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Main article: 1999 Rugby World Cup

This article lists the: official squads for theā€”ā€”1999 Rugby World Cup in Wales.

Pool Aā€»

Scotlandā€»

Head coach: Scotland Jim Telfer

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Gordon Bulloch Hooker (1975-03-26)26 March 1975 (aged 24) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Robbie Russell Hooker (1976-05-01)1 May 1976 (aged 23) 1 England Saracens F.C.
Paul Burnell Prop (1965-09-29)29 September 1965 (aged 34) 49 England London Scottish F.C.
George Graham Prop (1966-01-19)19 January 1966 (aged 33) 8 England Newcastle Falcons
Tom Smith Prop (1971-10-31)31 October 1971 (aged 27) 10 France CA Brive
Dave Hilton Prop (1970-04-03)3 April 1970 (aged 29) 35 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Stuart Grimes Lock (1974-04-04)4 April 1974 (aged 25) 15 England Newcastle Falcons
Doddie Weir Lock (1970-07-04)4 July 1970 (aged 29) 54 England Newcastle Falcons
Scott Murray Lock (1976-01-15)15 January 1976 (aged 23) 14 England Saracens F.C.
Andy Reed Lock (1969-05-04)4 May 1969 (aged 30) 17 England London Wasps
Martin Leslie Flanker (1971-10-25)25 October 1971 (aged 27) 7 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby
Cameron Mather Flanker (1973-08-20)20 August 1973 (aged 26) 1 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby
Stuart Reid Flanker (1970-01-30)30 January 1970 (aged 29) 3 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby
Budge Pountney Flanker (1973-11-13)13 November 1973 (aged 25) 7 England Northampton Saints
Peter Walton Flanker (1969-06-03)3 June 1969 (aged 30) 20 England Newcastle Falcons
Gordon Simpson Number 8 (1971-09-21)21 September 1971 (aged 28) 4 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Gary Armstrong (c) Scrum-half (1966-09-30)30 September 1966 (aged 33) 42 England Newcastle Falcons
Bryan Redpath Scrum-half (1971-07-02)2 July 1971 (aged 28) 29 Scotland Melrose RFC
Iain Fairley Scrum-half (1973-08-29)29 August 1973 (aged 26) 2 Scotland Kelso RFC
Duncan Hodge Fly-half (1974-08-18)18 August 1974 (aged 25) 8 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby
Gregor Townsend Fly-half (1973-04-26)26 April 1973 (aged 26) 41 France CA Brive
Alan Tait Centre (1964-11-02)2 November 1964 (aged 34) 24 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby
John Leslie Centre (1970-11-25)25 November 1970 (aged 28) 6 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
James McLaren Centre (1972-06-28)28 June 1972 (aged 27) 2 France CS Bourgoin-Jallieu
Jamie Mayer Centre (1977-04-16)16 April 1977 (aged 22) 1 England Bristol RC
Cameron Murray Wing (1975-03-31)31 March 1975 (aged 24) 11 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby
Kenny Logan Wing (1972-04-03)3 April 1972 (aged 27) 41 England London Wasps
Shaun Longstaff Wing (1972-01-03)3 January 1972 (aged 27) 10 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Glenn Metcalfe Fullback (1970-04-15)15 April 1970 (aged 29) 9 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Chris Paterson Fullback (1978-03-30)30 March 1978 (aged 21) 0 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby

South Africaā€»

Head coach: South Africa Nick Mallett

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Naka DrotskƩ Hooker (1971-03-15)15 March 1971 (aged 28) 20 South Africa Free State
Chris Rossouw Hooker (1969-09-14)14 September 1969 (aged 30) 7 South Africa Western Province
Os du Randt Prop (1972-09-08)8 September 1972 (aged 27) 33 South Africa Free State
Ollie le Roux Prop (1973-05-10)10 May 1973 (aged 26) 20 South Africa Western Province
Adrian Garvey Prop (1968-06-25)25 June 1968 (aged 31) 27 South Africa Natal
Cobus Visagie Prop (1973-10-31)31 October 1973 (aged 25) 6 South Africa Western Province
Krynauw Otto Lock (1971-10-08)8 October 1971 (aged 27) 28 South Africa Bulls
Albert van den Berg Lock (1974-01-26)26 January 1974 (aged 25) 4 South Africa Griquas
Fritz van Heerden Lock (1970-06-29)29 June 1970 (aged 29) 13 South Africa Western Province
Mark Andrews Lock (1972-02-21)21 February 1972 (aged 27) 56 South Africa Natal
Rassie Erasmus Flanker (1972-11-05)5 November 1972 (aged 26) 23 South Africa Lions
AndrƩ Venter Flanker (1970-11-14)14 November 1970 (aged 28) 39 South Africa Western Province
AndrƩ Vos Flanker (1975-01-09)9 January 1975 (aged 24) 5 South Africa Lions
Bobby Skinstad Flanker (1976-07-03)3 July 1976 (aged 23) 10 South Africa Western Province
Ruben Kruger Flanker (1970-03-30)30 March 1970 (aged 29) 34 South Africa Bulls
Anton Leonard Number 8 (1974-05-31)31 May 1974 (aged 25) 1 South Africa SW-Districts
Joost van der Westhuizen (c) Scrum-half (1971-02-20)20 February 1971 (aged 28) 52 South Africa Bulls
Werner Swanepoel Scrum-half (1973-04-15)15 April 1973 (aged 26) 13 South Africa Lions
Henry Honiball Fly-half (1965-12-01)1 December 1965 (aged 33) 33 South Africa Sharks
Jannie de Beer Fly-half (1971-04-22)22 April 1971 (aged 28) 8 South Africa Free State
Wayne Julies Centre (1978-10-23)23 October 1978 (aged 20) 0 South Africa Boland
Robbie Fleck Centre (1975-07-17)17 July 1975 (aged 24) 6 South Africa Western Province
Pieter Muller Centre (1969-05-05)5 May 1969 (aged 30) 29 South Africa Natal
Kaya Malotana Centre (1976-05-30)30 May 1976 (aged 23) 0 South Africa Border
Brendan Venter Centre (1969-12-29)29 December 1969 (aged 29) 15 South Africa Free State
Breyton Paulse Wing (1976-04-25)25 April 1976 (aged 23) 5 South Africa Western Province
Pieter Rossouw Wing (1971-12-03)3 December 1971 (aged 27) 29 South Africa Western Province
Deon Kayser Wing (1970-07-03)3 July 1970 (aged 29) 4 South Africa Eastern Province
Percy Montgomery Fullback (1974-03-15)15 March 1974 (aged 25) 29 South Africa Western Province
Stefan Terblanche Fullback (1975-07-02)2 July 1975 (aged 24) 17 South Africa Natal

Spainā€»

Head coach: Spain Alfonso Feijoo

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Fernando de la Calle Hooker (1970-08-08)8 August 1970 (aged 29) 37 Spain Quesos Entrepinares
Diego Zarzosa Hooker (1975-12-25)25 December 1975 (aged 23) 9 Spain Dulciora El Salvador
Jordi Camps Prop (1973-05-05)5 May 1973 (aged 26) 25 Spain U.E. Santboiana
JosƩ Ignacio Zapatero Prop (1971-11-25)25 November 1971 (aged 27) 14 Spain Dulciora El Salvador
VĆ­ctor Torres Prop (1967-01-31)31 January 1967 (aged 32) 11 Spain U.E. Santboiana
Luis Javier MartĆ­nez Prop (1971-07-12)12 July 1971 (aged 28) 6 Spain Oviedo Rugby
JosĆ© Miguel VillaĆŗ Lock (1971-10-30)30 October 1971 (aged 27) 31 France Stade Montois
Steve Tuineau Iloa Lock (1969-09-20)20 September 1969 (aged 30) 11 Spain U.E. Santboiana
Sergio Souto Lock (1976-11-04)4 November 1976 (aged 22) 3 Spain Oviedo Rugby
Alberto Malo (c) Flanker (1964-04-03)3 April 1964 (aged 35) 57 Spain U.E. Santboiana
Carlos Souto Flanker (1976-11-04)4 November 1976 (aged 22) 14 Spain Oviedo Rugby
Oscar Astarloa Flanker (1974-09-06)6 September 1974 (aged 25) 9 France Bayonne
JosƩ Dƭaz Flanker (1963-03-31)31 March 1963 (aged 36) 7 France Castres Olympique
AgustĆ­n Malet Number 8 (1967-07-07)7 July 1967 (aged 32) 5 Spain CD Universidad de Sevilla
Alfonso Mata Number 8 (1976-03-14)14 March 1976 (aged 23) 4 Spain Dulciora El Salvador
Aratz Gallastegui Scrum-half (1976-09-04)4 September 1976 (aged 23) 11 Spain Getxo Artea RT
Jaime Alonso Scrum-half (1973-04-29)29 April 1973 (aged 26) 4 Spain Dulciora El Salvador
Andrei Kovalenco Fly-half (1971-07-12)12 July 1971 (aged 28) 9 Spain CRC Madrid
Aitor EtxeberrĆ­a Fly-half (1976-02-21)21 February 1976 (aged 23) 8 Spain Oviedo Rugby
Ɓlvar Enciso Centre (1974-02-27)27 February 1974 (aged 25) 31 Spain Dulciora El Salvador
Fernando Dƭez Centre (1974-09-23)23 September 1974 (aged 25) 11 Spain CR Liceo FrancƩs
Alberto SocĆ­as Centre (1973-05-16)16 May 1973 (aged 26) 9 Spain Valencia Tecnidex
SĆ©bastien Loubsens Centre (1973-02-15)15 February 1973 (aged 26) 3 France Bordeaux-Begles
Raphaƫl Bastide Wing (1977-11-24)24 November 1977 (aged 21) 10 France U.S. Colomiers
Oriol Ripol Wing (1975-09-06)6 September 1975 (aged 24) 7 Spain U.E. Santboiana
Antonio SocĆ­as Wing (1970-07-12)12 July 1970 (aged 29) 6 Spain Valencia Tecnidex
JosƩ Ignacio Inchausti Wing (1973-01-01)1 January 1973 (aged 26) 2 Spain Moraleja Alcobendas Rugby Union
Miguel Ɓngel Frechilla Wing (1974-02-01)1 February 1974 (aged 25) 6 Spain Quesos Entrepinares
Ferran Velazco Querol Fullback (1976-06-23)23 June 1976 (aged 23) 15 Spain U.E. Santboiana
Francisco Puertas Fullback (1963-09-08)8 September 1963 (aged 36) 57 France Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Uruguayā€»

