2007 Rugby World Cup squads
The 2007 Rugby World Cup was played in France between 7 September and 20 October 2007. Each of the 20 competing nations was required to confirm their 30-man squad by 14 August. United States player Thretton Palamo, aged 18 when the teams were named and 8 days past his 19th birthday when he made his only appearance in the competition, was the youngest to ever take part at a World Cup final stage.[1]
Pool A
England
Final squad released on 13 August 2007.[2] Jamie Noon was sent home injured on 15 September; he was replaced by Newcastle Falcons team-mate, Toby Flood.[3] After Josh Lewsey was injured in the semi-final against France, Nick Abendanon was called up as cover.[4]
Head coach: 
Brian Ashton
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Chuter | Hooker
|
9 July 1976 | 12 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Lee Mears | Hooker
|
5 March 1979 | 16 | Bath
|
| Mark Regan | Hooker
|
28 January 1972 | 37 | Bristol
|
| Perry Freshwater | Prop
|
27 July 1973 | 7 |  Perpignan
|
| Andrew Sheridan | Prop
|
11 January 1979 | 10 | Sale Sharks
|
| Matt Stevens | Prop
|
1 October 1982 | 11 | Bath
|
| Phil Vickery (c) | Prop
|
14 March 1976 | 53 | Wasps
|
| Steve Borthwick | Lock
|
12 October 1979 | 28 | Bath
|
| Ben Kay | Lock
|
14 December 1975 | 45 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Simon Shaw | Lock
|
28 January 1972 | 36 | Wasps
|
| Martin Corry | Flanker | 12 October 1973 | 55 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Lewis Moody | Flanker | 12 June 1978 | 45 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Tom Rees | Flanker | 11 September 1984 | 5 | Wasps
|
| Joe Worsley | Flanker | 14 June 1977 | 56 | Wasps
|
| Lawrence Dallaglio | Number 8
|
10 August 1972 | 79 | Wasps
|
| Nick Easter | Number 8
|
15 August 1978 | 5 | Harlequins
|
| Andy Gomarsall | Scrum-half
|
24 July 1974 | 25 | Harlequins
|
| Shaun Perry | Scrum-half
|
4 May 1978 | 10 | Bristol
|
| Peter Richards | Scrum-half
|
10 March 1978 | 6 | London Irish
|
| Olly Barkley | Fly-half
|
28 November 1981 | 16 | Bath
|
| Jonny Wilkinson | Fly-half
|
25 May 1979 | 57 | Newcastle
|
| Toby Flood | Fly-half
|
8 August 1985 | 9 | Newcastle
|
| Mike Catt | Centre
|
17 September 1971 | 69 | London Irish
|
| Andy Farrell | Centre
|
30 May 1975 | 3 | Saracens
|
| Dan Hipkiss | Centre
|
4 June 1982 | 1 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Jamie Noon | Centre
|
9 May 1979 | 24 | Newcastle
|
| Mathew Tait | Centre
|
6 February 1986 | 11 | Newcastle
|
| Mark Cueto | Wing
|
26 December 1979 | 19 | Sale Sharks
|
| Josh Lewsey | Wing
|
30 November 1976 | 47 | Wasps
|
| Paul Sackey | Wing
|
8 November 1979 | 2 | Wasps
|
| Nick Abendanon | Fullback
|
27 August 1986 | 2 | Bath
|
| Jason Robinson | Fullback
|
30 July 1974 | 51 | Unattached |
Samoa
Final squad announced on 29 August 2007.[5]
- Filipo Levi and Donald Kerslake were replaced by Tani Fuga and Alfie Vaeluaga before the tournament[6]
- Anitelia Tuilagi, ahead of the Tonga game.[7]
- Fosi Pala'amo was called in to replace Justin Va'a for the England game.[8]
- Na'ama Leleimalefaga was called into the squad to replace Fosi Pala'amo for the USA game.[9]
Head coach: 
Michael Jones
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tani Fuga | Hooker
|
14 July 1973 | 1 | Harlequins
|
| Mahonri Schwalger | Hooker
|
15 September 1978 | 17 |  Scarlets
|
Silao Vaisola Sefo
|
Hooker
|
15 January 1979 | 0 | Alhambra
|
| Census Johnston | Prop
|
6 May 1981 | 11 | Saracens
|
| Kas Lealamanua | Prop
|
15 December 1976 | 15 | Dax
|
| Na'ama Leleimalefaga | Prop
|
20 November 1987 | 1 | Montpellier
|
| Fosi Pala'amo | Prop
|
23 August 1976 | 1 | Leeds
|
| Muliufi Salanoa | Prop
|
16 August 1980 | 10 |  Skopa
|
| Justin Va'a | Prop
|
26 July 1978 | 11 |  Glasgow Warriors
|
| Leo Lafaiali'i | Lock
|
30 January 1974 | 15 |  Yokogawa
|
| Joe Tekori | Lock
|
17 December 1983 | 4 | Castres
|
| Kane Thompson | Lock
|
9 January 1982 | 5 | Dax
|
| Daniel Leo | Flanker | 2 October 1982 | 11 | Wasps
|
| Justin Purdie | Flanker | 13 May 1980 | 3 | Dax
|
| Semo Sititi (c) | Flanker | 6 March 1974 | 27 | Docomo
|
| Ulia Ulia | Flanker | 13 June 1980 | 9 | Marist St. Joseph
|
| Henry Tuilagi | Number 8
|
12 August 1976 | 4 | Perpignan
|
Alfie To'oala
|
Number 8
|
30 January 1980 | 1 | Bristol
|
| Junior Poluleuligaga | Scrum-half
|
5 February 1981 | 5 | Toulon
|
| Steven So'oialo | Scrum-half
|
11 May 1977 | 21 | Harlequins
|
| Loki Crichton | Fly-half
|
14 March 1976 | 8 | Worcester
|
| Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu | Fly-half
|
21 October 1980 | 5 | Bath
|
| Brian Lima | Centre
|
25 January 1972 | 27 | Unattached |
| Seilala Mapusua | Centre
|
27 February 1980 | 9 | London Irish
|
| Jerry Meafou | Centre
|
22 April 1982 | 1 | Skopa
|
| Elvis Seveali'i | Centre
|
20 June 1978 | 19 | Sale Sharks
|
| Anitelea Tuilagi | Centre
|
5 June 1986 | 9 | Leeds
|
| Lome Fa'atau | Wing
|
23 October 1975 | 21 | Glasgow
|
| David Lemi | Wing
|
10 February 1982 | 6 | Bristol
|
| Sailosi Tagicakibau | Wing
|
14 November 1982 | 8 | London Irish
|
| Alesana Tuilagi | Wing
|
24 April 1981 | 4 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Lolo Lui | Fullback
|
4 January 1982 | 7 | Moataa
|
| Gavin Williams | Fullback
|
25 October 1979 | 4 | Dax
|
South Africa
Squad released 21 July 2007[10]
Pierre Spies was withdrawn from the squad after developing a condition believed to be a pulmonary embolism, with Bismarck du Plessis taking his place,[11] although one specialist disputed the diagnosis.[12] A third specialist confirmed the original diagnosis, and Spies remained off the team.[13]
On 10 September, after South Africa's match against Samoa, Jean de Villiers was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a torn left biceps suffered in that match. Wayne Julies replaced him on the squad.[14]
On 1 October,
United States.[15]
