The 2009 end of year rugby tests, also known as the Autumn internationals in the Northern Hemisphere, saw Australia

Australia national rugby union team

The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in rugby union. The national team is nicknamed the Wallabies and competes annually with New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series, in which they also contest the Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand and the...

, New Zealand, South Africa

South Africa national rugby union team

The South African national rugby union team are 2009 British and Irish Lions Series winners. They are currently ranked as the fourth best team in the IRB World Rankings and were named 2008 World Team of the Year at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.Although South Africa was instrumental...

 and Argentina

Argentina national rugby union team

The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international rugby union matches. The team, which plays in sky blue and white jerseys, is organised by the Argentine Rugby Union .Argentina played its first international rugby match in 1910 against a touring British...

, tour the northern hemisphere.

The headline event of the series was an attempted Grand Slam tour

Grand Slam (Rugby Union)

In rugby union, a Grand Slam occurs when one team in the Six Nations Championship manages to beat all the others during one year's competition...

 of the Home Nations by Australia. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Wallabies' only previous Grand Slam tour, which saw the Wallabies sweep all four matches and saw David Campese

David Campese

David Ian Campese , also known as Campo, is a former Australian rugby union player. Campese was capped by the Wallabies 101 times, and held the world record for the most tries in test matches until Daisuke Ohata scored his 65th try playing for Japan on 14 May 2006...

, Mark Ella

Mark Ella

Mark Gordon Ella is an Indigenous Australian former rugby union player, often considered as one of his country's all-time greats in that sport. In a relatively short career , Mark Ella established himself as one of the all-time greats in world rugby union...

, Nick Farr-Jones

Nick Farr-Jones

Nicholas Campbell Farr-Jones is a former Australian rugby union footballer. His position was scrum-half. He attended Newington College and St Andrew's College within the University of Sydney...

, and Michael Lynagh

Michael Lynagh

Michael Lynagh is a former Australian rugby union footballer who played as a Fly-half.Lynagh represented Australia from 1984 to 1995, playing at both inside centre and fly half. Lynagh was capped 72 times for Australia, and was captain from 1993 to 1995. He was the world points scoring record...

 achieve international prominence. Also, for the second consecutive year, a Bledisloe Cup

Bledisloe Cup

Rugby Union's Bledisloe Cup is contested by the Australia national rugby union team and New Zealand national rugby union team. It is named after Lord Bledisloe, the former Governor-General of New Zealand who donated the trophy in 1931. The trophy was designed in New Zealand by Nelson Isaac, and...

 match was contested by New Zealand and Australia outside of either country, this time in Tokyo

Tokyo

, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

. The final event of the series, the Barbarians'

Barbarian F.C.

The Barbarian Football Club, usually referred to as the Barbarians and nicknamed the "Baa-Baas", is an invitational rugby union team based in Britain...

 traditional Final Challenge, involved New Zealand, with the Barbarians winning over a mostly second-string All Blacks side.

For the first time since the inception of the IRB World Rankings

IRB World Rankings

The IRB World Rankings is a ranking system for men's national teams in rugby union, managed by the International Rugby Board , the sport's governing body. The teams of the IRB's member nations are ranked based on their game results, with the most successful teams being ranked highest...

 in 2003, all of the top 20 teams in the rankings played matches in the November window. The only top-20 teams not playing in the November tours were Uruguay

Uruguay national rugby union team

The Uruguay national rugby union team is the representative side of Uruguay, governed by the Unión de Rugby del Uruguay. They have been playing international rugby since 1948. Their jersey is blue and black and they are known as Los Teros. They qualified twice for the Rugby World Cup, in 1999 and...

 and the USA

United States national rugby union team

USA Rugby's men's national rugby union team, nicknamed the Eagles, represents the United States in the sport of rugby union. The Eagles are currently ranked 17th by the IRB World Rankings. Their highest ranking was from November 2, 2006 – September 10, 2007 at the 14th position...

, which played a two-legged 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying tie during November.