Head coach: Uruguay Daniel Herrera

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Francisco de los Santos Hooker (1970-05-07)7 May 1970 (aged 29) 23 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Diego Lamelas Hooker (1972-11-14)14 November 1972 (aged 26) 17 Argentina AsociaciĆ³n Alumni
Guillermo Storace Prop (1974-03-20)20 March 1974 (aged 25) 15 Uruguay Old Christians Club
Eduardo Berruti Prop (1968-03-15)15 March 1968 (aged 31) 19 Uruguay Old Christians Club
Rodrigo SƔnchez Prop (1976-10-25)25 October 1976 (aged 22) 16 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Pablo Lemoine Prop (1975-03-01)1 March 1975 (aged 24) 18 England Bristol Rugby Club
Juan Alzueta Lock (1975-09-09)9 September 1975 (aged 24) 4 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
AgustĆ­n Ponce de LeĆ³n Lock (1964-08-26)26 August 1964 (aged 35) 15 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Mario LamƩ Lock (1966-01-30)30 January 1966 (aged 33) 41 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Juan Carlos Bado Lock (1973-12-29)29 December 1973 (aged 25) 32 Uruguay Old Boys
Leonardo de Oliveira Lock (1975-11-21)21 November 1975 (aged 23) 6 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
NicolƔs GrillƩ Flanker (1970-05-07)7 May 1970 (aged 29) 12 Uruguay TrƩbol Paysandu
Nicolas Brignoni Flanker (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 23) 11 Uruguay Montevideo Cricket Club
MartĆ­n Panizza Flanker (1970-07-24)24 July 1970 (aged 29) 39 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Diego Ormaechea (c) Number 8 (1959-09-19)19 September 1959 (aged 40) 54 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Guillermo Laffitte Number 8 (1977-05-19)19 May 1977 (aged 22) 5 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Fernando Sosa DĆ­az Scrum-half (1971-09-12)12 September 1971 (aged 28) 6 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Federico Sciarra Scrum-half (1966-02-14)14 February 1966 (aged 33) 39 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Diego Aguirre Fly-half (1974-09-23)23 September 1974 (aged 25) 28 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
SebastiƔn Aguirre Fly-half (1976-07-15)15 July 1976 (aged 23) 10 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
MartĆ­n Mendaro Centre (1973-08-01)1 August 1973 (aged 26) 28 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Pedro Vecino Centre (1970-03-08)8 March 1970 (aged 29) 35 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Fernando Paullier Centre (1967-10-27)27 October 1967 (aged 31) 22 Uruguay Old Christians Club
Martƭn CerviƱo Wing (1979-04-22)22 April 1979 (aged 20) 3 Uruguay Old Christians Club
Pablo CostƔbile Wing (1969-04-24)24 April 1969 (aged 30) 21 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Juan Menchaca Wing (1977-07-23)23 July 1977 (aged 22) 2 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Martƭn FerrƩs Wing (1971-01-15)15 January 1971 (aged 28) 24 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
Juan Martƭn MarquƩs Wing (1974-06-08)8 June 1974 (aged 25) 1 Uruguay Carrasco Rugby Club
JosƩ Viana Wing (1977-09-02)2 September 1977 (aged 22) 5 Uruguay Old Boys
Alfonso Cardoso Fullback (1971-12-27)27 December 1971 (aged 27) 20 Uruguay Old Boys

Pool Bā€»

Englandā€»

Head coach: England Clive Woodward

Leon Lloyd and Martyn Wood were called up on 23 September as injury replacements for Kyran Bracken and David Rees.

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Richard Cockerill Hooker (1970-12-16)16 December 1970 (aged 28) 23 England Leicester Tigers
Neil McCarthy Hooker (1974-11-29)29 November 1974 (aged 24) 2 England Gloucester Rugby
Phil Greening Hooker (1975-10-03)3 October 1975 (aged 23) 8 England Sale Sharks
Jason Leonard Prop (1968-08-14)14 August 1968 (aged 31) 76 England Harlequins FC
Graham Rowntree Prop (1971-04-18)18 April 1971 (aged 28) 23 England Leicester Tigers
Victor Ubogu Prop (1964-09-08)8 September 1964 (aged 35) 24 England Bath Rugby
Phil Vickery Prop (1976-03-14)14 March 1976 (aged 23) 7 England Gloucester Rugby
Darren Garforth Prop (1966-04-09)9 April 1966 (aged 33) 21 England Leicester Tigers
Martin Johnson (c) Lock (1970-03-09)9 March 1970 (aged 29) 48 England Leicester Tigers
Danny Grewcock Lock (1972-11-07)7 November 1972 (aged 26) 12 England Saracens F.C.
Garath Archer Lock (1974-12-15)15 December 1974 (aged 24) 14 England Bristol Rugby
Richard Hill Flanker (1973-05-23)23 May 1973 (aged 26) 22 England Saracens F.C.
Neil Back Flanker (1969-01-16)16 January 1969 (aged 30) 23 England Leicester Tigers
Tim Rodber Flanker (1969-07-02)2 July 1969 (aged 30) 42 England Northampton Saints
Lawrence Dallaglio Number 8 (1972-08-10)10 August 1972 (aged 27) 28 England London Wasps
Martin Corry Number 8 (1973-10-12)12 October 1973 (aged 25) 8 England Leicester Tigers
Joe Worsley Number 8 (1977-06-14)14 June 1977 (aged 22) 0 England London Wasps
Matt Dawson Scrum-half (1972-10-31)31 October 1972 (aged 26) 24 England Northampton Saints
Kyran Bracken Scrum-half (1971-11-22)22 November 1971 (aged 27) 23 England Bristol Rugby
Martyn Wood Scrum-half (1977-04-25)25 April 1977 (aged 22) 0 England London Wasps
Paul Grayson Fly-half (1971-05-30)30 May 1971 (aged 28) 19 England Northampton Saints
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-half (1979-05-25)25 May 1979 (aged 20) 10 England Newcastle Falcons
Phil de Glanville Centre (1968-10-01)1 October 1968 (aged 31) 34 England Bath Rugby
Will Greenwood Centre (1972-10-20)20 October 1972 (aged 26) 11 England Leicester Tigers
Jeremy Guscott Centre (1965-07-07)7 July 1965 (aged 34) 62 England Bath Rugby
Austin Healey Wing (1973-10-26)26 October 1973 (aged 25) 20 England Leicester Tigers
Leon Lloyd Wing (1977-09-22)22 September 1977 (aged 22) 0 England Leicester Tigers
Dan Luger Wing (1975-01-11)11 January 1975 (aged 24) 10 England Saracens F.C.
David Rees Wing (1974-10-15)15 October 1974 (aged 24) 11 England Bristol Rugby
Mike Catt Fullback (1971-09-17)17 September 1971 (aged 28) 36 England Bath Rugby
Nick Beal Fullback (1970-12-02)2 December 1970 (aged 28) 11 England Northampton Saints
Matt Perry Fullback (1977-01-27)27 January 1977 (aged 22) 20 England Bath Rugby

Italyā€»