Head coach: 
Jake White
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Botha | Hooker
|
12 October 1981 | 9 | Bulls
|
| Bismarck du Plessis | Hooker
|
22 May 1984 | 2 | Sharks
|
| John Smit (c) | Hooker
|
3 April 1978 | 67 | Sharks
|
| BJ Botha | Prop
|
4 January 1980 | 10 | Sharks
|
| Jannie du Plessis | Prop
|
16 November 1982 | 2 | Cheetahs
|
| Os du Randt | Prop
|
8 September 1972 | 72 | Cheetahs
|
Gurthro Steenkamp
|
Prop
|
12 June 1981 | 11 | Bulls
|
| CJ van der Linde | Prop
|
27 August 1980 | 39 | Cheetahs
|
| Bakkies Botha | Lock
|
22 September 1979 | 35 | Bulls
|
| Victor Matfield | Lock
|
11 May 1977 | 58 | Bulls
|
| Johann Muller | Lock
|
6 January 1980 | 16 | Sharks
|
| Albert van den Berg | Lock
|
26 January 1974 | 46 | Sharks
|
| Schalk Burger | Flanker | 13 April 1983 | 31 | Stormers
|
| Juan Smith | Flanker | 30 July 1981 | 32 | Cheetahs
|
| Wikus van Heerden | Flanker | 28 February 1979 | 7 | Bulls
|
| Danie Rossouw | Number 8
|
6 May 1978 | 24 | Bulls
|
| Bobby Skinstad | Number 8
|
3 July 1976 | 38 | Sharks
|
| Fourie du Preez | Scrum-half
|
24 March 1982 | 30 | Bulls
|
| Ricky Januarie | Scrum-half
|
1 February 1982 | 18 | Stormers
|
| Ruan Pienaar | Scrum-half
|
10 March 1984 | 12 | Sharks
|
| Butch James | Fly-half
|
8 January 1979 | 18 | Sharks
|
| André Pretorius | Fly-half
|
29 December 1978 | 24 | Lions
|
| Jean de Villiers | Centre
|
24 February 1981 | 31 | Stormers
|
| Jaque Fourie | Centre
|
4 March 1983 | 29 | Lions
|
| Wayne Julies | Centre
|
23 October 1978 | 10 | Bulls
|
| Wynand Olivier | Centre
|
11 June 1983 | 17 | Bulls
|
| François Steyn | Centre
|
14 May 1987 | 8 | Sharks
|
| Bryan Habana | Wing
|
12 June 1983 | 27 | Bulls
|
| Akona Ndungane | Wing
|
20 February 1981 | 8 | Bulls
|
| JP Pietersen | Wing
|
12 July 1986 | 6 | Sharks
|
| Ashwin Willemse | Wing
|
8 September 1981 | 16 | Lions
|
| Percy Montgomery | Fullback
|
15 March 1974 | 85 | Sharks
|
Tonga
Squad announced on 10 August 2007[16] Kisi Pulu replaced Mosese Moala, while Maama Molitika was called up to replace Paino Hehea ahead of the England game.[17]
Head coach: 
Quddus Fielea
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
|
1 July 1978 | 21 | Worcester
|
| Ephraim Taukafa | Hooker
|
26 June 1976 | 19 | Lyon
|
| Taufaʻao Filise | Prop
|
26 May 1977 | 14 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Siosateki Havea Mataʻu | Prop
|
5 December 1979 | 1 | Chalon-sur-Saône
|
| Kisi Pulu | Prop
|
31 January 1978 | 15 | Perpignan
|
| Toma Toke | Prop
|
20 June 1985 | 5 | Tau'uta Reds
|
| Soane Tongaʻuiha | Prop
|
21 January 1982 | 3 | Northampton Saints
|
| Inoke Afeaki | Lock
|
12 July 1973 | 20 | Grenoble
|
| Lisiate Faʻaoso | Lock
|
18 March 1983 | 6 | Manawatu
|
| Paino Hehea | Lock
|
1 February 1979 | 6 | Racing Métro
|
| Emosi Kauhenga | Lock
|
27 April 1981 | 4 | Tau'uta Reds
|
| Nili Latu (c) | Flanker | 19 February 1982 | 12 | Green Rockets
|
| Maama Molitika | Flanker | 26 August 1974 | 15 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Hale T-Pole | Flanker | 30 April 1979 | 6 | Ospreys
|
| Viliami Vaki | Flanker | 27 April 1976 | 25 | Perpignan
|
| Lotu Filipine | Number 8
|
27 August 1980 | 5 | Big Blue
|
| Finau Maka | Number 8
|
11 July 1977 | 4 | Toulouse
|
| Soane Havea | Scrum-half
|
29 August 1981 | 16 | Tautahi Gold
|
| Enele Taufa | Scrum-half
|
24 September 1984 | 0 | Tau'uta Reds
|
| Sione Tuʻipulotu | Scrum-half
|
28 November 1978 | 23 | Yokogawa
|
| Pierre Hola | Fly-half
|
9 June 1978 | 27 | Kobelco Steelers
|
| Suka Hufanga | Centre
|
18 June 1982 | 12 | Brive
|
| Epi Taione | Centre
|
2 March 1979 | 11 | Sharks
|
| Hudson Tongaʻuiha | Centre
|
16 November 1983 | 15 | Cergy-Pontoise
|
| Isileli Tupou | Centre
|
26 October 1984 | 6 | Tau'uta Reds
|
| Aisea Havili | Wing
|
11 March 1977 | 11 | Worcester
|
| Ualosi Kailea | Wing
|
28 October 1978 | 0 | Tau'uta Reds
|
| Seti Kiole | Wing
|
7 June 1980 | 8 | Montauban
|
| Tevita Tuʻifua | Wing
|
15 October 1975 | 11 | Counties Manukau
|
| Joseph Wilson Vaka | Wing
|
21 November 1980 | 4 | Tautahi Gold
|
| Vunga Lilo | Fullback
|
28 February 1983 | 3 | Cornish Pirates
|
United States
Squad released 14 August 2007[18][19] John van der Giessen was called up to replace Luke Gross.[20]
Head coach: Peter Thorburn
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Burdette | Hooker
|
19 January 1980 | 5 |  NYAC
|
| Owen Lentz | Hooker
|
24 January 1980 | 3 | Maryland Exiles
|
| Mike MacDonald | Prop
|
27 November 1980 | 43 | Leeds
|
| Matekitonga Moeakiola | Prop
|
16 May 1978 | 0 | Park City Haggis
|
| Chris Osentowski | Prop
|
26 February 1975 | 14 | Belmont Shore
|
| Jonathan Vitale | Prop
|
3 November 1981 | 3 | Chicago Lions
|
| Luke Gross | Lock
|
21 November 1969 | 62 | Doncaster Knights
|
| Mike Mangan | Lock
|
3 November 1975 | 14 | Denver Barbarians
|
| Hayden Mexted | Lock
|
10 March 1979 | 6 | St. Louis Bombers
|
| Alec Parker | Lock
|
10 April 1974 | 46 | Gentlemen of Aspen
|
| John van der Giessen | Lock
|
6 May 1982 | 0 | Denver Barbarians
|
| Mark Aylor | Flanker | 1 November 1978 | 8 | Denver Barbarians
|
| Inaki Basauri | Flanker | 1 October 1984 | 1 | Marmande
|
| Todd Clever | Flanker | 16 January 1983 | 16 | OMBAC
|
| Louis Stanfill | Flanker | 30 May 1985 | 5 | UC Berkeley
|
| Henry Bloomfield | Number 8
|
4 January 1973 | 0 | Belmont Shore
|
| Fifita Mounga | Number 8
|
1 March 1973 | 17 | San Francisco Golden Gate
|
| Dan Payne | Number 8
|
12 September 1972 | 1 | OMBAC
|
| Chad Erskine | Scrum-half
|
8 January 1980 | 3 | Waterloo
|
| Mike Petri | Scrum-half
|
16 August 1984 | 0 | Belmont Shore
|
| Mike Hercus (c) | Fly-half
|
5 June 1979 | 31 | Belmont Shore
|
| Nese Malifa | Fly-half
|
10 September 1985 | 3 | Belmont Shore
|
| Philip Eloff | Centre
|
17 September 1978 | 32 | Chicago Lions
|
| Paul Emerick | Centre
|
24 January 1980 | 24 | Newport Gwent Dragons
|
| Vahafolau Esikia | Centre
|
