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.
Pool A※
England※
Final squad released on 13 August 2007. Jamie Noon was sent home injured on 15 September; he was replaced by Newcastle Falcons team-mate, Toby Flood. After Josh Lewsey was injured in the semi-final against France, Nick Abendanon was called up as cover.
Head coach: Brian Ashton
Samoa※
Final squad announced on 29 August 2007.
- Filipo Levi and Donald Kerslake were replaced by Tani Fuga and Alfie Vaeluaga before the tournament
- Sailosi Tagicakibau replaced Anitelia Tuilagi, ahead of the Tonga game.
- Fosi Pala'amo was called in to replace Justin Va'a for the England game.
- Na'ama Leleimalefaga was called into the squad to replace Fosi Pala'amo for the USA game.
Head coach: Michael Jones
South Africa※
Squad released 21 July 2007
Pierre Spies was withdrawn from the squad after developing condition believed to be, a pulmonary embolism, with Bismarck du Plessis taking his place, "although one specialist disputed the diagnosis." A third specialist confirmed the original diagnosis. And Spies remained off the team.
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.
On 1 October, Jannie du Plessis, older brother of Bismarck du Plessis, replaced BJ Botha, who tore knee ligaments in South Africa's last pool match against the United States.
Head coach: Jake White
Tonga※
Squad announced on 10 August 2007 Kisi Pulu replaced Mosese Moala, while Maama Molitika was called up to replace Paino Hehea ahead of the England game.
Head coach: Quddus Fielea
United States※
Squad released 14 August 2007 John van der Giessen was called up to replace Luke Gross.
Head coach: Peter Thorburn
The following players are in reserve in case of injury.
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. Mark Gerrard was injured in the opening game and replaced by Cameron Shepherd. Morgan Turinui was called up on 1 October 2007 to replace number 8 David Lyons.
Head coach: John Connolly
The following players are on reserve in case of injuries in the main squad
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. Josh Jackson replaced Jamie Cudmore who was ruled out with a broken bone in his hand.
Head coach: Ric Suggitt
Fiji※
Final squad announced 22 July 2007. Filimoni Bolavucu was ruled out of the tournament and was replaced by Sireli Bobo.
Head coach: Ilivasi Tabua
Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bill Gadolo | Hooker | (1977-05-01) May 1, 1977 (age 47) | 19 | Barbarians |
Sunia Koto | Hooker | (1980-04-15) April 15, 1980 (age 44) | 14 | Warriors |
Vereniki Sauturaga | Hooker | (1982-11-18) November 18, 1982 (age 41) | 1 | Warriors |
Graham Dewes | Prop | (1982-01-24) January 24, 1982 (age 42) | 3 | Marist |
Henry Qiodravu | Prop | (1977-02-08) February 8, 1977 (age 47) | 13 | Orléans |
Jone Railomo | Prop | (1981-02-26) February 26, 1981 (age 43) | 1 | Poitiers |
Alefoso Yalayalatabua | Prop | (1977-01-22) January 22, 1977 (age 47) | 4 | Warriors |
Isoa Domolailai | Lock | (1981-01-13) January 13, 1981 (age 43) | 12 | Toulon |
Kele Leawere | Lock | (1974-04-27) April 27, 1974 (age 50) | 15 | Hino Motors |
Wame Lewaravu | Lock | (1983-09-24) September 24, 1983 (age 40) | 2 | Barbarians |
Ifereimi Rawaqa | Lock | (1980-09-20) September 20, 1980 (age 43) | 34 | Fighting Bull |
Semisi Naevo | Flanker | (1976-03-03) March 3, 1976 (age 48) | 2 | Green Rockets |
Akapusi Qera | Flanker | (1984-04-24) April 24, 1984 (age 40) | 12 | Pertemps Bees |
Aca Ratuva | Flanker | (1978-12-30) December 30, 1978 (age 45) | 11 | Massy |
Netani Talei | Flanker | (1983-03-19) March 19, 1983 (age 41) | 6 | Doncaster Knights |
Sisa Koyamaibole | Number 8 | (1981-03-06) March 6, 1981 (age 43) | 44 | Petrarca Padova |
Jone Qovu | Number 8 | (1985-08-27) August 27, 1985 (age 38) | 8 | Warriors |
Jone Daunivucu | Scrum-half | (1977-06-01) June 1, 1977 (age 47) | 1 | Tarbes |
Mosese Rauluni (c) | Scrum-half | (1975-06-27) June 27, 1975 (age 49) | 35 | Saracens |
Nicky Little | Fly-half | (1976-09-13) September 13, 1976 (age 47) | 79 | Petrarca Padova |
Waisea Luveniyali | Fly-half | (1985-07-23) July 23, 1985 (age 38) | 1 | Warriors |
Seremaia Bai | Centre | (1979-01-04) January 4, 1979 (age 45) | 28 | Clermont |
Maleli Kunavore | Centre | (1983-08-12) August 12, 1983 (age 40) | 5 | Toulouse |
Gabiriele Lovobalavu | Centre | (1985-06-20) June 20, 1985 (age 39) | 4 | Warriors |
Seru Rabeni | Centre | (1978-12-27) December 27, 1978 (age 45) | 26 | Leicester Tigers |
Sireli Bobo | Wing | (1976-01-28) January 28, 1976 (age 48) | 9 | Biarritz |
Vilimoni Delasau | Wing | (1977-07-12) July 12, 1977 (age 47) | 24 | Clermont |
Isoa Neivua | Wing | (1978-06-07) June 7, 1978 (age 46) | 6 | Warriors |
Norman Ligairi | Fullback | (1976-01-29) January 29, 1976 (age 48) | 39 | Brive |
Kameli Ratuvou | Fullback | (1982-11-06) November 6, 1982 (age 41) | 15 | Saracens |
Japan※
Squad released 11 August 2007. Mitsugu Yamamoto replaced by Yusuke Aoki on 21 August. Daisuke Ohata tore his left Achilles tendon in Japan's final warm-up against Portugal, and was replaced by Tomoki Kitagawa.
Head coach: John Kirwan
The following players are on reserve in case of injury.
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
Head coach: Gareth Jenkins
Pool C※
Italy※
Squad released 16 August 2007. 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. Silvio Orlando replaced Robert Barbieri after he was ruled out due to injury in a warm-up game.
Head coach: Pierre Berbizier
New Zealand※
Squad announced 22 July 2007
Head coach: Graham Henry
Portugal※
Portugal named their final squad for the tournament on 3 September 2007.
Head coach: Tomaz Morais
Romania※
Squad announced 14 August 2007
Head coach: Daniel Santamans
Scotland※
Squad announced 14 August 2007. On 11 September, his 24th birthday, Alasdair Dickinson was called up to the Scotland squad to replace the injured Allan Jacobsen.
Head coach: Frank Hadden
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. José María Núñez Piossek was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury on 30 August, and was replaced by Federico Martín Aramburú. 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.
Head coach: Marcelo Loffreda
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
The following players are on reserve in case of withdrawals from the squad.
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
Ireland※
Squad listed from BBC Sport 12 August 2007, further information from Irish Rugby Football Union.
Head coach: Eddie O'Sullivan
Namibia※
Squad released 18 July 2007 from Planet-Rugby, additional information from Namibian Rugby and South Africa Rugby.
Head coach: Hakkies Husselman
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