Head coach: Italy Massimo Mascioletti

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Stefano Saviozzi Hooker (1975-03-04)4 March 1975 (aged 24) 9 Italy Benetton Treviso
Alessandro Moscardi Hooker (1969-03-26)26 March 1969 (aged 30) 14 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea Moretti Hooker (1972-11-13)13 November 1972 (aged 26) 4 Italy Petrarca
Andrea Lo Cicero Prop (1976-07-07)7 July 1976 (aged 23) 0 Italy Rovigo
Alex Moreno Prop (1973-04-21)21 April 1973 (aged 26) 0 France Agen
Franco Properzi Prop (1965-11-04)4 November 1965 (aged 33) 48 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea Castellani Prop (1972-05-15)15 May 1972 (aged 27) 18 Italy Rugby Roma
Giampiero de Carli Prop (1970-03-17)17 March 1970 (aged 29) 13 France Stade FranƧais
Federico Pucciariello Prop (1975-06-24)24 June 1975 (aged 24) 2 Italy Parma
Laurent Travini Lock (1972-11-24)24 November 1972 (aged 26) 4 France Dax
Carlo Checchinato Lock (1970-08-30)30 August 1970 (aged 29) 48 Italy Benetton Treviso
Walter Cristofoletto Lock (1964-06-02)2 June 1964 (aged 35) 27 Italy Benetton Treviso
Mark Giacheri Lock (1969-02-01)1 February 1969 (aged 30) 29 England West Hartlepool
Carlo Caione Flanker (1973-02-18)18 February 1973 (aged 26) 14 Italy Rugby Roma
Mauro Bergamasco Flanker (1979-05-01)1 May 1979 (aged 20) 3 Italy Petrarca
Massimo Giovanelli (c) Flanker (1967-03-01)1 March 1967 (aged 32) 56 Italy Rovigo
Orazio Arancio Flanker (1967-11-15)15 November 1967 (aged 31) 32 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea De Rossi Number 8 (1972-08-07)7 August 1972 (aged 27) 2 Italy Livorno
Alessandro Troncon Scrum-half (1973-09-06)6 September 1973 (aged 26) 43 Italy Benetton Treviso
Giampiero Mazzi Scrum-half (1974-10-14)14 October 1974 (aged 24) 5 Italy Rugby Roma
Diego Domƭnguez Fly-half (1966-04-25)25 April 1966 (aged 33) 53 France Stade FranƧais
Francesco Mazzariol Fly-half (1975-03-01)1 March 1975 (aged 24) 14 Italy Benetton Treviso
Paolo Vaccari Centre (1971-01-17)17 January 1971 (aged 28) 51 Italy Calvisano
Luca Martin Centre (1973-11-25)25 November 1973 (aged 25) 16 France BĆØgles-Bordeaux
Cristian Stoica Centre (1976-08-01)1 August 1976 (aged 23) 17 France Narbonne
Sandro Ceppolino Centre (1974-08-09)9 August 1974 (aged 25) 3 Italy Piacenza
Nicola Mazzucato Wing (1975-10-27)27 October 1975 (aged 23) 5 Italy Benetton Treviso
Fabio Roselli Wing (1971-04-13)13 April 1971 (aged 28) 15 Italy Rugby Roma
Nick Zisti Wing (1972-08-02)2 August 1972 (aged 27) 0 Italy Rugby Roma
Matt Pini Fullback (1969-03-21)21 March 1969 (aged 30) 5 Italy Rugby Roma

New Zealandā€»

Head coach: New Zealand John Hart

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Franchise/province Anton Oliver Hooker (1975-09-09)9 September 1975 (aged 24) 14 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Mark Hammett Hooker (1972-07-13)13 July 1972 (aged 27) 2 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Craig Dowd Prop (1969-10-26)26 October 1969 (aged 29) 48 New Zealand Blues / Auckland Greg Feek Prop (1975-07-20)20 July 1975 (aged 24) 3 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Kees Meeuws Prop (1974-07-26)26 July 1974 (aged 25) 7 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Carl Hoeft Prop (1974-11-13)13 November 1974 (aged 24) 9 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Robin Brooke Lock (1966-12-10)10 December 1966 (aged 32) 57 New Zealand Blues / Auckland Ian Jones Lock (1967-04-17)17 April 1967 (aged 32) 77 New Zealand Chiefs / North Harbour Norm Maxwell Lock (1976-03-05)5 March 1976 (aged 23) 6 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Royce Willis Lock (1975-08-28)28 August 1975 (aged 24) 6 New Zealand Blues / Bay of Plenty Andrew Blowers Flanker (1975-03-27)27 March 1975 (aged 24) 10 New Zealand Blues / Auckland Josh Kronfeld Flanker (1971-06-20)20 June 1971 (aged 28) 42 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Dylan Mika Flanker (1972-04-17)17 April 1972 (aged 27) 5 New Zealand Blues / Auckland Scott Robertson Flanker (1975-10-20)20 October 1975 (aged 23) 3 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Reuben Thorne Flanker (1975-01-02)2 January 1975 (aged 24) 1 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Taine Randell (c) Number 8 (1974-11-05)5 November 1974 (aged 24) 25 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Byron Kelleher Half-back (1976-09-23)23 September 1976 (aged 23) 3 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Justin Marshall Half-back (1973-08-05)5 August 1973 (aged 26) 34 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Rhys Duggan Half-back (1972-07-31)31 July 1972 (aged 27) 0 New Zealand Chiefs / Waikato Andrew Mehrtens First five-eighth (1973-04-28)28 April 1973 (aged 26) 34 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Tony Brown First five-eighth (1975-01-17)17 January 1975 (aged 24) 5 New Zealand Highlanders Carlos Spencer First five-eighth (1975-10-14)14 October 1975 (aged 23) 12 New Zealand Blues / Auckland Alama Ieremia Centre (1970-10-27)27 October 1970 (aged 28) 19 New Zealand Hurricanes / Wellington Christian Cullen Centre (1976-02-12)12 February 1976 (aged 23) 35 New Zealand Hurricanes / Wellington Tana Umaga Centre (1973-05-27)27 May 1973 (aged 26) 12 New Zealand Hurricanes / Wellington Jonah Lomu Wing (1975-05-12)12 May 1975 (aged 24) 32 New Zealand Chiefs / Counties Manukau Jeff Wilson Wing (1973-10-24)24 October 1973 (aged 25) 48 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Pita Alatini Wing (1976-04-11)11 April 1976 (aged 23) 1 New Zealand Highlanders / Otago Daryl Gibson Wing (1975-03-02)2 March 1975 (aged 24) 6 New Zealand Crusaders / Canterbury Glen Osborne Fullback (1971-08-27)27 August 1971 (aged 28) 18 New Zealand Chiefs / North Harbour

Tongaā€»

Head coach: Tonga Polutele TuŹ»ihalamaka

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Franchise/province FeŹ»ao Vunipola Hooker (1969-01-06)6 January 1969 (aged 30) 28 Wales Pontypridd Latiume Maka Hooker (1970-02-11)11 February 1970 (aged 29) 6 Wales Pontypridd TaŹ»u FaingaŹ»anuku Prop (1972-07-14)14 July 1972 (aged 27) 1 Wales Pontypridd Puke Faletau Prop (1968-10-03)3 October 1968 (aged 30) 9 Tonga Tonga Police Damien Penisini Prop (1971-03-01)1 March 1971 (aged 28) 9 Wales Pontypridd Ngalu Tau Prop (1969-01-15)15 January 1969 (aged 30) 17 Wales Pontypridd Tevita Taumoepeau Prop (1974-05-16)16 May 1974 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Auckland Kuli Faletau Lock (1963-12-30)30 December 1963 (aged 35) 20 Wales Ebbw Vale Isi Fatani Lock (1969-01-06)6 January 1969 (aged 30) 16 Tonga Toa-ko-ma'afu Benhur Kivalu Lock (1972-09-02)2 September 1972 (aged 27) 9 Japan Kintetsu Liners Falamani Mafi Lock (1971-03-06)6 March 1971 (aged 28) 19 Japan Yokogawa David Edwards Flanker (1970-12-17)17 December 1970 (aged 28) 7 New Zealand Auckland Jonathan Koloi Flanker (1972-07-02)2 July 1972 (aged 27) 8 Tonga Toa-ko-ma'afu Matt Te Pou Flanker (1973-08-27)27 August 1973 (aged 26) 8 South Africa Gauteng Falcons Katilimoni TuŹ»ipulotu Flanker (1967-12-05)5 December 1967 (aged 31) 11 Tonga Toa-ko-Ma'afu VaŹ»a Toloke Number 8 (1974-08-24)24 August 1974 (aged 25) 11 Japan Kubota Spears Sililo Martens Scrum-half (1977-04-27)27 April 1977 (aged 22) 12 England Worcester Warriors Sione TuŹ»ipulotu Scrum-half (1976-11-28)28 November 1976 (aged 22) 5 Tonga Toloa Elisi Vunipola Fly-half (1972-06-05)5 June 1972 (aged 27) 24 Japan Sanyo Brian Woolley Fly-half (1974-06-18)18 June 1974 (aged 25) 8 New Zealand Wellington Semisi Faka'osifolau Centre (1976-04-30)30 April 1976 (aged 23) 12 Tonga Toa-ko-Ma'afu Salesi Finau (c) Centre (1973-05-05)5 May 1973 (aged 26) 6 Wales Llanelli Epi Taione Centre (1979-03-02)2 March 1979 (aged 20) 0 Tonga Fasi Ma'ufanga Etuate Manu Centre (1969-09-09)9 September 1969 (aged 30) 6 New Zealand North Harbour Josh Taumalolo Centre (1976-07-08)8 July 1976 (aged 23) 14 Wales Ebbw Vale Dave Tiueti Centre (1973-06-06)6 June 1973 (aged 26) 10 Wales Neath Taunaholo Taufahema Wing (1969-12-23)23 December 1969 (aged 29) 5 Japan World Fighting Bull Semi Taupeaafe Wing (1972-07-29)29 July 1972 (aged 27) 8 Japan Sanyo Fepikou Tatafu Wing (1975-03-02)2 March 1975 (aged 24) 16 Tonga Fasi Ma'ufanga Isi Tapueluelu Fullback (1970-09-29)29 September 1970 (aged 29) 10 Tonga Tonga Police Sateki Tuipulotu Fullback (1971-07-03)3 July 1971 (aged 28) 13 England Leeds