28 November 1979 | 7 | San Mateo
|
| Albert Tuipulotu | Centre
|
27 February 1979 | 16 | San Mateo
|
| Takudzwa Ngwenya | Wing
|
22 July 1985 | 0 | Biarritz
|
| Thretton Palamo | Wing
|
22 September 1988 | 0 | San Francisco Golden Gate
|
| Salesi Sika | Wing
|
6 July 1980 | 13 | Béziers
|
| Francois Viljoen | Fullback
|
16 May 1981 | 18 | Belmont Shore
|
| Chris Wyles | Fullback
|
12 February 1983 | 3 | Belmont Shore
|
The following players are in reserve in case of injury.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Crick | Hooker
|
27 January 1975 | 3 | Potomac Athletic Club
|
| Mike French | Prop
|
19 November 1975 | 8 | OMBAC
|
| Brian LeMay | Prop
|
26 May 1983 | 0 | Boston
|
| Chris Moreno | Prop
|
23 April 1978 | 0 | Denver Barbarians
|
| John van der Giessen | Lock
|
6 May 1982 | 0 | Denver Barbarians
|
| Tyson Meek | Scrum-half
|
21 April 1980 | 4 | Denver Barbarians
|
| Andrew Osborne | Fullback
|
4 March 1981 | 1 | OMBAC
|
Pool B
Australia
Squad announced 23 July 2007.[21] Mark Gerrard was injured in the opening game and replaced by Cameron Shepherd.[22] Morgan Turinui was called up on 1 October 2007 to replace number 8 David Lyons.[23]
Head coach: 
John Connolly
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Freier | Hooker
|
20 March 1980 | 15 | Waratahs
|
| Sean Hardman | Hooker
|
6 May 1977 | 3 | Queensland Reds
|
| Stephen Moore | Hooker
|
20 January 1983 | 16 | Queensland Reds
|
| Al Baxter | Prop
|
21 January 1977 | 47 | Waratahs
|
| Matt Dunning | Prop
|
19 December 1978 | 32 | Waratahs
|
| Greg Holmes | Prop
|
11 June 1983 | 11 | Queensland Reds
|
| Guy Shepherdson | Prop
|
17 February 1982 | 14 | Brumbies
|
| Mark Chisholm | Lock
|
18 September 1981 | 32 | Brumbies
|
| Hugh McMeniman | Lock
|
1 November 1983 | 8 | Queensland Reds
|
| Nathan Sharpe | Lock
|
26 February 1978 | 60 | Western Force
|
Daniel Vickerman
|
Lock
|
4 June 1979 | 48 | Waratahs
|
| Rocky Elsom | Flanker | 14 February 1983 | 28 | Waratahs
|
| George Smith | Flanker | 14 July 1980 | 79 | Brumbies
|
| Phil Waugh | Flanker | 22 September 1979 | 62 | Waratahs
|
| Wycliff Palu | Number 8
|
27 July 1982 | 13 | Waratahs
|
| Stephen Hoiles | Number 8
|
13 October 1981 | 10 | Brumbies
|
| Sam Cordingley | Scrum-half
|
20 March 1976 | 12 | Queensland Reds
|
| George Gregan | Scrum-half
|
19 April 1973 | 134 | Brumbies
|
| Berrick Barnes | Fly-half
|
28 May 1986 | 0 | Queensland Reds
|
| Stephen Larkham | Fly-half
|
29 May 1974 | 101 | Brumbies
|
| Morgan Turinui | Centre
|
5 January 1982 | 22 | Queensland Reds
|
| Matt Giteau | Centre
|
29 September 1982 | 47 | Western Force
|
| Stirling Mortlock (c) | Centre
|
20 May 1977 | 60 | Brumbies
|
| Scott Staniforth | Centre
|
12 December 1977 | 10 | Western Force
|
| Adam Ashley-Cooper | Wing
|
27 March 1984 | 8 | Brumbies
|
| Cameron Shepherd | Wing
|
30 March 1984 | 6 | Western Force
|
Lote Tuqiri
|
Wing
|
23 September 1979 | 53 | Waratahs
|
| Drew Mitchell | Wing
|
26 March 1984 | 16 | Western Force
|
| Julian Huxley | Fullback
|
3 August 1979 | 6 | Brumbies
|
| Chris Latham | Fullback
|
8 September 1975 | 73 | Queensland Reds
|
The following players are on reserve in case of injuries in the main squad
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Blake | Prop
|
29 April 1983 | 7 | Queensland Reds
|
| Tatafu Polota-Nau | Hooker
|
26 July 1985 | 3 | Waratahs
|
| James Horwill | Lock
|
29 May 1985 | 1 | Queensland Reds
|
| Alister Campbell | Lock
|
17 July 1979 | 4 | Brumbies
|
| Matt Cockbain | Flanker | 19 September 1972 | 63 | Melbourne Rebels
|
| Jone Tawake | Number 8
|
17 April 1982 | 0 | Brumbies
|
| Josh Holmes | Scrum-half
|
6 January 1987 | 0 | Brumbies
|
| Ryan Cross | Centre
|
6 October 1979 | 0 | Western Force
|
| Clinton Schifcofske | Wing
|
10 November 1975 | 0 | Queensland Reds
|
| Sam Norton-Knight | Fullback
|
2 December 1983 | 2 | Waratahs
|
Canada
Final squad announced 15 August 2007.[24] Josh Jackson replaced Jamie Cudmore who was ruled out with a broken bone in his hand.[25]
Head coach: 
Ric Suggitt
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Carpenter | Hooker
|
1 September 1983 | 12 | Brantford
|
| Pat Riordan | Hooker
|
30 September 1979 | 12 | Burnaby Lake
|
| Scott Franklin | Prop
|
23 October 1980 | 2 | Castaway Wanderers
|
| Dan Pletch | Prop
|
12 April 1983 | 16 | Oakville Crusaders
|
| Mike Pletch | Prop
|
12 April 1983 | 7 | Oakville Crusaders
|
| Rod Snow | Prop
|
1 May 1970 | 55 | Newfoundland Rock
|
| Jon Thiel | Prop
|
31 May 1975 | 36 | Bayside Sharks
|
| Mike Burak | Lock
|
9 October 1980 | 15 | Pau
|
| Mike James | Lock
|
21 July 1973 | 51 | Stade Français
|
| Josh Jackson | Lock
|
2 October 1980 | 15 | Bordeaux Bègles
|
| Luke Tait | Lock
|
26 October 1981 | 11 | Overmach Parma
|
| David Biddle | Flanker | 10 August 1985 | 1 | Meralomas
|
| Jamie Cudmore | Flanker | 7 April 1980 | 17 | Clermont Auvergne
|
| Adam Kleeberger | Flanker | 2 March 1984 | 7 | University of Victoria
|
| Colin Yukes | Flanker | 23 October 1979 | 29 | Agen
|
| Sean-Michael Stephen | Number 8
|
27 October 1982 | 8 | Béziers
|
| Mike Webb | Number 8
|
19 June 1979 | 15 | Swilers
|
| Ed Fairhurst | Scrum-half
|
7 May 1979 | 27 | Cornish Pirates
|
| Matt Weingart | Scrum-half
|
26 June 1982 | 6 | Castaway Wanderers
|
| Morgan Williams (c) | Scrum-half
|
17 April 1976 | 47 | Albi
|
| Nathan Hirayama | Fly-half
|
23 March 1988 | 0 | University of Victoria
|
| Ander Monro | Fly-half
|
6 September 1981 | 6 | Waterloo
|
| Ryan Smith | Fly-half
|
13 September 1979 | 29 | Montauban
|
| Craig Culpan | Centre
|
17 May 1982 | 2 | Meralomas
|
| Derek Daypuck | Centre
|
20 February 1978 | 16 | Castaway Wanderers
|
| Dave Spicer | Centre
|
31 May 1985 | 8 | University of Victoria
|
| Nick Trenkel | Centre
|
7 April 1987 | 0 | Capilano
|
| Justin Mensah-Coker | Wing
|
18 November 1983 | 7 | Albi
|
| James Pritchard | Wing
|
21 July 1979 | 12 | Bedford Blues
|
