It is not long until the best teams in the world descend upon France to battle it out in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
With the global showpiece rushing upon the rugby community, RugbyRedefined has put together all of the training squads that have been announced.
There is still a lot of movement to be expected within the groups that have been named.
Pool A
New Zealand
Head coach: Ian Foster
Captain: Sam Cane
Forwards: Scott Barrett, Sam Cane, Dane Coles, Shannon Frizell, Ethan de Groot, Luke Jacobson, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Dalton Papali’i, Brodie Retallick, Ardie Savea, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Whitelock, Tamaiti Williams
Backs: Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett, Finlay Christie, Caleb Clarke, Leicester Fainga’anuku, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Will Jordan, Anton Lienert-Brown, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, Emoni Narawa, Cam Roigard, Aaron Smith, Mark Telea
France:
The hosts have announced their first training squad ahead of the World Cup. The group sees the recall of veterans Baptiste Serin and Brice Dulin. Head coach Fabien Galthie is set to name his final squad for the tournament on August 21.
Forwards: Cyril Baille, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Reda Wardi, Pierre Bourgarit, Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio, Dorian Aldegheri, Thomas Laclayat, Demba Bamba, Bastien Chalureau, Thibaud Flament, Romain Taofifenua, Paul Willemse, Cameron Woki, Florian Verhaeghe, Grégory Alldritt, Paul Boudehent, François Cros, Sekou Macalou, Charles Ollivon, Yoan Tanga, Dylan Cretin
Backs: Antoine Dupont, Maxime Lucu, Baptiste Couilloud, Baptiste Serin, Antoine Hastoy, Matthieu Jalibert, Romain Ntamack, Jonathan Danty, Gael Fickou, Yoram Moefana, Emilien Gailleton, Arthur Vincent, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Ethan Dumortier, Damian Penaud, Gabin Villière, Brice Dulin, Melvyn Jaminet, Thomas Ramos
Italy:
Head coach: Kieran Crowley named a group of 46 players in the middle of May.
Forwards: Filippo Alongi, Paolo Buonfiglio, Pietro Ceccarelli, Simone Ferrari, Danilo Fischetti, Ivan Nemer, Matteo Nocera, Marco Riccioni, Federico Zani, Luca Bigi, Epalahame Faiva, Gianmarco Lucchesi, Marco Mandredi, Giacomo Nicotera, Niccolò Cannone, Edoardo Iachizzi, Dino Lamb, Federico Ruzza, David Sisi, Andrea Zambonin, Lorenzo Cannone, Riccardo Favretto, Toa Halafihi, Michele Lamaro (c), Sebastian Negri, Giovanni Pettinelli, Manuel Zuliani
Backs: Alessandro Fusco, Alessandro Garbisi, Martin Page-Relo, Stephen Varney, Tommaso Allan, Giacomo Da Re, Paolo Garbisi, Juan Ignacio Brex, Enrico Lucchin, Leonardo Marin, Tommaso Menoncello, Luca Morisi, Pierre Bruno, Ange Capuozzo, Simone Gesi, Monty Ioane, Federico Mori, Paolo Odogwu, Edoardo Padovani
Uruguay:
The South American side named a squad in June for their World Cup preparations.
Forwards: Matías Benítez, Mateo Perillo, Mateo Sanguinetti, Emiliano Faccennini, Facundo Gattas, Germán Kessler, Guillermo Pujadas, Diego Arbelo, Mathias Franco,Ignacio Peculo, Reinaldo Piussi, Felipe Aliaga, Ignacio Dotti, Tomás Etcheverry, Manuel Leindekar, Diego Magno, Agustín Morales, Manuel Ardao, Lucas Bianchi, Santiago Civetta, Carlos Deus, Eric Dosantos, Manuel Diana, Juan Manuel Rodríguez
Backs: Santiago Álvarez, Santiago Arata, Agustín Ormaechea, Juan Manuel Tafernaberry, Felipe Berchesi, Felipe Etcheverry, Felipe Arcos Pérez, Koba Brazionis, Nicolás Freitas, Tomás Inciarte, Andrés Vilaseca, Juan Andrés Zuccarino, Diego Ardao, Juan Manuel Alonso, Baltazar Amaya, Bautista Basso, Ignacio Facciolo, Gastón Mieres, Alfonso Silva, Mateo Viñals, Ignacio Álvarez, Rodrigo Silva
Namibia:
The African team also named a training squad in June.
