian Petre (vc) Lock (1979-03-22)22 March 1979 (aged 32) 77 Saint-Étienne Valentin Popirlan Lock (1987-04-06)6 April 1987 (aged 24) 4 CSM Bucureşti Cosmin Raţiu Lock (1979-07-18)18 July 1979 (aged 32) 28 Dinamo Valentin Ursache Lock (1985-08-12)12 August 1985 (aged 26) 33 Aix-en-Provence Stelian Burcea Flanker (1983-10-07)7 October 1983 (aged 27) 27 Timişoara Daniel Ianuș Flanker (1987-04-11)11 April 1987 (aged 24) 8 Steaua Mihai Macovei Flanker (1986-10-29)29 October 1986 (aged 24) 20 Baia Mare Daniel Carpo Number 8 (1984-11-26)26 November 1984 (aged 26) 27 Farul Ovidiu Toniţa Number 8 (1980-08-06)6 August 1980 (aged 31) 55 Perpignan Valentin Calafeteanu Scrum-half (1985-01-25)25 January 1985 (aged 26) 35 Timişoara Lucian Sîrbu Scrum-half (1976-10-16)16 October 1976 (aged 34) 67 Millau Florin Surugiu Scrum-half (1984-12-10)10 December 1984 (aged 26) 9 CSM Bucureşti Ionuţ Dimofte Fly-half (1984-09-30)30 September 1984 (aged 26) 52 Baia Mare Dănuţ Dumbravă Fly-half (1981-08-06)6 August 1981 (aged 30) 55 Steaua Ionel Cazan Centre (1988-11-25)25 November 1988 (aged 22) 6 Steaua Csaba Gál Centre (1985-03-07)7 March 1985 (aged 26) 34 Baia Mare Constantin Gheară Centre (1981-09-02)2 September 1981 (aged 30) 6 Farul Adrian Apostol Wing (1990-03-11)11 March 1990 (aged 21) 1 Farul Ștefan Ciuntu Wing (1986-04-10)10 April 1986 (aged 25) 24 Baia Mare Mădălin Lemnaru Wing (1989-03-26)26 March 1989 (aged 22) 7 Timişoara Cătălin Nicolae Wing (1980-07-22)22 July 1980 (aged 31) 17 Farul Iulian Dumitraș Fullback (1982-06-22)22 June 1982 (aged 29) 30 Lourdes Florin Vlaicu Fullback (1986-07-26)26 July 1986 (aged 25) 40 Steaua  Scotland Scotland's 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[19] Head Coach: Andy Robinson Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Ross Ford Hooker (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 27) 49 Edinburgh Dougie Hall Hooker (1980-09-24)24 September 1980 (aged 30) 36 Glasgow Warriors Scott Lawson Hooker (1981-09-28)28 September 1981 (aged 29) 28 Gloucester Geoff Cross Prop (1982-12-11)11 December 1982 (aged 28) 6 Edinburgh Alasdair Dickinson Prop (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 27) 21 Sale Sharks Allan Jacobsen Prop (1978-09-22)22 September 1978 (aged 32) 56 Edinburgh Moray Low Prop (1984-11-28)28 November 1984 (aged 26) 15 Glasgow Warriors Euan Murray Prop (1980-08-07)7 August 1980 (aged 31) 39 Newcastle Falcons Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 22) 12 Glasgow Warriors Jim Hamilton Lock (1982-11-17)17 November 1982 (aged 28) 32 Gloucester Nathan Hines Lock (1976-11-29)29 November 1976 (aged 34) 73 Clermont Alastair Kellock (c) Lock (1981-06-14)14 June 1981 (aged 30) 34 Glasgow Warriors John Barclay Flanker (1986-09-24)24 September 1986 (aged 24) 29 Glasgow Warriors Kelly Brown Flanker (1982-06-08)8 June 1982 (aged 29) 46 Saracens Ross Rennie Flanker (1986-03-29)29 March 1986 (aged 25) 8 Edinburgh Alasdair Strokosch Flanker (1983-02-21)21 February 1983 (aged 28) 20 Gloucester Richie Vernon Number 8 (1987-07-07)7 July 1987 (aged 24) 12 Sale Sharks Mike Blair Scrum-half (1981-04-20)20 April 1981 (aged 30) 72 Edinburgh Chris Cusiter Scrum-half (1982-06-13)13 June 1982 (aged 29) 53 Glasgow Warriors Rory Lawson Scrum-half (1981-03-12)12 March 1981 (aged 30) 28 Gloucester Ruaridh Jackson Fly-half (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 23) 8 Glasgow Warriors Dan Parks Fly-half (1978-05-26)26 May 1978 (aged 33) 62 Cardiff Blues Joe Ansbro Centre (1985-10-29)29 October 1985 (aged 25) 7 London Irish Nick De Luca Centre (1984-02-01)1 February 1984 (aged 27) 26 Edinburgh Graeme Morrison Centre (1982-10-17)17 October 1982 (aged 28) 30 Glasgow Warriors Simon Danielli Wing (1979-09-08)8 September 1979 (aged 32) 30 Ulster Max Evans Wing (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 27) 20 Castres Sean Lamont Wing (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 30) 56 Scarlets Rory Lamont Fullback (1982-10-10)10 October 1982 (aged 28) 25 Toulon Chris Paterson Fullback (1978-03-30)30 March 1978 (aged 33) 105 Edinburgh Pool C  Australia The 30-man squad for the RWC was announced on 18 August, with James Horwill replacing Rocky Elsom as the new captain.[20] Wycliff Palu and Drew Mitchell were ruled out after the Russia test, Hodgson and Turner replaced them.