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Fijiā€»

Head coach: New Zealand Brad Johnstone

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Franchise/province Greg Smith (c) Hooker (1974-07-14)14 July 1974 (aged 25) 19 New Zealand Waikato Isaia Rasila Hooker (1969-04-29)29 April 1969 (aged 30) 9 Fiji Nadroga Daniel Rouse Prop (1972-05-01)1 May 1972 (aged 27) 24 Fiji Nadi Epeli Naituivau Prop (1962-05-22)22 May 1962 (aged 37) 20 Fiji Suva Joeli Veitayaki Prop (1967-01-12)12 January 1967 (aged 32) 30 New Zealand North Harbour Niko Qoro Prop (1969-09-09)9 September 1969 (aged 30) 10 Fiji Lautoka Emori Katalau Lock (1967-04-09)9 April 1967 (aged 32) 27 Wales Dunvant Simon Raiwalui Lock (1974-09-08)8 September 1974 (aged 25) 18 Wales Newport Apenisa Naevo Lock (1973-02-24)24 February 1973 (aged 26) 18 New Zealand Counties Manukau Ifereimi Tawake Lock (1962-09-21)21 September 1962 (aged 37) 44 Fiji Nadroga Setareki Tawake Flanker (1969-03-01)1 March 1969 (aged 30) 44 Australia Brisbane Easts Ilivasi Tabua Flanker (1964-09-30)30 September 1964 (aged 35) 14 Japan World Fighting Bull Alfie Mocelutu Flanker (1971-07-29)29 July 1971 (aged 28) 20 Japan Honda Heat Koli Sewabu Flanker (1975-01-15)15 January 1975 (aged 24) 8 Fiji Naitasiri Alifereti Doviverata Number 8 (1976-06-14)14 June 1976 (aged 23) 1 Fiji Suva Inoke Male Number 8 (1965-06-02)2 June 1965 (aged 34) 2 Fiji Suva Jacob Rauluni Scrum-half (1972-06-25)25 June 1972 (aged 27) 19 Australia Queensland Reds Mosese Rauluni Scrum-half (1975-06-27)27 June 1975 (aged 24) 7 Australia Brisbane Nicky Little Fly-half (1976-09-13)13 September 1976 (aged 23) 21 New Zealand North Harbour Waisale Serevi Fly-half (1968-05-20)20 May 1968 (aged 31) 25 France Stade Montois Lawrence Little Centre (1967-10-24)24 October 1967 (aged 31) 16 New Zealand North Harbour Tabai Matson Centre (1973-05-14)14 May 1973 (aged 26) 2 France CA Brive Meli Nakauta Centre (1971-10-13)13 October 1971 (aged 27) 6 Australia Manly RUFC Viliame Satala Centre (1972-07-19)19 July 1972 (aged 27) 8 Fiji Lautoka Waisake Sotutu Centre (1970-11-11)11 November 1970 (aged 28) 8 Japan Yamaha JĆŗbilo Fero Lasagavibau Wing (1976-05-27)27 May 1976 (aged 23) 15 Fiji Nadroga Marika Vunibaka Wing (1970-10-03)3 October 1970 (aged 28) 5 Fiji Lomaiviti Manasa Bari Wing (1974-05-20)20 May 1974 (aged 25) 17 Fiji Tavua Imanueli Tiko Wing (1974-09-30)30 September 1974 (aged 25) 7 Fiji Lautoka Alfred Uluinayau Fullback (1970-02-20)20 February 1970 (aged 29) 17 Japan Suntory Sungoliath

Namibiaā€»

Head coach: South Africa Rudy Joubert

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Franchise/province Hugo Horn Hooker (1977-05-09)9 May 1977 (aged 22) 6 Namibia Wanderers Frans Fisch Prop (1970-04-10)10 April 1970 (aged 29) 1 Namibia Oranjemund Gerhard Opperman Prop (1968-07-02)2 July 1968 (aged 31) 2 Namibia Reho Falcons Mario Jacobs Prop (1972-07-09)9 July 1972 (aged 27) 2 England Harlequins Eben Smith Prop (1971-01-30)30 January 1971 (aged 28) 4 Namibia Wanderers Andries Blaauw Prop (1970-03-25)25 March 1970 (aged 29) 11 Namibia United Heino Senekal Lock (1975-10-20)20 October 1975 (aged 23) 4 Namibia Wanderers Eben Isaacs Lock (1970-07-16)16 July 1970 (aged 29) 4 Namibia Reho Falcons Pieter Steyn Lock (1973-11-28)28 November 1973 (aged 25) 10 Namibia Transnamib Duimpie Theron Lock (1979-05-07)7 May 1979 (aged 20) 3 Namibia United Sybrand de Beer Flanker (1975-05-02)2 May 1975 (aged 24) 8 Namibia United Herman Lintvelt Flanker (1976-09-06)6 September 1976 (aged 23) 1 Namibia United Mathys van Rooyen Flanker (1971-12-25)25 December 1971 (aged 27) 7 Namibia Mariental Jaco Olivier Flanker (1975-02-05)5 February 1975 (aged 24) 1 England Harlequins Schalk van der Merwe Flanker (1974-08-30)30 August 1974 (aged 25) 6 England Harlequins Quinn Hough (c) Number 8 (1972-09-29)29 September 1972 (aged 27) 10 Namibia Wanderers Sean Furter Number 8 (1977-01-09)9 January 1977 (aged 22) 1 Namibia United Ronaldo Pedro Scrum-half (1972-08-22)22 August 1972 (aged 27) 1 Namibia Reho Falcons Riaan Jantjies Scrum-half (1965-06-23)23 June 1965 (aged 34) 11 England Harlequins Johan Zaayman Fly-half (1973-09-24)24 September 1973 (aged 26) 9 Namibia Wanderers Rudie van Vuuren Fly-half (1972-09-20)20 September 1972 (aged 27) 6 Namibia Wanderers Sarel van Rensburg Centre (1977-03-04)4 March 1977 (aged 22) 5 Namibia United Lukas Holtzhausen Centre (1973-11-07)7 November 1973 (aged 25) 8 England Redruth Cliff Loubser Centre (1973-05-15)15 May 1973 (aged 26) 0 Namibia Reho Falcons Francois van Rensburg Centre (1974-02-23)23 February 1974 (aged 25) 7 England Harlequins Deon Mouton Wing (1974-11-20)20 November 1974 (aged 24) 1 Namibia Kudus Derek Farmer Wing (1974-06-17)17 June 1974 (aged 25) 8 Namibia Reho Falcons Arthur Samuelson Wing (1974-02-06)6 February 1974 (aged 25) 13 Namibia Wanderers Lean van Dyk Fullback (1976-06-05)5 June 1976 (aged 23) 5 Namibia Wanderers Glovin van Wyk Fullback (1973-11-26)26 November 1973 (aged 25) 1 Namibia Unam

Franceā€»