| D. T. H. van der Merwe | Wing
|
28 April 1986 | 2 | James Bay AA
|
| Mike Pyke | Fullback
|
24 March 1984 | 14 | Montauban
|
Fiji
Final squad announced 22 July 2007.[26][27] Filimoni Bolavucu was ruled out of the tournament and was replaced by Sireli Bobo.[28]
Head coach: 
Ilivasi Tabua
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Gadolo | Hooker
|
May 1, 1977 | 19 | Barbarians
|
| Sunia Koto | Hooker
|
April 15, 1980 | 14 | Warriors
|
| Vereniki Sauturaga | Hooker
|
November 18, 1982 | 1 | Warriors
|
| Graham Dewes | Prop
|
January 24, 1982 | 3 | Marist
|
| Henry Qiodravu | Prop
|
February 8, 1977 | 13 | Orléans
|
| Jone Railomo | Prop
|
February 26, 1981 | 1 | Poitiers
|
| Alefoso Yalayalatabua | Prop
|
January 22, 1977 | 4 | Warriors
|
| Isoa Domolailai | Lock
|
January 13, 1981 | 12 | Toulon
|
| Kele Leawere | Lock
|
April 27, 1974 | 15 | Hino Motors
|
| Wame Lewaravu | Lock
|
September 24, 1983 | 2 | Barbarians
|
| Ifereimi Rawaqa | Lock
|
September 20, 1980 | 34 | Fighting Bull
|
| Semisi Naevo | Flanker | March 3, 1976 | 2 | Green Rockets
|
| Akapusi Qera | Flanker | April 24, 1984 | 12 | Pertemps Bees
|
| Aca Ratuva | Flanker | December 30, 1978 | 11 | Massy
|
| Netani Talei | Flanker | March 19, 1983 | 6 | Doncaster Knights
|
| Sisa Koyamaibole | Number 8
|
March 6, 1981 | 44 | Petrarca Padova
|
| Jone Qovu | Number 8
|
August 27, 1985 | 8 | Warriors
|
| Jone Daunivucu | Scrum-half
|
June 1, 1977 | 1 | Tarbes
|
| Mosese Rauluni (c) | Scrum-half
|
June 27, 1975 | 35 | Saracens
|
| Nicky Little | Fly-half
|
September 13, 1976 | 79 | Petrarca Padova
|
| Waisea Luveniyali | Fly-half
|
July 23, 1985 | 1 | Warriors
|
| Seremaia Bai | Centre
|
January 4, 1979 | 28 | Clermont
|
| Maleli Kunavore | Centre
|
August 12, 1983 | 5 | Toulouse
|
| Gabiriele Lovobalavu | Centre
|
June 20, 1985 | 4 | Warriors
|
| Seru Rabeni | Centre
|
December 27, 1978 | 26 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Sireli Bobo | Wing
|
January 28, 1976 | 9 | Biarritz
|
| Vilimoni Delasau | Wing
|
July 12, 1977 | 24 | Clermont
|
| Isoa Neivua | Wing
|
June 7, 1978 | 6 | Warriors
|
| Norman Ligairi | Fullback
|
January 29, 1976 | 39 | Brive
|
| Kameli Ratuvou | Fullback
|
November 6, 1982 | 15 | Saracens
|
Japan
Squad released 11 August 2007.[29] Mitsugu Yamamoto replaced by Yusuke Aoki on 21 August.[30] Daisuke Ohata tore his left Achilles tendon in Japan's final warm-up against Portugal, and was replaced by Tomoki Kitagawa.[31]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryo Yamamura
|
Prop
|
9 August 1981 | 34 | Jubilo
|
| Masahito Yamamoto | Prop
|
29 May 1978 | 25 | Verblitz
|
| Tomokazu Soma | Prop
|
5 June 1977 | 13 | Wild Knights
|
| Tatsukichi Nishiura | Prop
|
20 February 1976 | 7 | West Red Sparks
|
| Yuji Matsubara | Hooker
|
5 September 1979 | 19 | Kobelco Steelers
|
| Yusuke Aoki | Hooker
|
19 June 1983 | 2 | Verblitz
|
| Hitoshi Ono | Lock
|
6 May 1978 | 20 | Brave Lupus
|
| Takanori Kumagae | Lock
|
31 May 1978 | 25 | Green Rockets
|
| Luatangi Vatuvei | Lock
|
8 December 1977 | 20 | Liners
|
| Luke Thompson | Lock
|
16 April 1981 | 5 | Liners
|
| Yasunori Watanabe | Flanker | 2 June 1974 | 30 | Brave Lupus
|
| Hajime Kiso | Flanker | 7 November 1978 | 28 | Jubilo
|
| Hare Makiri | Flanker | 31 May 1978 | 16 | Fukuoka
|
| Philip O'Reilly | Flanker | 24 July 1980 | 5 | Wild Knights
|
| Takamichi Sasaki | Flanker | 30 October 1983 | 5 | Sungoliath
|
| Takuro Miuchi (c) | Number 8
|
11 December 1975 | 36 | Green Rockets
|
| Yuki Yatomi | Scrum-half
|
16 February 1985 | 7 | Jubilo
|
| Tomoki Yoshida | Scrum-half
|
22 February 1982 | 4 | Brave Lupus
|
| Kim Chul-won | Scrum-half
|
22 January 1984 | 0 | Liners
|
| Eiji Ando | Fly-half
|
14 May 1982 | 12 | Green Rockets
|
Kousei Ono
|
Fly-half
|
17 April 1987 | 3 | Fukuoka
|
| Shotaro Onishi | Centre
|
18 November 1978 | 24 | Jubilo
|
| Nataniela Oto | Centre
|
16 May 1980 | 11 | Brave Lupus
|
| Yuta Imamura | Centre
|
31 October 1984 | 11 | Kobelco Steelers
|
| Koji Taira | Centre
|
12 January 1983 | 3 | Sungoliath
|
| Bryce Robins | Centre
|
19 September 1980 | 6 | Black Rams
|
| Hirotoki Onozawa | Wing
|
29 March 1978 | 35 | Sungoliath
|
| Kosuke Endo | Wing
|
11 November 1980 | 13 | Verblitz
|
| Tomoki Kitagawa | Wing
|
25 July 1983 | 2 | Wild Knights
|
| Christian Loamanu | Wing
|
13 May 1986 | 7 | Saitama
|
| Go Aruga | Fullback
|
13 November 1983 | 7 | Sungoliath
|
The following players are on reserve in case of injury.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takahiro Sugiura | Prop
|
4 October 1983 | 1 | Fukuoka
|
| Yuta Inose | Prop
|
15 March 1982 | 0 | Green Rockets
|
| Taku Inokuchi | Hooker
|
5 October 1982 | 1 | Brave Lupus
|
| Ryota Asano | Flanker | 25 September 1979 | 20 | Green Rockets
|
| James Arlidge | Fly-half
|
11 August 1979 | 1 | Docomo
|
Wales
Squad announced 10 August 2007[32]
Head coach: Gareth Jenkins
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
|
11 June 1983 | 12 | Ospreys
|
| Matthew Rees | Hooker
|
9 December 1980 | 11 | Llanelli Scarlets
|
| T. Rhys Thomas | Hooker
|
23 April 1982 | 10 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Chris Horsman | Prop
|
2 February 1978 | 11 | Worcester Warriors
|
| Gethin Jenkins | Prop
|
17 November 1980 | 46 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Adam Jones | Prop
|
8 March 1981 | 41 | Ospreys
|
| Duncan Jones | Prop
|
18 September 1978 | 38 | Ospreys
|
| Ian Evans | Lock
|
4 October 1984 | 5 | Ospreys
|
| Ian Gough | Lock
|
10 November 1976 | 40 | Ospreys
|
| Will James | Lock
|
12 December 1976 | 1 | Gloucester
|
| Alun Wyn Jones | Lock
|
19 September 1985 | 11 | Ospreys
|
| Colin Charvis | Flanker | 27 December 1972 | 87 | Newport Gwent Dragons
|
| Martyn Williams | Flanker | 1 September 1975 | 70 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Jonathan Thomas | Flanker | 27 December 1982 | 34 | Ospreys
|
| Michael Owen | Number 8