[21] Head Coach: Robbie Deans Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Saia Fainga'a Hooker (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 24) 13 Reds Stephen Moore Hooker (1983-01-20)20 January 1983 (aged 28) 59 Brumbies Tatafu Polota-Nau Hooker (1985-07-26)26 July 1985 (aged 26) 25 Waratahs Ben Alexander Prop (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 26) 28 Brumbies Sekope Kepu Prop (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 25) 7 Waratahs Salesi Ma'afu Prop (1983-03-22)22 March 1983 (aged 28) 10 Western Force James Slipper Prop (1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 22) 14 Reds James Horwill (c) Lock (1985-05-29)29 May 1985 (aged 26) 27 Reds Nathan Sharpe Lock (1978-02-26)26 February 1978 (aged 33) 95 Western Force Rob Simmons Lock (1989-04-19)19 April 1989 (aged 22) 8 Reds Dan Vickerman Lock (1979-06-04)4 June 1979 (aged 32) 56 Waratahs Rocky Elsom Flanker (1983-02-14)14 February 1983 (aged 28) 68 Brumbies Scott Higginbotham Flanker (1986-09-05)5 September 1986 (aged 25) 5 Reds Matt Hodgson Flanker (1981-06-25)25 June 1981 (aged 30) 6 Western Force David Pocock Flanker (1988-04-23)23 April 1988 (aged 23) 33 Western Force Ben McCalman Number 8 (1988-03-18)18 March 1988 (aged 23) 12 Western Force Radike Samo Number 8 (1976-07-09)9 July 1976 (aged 35) 7 Reds Luke Burgess Scrum-half (1983-08-20)20 August 1983 (aged 28) 32 Toulouse Will Genia Scrum-half (1988-01-17)17 January 1988 (aged 23) 26 Reds Nick Phipps Scrum-half (1989-01-09)9 January 1989 (aged 22) 2 Melbourne Rebels Berrick Barnes Fly-half (1986-05-28)28 May 1986 (aged 25) 31 Waratahs Quade Cooper Fly-half (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 23) 27 Reds Adam Ashley-Cooper Centre (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 27) 55 Waratahs Anthony Fainga'a Centre (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 24) 6 Reds Rob Horne Centre (1989-08-15)15 August 1989 (aged 22) 6 Waratahs Pat McCabe Centre (1988-03-21)21 March 1988 (aged 23) 5 Brumbies Digby Ioane Wing (1985-07-14)14 July 1985 (aged 26) 15 Reds James O'Connor Wing (1990-07-05)5 July 1990 (aged 21) 30 Melbourne Rebels Lachie Turner Wing (1987-05-11)11 May 1987 (aged 24) 14 Waratahs Kurtley Beale Fullback (1989-01-06)6 January 1989 (aged 22) 18 Melbourne Rebels  Ireland Ireland's 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[22] Shane Jennings was called up to replace David Wallace after the latter suffered a knee injury in Ireland's final warm-up Test against England.[23] On 14 September Damien Varley was called up to replace Jerry Flannery after Flannery tore his left calf muscle during a training session.[24] Head Coach: Declan Kidney Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Rory Best Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 29) 49 Ulster Sean Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 25) 13 Leinster Damien Varley Hooker (1983-10-29)29 October 1983 (aged 27) 2 Munster Tony Buckley Prop (1980-10-08)8 October 1980 (aged 30) 23 Sale Sharks Tom Court Prop (1980-11-06)6 November 1980 (aged 30) 20 Ulster Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 23) 20 Leinster Mike Ross Prop (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 31) 9 Leinster Leo Cullen Lock (1978-01-09)9 January 1978 (aged 33) 31 Leinster Donncha O'Callaghan Lock (1979-03-24)24 March 1979 (aged 32) 74 Munster Paul O'Connell (vc) Lock (1979-10-20)20 October 1979 (aged 31) 77 Munster Donnacha Ryan Lock (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 27) 9 Munster Stephen Ferris Flanker (1985-08-02)2 August 1985 (aged 26) 25 Ulster Shane Jennings Flanker (1981-07-08)8 July 1981 (aged 30) 10 Leinster Sean O'Brien Flanker (1987-02-14)14 February 1987 (aged 24) 11 Leinster Jamie Heaslip Number 8 (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 27) 37 Leinster Denis Leamy Number 8 (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 29) 52 Munster Isaac Boss Scrum-half (1980-04-09)9 April 1980 (aged 31) 14 Leinster Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 22) 2 Munster Eoin Reddan Scrum-half (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 30) 31 Leinster Ronan O'Gara Fly-half (1977-03-07)7 March 1977 (aged 34) 110 Munster Jonathan Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 26) 18 Leinster Gordon D'Arcy Centre (1980-02-10)10 February 1980 (aged 31) 58 Leinster Fergus McFadden Centre (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 25) 4 Leinster Brian O'Driscoll (c) Centre (1979-01-21)21 January 1979 (aged 32) 113 Leinster Paddy Wallace Centre (1979-08-27)27 August 1979 (aged 32) 28 Ulster Tommy Bowe Wing (1984-02-22)22 February 1984 (aged 27) 39 Ospreys Keith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 23) 20 Munster Andrew Trimble Wing (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 26) 35 Ulster Rob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 25) 29 Leinster Geordan Murphy Fullback (1978-04-19)19 April 1978 (aged 33) 69 Leicester Tigers  Italy Nick Mallett announced his 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup on 22 July.