Forwards: Jason Benade, Des Sethie, Herschell van Wyk, Gihard Visagie, Wicus Jacobs, Herman Coetzee, Casper Viviers, Herman Agenbach, Shifuku Haitembu, Mahepisa Tjeriko, Adriaan Ludick, Wynand Breytenbach, Tjiuee Uanivi, Tiaan de Klerk, Ruan Ludick, Pieter Diergaardt, Prince Gaoseb, Le Beau du Preez, Max Katjijeko, Johan Retief, Richard Hardwick, Johan Luttig
Backs: Jacques Theron, AJ Kearns, Oela Blaauw, Tiaan Swanepoel, PW Steenkamp, PJ Walters, JC Greyling, Warren Ludwig, Hillian Beukes, Danco Burger, Natie Janse van Rensburg, Chad Plato, Johan Deysel, Owen Hawanga, Lloyd Jacobs, Gerswin Mouton, Alcino Izaacs, Jay-Cee Nel
Pool B
South Africa
Head coach: Jacques Nienaber
Captain: Siya Kolisi
Forwards: Ox Nche, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, RG Snyman, Marvin Orie, Jean Kleyn, Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kwagga Smith, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert
Backs: Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Grant Williams, Cobus Reinach, Manie Libbok, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie, Makazole Mapimpi, Willie Le Roux, Damian Willemse
Ireland:
Andy Farrell named a 42-man squad in June and has been working with the wider group as the 33-man squad announcement looms.
Forwards: Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Gavin Coombes, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Tom O’Toole, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Tom Stewart, Kieran Treadwell, Josh van der Flier
Backs: Bundee Aki, Caolin Blade, Ross Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Keith Earls, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Garry Ringrose, Jonathan Sexton, Jacob Stockdale
Scotland
Head coach: Gregor Townsend
Captain: Jamie Ritchie
Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Dave Cherry, Luke Crosbie, Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, WP Nel, Jamie Ritchie (c), Pierre Schoeman, Javan Sebastian, Sam Skinner, Rory Sutherland, George Turner, Hamish Watson
Backs: Darcy Graham, Chris Harris, Ben Healy, George Horne, Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Ali Price, Cameron Redpath, Finn Russell, Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White
Tonga: ( UPDATE: 21/08/23 )
Kefu names his Tonga Squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The Ikale Tahi head coach has named a 32-player squad, with two further players to be added before the tournament.
Tonga, who will be based in Croissy—sur-Seine, will open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Ireland in Nantes on Saturday l6 September. They will also face Scotland, current world champions South Africa and Romania in Pool B.
Isileli Folau (knee) and Telusa Veainu (hamstring) have suffered recurrences of existing injuries and will be unavailable for the tournament.
Kefu said: “This is the squad that will be taking us to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
“lt’s a squad I’m very proud to coach and l know all the players are looking forward to representing their families and all Tongans around the globe with pride”.
“Unfortunately a couple of our brothers, Isireli Folau and Telusa Veainu, won’t be joining us to due to existing injuries. George Moala, with the reduction of his suspension to 5 weeks, will be able to join the squad mid-campaign.”
Head coach: Toutai Kefu has called up former Wallabies lock Adam Coleman and Toulouse star Pita Ahki as two of three uncapped players.