|
7 November 1980 | 37 | Newport Gwent Dragons
|
| Alix Popham | Number 8
|
17 October 1979 | 30 | Llanelli Scarlets
|
| Gareth Cooper | Scrum-half
|
7 May 1979 | 34 | Gloucester
|
| Dwayne Peel | Scrum-half
|
31 August 1981 | 53 | Llanelli Scarlets
|
| Mike Phillips | Scrum-half
|
29 August 1982 | 22 | Ospreys
|
| Stephen Jones | Fly-half
|
8 December 1977 | 62 | Llanelli Scarlets
|
| Ceri Sweeney | Fly-half
|
21 January 1980 | 32 | Newport Gwent Dragons
|
| James Hook | Centre
|
27 June 1985 | 13 | Ospreys
|
| Sonny Parker | Centre
|
27 August 1977 | 23 | Ospreys
|
| Jamie Robinson | Centre
|
7 April 1980 | 20 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Tom Shanklin | Centre
|
24 November 1979 | 41 | Cardiff Blues
|
| Dafydd James | Wing
|
24 July 1975 | 46 | Llanelli Scarlets
|
| Mark Jones | Wing
|
7 November 1979 | 29 | Llanelli Scarlets
|
| Shane Williams | Wing
|
26 February 1977 | 46 | Ospreys
|
| Kevin Morgan | Fullback
|
23 February 1977 | 43 | Newport Gwent Dragons
|
| Gareth Thomas (c) | Fullback
|
25 July 1974 | 95 | Cardiff Blues
|
Pool C
Italy
Squad released 16 August 2007.[33] Carlo Del Fava withdrew due to injury on 17 August. Fabio Staibano was originally announced as his replacement, but he was in turn ruled out due to injury. Del Fava was later ruled fit to play, and was restored to the squad on 27 August.[34] Silvio Orlando replaced Robert Barbieri after he was ruled out due to injury in a warm-up game.[35]
Head coach: Pierre Berbizier
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Festuccia | Hooker
|
20 June 1980 | 39 | Gran Parma[36]
|
| Leonardo Ghiraldini | Hooker
|
26 December 1984 | 5 |  Calvisano
|
| Fabio Ongaro | Hooker
|
23 September 1977 | 49 | Saracens
|
| Matías Agüero | Prop
|
13 February 1981 | 7 | Viadana
|
Martin Castrogiovanni
|
Prop
|
21 October 1981 | 45 | Leicester Tigers
|
| Andrea Lo Cicero | Prop
|
7 May 1976 | 67 | L'Aquila[37]
|
| Salvatore Perugini | Prop
|
6 March 1978 | 44 | Toulouse
|
| Valerio Bernabò | Lock
|
3 March 1984 | 11 | Calvisano
|
| Marco Bortolami (c) | Lock
|
12 June 1980 | 61 | Gloucester
|
| Carlo Del Fava | Lock
|
1 July 1981 | 21 | Bourgoin
|
| Santiago Dellapè | Lock
|
9 May 1978 | 44 | Biarritz Olympique
|
| Mauro Bergamasco | Flanker | 1 May 1979 | 58 | Stade Français
|
| Silvio Orlando | Flanker | 9 February 1981 | 13 | Benetton Treviso
|
| Josh Sole | Flanker | 15 February 1980 | 21 | Viadana
|
| Alessandro Zanni | Flanker | 31 January 1984 | 16 | Calvisano
|
| Sergio Parisse | Number 8
|
13 September 1983 | 42 | Stade Français
|
| Manoa Vosawai | Number 8
|
12 August 1983 | 2 | Overmach Parma
|
| Paul Griffen | Scrum-half
|
30 March 1975 | 35 | Calvisano
|
| Alessandro Troncon | Scrum-half
|
6 September 1973 | 97 | Clermont Auvergne
|
| Roland de Marigny | Fly-half
|
17 November 1975 | 17 | Calvisano
|
| Ramiro Pez | Fly-half
|
6 December 1978 | 38 | Bayonne
|
| Mirco Bergamasco | Centre
|
23 February 1983 | 44 | Stade Français
|
| Gonzalo Canale | Centre
|
11 November 1982 | 33 | Clermont Auvergne
|
| Andrea Masi | Centre
|
30 March 1981 | 31 | Biarritz Olympique
|
| Pablo Canavosio | Wing
|
26 December 1981 | 16 | Castres Olympique
|
| Matteo Pratichetti | Wing
|
27 July 1985 | 7 | Calvisano
|
| Kaine Robertson | Wing
|
29 October 1980 | 23 | Viadana
|
| Marko Stanojevic | Wing
|
1 October 1979 | 6 | Bristol[38]
|
| David Bortolussi | Fullback
|
21 July 1981 | 10 | Montpellier Hérault
|
| Ezio Galon | Fullback
|
22 July 1977 | 11 | Overmach Parma
|
New Zealand
Squad announced 22 July 2007[39]
Head coach: Graham Henry
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Franchise/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Hayman | Prop
|
14 November 1979 | 41 | Otago
|
| Greg Somerville | Prop
|
28 November 1977 | 55 | Canterbury
|
| Neemia Tialata | Prop
|
15 July 1982 | 17 | Wellington
|
| Tony Woodcock | Prop
|
27 January 1981 | 33 | North Harbour
|
| Andrew Hore | Hooker
|
13 September 1978 | 21 | Taranaki
|
| Keven Mealamu | Hooker
|
20 March 1979 | 47 | Auckland
|
| Anton Oliver | Hooker
|
9 September 1975 | 55 | Otago
|
| Chris Jack | Lock
|
5 September 1978 | 62 | Tasman
|
| Keith Robinson | Lock
|
14 December 1976 | 10 | Waikato
|
| Ali Williams | Lock
|
30 April 1981 | 42 | Auckland
|
| Jerry Collins | Flanker | 4 November 1980 | 44 | Wellington
|
| Chris Masoe | Flanker | 15 May 1979 | 15 | Wellington
|
| Richie McCaw (c) | Flanker | 31 December 1980 | 55 | Canterbury
|
| Reuben Thorne | Flanker | 2 January 1975 | 48 | Canterbury
|
| Sione Lauaki | Number 8
|
22 June 1981 | 7 | Waikato
|
| Rodney So'oialo | Number 8
|
3 October 1979 | 37 | Wellington
|
| Andy Ellis | Scrum-half
|
21 February 1984 | 2 | Canterbury
|
| Byron Kelleher | Scrum-half
|
3 December 1976 | 54 | Waikato
|
| Brendon Leonard | Scrum-half
|
16 April 1985 | 4 | Waikato
|
| Dan Carter | Fly-half
|
5 March 1982 | 41 | Canterbury
|
| Nick Evans | Fly-half
|
14 August 1980 | 12 | Otago
|
| Aaron Mauger | Centre
|
29 November 1980 | 42 | Canterbury
|
| Luke McAlister | Centre
|
28 August 1983 | 18 | North Harbour
|
| Conrad Smith | Centre
|
12 October 1981 | 12 | Wellington
|
| Isaia Toeava | Centre
|
5 January 1986 | 10 | Auckland
|
| Doug Howlett | Wing
|
21 September 1978 | 59 | Auckland
|
| Joe Rokocoko | Wing
|
6 June 1983 | 45 | Auckland
|
| Sitiveni Sivivatu | Wing
|
19 April 1982 | 17 | Waikato
|
| Leon MacDonald | Fullback
|
21 December 1977 | 47 | Canterbury
|
| Mils Muliaina | Fullback
|
31 July 1980 | 52 | Waikato
|
Portugal
Portugal named their final squad for the tournament on 3 September 2007.[40]
Head coach: 
Tomaz Morais
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Cordeiro | Prop
|
14 October 1976 | 39 | Académica de Coimbra
|
| Ruben Spachuck | Prop
|
14 February 1981 | 18 | Belenenses
|
| Duarte Figueiredo | Prop
|
25 June 1982 | 3 | CDUL
|
| André Silva | Prop
|
9 February 1975 | 12 | Stade Montois
|