[25] Tommaso D'Apice returned to Italy after damaging ligaments in his left knee and was replaced by Franco Sbaraglini.[26] Head Coach: Nick Mallett Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Leonardo Ghiraldini (vc) Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 26) 38 Benetton Treviso Fabio Ongaro Hooker (1977-09-23)23 September 1977 (aged 33) 77 Aironi Franco Sbaraglini Hooker (1982-12-03)3 December 1982 (aged 28) 5 Benetton Treviso Martin Castrogiovanni Prop (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 29) 78 Leicester Tigers Lorenzo Cittadini Prop (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 28) 6 Benetton Treviso Andrea Lo Cicero Prop (1976-05-07)7 May 1976 (aged 35) 88 Racing Métro Salvatore Perugini Prop (1978-03-06)6 March 1978 (aged 33) 80 Aironi Marco Bortolami Lock (1980-06-12)12 June 1980 (aged 31) 85 Aironi Carlo Del Fava Lock (1981-07-01)1 July 1981 (aged 30) 53 Aironi Quintin Geldenhuys Lock (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 30) 22 Aironi Corniel van Zyl Lock (1979-01-27)27 January 1979 (aged 32) 2 Benetton Treviso Robert Barbieri Flanker (1984-06-05)5 June 1984 (aged 27) 15 Benetton Treviso Mauro Bergamasco Flanker (1979-05-01)1 May 1979 (aged 32) 85 Stade Français Paul Derbyshire Flanker (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 24) 12 Benetton Treviso Alessandro Zanni Flanker (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 27) 54 Benetton Treviso Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 27) 79 Stade Français Pablo Canavosio Scrum-half (1981-12-26)26 December 1981 (aged 29) 37 Calvisano Edoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 21) 5 Benetton Treviso Fabio Semenzato Scrum-half (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 25) 5 Benetton Treviso Riccardo Bocchino Fly-half (1988-03-03)3 March 1988 (aged 23) 8 Cavalieri Prato Luciano Orquera Fly-half (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 29) 24 Aironi Gonzalo Canale Centre (1982-11-11)11 November 1982 (aged 28) 68 Clermont Gonzalo Garcia Centre (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 27) 22 Benetton Treviso Matteo Pratichetti Centre (1985-07-27)27 July 1985 (aged 26) 23 Aironi Alberto Sgarbi Centre (1986-11-26)26 November 1986 (aged 24) 13 Benetton Treviso Tommaso Benvenuti Wing (1990-12-12)12 December 1990 (aged 20) 8 Benetton Treviso Mirco Bergamasco Wing (1983-02-23)23 February 1983 (aged 28) 82 Racing Métro Giulio Toniolatti Wing (1984-01-15)15 January 1984 (aged 27) 6 Aironi Andrea Masi Fullback (1981-03-30)30 March 1981 (aged 30) 61 Aironi Luke McLean Fullback (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 24) 28 Benetton Treviso  Russia Russia announced their 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup on 23 August.[27] Igor Galinovskiy was ruled out with a broken leg, Sergey Trishin replaced him.[28] Head Coach: Nikolay Nerush Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Vladislav Korshunov (c) Hooker (1983-02-13)13 February 1983 (aged 28) 54 London Wasps Yevgeny Matveyev Hooker (1985-04-15)15 April 1985 (aged 26) 29 VVA-Podmoskovye Valeri Tsnobiladze Hooker (1980-11-03)3 November 1980 (aged 30) 4 Novokuznetsk Alexander Khrokin Prop (1976-07-10)10 July 1976 (aged 35) 67 VVA-Podmoskovye Sergey Popov Prop (1982-09-07)7 September 1982 (aged 29) 14 Slava Moscow Ivan Prishchepenko Prop (1982-05-26)26 May 1982 (aged 29) 33 Krasny Yar Alexei Travkin Prop (1977-08-02)2 August 1977 (aged 34) 46 VVA-Podmoskovye Denis Antonov Lock (1986-09-17)17 September 1986 (aged 24) 2 Slava Moscow Adam Byrnes Lock (1981-07-29)29 July 1981 (aged 30) 0 Melbourne Rebels Andrei Ostrikov Lock (1987-07-02)2 July 1987 (aged 24) 15 Sale Sharks Alexander Voytov Lock (1981-12-07)7 December 1981 (aged 29) 44 VVA-Podmoskovye Artem Fatakhov Flanker (1979-09-08)8 September 1979 (aged 32) 37 VVA-Podmoskovye Andrey Garbuzov Flanker (1983-08-07)7 August 1983 (aged 28) 31 Krasny Yar Mikhail