This year's series was also marked by more non-Test matches pitting Test teams with top-level clubs team than in recent years. Matches of this type are often called "midweek matches" because they are traditionally played at midweek, most often on Wednesday, although they can also be scheduled on a weekend when the touring team has no Test scheduled. Australia and South Africa both scheduled two such matches; the Wallabies won both of their matches comfortably, while the Springboks lost both of theirs.

Week 1

EWLINE| Australia FB 15 James O'Connor James O'Connor (rugby) James O'Connor is an Australian international rugby union footballer. He made his Wallabies debut in 2008. In the Super Rugby competition he played from 2008 to 2011 with Western Force, and subsequently signed to the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.-Biography:O'Connor is a versatile... RW 14 Peter Hynes Peter Hynes Peter Hynes is an Irish footballer. He also works as a lorry driver.-English career:Hynes began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa where he played in Villa's 2002 FA Youth Cup winning side and turned professional in November 2000... OC 13 Ryan Cross Ryan Cross Ryan Cross is a Rugby Union football player for Racing Metro 92 after signing from USA Perpignan in the French Top 14. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition, the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby.-Early career:Son of former rugby... IC 12 Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper is an Australian rugby union footballer. He he has signed with the NSW Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition for 2012 and also plays for Australia. He was educated at the Berkeley Vale High School and played his junior rugby for Ourimbah on the NSW Central Coast... LW 11 Digby Ioane Digby Ioane Digby Ioane is an Australian rugby union footballer playing for the Queensland Reds. He has previously played for the Western Force in their inaugural year in 2006 to 2007, and has been capped 11 times for the Wallabies.-Early life:... FH 10 Matt Giteau Matt Giteau Matthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky... SH 9 Will Genia Will Genia Will Genia is a Papua New Guinean-born, Australian rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition, in which he debuted round one, 2007. Currently, he plays for the Wallabies.-Career:... N8 8 Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu is an Australian rugby union footballer of Tongan descent. He plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition...   OF 7 David Pocock BF 6 Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom is a former captain of the Australia national rugby union team. Raised in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Elsom is one of Australia's most decorated Rugby players. Elsom has played over 50 times for Australia and has over 80 Super rugby caps with the Waratahs 2003–08 and the...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) RL 5 Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Brumbies in the international Super Rugby competition...   LL 4 James Horwill James Horwill James Horwill is an Australian rugby union player, a national and provincial representative Lock forward. He captained the Queensland Reds to a season victory in the 2011 in the Super 15 competition, his sixth season played at that level and debuted as Wallaby captain in the deciding game of the... TP 3 Ben Alexander HK 2 Stephen Moore  LP 1 Benn Robinson Benn Robinson Benn Robinson is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition.-Career:... Replacements: HK 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau Tatafu Polota-Nau - Biography :At 25 years of age, Polota-Nau achieved the rare feat of Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road were impressive.v Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs...   PR 17 Matt Dunning Matt Dunning Matt Dunning is an Australian rugby union footballer. He was educated at Northholm Grammar School and represented New South Wales and Australian Schools, U19s and U21s. Dunning plays club rugby for Eastwood and has represented the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 14 since 2001... LK 18 Dean Mumm Dean Mumm Dean Mumm is an Australian Rugby player currently playing for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.-Amateur career:...   N8 19 George Smith  SH 20 Luke Burgess Luke Burgess (rugby union) Luke Burgess is anational representative rugby union player who plays professionally for the Stade Toulousain.... FH 21 Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise... CE 22 Quade Cooper Quade Cooper Quade S. Cooper is a New Zealand born Australian rugby union player.He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition and the Australia national rugby union team, generally as fly-half.-Career:... Coach:   Robbie Deans Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans is the current coach of the Wallabies and former All Black. He is the former coach of the Crusaders. He also served as assistant to former All Blacks coach John Mitchell between late 2001 and 2003...

