Squads
Pool A
Australia
On 21 August, Australia announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 29 September, Sam Carter and James Hanson were called up to the squad to replace Will Skelton and Wycliff Palu, injured during Australia's game with Uruguay. Head coach:England
On 27 August, England announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 28 September, Nick Easter was called up to the squad to replace Billy Vunipola, injured during England's game with Wales. Head coach: Stuart LancasterFiji
On 21 August, Fiji announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 25 September, Timoci Nagusa was called up to the squad to replace Waisea Nayacalevu, injured during Fiji's game with Australia. 2 On 27 September, Taniela Koroi was called up to the squad to replace Isei Colati, injured during Fiji's game with Australia. Head coach: John McKeeUruguay
On 30 August, Uruguay announced their 31-man squad. Head coach:Wales
On 31 August, Wales announced their 31-man squad. After injuries toPool B
Japan
On 31 August, Japan announced their 31-man squad. Head coach: Eddie JonesSamoa
On 11 August, Samoa announced their 31-man squad. On 24 August, Faifili Levave was called up to replace Fa'atiga Lemalu who withdrew due to injury. On 11 September, Census Johnston was called up to replace Logovi'i Mulipola. Head coach: Stephen BethamScotland
On 1 September, Scotland announced their 31-man squad. On 14 September, Kevin Bryce replaced Stuart McInally in the squad following injury. 1 On 29 September, Blair Cowan replaced Grant Gilchrist in the squad following injury. 2 On 17 October, Rory Sutherland replaced Ryan Grant in the squad following injury. Head coach:South Africa
On 28 August, South Africa announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 27 September, Jan Serfontein was called up to the squad to replace captain Jean de Villiers, injured during South Africa's game with Samoa. Head coach: Heyneke MeyerUnited States
On 1 September, the United States named their 31-man squad. On 3 September, Scott LaValla was replaced by Matt Trouville following an injury suffered in training. Head coach: Mike TolkinPool C
Argentina
On 16 August, Argentina announced their initial 31-man squad. Hours after the 31-man squad was announced, Matías Díaz suffered an injury and was replaced in the squad by Juan Pablo Orlandi. 1 On 15 October, Juan Figallo was called up to the squad to replace Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro after he suffered an injury in training. 2 Due to an injury to Agustín Creevy, usual prop Lucas Noguera Paz will cover hooker from the bench against South Africa in the Bronze Final. However, an injury sustained in training for prop Marcos Ayerza ruled him out of the Bronze Final the day before the match, and Santiago García Botta was called up as his replacement. As there was no further cover for prop, García Botta was cleared to play in the match, despite the stand-down period of 48 hours before an injury replacement can take the field, though he is only permitted to play if absolutely required. Head coach: Daniel HourcadeGeorgia
On 1 September, Georgia announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 29 September, Anton Peikrishvili was called up to the squad to replace Davit Kubriashvili, injured during Georgia's game with Argentina. Head coach: Milton HaigNamibia
On 27 August, Namibia announced their 31-man squad. Head coach Phil DaviesNew Zealand
On 30 August, New Zealand announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 10 October, Joe Moody was called up to the squad to replace Tony Woodcock, injured during New Zealand's game with Tonga. 2 On 29 October, Pauliasi Manu was called up to the squad to replace Wyatt Crockett, injured during New Zealand's game with France. Head coach: Steve HansenTonga
On 18 August, Tonga announced their 30-man squad, with an additional player yet to be named. On 31 August, Tonga announced the 31st player to complete their squad. Head coach: Mana OtaiPool D
Canada
On 25 August, Canada announced their 31-man squad. On 10 September, Jake Ilnicki was called up to replace the injured Jason Marshall. 1 On 24 September, James Pritchard was called up to the squad to replace Liam Underwood, injured during Canada's opening game with Ireland. 2 On 28 September, Pat Parfrey was called up to the squad to replace Connor Braid, injured during Canada's game with Italy. Head coach:France
On 23 August, France announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 20 September, Rémy Grosso was called up to the squad to replace Yoann Huget, injured during France's opening game with Italy. Head coach:Ireland
On 1 September, Ireland named their 31-man squad. 1 On 10 October, Jared Payne was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered an injury against Romania. He was replaced by Issac Boss on 17 October 2015. 2 On 12 October, Rhys Ruddock was called into replace Peter O'Mahony, who was ruled out of the World Cup having suffered knee ligament damage against France. 3 On 13 October, Mike McCarthy was called into replace Paul O'Connell, ruled out of the World Cup after tearing his hamstring during the group stage victory over France. Head coach: Joe SchmidtItaly
On 24 August, Italy announced their 31-man squad. On 1 September, Simone Favaro was called up to the squad to replace the injuredRomania
On 25 August, Romania announced their 31-man squad. 1 On 29 September, Vlad Nistor was called up to the squad to replace Ovidiu Tonita, injured during Romania's game with Ireland. Head coach: Lynn HowellsPlayer statistics
All statistics are to the original 31-man squad as of 18 September 2015. Statistics do not include players who joined a squad during the tournament.Player representation by club
Player representation by league
Average age of squads
Squad caps
Previous World Cup experience
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References
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