Sidorov Flanker (1986-11-19)19 November 1986 (aged 24) 1 Slava Moscow Viacheslav Grachev (vc) Number 8 (1973-04-22)22 April 1973 (aged 38) 36 Bizanos Victor Gresev Number 8 (1986-03-31)31 March 1986 (aged 25) 32 London Wasps Andrei Bykanov Scrum-half (1980-05-25)25 May 1980 (aged 31) 7 Slava Moscow Alexander Shakirov Scrum-half (1981-01-20)20 January 1981 (aged 30) 46 VVA-Podmoskovye Alexander Yanyushkin Scrum-half (1982-10-30)30 October 1982 (aged 28) 42 VVA-Podmoskovye Yuri Kushnarev Fly-half (1985-06-06)6 June 1985 (aged 26) 43 VVA-Podmoskovye Konstantin Rachkov Fly-half (1978-10-08)8 October 1978 (aged 32) 26 Stade Phocéen Mikhail Babaev Centre (1986-01-19)19 January 1986 (aged 25) 33 VVA-Podmoskovye Alexey Makovetskiy Centre (1983-03-27)27 March 1983 (aged 28) 11 Krasny Yar Sergey Trishin Centre (1984-12-12)12 December 1984 (aged 26) 34 VVA-Podmoskovye Vasily Artemiev Wing (1987-07-24)24 July 1987 (aged 24) 25 Northampton Saints Andrei Kuzin Wing (1978-10-29)29 October 1978 (aged 32) 59 VVA-Podmoskovye Vladimir Ostroushko Wing (1986-09-30)30 September 1986 (aged 24) 16 Yenisey-STM Denis Simplikevich Wing (1991-03-11)11 March 1991 (aged 20) 0 Yenisey-STM Igor Klyuchnikov Fullback (1983-01-07)7 January 1983 (aged 28) 49 VVA-Podmoskovye  United States Eddie O'Sullivan announced his 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup on 22 August.[29] Head Coach: Eddie O'Sullivan Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Chris Biller Hooker (1985-10-11)11 October 1985 (aged 25) 13 Bath Brian McClenahan Hooker (1982-06-12)12 June 1982 (aged 29) 2 Olympic Club Phil Thiel Hooker (1984-10-29)29 October 1984 (aged 26) 9 Life University Eric Fry Prop (1986-10-14)14 October 1986 (aged 24) 5 Las Vegas Mike MacDonald Prop (1980-11-27)27 November 1980 (aged 30) 62 Leeds Carnegie Mate Moeakiola Prop (1978-05-16)16 May 1978 (aged 33) 23 Bobigny Shawn Pittman Prop (1988-01-22)22 January 1988 (aged 23) 13 London Welsh Scott LaValla Lock (1988-07-04)4 July 1988 (aged 23) 6 Stade Français Hayden Smith Lock (1985-04-10)10 April 1985 (aged 26) 14 Saracens John van der Giessen Lock (1982-05-06)6 May 1982 (aged 29) 18 Unattached Inaki Basauri Flanker (1984-10-01)1 October 1984 (aged 26) 11 Périgueux Todd Clever (c) Flanker (1983-01-16)16 January 1983 (aged 28) 37 Suntory Sungoliath Pat Danahy Flanker (1985-03-07)7 March 1985 (aged 26) 5 Life University Louis Stanfill Flanker (1985-05-30)30 May 1985 (aged 26) 26 Unattached JJ Gagiano Number 8 (1985-08-14)14 August 1985 (aged 26) 13 Univ. of Cape Town Nic Johnson Number 8 (1983-04-04)4 April 1983 (aged 28) 14 Unattached Mike Petri (vc) Scrum-half (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 27) 22 NYAC Tim Usasz Scrum-half (1983-06-21)21 June 1983 (aged 28) 15 Nottingham Valenese Malifa Fly-half (1985-09-10)10 September 1985 (aged 25) 20 Glendale Roland Suniula Fly-half (1986-12-17)17 December 1986 (aged 24) 8 Boston Paul Emerick Centre (1980-01-24)24 January 1980 (aged 31) 44 London Wasps Tai Enosa Centre (1989-06-03)3 June 1989 (aged 22) 5 Belmont Shore Junior Sifa Centre (1983-03-24)24 March 1983 (aged 28) 7 Unattached Andrew Suniula Centre (1982-09-29)29 September 1982 (aged 28) 9 Cornish Pirates Colin Hawley Wing (1987-04-10)10 April 1987 (aged 24) 4 Olympic Club Takudzwa Ngwenya Wing (1985-07-22)22 July 1985 (aged 26) 19 Biarritz Olympique James Paterson Wing (1987-04-11)11 April 1987 (aged 24) 1 Highlanders Kevin Swiryn Wing (1984-12-16)16 December 1984 (aged 26) 12 Agen Blaine Scully Fullback (1988-02-29)29 February 1988 (aged 23) 4 Unattached Chris Wyles Fullback (1983-09-13)13 September 1983 (aged 27) 23 Saracens Pool D  Fiji Fiji's 30-man World Cup squad.[30] Head Coach: Sam Domoni Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Sunia Koto Hooker (1980-04-15)15 April 1980 (aged 31) 29 Narbonne Talemaitoga Tuapati Hooker (1984-08-16)16 August 1984 (aged 27) 9 Woodlands Viliame Veikoso Hooker (1982-04-04)4 April 1982 (aged 29) 13 Nadi Waisea Daveta Prop (1989-03-28)28 March 1989 (aged 22) 2 Suva Campese Ma'afu Prop (1984-12-19)19 December 1984 (aged 26) 9 Eastern Suburbs Deacon Manu (c) Prop (1979-02-18)18 February 1979 (aged 32) 9 Scarlets Setefano Somoca Prop (1981-02-10)10 February 1981 (aged 30) 2 Nadroga Sekonaia Kalou Lock (1984-04-06)6 April 1984 (aged 27) 10 Kaikorai Wame Lewaravu Lock (1983-09-24)24 September 1983 (aged 27) 13 Sale Sharks Leone Nakarawa Lock (1988-04-02)2 April 1988 (aged 23) 7 Suva Rupeni Nasiga Lock (1985-10-08)8 October 1985 (aged 25) 8 Nadroga Akapusi Qera (vc) Flanker (1984-04-24)24 April 1984 (aged 27) 21 Gloucester Malakai Ravulo Flanker (1983-09-22)22 September 1983 (aged 27) 6 North Harbour Netani Talei Flanker (1983-03-19)19 March 1983 (aged 28) 16 Edinburgh Dominiko Waqaniburotu Flanker (1986-04-20)20 April 1986 (aged 25) 8 Fraser Tech Sisa Koyamaibole Number 8 (1981-03-06)6 March 1981 (aged 30) 44 Lyon Sakiusa Matadigo Number 8 (1982-08-08)8 August 1982 (aged 29) 5 Montpellier Vitori Buatava Scrum-half (1985-11-01)1 November 1985 (aged 25) 9 Zhermack Badia Nemia Kenatale Scrum-half (1986-01-21)21 January 1986 (aged 25) 11 Tailevu Nicky Little Fly-half (1976-09-13)13 September 1976 (aged 34) 67 Esher Waisea Luveniyali Fly-half (1985-07-23)23 July 1985 (aged 26) 12 Unattached Seremaia Bai Centre (1979-01-04)4 January 1979 (aged 32) 39 Castres Ravai Fatiaki Centre (1987-03-01)1 March 1987 (aged 24) 5 Worcester Warriors Gabiriele Lovobalavu Centre (1985-06-20)20 June 1985 (aged 26) 12 Toulon Albert VuliVuli Centre (1985-05-26)26 May 1985 (aged 26) 7 Racing Métro Vereniki Goneva Wing (1984-04-05)5 April 1984 (aged 27) 17 Tarbes Napolioni Nalaga Wing (1986-04-07)7 April 1986 (aged 25) 5 Western Force Michael Tagicakibau Wing (1985-05-09)9 May 1985 (aged 26) 3 Saracens Iliesa Keresoni Fullback (1987-01-27)27 January 1987 (aged 24) 8 Périgueux Kini Murimurivalu Fullback (1989-05-15)15 May 1989 (aged 22) 2 Clermont  Namibia Namibia's 30-man Rugby World Cup squad.[31] Head Coach: Johan Diergaardt Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Hugo Horn Hooker (1977-05-09)9 May 1977 (aged 34) 31 Unattached Bertus O'Callaghan Hooker (1988-02-18)18 February 1988 (aged 23) 7 Wanderers Jané du Toit Prop (1975-10-02)2 October 1975 (aged 35) 19 Hamilton Raoul Larson Prop (1984-05-14)14 May 1984 (aged 27) 0 Villagers Johnny Redelinghuys Prop (1984-02-02)2 February 1984 (aged 27) 25 Wanderers Marius Visser Prop (1982-04-24)24 April 1982 (aged 29) 15 Border Bulldogs Nico Esterhuyse Lock (1984-03-05)5 March 1984 (aged 27) 26 Keetmanshoop Henk Franken Lock (1987-01-16)16 January 1987 (aged 24) 0 Villagers Uakazuwaka Kazombiaze Lock (1979-01-25)25 January 1979 (aged 32) 22 Reho Falcons Heinz Koll Lock (1982-02-03)3 February 1982 (aged 29) 9 London Wasps Jacques Burger (c) Flanker (1983-07-29)29 July 1983 (aged 28) 25 Saracens Tinus du Plessis Flanker (1984-04-03)3 April 1984 (aged 27) 26 London Wasps Rohan Kitshoff Flanker (1985-09-13)13 September 1985 (aged 25) 5 Western Province Renaud van Neel Flanker (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 23) 0 Namibia Uni Jacques Nieuwenhuis (vc) Number 8 (1980-03-23)23 March 1980 (aged 31) 20 Stade Aurillac PJ van Lill Number 8 (1983-12-04)4 December 1983 (aged 27) 15 Stade Aurillac Ryan de la Harpe Scrum-half (1982-09-02)2 September 1982 (aged 29) 3 Moseley Eugene Jantjies Scrum-half (1986-10-08)8 October 1986 (aged 24) 27 Farul Constanţa Theuns Kotzé Fly-half (1987-07-16)16 July 1987 (aged 24) 1 Johannesburg Uni Tertius Losper Fly-half (1985-11-22)22 November 1985 (aged 25) 9 Western Suburbs Darryl de la Harpe Centre (1986-02-10)10 February 1986 (aged 25) 7 Western Suburbs David Philander Centre (1987-01-04)4 January 1987 (aged 24) 9 United Danie van Wyk Centre (1986-03-30)30 March 1986 (aged 25) 3 United Piet van Zyl Centre (1979-05-14)14 May 1979 (aged 32) 14 Bourgoin Heini Bock Wing (1981-12-28)28 December 1981 (aged 29) 23 Reho Falcons Conrad Marais Wing (1989-04-26)26 April 1989 (aged 22) 2 Montpellier Espoirs McGrath van Wyk Wing (1987-09-18)18 September 1987 (aged 23) 9 Farul Constanţa Llelwellyn Winkler Wing (1987-09-07)7 September 1987 (aged 24) 6 Western Suburbs Chrysander Botha Fullback (1988-07-13)13 July 1988 (aged 23) 14 Kudus Danie Dames Fullback (1986-02-07)7 February 1986 (aged 25) 0 Leopards  Samoa Coach Fuimaono Tafua's, 30-man Samoa squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[32] Head Coach: Titimaea Tafua Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Ole Avei Hooker (1983-06-13)13 June 1983 (aged 28) 2 Bordeaux Ti’i Paulo Hooker (1983-01-13)13 January 1983 (aged 28) 6 Clermont Mahonri Schwalger (c) Hooker (1978-09-15)15 September 1978 (aged 32) 36 Chiefs Census Johnston Prop (1981-05-06)6 May 1981 (aged 30) 30 Toulouse Logovi'i Mulipola Prop (1987-03-11)11 March 1987 (aged 24) 5 Leicester Tigers Anthony Perenise Prop (1982-10-18)18 October 1982 (aged 28) 10 Bath Sakaria Taulafo Prop (1983-01-29)29 