EWLINE| New Zealand FB 15 Mils Muliaina Mils Muliaina Junior Malili Muliaina , better known as Mils Muliaina, is a rugby union player. He plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and New Zealand at international level. He was born in Salesi, Samoa, then moved with his family to Invercargill, New Zealand, at the age of two... RW 14 Cory Jane Cory Jane Cory Steven Jane is a New Zealand international rugby union player.He first played for the All Blacks in 2008 and plays as a winger. In 2011 Jane was selected into the Tri Nations team as injury cover... OC 13 Conrad Smith Conrad Smith Conrad Gerard Smith is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He is a midfield back and plays outside centre . He had been in many Taranaki age group teams. He moved to Wellington where he completed an LLB at Victoria University of Wellington... IC 12 Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Allan Nonu is a professional Samoan rugby union player from New Zealand. Nonu plays for the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the New Zealand All Blacks... LW 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Waica Sivivatu is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, playing on the position of a wing. He was largely successful in the 2005 Super 12 season playing for the Chiefs, and acquired a starting position in the All Blacks. He has scored 29 tries in 45 tests...   FH 10 Dan Carter  SH 9 Jimmy Cowan Jimmy Cowan Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He has been an All Black since 2004 where he made his debut during the 2004 tour to the United Kingdom and France. Cowan was born in Gore and attended Gore High School... N8 8 Rodney So'oialo Rodney So'oialo Rodney So'oialo is a New Zealand rugby union player currently playing in Japan for the Honda Heat. Previously, he had been a stalwart for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition, making 101 appearances for the franchise. He also made 62 test appearances for the All Blacks between 2002 and 2009...   OF 7 Richie McCaw Richie McCaw Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw is a New Zealand rugby union player, and is the current test captain. He plays in the openside flanker position for the New Zealand, Crusaders and Canterbury rugby teams...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 6 Adam Thomson RL 5 Tom Donnelly Tom Donnelly Thomas Mathew Donnelly is a rugby union player who plays for the Crusaders Super Rugby team, and provincial rugby for Otago. He has also made 15 appearances for the All Blacks since 2009.-Provincial Rugby:...   LL 4 Brad Thorn Brad Thorn Bradley Carnegie Thorn is a professional rugby union player. He has in the past represented Australia at rugby league, and currently represents New Zealand in union... TP 3 Neemia Tialata Neemia Tialata Neemia Stanley Tialata is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. As well as representing New Zealand, he also plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup when available....   HK 2 Andrew Hore Andrew Hore For the rugby union coach from New Zealand see Andrew Hore Andrew Hore is a rugby union player who plays for Taranaki in the ITM Cup. He has played for the All Blacks since 2002, in which time he has played 48 tests. His position is hooker... LP 1 Tony Woodcock Tony Woodcock (rugby player) Tony Dale Woodcock is a New Zealand rugby union player. His position is loosehead prop, and he has played 83 tests for the national team, the All Blacks. He plays for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup and for the Auckland Blues in the Super 14. He plays for North Harbour Marist in the North... Replacements: HK 16 Corey Flynn Corey Flynn Corey Flynn is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays in the position of hooker. He was educated at Southland Boys' High School.-Provincial:He played provincial for Southland until he moved to Canterbury in 2003.... PR 17 John Afoa John Afoa Ioane Fitu "John" Afoa is a New Zealand professional Rugby union player and plays prop and hooker. Afoa currently plays for Ulster after signing a two-and-a-half year deal after the 2011 Rugby World Cup.-Representative Rugby:...   LK 18 Jason Eaton Jason Eaton Jason John Eaton is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays lock.-Early life:Though born in Palmerston North he grew up on a dairy farm near the small community of Colyton.-Career:...   N8 19 Kieran Read Kieran Read Kieran Read is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a blind-side flanker or No.8, but has the ability and height to play in the lock position...   SH 20 Brendon Leonard Brendon Leonard Brendon Leonard is a New Zealand rugby union footballer.-Career:Leonard plays half-back and made his provincial debut for Waikato in the 2005 National Provincial Championship. He was in the Chiefs wider training group for the 2006 Super 14... FH 21 Stephen Donald Stephen Donald Stephen Donald is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays at First five-eighth or Second five-eighth. Despite an international career that had not lived up to expectations, Donald, aka 'The Beaver', kicked the winning penalty in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 for New Zealand...   CE 22 Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Ricoh Black Rams in the Japanese Top League competition. His position is utility back. He previously played for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup and Super Rugby for the Hurricanes... Coach:   Graham Henry Graham Henry Graham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. He played rugby union for Canterbury and cricket for Otago in the Plunket Shield. Henry was heavily criticized following the All Blacks quarterfinal exit at the 2007 Rugby World...