FORWARDS
Sosefo ’Apikot0a (Moana Pasifika), Adam Coleman (Bordeaux Begles), Sione Havili Talitui (Moana Pasifika), Vaea Fifita (Scarlets), Siegfried Fisi‘ih0i (Pau), Feao Fotuaika (Lyon), Solomone Funaki (Moana Pasifika), Tanginoa Halaifonua (Stade Francais Paris), Tau Koloamatangi (Moana Pasifika), Paula Latu (Southland Stags), Samiuela Lousi (Scarlets), Sitiveni Mafi (Oyonnax), Siua Maile (Benetton), Samiuela Moli (Moana Pasifika), Paula Ngauamo (Castres), Semisi Paea (Bay of Plenty Steamers), Ben Tameifuna (Bordeaux Bégles), Sione Vailanu (Glasgow Warriors)
BACKS
Pita AhKi (Toulouse), Malakai Fekitoa (Benetton), William Havili (Moana Pasifika), Fine Inisi (Moana Pasifika), Solomone Kata (Leicester Tigers), Otumaka Mausia (Parramatta), Manu Paea (Moana Pasifika), Salesi Piutau (Bristol Bears), Augustine Pulu (Hino Red Dragons), Sonatane Takulua (Agen), Kyren Taumoefolau (Moana Pasifika), Afusipa Taumoepeau (Perpignan), Anzelo Tuitavuki (Hawke’s Bay)
Romania:
Head coach: Eugen Apjok
Captain: Cristi Chirica
Forwards: Alexandru Savin, Gheorghe Gajion, Thomas Crețu, Alexandru Gordaș, Costel Burțilă, Iulian Harțig, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Robert Irimescu,
Florin Bărdașu,Adrian Motoc, Marius Iftimiciuc, Ștefan Iancu, Cristi Chirica, Mihai Macovei, Vlad Neculau, Dragoș Ser, Cristi Boboc, Florian Roșu, Damian Strătilă
Backs: Gabriel Rupanu, Florin Surugiu, Alin Conache, Gabriel Pop, Mihai Mureșan, Tudor Boldor, Nicolas Onuțu, Marius Simionescu, Paul Popoaia, Taylor Gontineac, Jason Tomane, Tangimana Fonovai, Tevita Manumua, Hinckley Vaovasa
Pool C
Wales: ( UPDATE: 21/08/23 )
Veteran coach Warren Gatland has named a 33-man squad
Australia
Head coach: Eddie Jones
Captain: Will Skelton
Forwards: Angus Bell, Pone Fa’amausili, Zane Nonggorr, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Matt Faessler, David Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Matt Philip, Will Skelton (c), Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini,
Backs: Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott (vc), Nic White, Carter Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Samu Kerevi, Izaia Perese, Jordan Petaia, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Suliasi Vunivalu,
Utility: Ben Donaldson, Josh Kemeny
Fiji
Head coach: Simon Raiwalui
Captain: Waisea Nayacalevu
Forwards: Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Doge, Luke Tagi, Samu Tawake, Tevita Ikanivere, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi, Viliame Mata
Backs: Frank Lomani, Peni Matawalu, Simione Kuruvoli, Caleb Muntz, Teti Tela, Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Waisea Nayacalevu, Iosefo Masi, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Vinaya Habosi, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Sireli Maqala, Ilaisa Droasese
Georgia: Levan Maisashvili have summoned 39 players that will head to the Lelos pre-Rugby World Cup camp to fight for a chance to be on the greatest spectacle of all.
Luka Khorbaladze is the only uncapped player in the squad, but before joining up with the group he will play in the U20 Rugby World Cup, twhich begins this Friday!
Forwards: Nika Abuladze, Guram Gogichashvili, Mikheil Nariashvili, Beka Gigashvili, Guram Papidze, Luka Japaridze, Shalva Mamukashvili, Giorgi Chkoidze, Tengiz Zamtaradze, Luka Nioradze, Kote Mikoutadze, Nodar Cheishvili, Lasha Jayani, Lado Chachanidze, Mikheil Babunashvili, Beka Saghinadze, Beka Gorgadze, Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Tornike Jalaghonia, Otar Giorgadze, Mikheil Gachechiladze, Luka Ivanishvili
Backs: Vasil Lobzhanidze, Gela Aprasidze, Tengiz Peranidze, Mikheil Alania, Tedo Abzhandadze, Luka Matkava, Merab Sharikadze, Tornike Kakhoidze, Demur Tapladze, Giorgi Kveseladze, Akaki Tabutsadze, Aleksandre Todua, Mirian Modebadze, Otar Lashkhi, Davit Niniashvili, Lasha Khmaladze, Luka Khorbaladze
Portugal:
Having beaten the USA to secure qualification for the Rugby World Cup, coach Patrice Lagisquet has named an initial 38-man squad. This only the second time Lobos have qualified for the tournament with their other appearance coming in the 2007 tournament, also hosted by France.