January 1983 (aged 28) 10 London Wasps Daniel Leo Lock (1982-10-02)2 October 1982 (aged 28) 26 Bordeaux Filipo Levi Lock (1979-09-06)6 September 1979 (aged 32) 24 Nottingham Joe Tekori Lock (1983-12-17)17 December 1983 (aged 27) 17 Castres Kane Thompson Lock (1982-01-09)9 January 1982 (aged 29) 18 Chiefs Maurie Fa'asavalu Flanker (1980-01-12)12 January 1980 (aged 31) 10 Harlequins Manaia Salavea Flanker (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 25) 8 Narbonne Ofisa Treviranus Flanker (1984-03-31)31 March 1984 (aged 27) 16 London Irish Taiasina Tuifu'a Flanker (1984-08-20)20 August 1984 (aged 27) 3 Newcastle Falcons George Stowers Number 8 (1979-02-14)14 February 1979 (aged 32) 19 Ospreys Kahn Fotuali'i Scrum-half (1982-05-22)22 May 1982 (aged 29) 5 Ospreys Junior Poluleuligaga Scrum-half (1981-02-05)5 February 1981 (aged 30) 18 Exeter Chiefs Jeremy Su'a Scrum-half (1988-11-10)10 November 1988 (aged 22) 0 West Harbour Tasesa Lavea Fly-half (1980-01-10)10 January 1980 (aged 31) 5 Sale Sharks Tusi Pisi Fly-half (1982-06-18)18 June 1982 (aged 29) 3 Hurricanes Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu Centre (1980-10-31)31 October 1980 (aged 30) 19 Gloucester Johnny Leota Centre (1984-01-21)21 January 1984 (aged 27) 2 Sale Sharks Seilala Mapusua Centre (1980-02-27)27 February 1980 (aged 31) 19 Kubota Spears George Pisi Centre (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 25) 7 Northampton Saints David Lemi Wing (1982-02-10)10 February 1982 (aged 29) 29 Glasgow Warriors Sailosi Tagicakibau Wing (1982-11-14)14 November 1982 (aged 28) 18 London Irish Alesana Tuilagi Wing (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 30) 22 Leicester Tigers James So'oialo Fullback (1989-03-22)22 March 1989 (aged 22) 3 Northern United Paul Williams Fullback (1983-04-22)22 April 1983 (aged 28) 7 Stade Français  South Africa On 23 August, South Africa named a 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[33] Zane Kirchner replaced the injured François Steyn on 2 October.[34] Head Coach: Peter de Villiers Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Bismarck du Plessis Hooker (1984-05-22)22 May 1984 (aged 27) 38 Sharks Chiliboy Ralepelle Hooker (1986-09-11)11 September 1986 (aged 24) 20 Bulls John Smit (c) Hooker (1978-04-03)3 April 1978 (aged 33) 106 Saracens Jannie du Plessis Prop (1982-11-16)16 November 1982 (aged 28) 26 Sharks Tendai Mtawarira Prop (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 26) 28 Sharks Gurthrö Steenkamp Prop (1981-06-12)12 June 1981 (aged 30) 33 Toulouse CJ van der Linde Prop (1980-08-27)27 August 1980 (aged 31) 72 Lions Bakkies Botha Lock (1979-09-22)22 September 1979 (aged 31) 74 Toulon Victor Matfield (vc) Lock (1977-05-11)11 May 1977 (aged 34) 107 Bulls Johann Muller Lock (1980-06-01)1 June 1980 (aged 31) 23 Ulster Danie Rossouw Lock (1978-05-06)6 May 1978 (aged 33) 58 Suntory Sungoliath Willem Alberts Flanker (1984-05-11)11 May 1984 (aged 27) 4 Sharks Heinrich Brüssow Flanker (1986-07-21)21 July 1986 (aged 25) 15 Cheetahs Schalk Burger Flanker (1983-04-13)13 April 1983 (aged 28) 63 Stormers Francois Louw Flanker (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 (aged 26) 7 Bath Pierre Spies Number 8 (1985-06-08)8 June 1985 (aged 26) 42 Bulls Fourie du Preez Scrum-half (1982-03-24)24 March 1982 (aged 29) 57 Suntory Sungoliath Francois Hougaard Scrum-half (1988-04-06)6 April 1988 (aged 23) 10 Bulls Ruan Pienaar Scrum-half (1984-03-10)10 March 1984 (aged 27) 49 Ulster Butch James Fly-half (1979-01-08)8 January 1979 (aged 32) 41 Lions Morné Steyn Fly-half (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 27) 29 Bulls Juan de Jongh Centre (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 23) 8 Stormers Jean de Villiers Centre (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 30) 69 Stormers Jaque Fourie Centre (1983-03-04)4 March 1983 (aged 28) 64 Panasonic Wild Knights Gio Aplon Wing (1982-10-06)6 October 1982 (aged 28) 15 Stormers Bryan Habana Wing (1983-06-12)12 June 1983 (aged 28) 70 Stormers Odwa Ndungane Wing (1981-02-20)20 February 1981 (aged 30) 8 Sharks JP Pietersen Wing (1986-07-12)12 July 1986 (aged 25) 38 Sharks Patrick Lambie Fullback (1990-10-17)17 October 1990 (aged 20) 7 Sharks Zane Kirchner Fullback (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 27) 14 Bulls  Wales On 22 August, Wales named a 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[35] Head Coach: Warren