Assistant referees:   Craig Joubert Craig Joubert Craig Paul Joubert is a South African professional rugby union referee. He has officiated at international level since 2003 with the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final being his most profile match.-Biography:...   Taizo Hirabayashi Television Match Official:   Akihisa Aso

Week 2

EWLINE| 15 Freddie Burns Freddie Burns Freddie Burns is a fly-half for Gloucester Rugby and occasional fullback.Freddie has represented England at under 20 level and played in the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship in Argentina in 2010.Burns is a former pupil of Beechen Cliff School in Bath.... 14 Charlie Sharples Charlie Sharples Charlie Sharples is an English rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester. He plays as a wing.... 13 Henry Trinder Henry Trinder Henry Richard Trinder is an English rugby union player for Gloucester Rugby in the Guinness Premiership. He plays as a centre or on the wing.... 12 Tim Molenaar Tim Molenaar Tim Molenaar is a rugby union player for Gloucester Rugby in the Guinness Premiership. He plays as a centre.... 11 Tom Voyce Tom Voyce Thomas Michael Dunstan Voyce is an English rugby union footballer who plays at wing or fullback for Gloucester and England.-Biography:... 10 Carlos Spencer Carlos Spencer Carlos James Spencer is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who currently plays at fly-half for the Lions in the Super 14 and formerly for the New Zealand All Blacks. He is well known for his flamboyant, attacking play and ball handling skills. He has signed to play for the Lions for 2010 and 2011... 9 Dave Lewis 8 Dan Williams Dan Williams (rugby player) Dan Williams is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as a flanker. As a member of the Academy, he is also registered to play for Moseley, and has done so on several occasions, most notably in the EDF National Trophy Final of 2009,... 7 Akapusi Qera Akapusi Qera Akapusi Qera is a Fijian professional rugby union player. A Flanker or No.8, Qera is from a sporting family; his father was an international cricketer for Fiji and his brother also played international rugby for Fiji. Qera is a current test international and has also captained the national side... 6 Jake Boer (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) 5 Adam Eustace Adam Eustace Adam Eustace is an English rugby union footballer. A former pupil of St Peter's High School in Gloucester, his regular position is as a lock. He re-signed to Gloucester Rugby in the summer of 2008, having been released by the Scarlets.-External links:**... 4 Will James Will James (rugby player) Will James is a Wales international rugby union player. He currently plays for Gloucester Rugby, and has also played for Pontypridd RFC and Cornish Pirates. His usual position is second-row forward.... 3 Pierre Capdevielle Pierre Capdevielle Pierre Capdevielle is a rugby union footballer, who played in the Aviva Premiership for Gloucester Rugby during the 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons... 2 Darren Dawidiuk Darren Dawidiuk Darren Dawidiuk is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby... 1 Paul Doran-Jones Paul Doran-Jones Paul Doran-Jones is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Aviva Premiership for Northampton Saints. He plays as a prop.-Club career:... Substitutions: 16 Ben Phillips Ben Phillips (rugby player) Ben Phillips is a Welsh rugby union footballer. A hooker, Phillips plays for Cardiff RFC after signing in the Summer of 2010, after a spell playing for Gloucester Rugby.... 17 Rupert Harden Rupert Harden Rupert Harden is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as a prop.... 18 Dave Attwood Dave Attwood Dave Attwood is a rugby union player who plays at Lock for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership.-Early career:... 19 Apolosi Satala Apolosi Satala Apolosi Vonowale Satala is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a wing, centre, number eight and Flanker . His nickname is Apo. He is the cousin of Namoli steelman, Viliame Satala. He is married to Olivia and they have two children and is a private in the Army serving with 1st Battalion... 20 Jordi Pasqualin Jordi Pasqualin Jordi Pasqualin is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Aviva Premiership for Newcastle Falcons after signing from Gloucester in the Summer of 2011... 21 Jonny May Jonny May Jonny May is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as an outside centre.He has also played as a dual-registered player for Moseley.-History:... 22 James Simpson-Daniel James Simpson-Daniel James David Simpson-Daniel is an English rugby union footballer who plays wing or centre for Gloucester Rugby.... Coach:   Bryan Redpath Bryan Redpath Bryan William Redpath is a former rugby union player, and a member of the Scottish line of scrum-halves that include Gary Armstrong, Roy Laidlaw, Alan Lawson, Chris Cusiter and Mike Blair. Bryan attended Kelso High School in Kelso, Scottish Borders.Redpath won 60 caps playing for Scotland,...