Juan Muré
|
Prop
|
21 March 1983 | 0 | Belenenses
|
| João Correia | Hooker
|
19 August 1978 | 26 | Direito
|
| Joaquim Ferreira | Hooker
|
27 April 1973 | 82 | CDUP
|
| Gonçalo Uva | Lock
|
15 December 1982 | 27 | Montpellier
|
| David Penalva | Lock
|
26 January 1981 | 18 | Blagnac
|
| Marcello d'Orey | Lock
|
7 March 1976 | 59 | CDUP
|
| Salvador Palha | Lock
|
14 April 1984 | 2 | Direito
|
| João Uva | Flanker | 19 May 1980 | 35 | Belenenses
|
| Paulo Murinello | Flanker | 4 May 1974 | 22 | Cascais
|
| Diogo Coutinho | Flanker | 3 September 1977 | 28 | Direito
|
| Tiago Girão | Flanker | 30 November 1984 | 2 | CDUL
|
| Juan Severino Somoza | Flanker | 16 September 1981 | 10 | Agronomia
|
| Vasco Uva (c) | Number 8
|
15 June 1982 | 39 | Direito
|
Luís Pissarra
|
Scrum-half
|
5 October 1975 | 68 | Agronomia
|
| José Pinto | Scrum-half
|
5 February 1981 | 30 | Direito
|
| Gonçalo Malheiro | Fly-half
|
11 May 1978 | 38 | CDUP
|
| Duarte Cardoso Pinto | Fly-half
|
17 March 1982 | 25 | Agronomia
|
| Pedro Cabral | Fly-half
|
29 June 1983 | 3 | CDUL
|
| Diogo Mateus | Centre
|
7 February 1980 | 48 | Belenenses[41]
|
| Diogo Gama | Centre
|
15 July 1981 | 10 | Benfica
|
| Miguel Portela | Centre
|
4 March 1974 | 53 | Direito
|
| Frederico Sousa | Centre
|
18 August 1978 | 38 | Direito
|
António Aguilar
|
Wing
|
6 July 1978 | 47 | Direito
|
| Pedro Carvalho | Wing
|
29 June 1984 | 21 | Direito
|
| Gonçalo Foro | Wing
|
14 April 1982 | 15 | CDUL
|
| David Mateus | Wing
|
7 February 1980 | 15 | Belenenses
|
| Pedro Leal | Fullback
|
28 April 1984 | 20 | Direito
|
Romania
Squad announced 14 August 2007[42]
Head coach: Daniel Santamans
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petru Bălan | Prop
|
12 July 1976 | 53 | Biarritz
|
| Bogdan Bălan | Prop
|
11 February 1980 | 22 | Montauban
|
| Silviu Florea | Prop
|
19 July 1977 | 15 | Béziers
|
| Paulică Ion | Prop
|
10 January 1983 | 20 | Bath
|
| Cezar Popescu | Prop
|
29 December 1976 | 32 | Agen
|
| Petrișor Toderașc | Prop
|
15 July 1980 | 46 | Brive
|
| Marius Țincu | Hooker
|
7 April 1978 | 30 | Perpignan
|
| Răzvan Mavrodin | Hooker
|
29 September 1973 | 46 | Pau
|
| Sorin Socol (c) | Lock
|
30 November 1977 | 38 | Pau
|
| Cristian Petre | Lock
|
23 March 1979 | 56 | Béziers
|
| Valentin Ursache | Lock
|
12 August 1985 | 16 |  Arad
|
| Augustin Petrechei | Lock
|
4 August 1980 | 19 | Béziers
|
| Ovidiu Tonița | Flanker | 6 August 1980 | 37 | Perpignan
|
| Florin Corodeanu | Flanker | 26 March 1977 | 50 | Grenoble
|
| Alexandru Manta | Flanker | 7 June 1977 | 23 | Castres
|
| Costica Mersoiu | Flanker | 30 October 1977 | 28 | Dinamo București
|
| Alexandru Tudori | Flanker | 11 October 1978 | 29 | Dinamo București
|
| Cosmin Rațiu | Number 8
|
18 June 1979 | 16 | Dinamo București
|
Valentin Calafateanu
|
Scrum-half
|
25 January 1985 | 14 | Dinamo București
|
| Lucian Sîrbu | Scrum-half
|
16 October 1976 | 48 | Béziers
|
| Ionuț Dimofte | Fly-half
|
30 September 1984 | 17 | Arad
|
| Dănuț Dumbravă | Fly-half
|
6 August 1981 | 32 | Steaua Bucharest
|
| Romeo Gontineac | Centre
|
18 December 1973 | 71 | Aurillac
|
| Csaba Gál | Centre
|
7 March 1985 | 10 | U Cluj
|
| Dan Vlad | Centre
|
12 July 1983 | 7 | Steaua Bucharest
|
| Ionuț Tofan | Centre
|
8 March 1977 | 71 | Limoges
|
| Cătălin Fercu | Wing
|
5 September 1986 | 16 | Arad
|
| Ion Teodorescu | Wing
|
27 July 1976 | 41 | Arad
|
| Gabriel Brezoianu | Wing
|
18 January 1977 | 65 | Racing Métro
|
| Cătălin Nicolae | Wing
|
22 July 1980 | 4 | Steaua Bucharest
|
| Iulian Dumitraș | Fullback
|
22 June 1982 | 12 | Pau
|
| Florin Vlaicu | Fullback
|
26 July 1986 | 11 | Steaua Bucharest
|
Scotland
Squad announced 14 August 2007.[43] On 11 September, his 24th birthday, Alasdair Dickinson was called up to the Scotland squad to replace the injured Allan Jacobsen.[44]
Head coach: Frank Hadden
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
|
23 April 1984 | 14 | Glasgow
|
| Scott Lawson | Hooker
|
28 September 1981 | 11 | Sale Sharks
|
| Fergus Thomson | Hooker
|
18 September 1983 | 2 | Glasgow
|
| Allan Jacobsen | Prop
|
22 September 1978 | 23 | Edinburgh
|
| Gavin Kerr | Prop
|
3 April 1977 | 42 | Glasgow
|
| Euan Murray | Prop
|
7 August 1980 | 11 | Northampton
|
| Craig Smith | Prop
|
30 August 1978 | 19 | Edinburgh
|
| Jim Hamilton | Lock
|
17 November 1982 | 9 | Leicester
|
| Nathan Hines | Lock
|
29 November 1976 | 44 | Perpignan
|
| Scott MacLeod | Lock
|
3 March 1979 | 9 | Scarlets
|
| Scott Murray | Lock
|
15 January 1976 | 85 | Montauban
|
| John Barclay | Flanker | 24 September 1986 | 0 | Glasgow
|
| Kelly Brown | Flanker | 8 June 1982 | 14 | Glasgow
|
| Ally Hogg | Flanker | 20 July 1983 | 35 | Edinburgh
|
| Jason White (c) | Flanker | 17 April 1978 | 59 | Sale Sharks
|
| Dave Callam | Number 8
|
15 February 1983 | 9 | Edinburgh
|
| Simon Taylor | Number 8
|
17 August 1979 | 54 | Stade Français
|
| Mike Blair | Scrum-half
|
20 April 1981 | 39 | Edinburgh
|
| Chris Cusiter | Scrum-half
|
13 June 1982 | 32 | Perpignan
|
| Rory Lawson | Scrum-half
|
12 March 1981 | 7 | Gloucester
|
| Dan Parks | Fly-half
|
26 May 1978 | 32 | Glasgow
|
| Rob Dewey | Centre
|
19 October 1983 | 8 |  Ulster
|
| Marcus Di Rollo | Centre
|
31 March 1978 | 19 | Edinburgh
|
| Andrew Henderson | Centre
|
3 February 1980 | 46 | Glasgow
|
| Simon Webster | Centre
|
8 March 1981 | 24 | Edinburgh
|
| Sean Lamont | Wing
|
15 January 1981 | 31 | Northampton
|
| Nikki Walker | Wing
|
5 March 1982 | 8 | Ospreys
|
| Chris Paterson | Wing
|
30 March 1978 | 76 | Gloucester
|
| Rory Lamont | Fullback
|
10 March 1982 | 10 | Sale Sharks
|
| Hugo Southwell | Fullback
|
14 May 1980 | 31 | Edinburgh
|
| Alasdair Dickinson | Prop
|
11 September 1983 | 0 | Edinburgh
|
Pool D
Argentina
Squad released 28 July 2007 from Planet-Rugby Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine. Additional information from Unión Argentina de Rugby.