Head coach: France Jean-Claude Skrela

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Marc Dal Maso Hooker (1967-02-14)14 February 1967 (aged 32) 24 France US Colomiers
Raphaƫl IbaƱez (c) Hooker (1973-02-17)17 February 1973 (aged 26) 24 France USA Perpignan
Christian Califano Prop (1972-05-16)16 May 1972 (aged 27) 47 France Stade Toulousain
Pieter de Villiers Prop (1972-07-03)3 July 1972 (aged 27) 1 France Stade FranƧais
CĆ©dric Soulette Prop (1972-05-30)30 May 1972 (aged 27) 8 France Stade Toulousain
Franck Tournaire Prop (1972-12-04)4 December 1972 (aged 26) 37 France Stade Toulousain
David Auradou Lock (1973-11-13)13 November 1973 (aged 25) 6 France Stade FranƧais
Abdelatif Benazzi Lock (1968-08-20)20 August 1968 (aged 31) 64 France SU Agen
Olivier Brouzet Lock (1972-11-22)22 November 1972 (aged 26) 33 France CA Bordeaux-BĆØgles
Fabien Pelous Lock (1973-12-07)7 December 1973 (aged 25) 43 France Stade Toulousain
Arnaud Costes Flanker (1973-06-16)16 June 1973 (aged 26) 7 France AS Montferrand
Marc LiĆØvremont Flanker (1968-10-28)28 October 1968 (aged 30) 19 France Stade FranƧais
Olivier Magne Flanker (1973-04-11)11 April 1973 (aged 26) 23 France AS Montferrand
Lionel Mallier Flanker (1974-03-06)6 March 1974 (aged 25) 2 France CA Brive
Christophe Juillet Number 8 (1969-03-20)20 March 1969 (aged 30) 6 France Stade FranƧais
Thomas LiĆØvremont Number 8 (1973-11-06)6 November 1973 (aged 25) 14 France USA Perpignan
StĆ©phane CastaignĆØde Scrum-half (1969-09-30)30 September 1969 (aged 30) 1 France Stade Montois
Fabien GalthiƩ Scrum-half (1969-03-20)20 March 1969 (aged 30) 27 France US Colomiers
Thomas CastaignĆØde Fly-half (1975-01-21)21 January 1975 (aged 24) 30 France Castres Olympique
Christophe Lamaison Fly-half (1971-04-08)8 April 1971 (aged 28) 23 France CA Brive
CĆ©dric Desbrosse Centre (1971-11-09)9 November 1971 (aged 27) 0 France Stade Toulousain
Richard Dourthe Centre (1974-12-13)13 December 1974 (aged 24) 16 France US Dax
StƩphane Glas Centre (1973-11-12)12 November 1973 (aged 25) 27 France CS Bourgoin-Jallieu
Philippe Bernat-Salles Wing (1970-02-17)17 February 1970 (aged 29) 27 France Biarritz Olympique
Christophe Dominici Wing (1972-05-20)20 May 1972 (aged 27) 9 France Stade FranƧais
Jimmy Marlu Wing (1977-05-25)25 May 1977 (aged 22) 1 France AS Montferrand
Ɖmile Ntamack Wing (1970-06-25)25 June 1970 (aged 29) 35 France Stade Toulousain
Ugo Mola Fullback (1974-05-13)13 May 1974 (aged 25) 6 France Castres Olympique
Olivier Sarramea Fullback (1975-10-20)20 October 1975 (aged 23) 4 France Castres Olympique

Fabien GalthiĆ© was called upā€”ā€”to the squadā€”ā€”to replace Pierre Mignoni, "who suffered an injury mid-tournament."

Canadaā€»

Head coach: Republic of Ireland / Canada Patrick Parfrey

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Mark Cardinal Hooker (1961-05-05)5 May 1961 (aged 38) 33 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Pat Dunkley Hooker (1972-09-18)18 September 1972 (aged 27) 13 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Richard Bice Prop (1968-03-01)1 March 1968 (aged 31) 21 Canada Vancouver Rowing Club
Duane Major Prop (1972-02-15)15 February 1972 (aged 27) 1 New Zealand Burnside
David Penney Prop (1970-06-04)4 June 1970 (aged 29) 7 England Henley Hawks
Rod Snow Prop (1970-05-01)1 May 1970 (aged 29) 26 Wales Newport RFC
Jon Thiel Prop (1975-05-31)31 May 1975 (aged 24) 11 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Al Charron Lock (1966-07-27)27 July 1966 (aged 33) 51 England Bristol Rugby
Mike James Lock (1973-07-21)21 July 1973 (aged 26) 31 France USA Perpignan
Brian McCarthy Lock (1969-09-15)15 September 1969 (aged 30) 5 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
John Tait Lock (1973-08-14)14 August 1973 (aged 26) 18 Wales Cardiff Blues
Chris Whittaker Lock (1971-09-12)12 September 1971 (aged 28) 16 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Dan Baugh Flanker (1974-09-10)10 September 1974 (aged 25) 14 Wales Cardiff Blues
John Hutchinson Flanker (1969-04-24)24 April 1969 (aged 30) 43 Japan Suntory Sungoliath
Rob Robson Flanker (1967-12-16)16 December 1967 (aged 31) 3 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Ryan Banks Flanker (1972-02-02)2 February 1972 (aged 27) 7 England Bedford Blues
Mike Schmid Number 8 (1969-11-28)28 November 1969 (aged 29) 17 England Rotherham Titans
John Graf Scrum-half (1968-12-03)3 December 1968 (aged 30) 52 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Morgan Williams Scrum-half (1976-04-17)17 April 1976 (aged 23) 3 Canada Cole Harbour
Bobby Ross Fly-half (1969-08-29)29 August 1969 (aged 30) 36 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Scott Bryan Centre (1969-06-10)10 June 1969 (aged 30) 18 Canada Balmy Beach RFC
Kyle Nichols Centre (1975-02-03)3 February 1975 (aged 24) 11 Wales Newport RFC
David Lougheed Centre (1968-04-11)11 April 1968 (aged 31) 29 England Leicester Tigers
Jeremy Cordle Wing (1972-10-24)24 October 1972 (aged 26) 5 Canada Castaway Wanderers RFC
Julian Loveday Wing (1963-03-26)26 March 1963 (aged 36) 10 England London Irish
Courtney Smith Wing (1971-04-14)14 April 1971 (aged 28) 20 Canada Meraloma Rugby
Joe Pagano Wing (1972-05-28)28 May 1972 (aged 27) 9 Canada York Yeomen RFC
Winston Stanley Wing (1974-07-14)14 July 1974 (aged 25) 34 Canada James Bay Athletic Association
Gareth Rees (c) Fullback (1967-06-30)30 June 1967 (aged 32) 52 England Harlequin F.C.
Scott Stewart Fullback (1969-01-16)16 January 1969 (aged 30) 50 England Bedford Blues

Pool Dā€»

Walesā€»

Wales named an initial 30-man squad for the "tournament in June 1999." The highlight of the selection was centre Jason Jones-Hughes, who was born in Australia. But was believed to be, "qualified for Wales through his father." The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) disputed Jones-Hughes' selection because he had already played for the Australian Barbarians, who were considered Australia's de facto second team. This led to a protracted legal battle over Jones-Hughes' eligibility for Wales, in which the International Rugby Board initially ruled in Australia's favour; on appeal, Wales were allowed to select Jones-Hughes, but the ARU refused to release him from his contract with New South Wales. Nevertheless, Jones-Hughes was ultimately allowed to join the Wales team. And was named on the bench for the tournament opener against Argentina.

Head coach: New Zealand Graham Henry

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Garin Jenkins Hooker (1966-08-18)18 August 1966 (aged 33) 46 Wales Swansea
Jonathan Humphreys Hooker (1969-02-27)27 February 1969 (aged 30) 32 Wales Cardiff
Peter Rogers Prop (1969-01-20)20 January 1969 (aged 30) 8 Wales Newport
Andrew Lewis Prop (1973-06-13)13 June 1973 (aged 26) 19 Wales Cardiff
Dai Young Prop (1967-07-26)26 July 1967 (aged 32) 35 Wales Cardiff
Ben Evans Prop (1975-07-31)31 July 1975 (aged 24) 7 Wales Swansea
Chris Wyatt Lock (1973-06-10)10 June 1973 (aged 26) 14 Wales Llanelli
Craig Quinnell Lock (1975-07-09)9 July 1975 (aged 24) 17 Wales Cardiff
Mike Voyle Lock (1970-01-03)3 January 1970 (aged 29) 19 Wales Cardiff
Andy Moore Lock (1974-01-25)25 January 1974 (aged 25) 8 Wales Swansea
Gareth Llewellyn Lock (1969-02-27)27 February 1969 (aged 30) 63 England Harlequins
Colin Charvis Flanker (1972-12-27)27 December 1972 (aged 26) 23 Wales Swansea
Geraint Lewis Flanker (1974-01-12)12 January 1974 (aged 25) 4 Wales Pontypridd
Brett Sinkinson Flanker (1971-12-30)30 December 1971 (aged 27) 7 Wales Neath
Martyn Williams Flanker (1975-09-01)1 September 1975 (aged 24) 11 Wales Pontypridd
Scott Quinnell Number 8 (1972-08-20)20 August 1972 (aged 27) 30 Wales Llanelli
Rob Howley (c) Scrum-half (1970-10-13)13 October 1970 (aged 28) 36 Wales Cardiff
David Llewellyn Scrum-half (1970-09-29)29 September 1970 (aged 29) 3 Wales Newport
Neil Jenkins Fly-half (1971-07-08)8 July 1971 (aged 28) 69 Wales Cardiff
Stephen Jones Fly-half (1977-12-08)8 December 1977 (aged 21) 2 Wales Llanelli
Allan Bateman Centre (1965-03-06)6 March 1965 (aged 34) 20 England Northampton
Scott Gibbs Centre (1971-01-23)23 January 1971 (aged 28) 41 Wales Swansea
Mark Taylor Centre (1973-02-27)27 February 1973 (aged 26) 16 Wales Swansea
Leigh Davies Centre (1976-02-20)20 February 1976 (aged 23) 19 Wales Cardiff
Jason Jones-Hughes Centre (1976-09-13)13 September 1976 (aged 23) 0 Australia Waratahs
Dafydd James Wing (1975-07-25)25 July 1975 (aged 24) 20 Wales Pontypridd
Gareth Thomas Wing (1974-07-25)25 July 1974 (aged 25) 36 Wales Cardiff
Nick Walne Wing (1975-09-18)18 September 1975 (aged 24) 3 Wales Pontypridd
Neil Boobyer Fullback (1972-06-11)11 June 1972 (aged 27) 7 Wales Llanelli
Shane Howarth Fullback (1968-07-08)8 July 1968 (aged 31) 12 Wales Newport