Forwards: David Costa, António Machada dos Santos, Francisco Fernandes, Diogo Hasse Ferreira, António Prim da Costa, Anthony Alves, Francisco Bruno, Duarte Diniz, Mike Tadjer, Lionel Camergue, José Madeira, Kevin Batista, Steevy Cerqueira, Jose M. Rebelo de Andrade, Duarte Torgal, Martim Bello, João Granate, António Cerejo, Manuel Picão, Rafael Simões, Thibault de Freitas, David Wallis, Nicolas Martins
Backs: João Belo, Pedro Lucas, Samuel Marques, Jerónimo Portela, Joris Moura, Tomás Appleton, Pedro Battencourt, José Lima, António Vidinha, Rodrigo Marta, Vincent Pinto, Raffaele Storti, Nuno Sousa Guedes, Manuel Cardoso Pinto, Simão Bento
Pool D
England
Head coach: Steve Borthwick
Captain: Owen Farrell
Forwards: Ollie Chessum, Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, George Martin, David Ribbans, Bevan Rodd, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Billy Vunipola, Jack Walker, Jack Willis
Backs: Henry Arundell, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Ollie Lawrence, Max Malins, Joe Marchant, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Manu Tuilagi, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs
Japan
Head coach: Jamie Joseph
Captain: Himeno Kazuki
Forwards: Keita Inagaki, Craig Millar, Sione Halasili, Gu Ji Won, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Asaeli Ai Valu, Shota Horie, Atsushi Sakate, Kosuke Horikoshi, James Moore, Jack Cornelsen, Ben Gunter, Kazuki Himeno, Shota Fukui, Michael Leitch.
Backs: Naoto Saito, Yutaka Nagare, Kenta Fukuda, Jumpei Ogura, Lee Seung Sin, Rikiya Matsuda, Tomoki Osada, Shogo Nakano, Ryoto Nakamura, Dylan Riley, Jone Naikabula, Siosaia Fifita, Semisi Masirewa, Lomano Lava Lemeki, Kotaro Matsushima.
Argentina
Head coach: Michael Cheika
Captain: Julian Montoya
Forwards: Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Francisco Gómez Kodela, Joel Sclavi, Thomas Gallo, Eduardo Bello, Julián Montoya, Agustín Creevy, Ignacio Ruiz, Matías Alemanno, Tomás Lavanini, Guido Petti, Facundo Isa, Pablo Matera, Juan Martín González, Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Pedro Rubiolo, Rodrigo Bruni
Backs: Gonzalo Bertranou, Lautaro Bazán Vélez, Tomás Cubelli, Santiago Carreras, Nicolás Sánchez, Santiago Chocobares, Lucio Cinti, Jerónimo de la Fuente, Matías Moroni, Emiliano Boffelli, Juan Cruz Mallía, Mateo Carreras, Juan Imhoff, Rodrigo Isgró, Martín Bogado
Samoa
Head coach: Seilala Mapusua
Co-captains: Michael Alaalatoa and Chris Vui
Forwards: Michael Alaalatoa, Brian Alainu’u’ese, Paul Alo-Emile, So’otala Fa’aso’o, Miracle Fai’ilagi, Charlie Faumuina, Seilala Lam, Jordan Lay, Fritz Lee, Steven Luatua, Sama Malolo, Theodore McFarland, Alamanda Taufua, Luteru Tolai, Chris Vui
Backs: Nigel Ah Wong, Ereatara Sotiaki Enari, Ed Fidow, Neria Foma’i, Ben Lam, Christian Leali’ifano, Alai D’Angelo Leuila, Tumua Manu, Melani Matavao, Duncan Paia’aua, Ulupano Junior Seuteni, Lima Sopoaga, Jonathan Taumateine, Danny Toala
Chile:
Head coach: Pablo Lemoine
Forwards: Javier Carrasco, Salvador Lues, Matías Dittus, Iñaki Gurruchaga, Esteban Inostroza, Augusto Bohme, Tomás Dussaillant, Diego Escobar, Javier Eissmann, Pablo Huete, Santiago Pedrero, Augusto Sarmiento, Alfonso Escobar, Raimundo Martínez, Clemente Saavedra, Martín Sigren, Ignacio Silva
Backs: Lukas Carvallo, Marcelo Torrealba, Benjamín Videla, Rodrigo Fernández, Santiago Videla, Pablo Casas, Matías Garafulic, José Ignacio Larenas, Domingo Saavedra, Franco Velarde, Nicolás Garafulic, Iñaki Ayarza, Francisco Urroz.