EWLINE| 15 Kurtley Beale Kurtley Beale Kurtley Beale is an Australian representative rugby union player. His primary position is fullback.- Youth :Beale signed to the Waratahs while a 16 year old at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill. Before leaving school Beale captained the Australian Schoolboys and regularly attended training... 14 Lachlan Turner Lachlan Turner Lachlan 'Lachie' David Turner is an Australian rugby union player contracted to the NSW Waratahs. He is seen as one of the fastest wingers in Australia and his ability to run from deep has seen him score some incredible solo tries... 13 Ryan Cross Ryan Cross Ryan Cross is a Rugby Union football player for Racing Metro 92 after signing from USA Perpignan in the French Top 14. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition, the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby.-Early career:Son of former rugby... 12 Tyrone Smith Tyrone Smith (rugby) Tyrone Smith, born 12 July 1983 in Manly, New South Wales, is an Australian-Tongan rugby league and rugby union player. Smith is a former player of London Broncos/Harlequins RL in the European Super League and the National Rugby League side Sydney Roosters.... 11 Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise... 10 Quade Cooper Quade Cooper Quade S. Cooper is a New Zealand born Australian rugby union player.He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition and the Australia national rugby union team, generally as fly-half.-Career:... 9 Luke Burgess Luke Burgess (rugby union) Luke Burgess is anational representative rugby union player who plays professionally for the Stade Toulousain.... 8 Richard Brown Richard Brown Richard Brown or Browne may refer to:* Dick Brown , rugby player* Dick Brown , catcher in American Major League Baseball during the 1950s and 1960s... 7 Matt Hodgson Matt Hodgson Matt Hodgson, born is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. Hodgson was selected to the Qantas Wallabies squad in 2009 but sustained an injury in a non-cap match played against the Barbarians and was forced to return home... 6 Mitchell Chapman Mitchell Chapman Mitchell Chapman also Mitch, Mark, Chappo, Horse is an Australian Rugby Union player for the ACT Brumbies in the international Super 14 competition. Chapman usually plays at the position of Blindside Flanker but can also cover the Second Row and Number 8... 5 Dave Dennis 4 Dean Mumm Dean Mumm Dean Mumm is an Australian Rugby player currently playing for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.-Amateur career:...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) 3 Salesi Ma'afu Salesi Ma'afu Salesi Ma'afu, is an Australian professional Rugby union footballer. Ma'afu was selected to the Qantas Wallabies squad in 2009 and again in 2011 after having appeared for Australia A in 2007 and 2008... 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau Tatafu Polota-Nau - Biography :At 25 years of age, Polota-Nau achieved the rare feat of Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road were impressive.v Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs... 1 Sekope Kepu Sekope Kepu Sekope Kepu is a young Australian prop forward for the NSW Waratahs rugby union club in the Super 14 competition. He made his debut during the 2008 season.... Substitutions: 16 Pekahou Cowan 17 Matt Dunning Matt Dunning Matt Dunning is an Australian rugby union footballer. He was educated at Northholm Grammar School and represented New South Wales and Australian Schools, U19s and U21s. Dunning plays club rugby for Eastwood and has represented the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 14 since 2001... 18 Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Brumbies in the international Super Rugby competition... 19 Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu is an Australian rugby union footballer of Tongan descent. He plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition... 20 Richard Kingi Richard Kingi Richard Kingi is an Australian professional Rugby union footballer, born in Tauranga, New Zealand. His usual position is half back, though there has been speculation he is fast enough to play on the wing.... 21 Matt Toomua Matt Toomua Matt Toomua is the second CA Brumbies player to be contracted directly from school, following in the footsteps of Julian Salvi who was originally signed for the 2004 season.-Career:... 22 James O'Connor James O'Connor (rugby) James O'Connor is an Australian international rugby union footballer. He made his Wallabies debut in 2008. In the Super Rugby competition he played from 2008 to 2011 with Western Force, and subsequently signed to the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.-Biography:O'Connor is a versatile... Coach:   Robbie Deans Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans is the current coach of the Wallabies and former All Black. He is the former coach of the Crusaders. He also served as assistant to former All Blacks coach John Mitchell between late 2001 and 2003...