Argentinaā€»

Head coaches: New Zealand Alex Wyllie and Argentina HƩctor MendƩz

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
AgustĆ­n Canalda Hooker (1977-04-18)18 April 1977 (aged 22) 2 Argentina Club Newman
Mario Ledesma Hooker (1973-05-17)17 May 1973 (aged 26) 19 Argentina CurupaytĆ­
Fernando DĆ­az Alberdi Prop (1972-07-02)2 July 1972 (aged 27) 3 Argentina CUBA
Roberto Diego Grau Prop (1970-07-16)16 July 1970 (aged 29) 26 England Saracens F.C.
Omar Hasan Prop (1971-04-21)21 April 1971 (aged 28) 24 Argentina NataciĆ³n
Mauricio Reggiardo Prop (1970-02-22)22 February 1970 (aged 29) 24 France Castres Olympique
MartĆ­n Scelzo Prop (1976-02-05)5 February 1976 (aged 23) 13 Argentina HindĆŗ Club
Alejandro Allub Lock (1976-12-01)1 December 1976 (aged 22) 18 Argentina Jockey Club CĆ³rdoba
Ignacio FernƔndez Lobbe Lock (1974-11-20)20 November 1974 (aged 24) 16 Argentina Liceo Naval
Miguel Ruiz Lock (1975-01-10)10 January 1975 (aged 24) 18 Argentina Teque Rugby Club
Pedro Sporleder Lock (1971-01-02)2 January 1971 (aged 28) 64 Argentina CurupaytĆ­
Rolando MartĆ­n Flanker (1968-09-23)23 September 1968 (aged 31) 49 Argentina San Isidro Club
Lucas Ostiglia Flanker (1976-05-03)3 May 1976 (aged 23) 4 Argentina HindĆŗ Club
Santiago Phelan Flanker (1974-03-31)31 March 1974 (aged 25) 12 Argentina CASI
RaĆŗl PĆ©rez Flanker (1965-07-02)2 July 1965 (aged 34) 21 Argentina Duendes Rugby Club
Gonzalo Longo Number 8 (1974-03-14)14 March 1974 (aged 25) 4 Argentina San Isidro Club
NicolĆ”s FernĆ”ndez Miranda Scrum-half (1972-11-25)25 November 1972 (aged 26) 22 Argentina HindĆŗ Club
AgustĆ­n Pichot Scrum-half (1974-08-22)22 August 1974 (aged 25) 21 England Bristol
JosƩ Cilley Fly-half (1972-12-28)28 December 1972 (aged 26) 12 Argentina San Isidro Club
Gonzalo Quesada Fly-half (1974-05-02)2 May 1974 (aged 25) 17 Argentina HindĆŗ Club
Lisandro Arbizu (c) Centre (1971-09-29)29 September 1971 (aged 28) 62 France CA Brive
Felipe Contepomi Centre (1977-08-20)20 August 1977 (aged 22) 7 Argentina Club Newman
Juan FernĆ”ndez Miranda Centre (1974-11-11)11 November 1974 (aged 24) 5 Argentina HindĆŗ Club
JosƩ Orengo Centre (1976-04-26)26 April 1976 (aged 23) 12 Argentina CA Rosario
Eduardo Simone Centre (1974-10-16)16 October 1974 (aged 24) 24 England Bristol
Diego Albanese Wing (1973-09-17)17 September 1973 (aged 26) 27 Argentina San Isidro Club
Octavio Bartolucci Wing (1975-03-08)8 March 1975 (aged 24) 9 Argentina CA Rosario
Gonzalo CamardĆ³n Wing (1970-12-19)19 December 1970 (aged 28) 24 Argentina AsociaciĆ³n Alumni
Manuel Contepomi Fullback (1977-08-20)20 August 1977 (aged 22) 7 Argentina Club Newman
Ignacio Corleto Fullback (1978-06-21)21 June 1978 (aged 21) 4 Argentina CUBA

Samoaā€»

Head coach: New Zealand Bryan Williams

  • On 30 June 1999, Fosi Pala'amo was replaced by, Robbie Ale due to knee medial ligament injury before the World Cup.
World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Trevor Leota Hooker (1975-02-08)8 February 1975 (aged 24) 10 England London Wasps
Onehunga Matauiau Hooker (1975-11-09)9 November 1975 (aged 23) 2 New Zealand Waitemata
Kepi Faiva'ai Prop (1970-04-19)19 April 1970 (aged 29) 29 New Zealand Wellington
Robbie Ale Prop (1973-09-04)4 September 1973 (aged 26) 2 New Zealand Taranaki
Polo Asi Prop (1974-09-30)30 September 1974 (aged 25) 0 New Zealand Bay of Plenty
Brendan Reidy Prop (1968-09-13)13 September 1968 (aged 31) 14 England Saracens F.C.
Michael Mika Prop (1968-07-24)24 July 1968 (aged 31) 10 England Coventry RFC
Lio Falaniko Lock (1970-09-17)17 September 1970 (aged 29) 18 New Zealand Hurricanes
Lama Tone Lock (1971-01-24)24 January 1971 (aged 28) 9 New Zealand Counties Manukau
Opeta Palepoi Lock (1975-12-02)2 December 1975 (aged 23) 7 New Zealand Wellington
Junior Paramore Flanker (1968-11-18)18 November 1968 (aged 30) 16 England Gloucester Rugby
Sene Ta'ala Flanker (1973-10-20)20 October 1973 (aged 25) 19 New Zealand Wellington
Kalolo Toleafoa Flanker (1971-05-26)26 May 1971 (aged 28) 2 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Craig Glendinning Flanker (1973-01-12)12 January 1973 (aged 26) 7 New Zealand Northland
Semo Sititi Number 8 (1974-03-06)6 March 1974 (aged 25) 2 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Isaac Fe'aunati Number 8 (1973-07-23)23 July 1973 (aged 26) 4 England London Irish
Pat Lam Number 8 (1968-09-29)29 September 1968 (aged 31) 31 England Northampton Saints
Steven So'oialo Scrum-half (1977-05-11)11 May 1977 (aged 22) 7 England Orrell R.U.F.C.
John Clarke Scrum-half (1975-05-31)31 May 1975 (aged 24) 6 New Zealand Wellington
Fa'atonu Fili Fly-half (1981-08-31)31 August 1981 (aged 18) 0 New Zealand Wellington
Stephen Bachop Fly-half (1966-04-02)2 April 1966 (aged 33) 33 England London Irish
Tanner Vili Fly-half (1976-05-13)13 May 1976 (aged 23) 3 New Zealand Counties Manukau
George Leaupepe Centre (1975-04-02)2 April 1975 (aged 24) 23 New Zealand Counties Manukau
Va'aiga Tuigamala Centre (1969-09-04)4 September 1969 (aged 30) 10 England Newcastle Falcons
To'o Vaega Centre (1965-08-17)17 August 1965 (aged 34) 44 New Zealand Highlanders
Terry Fanolua Centre (1974-07-03)3 July 1974 (aged 25) 6 England Gloucester Rugby
Silao Leaega Wing (1973-07-24)24 July 1973 (aged 26) 3 New Zealand North Harbour
Brian Lima Wing (1972-01-25)25 January 1972 (aged 27) 34 New Zealand Blues
Afato So'oalo Wing (1974-01-05)5 January 1974 (aged 25) 9 New Zealand Crusaders
Filipo Toala Wing (1976-08-18)18 August 1976 (aged 23) 3 New Zealand Taranaki
Mike Umaga Fullback (1966-02-19)19 February 1966 (aged 33) 13 England Rotherham R.U.F.C.
Earl Va'a Fullback (1972-05-01)1 May 1972 (aged 27) 6 Italy L'Aquila Rugby