Gatland Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province Huw Bennett Hooker (1983-06-11)11 June 1983 (aged 28) 42 Ospreys Lloyd Burns Hooker (1984-12-09)9 December 1984 (aged 26) 3 Newport Gwent Dragons Ken Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 24) 0 Scarlets Ryan Bevington Prop (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 22) 4 Ospreys Paul James Prop (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 29) 26 Ospreys Gethin Jenkins Prop (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 30) 76 Cardiff Blues Adam Jones Prop (1981-03-08)8 March 1981 (aged 30) 70 Ospreys Craig Mitchell Prop (1986-05-03)3 May 1986 (aged 25) 10 Exeter Chiefs Luke Charteris Lock (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 28) 25 Newport Gwent Dragons Bradley Davies Lock (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 24) 24 Cardiff Blues Alun Wyn Jones Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 25) 52 Ospreys Ryan Jones Flanker (1981-03-13)13 March 1981 (aged 30) 53 Ospreys Dan Lydiate Flanker (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 23) 14 Newport Gwent Dragons Sam Warburton (c) Flanker (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 22) 17 Cardiff Blues Taulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 20) 3 Newport Gwent Dragons Andy Powell Number 8 (1981-08-23)23 August 1981 (aged 30) 18 Sale Sharks Tavis Knoyle Scrum-half (1990-06-02)2 June 1990 (aged 21) 5 Scarlets Mike Phillips Scrum-half (1982-08-29)29 August 1982 (aged 29) 54 Bayonne Lloyd Williams Scrum-half (1989-11-30)30 November 1989 (aged 21) 1 Cardiff Blues James Hook Fly-half (1985-06-27)27 June 1985 (aged 26) 54 Perpignan Stephen Jones Fly-half (1977-12-08)8 December 1977 (aged 33) 101 Scarlets Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-07)7 January 1987 (aged 24) 4 Scarlets Jonathan Davies Centre (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 23) 14 Scarlets Jamie Roberts Centre (1986-11-08)8 November 1986 (aged 24) 32 Cardiff Blues Scott Williams Centre (1990-10-10)10 October 1990 (aged 20) 4 Scarlets Aled Brew Wing (1986-08-09)9 August 1986 (aged 25) 7 Newport Gwent Dragons George North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 19) 8 Scarlets Shane Williams Wing (1977-02-26)26 February 1977 (aged 34) 81 Ospreys Lee Byrne Fullback (1980-06-01)1 June 1980 (aged 31) 44 Clermont Leigh Halfpenny Fullback (1988-12-22)22 December 1988 (aged 22) 20 Cardiff Blues Player statistics Player representation by club Players Clubs 14 Leinster, VVA-Podmoskovye 13 Clermont, Toulouse 12 Benetton Treviso, Crusaders, Montpellier 11 Leicester Tigers, Ospreys 10 Suntory Sungoliath, Aironi, Reds, Sale Sharks, Scarlets, Stade Français Player representation by league League Players Percent Outside national squad Total 600 France 126 21% 96 Celtic League 105 18% 13 England 81 14% 55 New Zealand 48 8% 18 Japan 36 6% 7 Australia 35 6% 5 South Africa 35 6% 8 Romania 22 4% 2 Russia 22 4% — Others 90 15% Average age of squads Average age Countries 26 Australia, United States, Wales 27 Canada, Fiji, Georgia, Namibia, Russia 28 Argentina, England, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Tonga 29 Ireland Taylor Paris of Canada was the youngest player named to a squad at 18, while Russia's Viacheslav Grachev, 38, was the oldest. However, Paris did not appear in any of Canada's matches,[36] making Wales' 19-year-old George North the youngest to actually appear in the World Cup. Coaches representation by country Nº Country Coaches 6 New Zealand Kieran Crowley, Robbie Deans, Warren Gatland, Graham Henry, John Kirwan, Isitolo Maka 2 England Martin Johnson, Andy Robinson Ireland Declan Kidney, Eddie O'Sullivan South Africa Peter de Villiers, Nick Mallett 1 8 countries Squad caps Pos. Caps Country Most capped player 1 1224 South Africa Victor Matfield (107) 2 1139 New Zealand Mils Muliaina (98), Richie McCaw (100) 3 1068 Ireland Brian O'Driscoll (113) 4 1038 Scotland Chris Paterson (105) 5 1036 Georgia Irakli Abuseridze (72) 6 1011 France Damien Traille (83) 7 1008 Italy Andrea Lo Cicero (88) 8 896 England Jonny Wilkinson (86) 9 865 Wales Stephen Jones (100) 10 863 Romania Cristian Petre (77) 11 820 Russia Alexander Khrokin (67) 12 811 Australia Nathan Sharpe (95) 13 685 Japan Hirotoki Onozawa (64) 14 582 Argentina Mario Ledesma (78) 15 475 Canada Ed Fairhurst (49) 16 444 United States Mike MacDonald (62) 17 408 Fiji Nicky Little (67) 18 397 Samoa Mahonri Schwalger (36) 19 366 Namibia Hugo Horn (31) 20 300 Tonga Aleki Lutui, Ephraim Taukafa (30) South Africa had the most capped side in the World Cup with 1224 caps. The most capped player in the World Cup was Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland, who entered the event with 113 caps for Ireland (not counting his appearances with the British and Irish Lions). Second on this list was his teammate Ronan O'Gara with 111. Notes and references ↑ "Canada submit their RWC squad". Planet Rugby. 