Martín Gaitán was forced to withdraw from the squad on 18 August after it was discovered he had a blocked artery in his heart, and was replaced by Hernán Senillosa.[45] José María Núñez Piossek was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury on 30 August, and was replaced by Federico Martín Aramburú.[46] Mario Ledesma was forced to withdraw from the squad for the third-place match against France due to injury on 15 October, and was replaced by Eusebio Guiñazú.[47]
Head coach: 
Marcelo Loffreda
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eusebio Guiñazú | Hooker
|
15 January 1982 | 12 | Agen
|
| Mario Ledesma | Hooker
|
17 May 1973 | 59 | Clermont
|
| Alberto Vernet Basualdo | Hooker
|
8 June 1982 | 4 | Alumni
|
| Marcos Ayerza | Prop
|
12 January 1983 | 13 | Leicester
|
| Santiago González Bonorino | Prop
|
5 May 1975 | 13 | Capitolina
|
| Omar Hasan | Prop
|
21 April 1971 | 58 | Toulouse
|
| Rodrigo Roncero | Prop
|
16 February 1977 | 20 | Stade Français
|
| Martín Scelzo | Prop
|
5 February 1976 | 34 | Clermont
|
| Patricio Albacete | Lock
|
9 February 1981 | 18 | Toulouse
|
| Rimas Álvarez Kairelis | Lock
|
22 July 1974 | 31 | Perpignan
|
| Ignacio Fernández Lobbe | Lock
|
20 November 1974 | 57 | Sale Sharks
|
| Esteban Lozada | Lock
|
8 January 1982 | 4 | CASI
|
| Martín Durand | Flanker | 30 May 1976 | 49 | Montpellier
|
| Lucas Ostiglia | Flanker | 3 May 1976 | 27 | Agen
|
| Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe | Flanker | 19 November 1981 | 14 | Sale Sharks
|
| Martín Schusterman | Flanker | 13 September 1975 | 15 | Leeds
|
| Juan Manuel Leguizamón | Number 8
|
6 June 1983 | 16 | London Irish
|
| Gonzalo Longo | Number 8
|
14 March 1974 | 44 | Clermont
|
| Nicolás Fernández Miranda | Scrum-half
|
25 November 1972 | 41 | Hindú
|
| Agustín Pichot (c) | Scrum-half
|
22 August 1974 | 65 | Stade Français
|
| Juan Martín Hernández | Fly-half
|
7 August 1982 | 21 | Stade Français
|
| Federico Todeschini | Fly-half
|
8 August 1975 | 15 | Montpellier
|
| Felipe Contepomi | Centre
|
20 August 1977 | 51 | Leinster
|
| Manuel Contepomi | Centre
|
20 August 1977 | 30 | Newman
|
| Hernán Senillosa | Centre
|
1 October 1977 | 16 | Hindú
|
| Gonzalo Tiesi | Centre
|
24 April 1985 | 10 | London Irish
|
| Horacio Agulla | Wing
|
22 October 1984 | 5 | Hindú
|
| Lucas Borges | Wing
|
17 February 1980 | 18 | Stade Français
|
| Federico Martín Aramburú | Wing
|
20 January 1980 | 12 | Perpignan
|
| Ignacio Corleto | Fullback
|
21 June 1978 | 29 | Stade Français
|
| Federico Serra Miras | Fullback
|
3 October 1979 | 7 | SIC
|
France
Provisional squad announced 14 June 2007, from Planet-Rugby. Elvis Vermeulen replaced by Thierry Dusautoir due to injury on 21 June Planet-Rugby. Sylvain Marconnet was replaced due to injury by Nicolas Mas on 20 August BBC Sport.
Head coach: Bernard Laporte
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sébastien Bruno | Hooker
|
26 August 1974 | 22 | Sale Sharks
|
| Raphaël Ibañez (c) | Hooker
|
17 February 1973 | 92 | Wasps
|
| Dimitri Szarzewski | Hooker
|
26 January 1983 | 16 | Stade Français
|
| Nicolas Mas | Prop
|
25 May 1980 | 10 | Perpignan
|
| Olivier Milloud | Prop
|
9 December 1975 | 45 | Bourgoin
|
| Jean-Baptiste Poux | Prop
|
26 September 1979 | 14 | Toulouse
|
| Pieter de Villiers | Prop
|
3 July 1972 | 64 | Stade Français
|
| Sébastien Chabal | Lock
|
8 December 1977 | 31 | Sale Sharks
|
| Lionel Nallet | Lock
|
14 September 1976 | 28 | Castres
|
| Fabien Pelous | Lock
|
7 December 1973 | 113 | Toulouse
|
| Jérôme Thion | Lock
|
2 December 1977 | 36 | Biarritz
|
| Serge Betsen | Flanker | 25 March 1974 | 58 | Biarritz
|
| Thierry Dusautoir | Flanker | 18 November 1981 | 5 | Toulouse
|
| Rémy Martin | Flanker | 10 August 1979 | 18 | Stade Français
|
| Yannick Nyanga | Flanker | 19 December 1983 | 21 | Toulouse
|
| Julien Bonnaire | Number 8
|
20 September 1978 | 31 | Clermont
|
| Imanol Harinordoquy | Number 8
|
20 February 1980 | 41 | Biarritz
|
| Jean-Baptiste Élissalde | Scrum-half
|
23 November 1977 | 23 | Toulouse
|
| Pierre Mignoni | Scrum-half
|
28 February 1977 | 25 | Clermont
|
| Lionel Beauxis | Fly-half
|
24 October 1985 | 6 | Stade Français
|
| Frédéric Michalak | Fly-half
|
16 October 1982 | 44 | Toulouse
|
| Yannick Jauzion | Centre
|
28 July 1978 | 44 | Toulouse
|
| David Marty | Centre
|
30 October 1982 | 13 | Perpignan
|
| David Skrela | Centre
|
2 March 1979 | 8 | Stade Français
|
| Damien Traille | Centre
|
12 June 1979 | 53 | Biarritz
|
| Vincent Clerc | Wing
|
7 May 1981 | 22 | Toulouse
|
| Christophe Dominici | Wing
|
20 May 1972 | 62 | Stade Français
|
| Cédric Heymans | Wing
|
20 July 1978 | 32 | Toulouse
|
| Aurélien Rougerie | Wing
|
26 September 1980 | 46 | Clermont
|
| Clément Poitrenaud | Fullback
|
20 May 1982 | 28 | Toulouse
|
The following players are on reserve in case of withdrawals from the squad.