Japanā€»

Head coach: Japan Seiji Hirao

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Toshikazu Nakamichi Hooker (1971-07-16)16 July 1971 (aged 28) 11 Japan Kobe Steel
Masahiro Kunda Hooker (1966-09-29)29 September 1966 (aged 33) 45 Japan Toshiba
Kohei Oguchi Prop (1968-10-06)6 October 1968 (aged 30) 4 Japan Ricoh
Shin Hasegawa Prop (1972-03-31)31 March 1972 (aged 27) 17 Japan Suntory
Masaaki Sakata Prop (1972-11-25)25 November 1972 (aged 26) 12 Japan Suntory
Naoto Nakamura Prop (1969-01-18)18 January 1969 (aged 30) 17 Japan Suntory
Naoya Okubo Lock (1975-09-27)27 September 1975 (aged 24) 5 Japan Suntory
Yoshihiko Sakuraba Lock (1966-09-22)22 September 1966 (aged 33) 41 Japan Nippon Steel Kamaishi
Hiroyuki Tanuma Lock (1973-05-24)24 May 1973 (aged 26) 22 Japan Ricoh
Yasunori Watanabe Lock (1974-07-02)2 July 1974 (aged 25) 14 Japan Toshiba
Greg Smith Flanker (1968-07-16)16 July 1968 (aged 31) 14 Japan Toyota Motors
Ryuji Ishi Flanker (1970-03-13)13 March 1970 (aged 29) 1 Japan Toyota Motors
Jamie Joseph Flanker (1969-11-21)21 November 1969 (aged 29) 6 Japan Sanix
Takeomi Ito Flanker (1971-04-11)11 April 1971 (aged 28) 28 Japan Kobe Steel
Hajime Kiso Number 8 (1978-11-07)7 November 1978 (aged 20) 0 Japan Ritsumeikan University
Rob Gordon Number 8 (1965-08-07)7 August 1965 (aged 34) 14 Japan Toshiba
Graeme Bachop Scrum-half (1967-06-11)11 June 1967 (aged 32) 5 Japan Sanix
Wataru Murata Scrum-half (1968-01-25)25 January 1968 (aged 31) 23 France Aviron Bayonnais
Keiji Hirose Fly-half (1973-04-16)16 April 1973 (aged 26) 23 Japan Toyota Motors
Kensuke Iwabuchi Fly-half (1975-12-30)30 December 1975 (aged 23) 12 Japan Kobe Steel
Patiliai Tuidraki Wing (1969-06-29)29 June 1969 (aged 30) 12 Japan Toyota Motors
Tsutomu Matsuda Wing (1970-04-30)30 April 1970 (aged 29) 31 Japan Toshiba
Daisuke Ohata Wing (1975-11-11)11 November 1975 (aged 23) 15 Japan Kobe Steel
Terunori Masuho Wing (1972-01-29)29 January 1972 (aged 27) 36 Japan Kobe Steel
Andrew McCormick (c) Centre (1967-02-05)5 February 1967 (aged 32) 22 Japan Toyota Motors
Ryohei Miki Centre (1978-03-24)24 March 1978 (aged 21) 1 Japan Ryukoku University
Yukio Motoki Centre (1971-08-27)27 August 1971 (aged 28) 44 Japan Kobe Steel
Akira Yoshida Centre (1971-08-13)13 August 1971 (aged 28) 9 Japan Kobe Steel
Atsushi Koga Centre (1975-02-25)25 February 1975 (aged 24) 0 Japan Sanyo Electric
Takafumi Hirao Fullback (1975-03-03)3 March 1975 (aged 24) 4 Japan Kobe Steel

Pool Eā€»

Irelandā€»

Head coach: New Zealand Warren Gatland

Gordon D'Arcy replaced the injured Girvan Dempsey on 11 September 1999.

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Keith Wood Hooker (1972-01-27)27 January 1972 (aged 27) 27 Ireland Munster
Ross Nesdale Hooker (1968-07-30)30 July 1968 (aged 31) 11 England Newcastle Falcons
Paul Wallace Prop (1971-12-30)30 December 1971 (aged 27) 30 England Saracens
Peter Clohessy Prop (1966-03-22)22 March 1966 (aged 33) 31 Ireland Munster
Reggie Corrigan Prop (1970-11-19)19 November 1970 (aged 28) 10 Ireland Leinster
Justin Fitzpatrick Prop (1973-11-21)21 November 1973 (aged 25) 10 Ireland Ulster
Angus McKeen Prop (1969-02-13)13 February 1969 (aged 30) 0 Ireland Leinster
Paddy Johns Lock (1968-02-19)19 February 1968 (aged 31) 54 Ireland Ulster
Jeremy Davidson Lock (1974-04-28)28 April 1974 (aged 25) 26 France Castres Olympique
Malcolm O'Kelly Lock (1974-07-19)19 July 1974 (aged 25) 15 England London Irish
Bob Casey Lock (1978-07-18)18 July 1978 (aged 21) 0 Ireland Leinster
Eric Miller Flanker (1975-09-23)23 September 1975 (aged 24) 16 Ireland Ulster
David Corkery Flanker (1972-11-06)6 November 1972 (aged 26) 27 Ireland Munster
Trevor Brennan Flanker (1973-09-22)22 September 1973 (aged 26) 7 Ireland Leinster
Andy Ward Flanker (1970-09-08)8 September 1970 (aged 29) 15 Ireland Ulster
Kieron Dawson Flanker (1975-01-29)29 January 1975 (aged 24) 3 England London Irish
Dion O'Cuinneagain (c) Number 8 (1972-05-24)24 May 1972 (aged 27) 13 Ireland Ulster
Brian O'Meara Scrum-half (1976-04-05)5 April 1976 (aged 23) 4 Ireland Leinster
Tom Tierney Scrum-half (1976-09-01)1 September 1976 (aged 23) 3 Ireland Munster
Eric Elwood Fly-half (1969-02-25)25 February 1969 (aged 30) 32 Ireland Connacht
David Humphreys Fly-half (1971-09-10)10 September 1971 (aged 28) 18 Ireland Ulster
Gordon D'Arcy Centre (1980-02-10)10 February 1980 (aged 19) 0 Ireland Leinster
Brian O'Driscoll Centre (1979-01-21)21 January 1979 (aged 20) 3 Ireland Leinster
Kevin Maggs Centre (1974-06-03)3 June 1974 (aged 25) 20 England Bath
Jonny Bell Centre (1974-02-07)7 February 1974 (aged 25) 29 Ireland Ulster
Mike Mullins Centre (1970-10-29)29 October 1970 (aged 28) 1 Ireland Munster
Justin Bishop Wing (1974-11-08)8 November 1974 (aged 24) 13 England London Irish
James Topping Wing (1974-12-18)18 December 1974 (aged 24) 5 Ireland Ulster
Matt Mostyn Wing (1974-09-10)10 September 1974 (aged 25) 2 Ireland Connacht
Conor O'Shea Fullback (1970-10-21)21 October 1970 (aged 28) 30 England London Irish

United Statesā€»