2011-07-08.  ↑ "France cut Domingo and Marconnet". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-21.  ↑ "Skrela blow for Les Bleus". Planet Rugby. 2011-09-14.  ↑ "Kirwan wants two wins from Japan". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-22.  ↑ "Japan suffer second RWC ending injury". ESPN Scrum. 2011-09-11.  ↑ "Back-up Blossoms called up". Yomiuri. 2011-09-19.  ↑ "Vito sneaks into World Cup 30". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-23.  ↑ "All Blacks' worst fears confirmed". The New Zealand Herald. 2011-10-01.  ↑ "All Blacks: Donald & Gear called up". The New Zealand Herald. 2011-10-01.  ↑ "Tonga name 30, chairman resigns?". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-23.  ↑ "Hernandez to miss World Cup". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-10.  ↑ "Back-row change in Argentina squad". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-29.  ↑ "Injury count on the rise at Rugby World Cup". Google News. 2011-09-12.  ↑ "England agony for Flutey and Fourie". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-22.  ↑ "Waldrom replaces Sheridan in RWC squad". ESPN Scrum. 2011-09-25.  ↑ "Georgia squad has French flavour". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-23.  ↑ "Romania bolstered by Perpignan pair". IRB. 2011-08-23.  ↑ "Fear of flying ends World Cup dream". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-31.  ↑ "Kellock leads 30-strong Scotland". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-22.  ↑ "Elsom hands over reins to Horwill". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-18.  ↑ "Wallabies call up Turner and Hodgson". Planet Rugby. 2011-10-02.  ↑ "O'Leary out, Murphy in for Ireland". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-22.  ↑ "Jennings gets World Cup call". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-28.  ↑ "JIreland hooker Jerry Flannery out of World Cup". BBC Sport. 2011-10-14.  ↑ "Italy unveil World Cup squad". Planet Rugby. 2011-07-22.  ↑ "Sbaraglini answers Italy's SOS". Planet Rugby. 2011-09-23.  ↑ "Russia unveil World Cup squad". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-23.  ↑ "Russia centre Galinovsky ruled out of World Cup". LA Times. 2011-09-01.  ↑ "USA submit their RWC 30". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-22.  ↑ "Fiji reveal World Cup squad". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-20.  ↑ "Burger leads Namibian 30". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-18.  ↑ "Samoa name strong squad". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-24.  ↑ "Defending champs show their hand". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-23.  ↑ "Kirchner in for crocked Steyn". Planet Rugby. 2011-10-02.  ↑ "Warburton leads Welsh 30". Planet Rugby. 2011-08-22.  ↑ "Statsguru / Player analysis / Taylor Paris / Test matches". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 2011-10-21.  2011 Rugby World Cup Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Knockout stage Final Qualifying Squads Statistics 2011 Rugby World Cup finalists Champions New Zealand Runner-up France Third Place Australia Fourth Place Wales Eliminated in the quarter finals South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, England. Eliminated in the group stage Tonga, Italy, Scotland, Japan, Canada, Georgia, Romania, United States, Russia, Samoa, Fiji, Namibia. Rugby World Cup Tournaments Australia/New Zealand 1987 England/France/Ireland/Scotland/Wales 1991 South Africa 1995 Wales 1999 Australia 2003 France 2007 New Zealand 2011 England 2015 Japan 2019 2023 Qualifying 1987 1991 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 Finals 1987 1991 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 Squads 1987 1991 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 Overview History Hosts Qualification Final Trophy Theme song Statistics Records and statistics Hat-tricks Try scorers Red cards Team appearances Overall record