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Kayser | Hooker
|
26 July 1984 | 0 | Leicester
|
| Laurent Emmanuelli | Prop
|
19 September 1976 | 0 | Clermont
|
| Pascal Papé | Lock
|
5 December 1980 | 18 | Castres
|
| Grégory Lamboley | Lock
|
12 January 1982 | 13 | Toulouse
|
| Olivier Magne | Flanker | 11 April 1973 | 90 | London Irish
|
| Dimitri Yachvili | Scrum-half
|
19 September 1980 | 32 | Biarritz
|
| Benjamin Boyet | Fly-half
|
8 August 1979 | 3 | Bourgoin
|
| Brian Liebenberg | Centre
|
19 September 1979 | 12 | Stade Français
|
| Jean-Philippe Grandclaude | Centre
|
4 August 1982 | 3 | Perpignan
|
Georgia
Final squad released on 9 August 2007 from Planet-Rugby, other details from Georgian RFU
Head coach: 
Malkhaz Cheishvili
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akvsenti Giorgadze | Hooker
|
4 June 1976 | 47 | Castres
|
David Khinchaguishvili
|
Prop
|
24 July 1982 | 15 | Bourgoin
|
Avtandil Kopaliani
|
Prop
|
13 June 1982 | 19 | Montauban
|
| Mamuka Magrakvelidze | Prop
|
12 August 1977 | 18 | Metro Paris
|
| Goderdzi Shvelidze | Prop
|
17 April 1978 | 37 | Clermont
|
| Davit Zirakashvili | Prop
|
10 October 1983 | 13 | Clermont
|
| Levan Datunashvili | Lock
|
18 January 1983 | 19 | Montluçon
|
| Victor Didebulidze | Lock
|
4 November 1971 | 39 | Massy
|
| Zurab Mtchedlishvili | Lock
|
22 October 1971 | 44 | Figeac
|
| Mamuka Gorgodze | Lock
|
14 July 1984 | 23 | Montpellier
|
Ilia Zedguinidze (c )
|
Lock
|
20 January 1977 | 46 | Auch
|
| Giorgi Chkhaidze | Flanker | 19 August 1981 | 20 | Massy
|
| Gia Labadze | Flanker | 21 September 1973 | 45 | Toulon
|
Ilia Maissuradze
|
Flanker | 1 July 1977 | 16 | Nantes
|
| Zviad Maissuradze | Flanker | 28 October 1980 | 19 | Locomotivi Tbilisi
|
| Rati Urushadze | Flanker | 22 September 1975 | 22 | Nice
|
| Besso Udessiani | Number 8
|
14 March 1979 | 26 | Chalon
|
| Irakli Abuseridze | Scrum-half
|
25 November 1977 | 44 | Orléans
|
Meko Kvirikashvili
|
Scrum-half
|
27 December 1983 | 20 | Pau
|
| Bidzina Samkharadze | Scrum-half
|
2 October 1983 | 26 | Farul Constanța
|
| Otar Barkalaia | Fly-half
|
17 February 1984 | 23 | Figeac
|
| Paliko Jimsheladze | Fly-half
|
8 July 1975 | 56 | Arras
|
| Revaz Gigauri | Centre
|
9 May 1984 | 11 | Montluçon
|
| Irakli Giorgadze | Centre
|
26 December 1982 | 27 | Bourgoin
|
| Davit Kacharava | Centre
|
16 January 1985 | 12 | Bastia
|
| Malkhaz Urjukashvili | Centre
|
24 September 1980 | 21 | Aurillac
|
| Giorgi Elizbarashvili | Wing
|
21 January 1984 | 14 | Krasny Yar
|
| Otar Eloshvili | Wing
|
15 November 1978 | 9 | Arras
|
Besik Khamashuridze
|
Wing
|
14 August 1977 | 49 | Cannes
|
| Irakli Machkhaneli | Wing
|
18 July 1981 | 24 | Mont-de-Marsan
|
| Giorgi Shkinin | Wing
|
7 March 1983 | 19 | Blois
|
Ireland
Squad listed from BBC Sport 12 August 2007, further information from Irish Rugby Football Union.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Best | Prop
|
11 February 1978 | 19 | Ulster
|
| John Hayes | Prop
|
2 November 1973 | 74 | Munster
|
| Marcus Horan | Prop
|
7 September 1977 | 46 | Munster
|
| Bryan Young | Prop
|
6 November 1981 | 8 | Ulster
|
| Rory Best | Hooker
|
15 August 1982 | 13 | Ulster
|
| Jerry Flannery | Hooker
|
17 October 1978 | 16 | Munster
|
| Frankie Sheahan | Hooker
|
27 August 1976 | 28 | Munster
|
| Donncha O'Callaghan | Lock
|
23 March 1979 | 35 | Munster
|
| Paul O'Connell | Lock
|
20 October 1979 | 44 | Munster
|
| Malcolm O'Kelly | Lock
|
19 July 1974 | 86 | Leinster
|
| Neil Best | Flanker | 3 April 1979 | 13 | Ulster
|
| Simon Easterby | Flanker | 21 July 1975 | 57 | Scarlets
|
| Stephen Ferris | Flanker | 2 September 1985 | 4 | Ulster
|
| Alan Quinlan | Flanker | 13 July 1974 | 25 | Munster
|
| David Wallace | Flanker | 8 July 1976 | 37 | Munster
|
| Denis Leamy | Number 8
|
27 November 1981 | 22 | Munster
|
| Isaac Boss | Scrum-half
|
9 April 1980 | 9 | Ulster
|
| Eoin Reddan | Scrum-half
|
20 November 1980 | 3 | Wasps
|
| Peter Stringer | Scrum-half
|
13 December 1977 | 76 | Munster
|
| Ronan O'Gara | Fly-half
|
7 March 1977 | 72 | Munster
|
| Paddy Wallace | Fly-half
|
27 August 1979 | 5 | Ulster
|
| Gordon D'Arcy | Centre
|
10 February 1980 | 31 | Leinster
|
| Gavin Duffy | Centre
|
18 September 1981 | 7 | Connacht
|
| Brian O'Driscoll (c) | Centre
|
21 January 1979 | 75 | Leinster
|
| Brian Carney | Wing
|
23 July 1976 | 3 | Munster
|
| Denis Hickie | Wing
|
13 February 1976 | 58 | Leinster
|
| Shane Horgan | Wing
|
18 July 1978 | 55 | Leinster
|
| Andrew Trimble | Wing
|
20 October 1984 | 16 | Ulster
|
| Girvan Dempsey | Fullback
|
2 October 1975 | 74 | Leinster
|
| Geordan Murphy | Fullback
|
19 April 1978 | 49 | Leicester
|
Namibia
Squad released 18 July 2007 from Planet-Rugby, additional information from Namibian Rugby and South Africa Rugby.
Head coach: 
Hakkies Husselman
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
|
9 May 1977 | 31 | Border
|
| Johannes Meyer | Hooker
|
19 February 1981 | Wanderers
| |
| Jané du Toit | Prop
|
2 October 1975 | 20 | Boland
|
| Kees Lensing (c) | Prop
|
1 June 1978 | 15 | Sharks
|
| Johnny Redelinghuys | Prop
|
7 February 1984 | 8 | Kimberley Tech
|
| Marius Visser | Prop
|
24 April 1982 | 17 | Border
|
| Nico Esterhuyse | Lock
|
5 March 1984 | 26 | Maties RC
|
| Domingo Kamonga | Lock
|
3 March 1974 | United Rugby Club
| |
| Uakazuwaka Kazombiaze | Lock
|
25 January 1979 | Western Suburbs
| |
| Heino Senekal | Lock
|
20 October 1975 | 24 | Cornish Pirates
|
| Herman Lintvelt | Flanker | 6 September 1976 | 30 | United Rugby Club
|
| Michael MacKenzie | Flanker | 13 September 1983 | 5 | United Rugby Club
|
| Jacques Nieuwenhuis | Flanker | 23 March 1980 | 20 | Valke
|
| Jacques Burger | Number 8
|
29 July 1983 | 12 | Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne
|
| Tinus du Plessis | Number 8
|
20 May 1984 | 26 | Maties RC
|
| Eugene Jantjies | Scrum-half
|
10 August 1986 | 28 | Western Suburbs
|
| Jurie van Tonder | Scrum-half
|
9 April 1980 | United Rugby Club
| |
| Morné Schreuder | Fly-half
|
5 September 1979 | Wanderers
| |
| Emile Wessels | Fly-half
|
27 June 1979 | Tuggeranong Vikings
| |
| Lu-Wayne Botes | Centre
|
18 January 1978 | 7 | JHB University
|
| Du Preez Grobler | Centre
|
8 June 1977 | 23 | United Rugby Club
|
Bratley Langenhoven
|
Centre
|
3 December 1983 | 1 | Pukke
|
| Corne Powell | Centre
|
27 May 1974 | 25 | Windhoek United
|
| Piet van Zyl | Centre
|
14 May 1979 | Boland
| |
| Melrick Africa | Wing
|
18 January 1978 | 19 | Reho Falcons
|
| John Drotsky | Wing
|
6 June 1984 | 0 | Reho Falcons
|
| Deon Mouton | Wing
|
29 November 1974 | 23 | Reho Falcons
|
| Ryan Witbooi | Wing
|
7 September 1985 | 10 | Western Suburbs
|
| Heini Bock | Fullback
|
28 December 1981 | 11 | Reho Falcons
|
| Tertius Losper | Fullback
|
22 November 1985 | 5 | Western Suburbs
|
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