Head coach: United States Jack Clark

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Tom Billups Hooker (1964-12-26)26 December 1964 (aged 34) 41 Wales Pontypridd
Kirk Khasigian Hooker (1977-04-24)24 April 1977 (aged 22) 3 United States University of California
Joe Clayton Prop (1973-11-24)24 November 1973 (aged 25) 1 United States Old Blues (CA)
Marc L'Huillier Prop (1971-03-01)1 March 1971 (aged 28) 1 Australia Sydney University
Ray Lehner Prop (1972-03-13)13 March 1972 (aged 27) 29 England Oxford University
George Sucher Prop (1969-03-06)6 March 1969 (aged 30) 12 United States Washington
Luke Gross Lock (1969-11-21)21 November 1969 (aged 29) 35 England Harlequins
Alec Parker Lock (1974-04-10)10 April 1974 (aged 25) 21 United States Gentlemen of Aspen
Dave Hodges Lock (1968-09-15)15 September 1968 (aged 31) 20 Wales Llanelli
Shaun Paga Flanker (1977-11-16)16 November 1977 (aged 21) 4 United States University of California
Richard Tardits Flanker (1965-07-30)30 July 1965 (aged 34) 0 United States Life University
Fifita Mounga Flanker (1973-03-05)5 March 1973 (aged 26) 8 United States Old Blues (CA)
Dan Lyle (c) Number 8 (1970-09-28)28 September 1970 (aged 29) 24 England Bath Rugby
Rob Lumkong Number 8 (1970-08-03)3 August 1970 (aged 29) 27 United States Denver Barbarians
Kevin Dalzell Scrum-half (1974-01-25)25 January 1974 (aged 25) 12 United States OMBAC
Jesse Coulson Scrum-half (1977-01-06)6 January 1977 (aged 22) 0 New Zealand Hamilton Old Boys
David Niu Fly-half (1966-01-03)3 January 1966 (aged 33) 5 United States Philadelphia Whitemarsh
Dave Stroble Fly-half (1976-04-29)29 April 1976 (aged 23) 0 France Maisons-Laffitte
Juan Grobler Centre (1973-07-07)7 July 1973 (aged 26) 15 United States Denver Barbarians
Alatini Saulala Centre (1968-09-22)22 September 1968 (aged 31) 17 United States San Mateo
Mark Scharrenberg Centre (1969-04-30)30 April 1969 (aged 30) 36 United States Golden Gate
Tomasi Takau Centre (1969-10-15)15 October 1969 (aged 29) 22 United States Gentlemen of Aspen
Mark Williams Centre (1961-06-26)26 June 1961 (aged 38) 22 United States Gentlemen of Aspen
Vaea Anitoni Wing (1970-09-20)20 September 1970 (aged 29) 41 United States San Mateo
Andre Blom Wing (1970-06-04)4 June 1970 (aged 29) 10 United States Denver Barbarians
Brian Hightower Wing (1970-09-15)15 September 1970 (aged 29) 14 United States Gentlemen of Aspen
Rich Schurfeld Wing (1963-04-19)19 April 1963 (aged 36) 5 United States Ann Arbor
Sinapati Uiagalelei Wing (1979-03-21)21 March 1979 (aged 20) 0 United States Orange County Islanders
Kurt Shuman Fullback (1974-01-05)5 January 1974 (aged 25) 14 United States OMBAC

Australiaā€»

Head coach: Australia Rod MacQueen

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Phil Kearns Hooker (1967-06-27)27 June 1967 (aged 32) 65 Australia Waratahs
Jeremy Paul Hooker (1977-03-14)14 March 1977 (aged 22) 10 Australia Brumbies
Michael Foley Hooker (1967-06-07)7 June 1967 (aged 32) 25 Australia Reds
Andrew Blades Prop (1967-06-04)4 June 1967 (aged 32) 27 Australia Waratahs
Patricio Noriega Prop (1971-10-22)22 October 1971 (aged 27) 9 Australia Brumbies
Richard Harry Prop (1967-11-30)30 November 1967 (aged 31) 25 Australia Waratahs
Dan Crowley Prop (1965-08-28)28 August 1965 (aged 34) 34 Australia Reds
Rod Moore Prop (1972-01-06)6 January 1972 (aged 27) 0 Australia Waratahs
John Eales (c) Lock (1970-06-27)27 June 1970 (aged 29) 64 Australia Reds
Owen Finegan Lock (1972-04-22)22 April 1972 (aged 27) 27 Australia Brumbies
David Giffin Lock (1973-11-06)6 November 1973 (aged 25) 10 Australia Brumbies
Matt Cockbain Flanker (1972-09-19)19 September 1972 (aged 27) 24 Australia Reds
Jim Williams Flanker (1968-12-08)8 December 1968 (aged 30) 3 Australia Brumbies
David Wilson Flanker (1967-01-04)4 January 1967 (aged 32) 67 Australia Reds
Mark Connors Flanker (1971-05-17)17 May 1971 (aged 28) 4 Australia Reds
Brett Robinson Flanker (1970-01-24)24 January 1970 (aged 29) 16 Australia Brumbies
Toutai Kefu Number 8 (1974-04-08)8 April 1974 (aged 25) 21 Australia Reds
Tiaan Strauss Number 8 (1965-06-28)28 June 1965 (aged 34) 7 Australia Waratahs
George Gregan Scrum-half (1973-04-19)19 April 1973 (aged 26) 49 Australia Brumbies
Chris Whitaker Scrum-half (1974-10-19)19 October 1974 (aged 24) 4 Australia Waratahs
Rod Kafer Fly-half (1971-06-25)25 June 1971 (aged 28) 1 Australia Brumbies
Chris Latham Fly-half (1975-09-08)8 September 1975 (aged 24) 5 Australia Reds
Stephen Larkham Fly-half (1974-05-29)29 May 1974 (aged 25) 25 Australia Brumbies
Nathan Grey Centre (1975-03-31)31 March 1975 (aged 24) 13 Australia Waratahs
Tim Horan Centre (1970-05-18)18 May 1970 (aged 29) 74 Australia Reds
Daniel Herbert Centre (1974-02-06)6 February 1974 (aged 25) 33 Australia Reds
Jason Little Centre (1970-08-26)26 August 1970 (aged 29) 62 Australia Reds
Joe Roff Wing (1975-09-20)20 September 1975 (aged 24) 45 Australia Brumbies
Ben Tune Wing (1976-12-28)28 December 1976 (aged 22) 31 Australia Reds
Scott Staniforth Wing (1977-12-12)12 December 1977 (aged 21) 0 Australia Waratahs
Matt Burke Fullback (1973-03-26)26 March 1973 (aged 26) 38 Australia Waratahs

Romaniaā€»

Head coach: Romania Mircea Paraschiv

World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ștefan Demici Hooker (1975-08-04)4 August 1975 (aged 24) 1 Romania CS Dinamo București
Răzvan Mavrodin Hooker (1973-09-23)23 September 1973 (aged 26) 3 France USA Perpignan
Petru Bălan Prop (1976-07-12)12 July 1976 (aged 23) 8 Romania CS Dinamo București
Nicolae Dragoș Dima Prop (1979-07-30)30 July 1979 (aged 20) 0 France Castres Olympique
Laurențiu Rotaru Prop (1970-01-17)17 January 1970 (aged 29) 1 France US Montauban
Constantin Stan Prop (1969-01-10)10 January 1969 (aged 30) 23 Romania CS Dinamo București
Dragoș Niculae Prop (1971-03-17)17 March 1971 (aged 28) 39 France Aurillac
Daniel Chiriac Lock (1973-06-08)8 June 1973 (aged 26) 1 France US Annecy
Tudor Constantin (c) Lock (1969-11-17)17 November 1969 (aged 29) 9 France Racing Club
Ovidiu Slușariuc Lock (1968-02-07)7 February 1968 (aged 31) 14 Romania CS Dinamo București
Cătălin Drăguceanu Flanker (1970-11-19)19 November 1970 (aged 28) 25 Romania CSA Steaua București
Alin Petrache Flanker (1976-10-29)29 October 1976 (aged 22) 4 France Racing Club
Florin Corodeanu Flanker (1977-03-26)26 March 1977 (aged 22) 8 Romania CSA Steaua București
Ovidiu Tonița Flanker (1980-08-06)6 August 1980 (aged 19) 0 Romania CS Rulmentul BĆ¢rlad
Tiberiu BrƮnză Number 8 (1968-09-21)21 September 1968 (aged 31) 31 France RC Narbonne
Erdinci Septar Number 8 (1973-02-12)12 February 1973 (aged 26) 9 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Marius Iacob Scrum-half (1972-12-05)5 December 1972 (aged 26) 6 Romania CS Dinamo București
Lucian SĆ®rbu Scrum-half (1976-10-16)16 October 1976 (aged 22) 1 Romania RC Grivița București
Petre Mitu Scrum-half (1977-03-22)22 March 1977 (aged 22) 14 France Aurillac
Ionuț Tofan Fly-half (1977-03-08)8 March 1977 (aged 22) 6 Romania CSA Steaua București
Lucien Vusec Fly-half (1972-09-15)15 September 1972 (aged 27) 4 France RC Strasbourg
Gabriel Brezoianu Centre (1977-01-18)18 January 1977 (aged 22) 10 Romania Universitatea Timișoara
Romeo Gontineac Centre (1973-12-18)18 December 1973 (aged 25) 23 France Aurillac
Cristian Lupu Centre (1975-06-19)19 June 1975 (aged 24) 4 Romania CS Dinamo București
Mihai Ciolacu Wing (1977-09-11)11 September 1977 (aged 22) 4 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Radu Fugigi Wing (1973-11-29)29 November 1973 (aged 25) 8 France Caen
Cristian HĆ®ldan Wing (1973-09-22)22 September 1973 (aged 26) 4 Romania CS Dinamo București
Cristian Săuan Wing (1974-03-18)18 March 1974 (aged 25) 1 Romania Universitatea Cluj
Gheorghe Solomie Wing (1969-03-05)5 March 1969 (aged 30) 41 France Aurillac
Mihai Vioreanu Fullback (1974-10-03)3 October 1974 (aged 24) 9 Romania Universitatea Timișoara

Referencesā€»

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