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EWLINE| 15 Scott Hamilton 14 Lucas González Amorosino Lucas González Amorosino Lucas González Amorosino is an Argentine rugby union player who plays wing or fullback for French club Montpellier after signing from English club Leicester Tigers in 2011.... 13 Andrew Forsyth Andrew Forsyth Andrew Russell Forsyth was a Scottish mathematician.Andrew Forsyth studied at Liverpool College and was tutored by Richard Pendlebury before entering Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating senior wrangler in 1881... 12 Manu Tuilagi Manu Tuilagi Manu Samoa Tuilagi is a Samoan born British professional rugby union player who currently plays for Aviva Premiership side Leicester Tigers... 11 Johne Murphy Johne Murphy Johne Murphy is an Irish rugby union footballer who plays Wing, Full-back or Centre for Munster Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12... 10 Aaron Mauger Aaron Mauger Aaron Joseph Douglas Mauger is a former rugby union player who played at centre for Leicester Tigers. He previously played first five-eighths and second five-eighths for Canterbury , the Crusaders and the New Zealand All Blacks...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) 9 Ben Youngs Ben Youngs Benjamin Ryder Youngs is an English rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Leicester Tigers and England.-Background:... 8 Brett Deacon Brett Deacon Brett Deacon is a rugby union player for Gloucester in the Guinness Premiership. His position of choice is in the back-row. He is the younger brother of Leicester and England international Louis Deacon.... 7 Ben Pienaar Ben Pienaar Ben Pienaar is a rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership.Born in South Africa, Pienaar previously played for Langley School, Loddon before moving to Gresham's School and for England Schools,... 6 Geoff Parling Geoff Parling Geoff Parling is a rugby union player. He plays for Leicester Tigers as a lock or flanker.-Club career:... 5 Dan Hemingway Dan Hemingway Daniel Philip Hemingway is a rugby union player. After spending time on loan from Leicester Tigers at Nottingham RFC, Dan has now signed a 2 year contract taking him to Leeds Carnegie... 4 Calum Green Calum Green Calum Green is an English rugby union footballer. He plays lock for Leicester Tigers.-Club career:He was dual-registered for Nottingham and Leicester Tigers, which enabled him to get game time in the Championship... 3 Martin Castrogiovanni Martin Castrogiovanni Martín Leandro Castrogiovanni is an Italian Argentine rugby union footballer. He played for Ghial Calvisano, with whom he won the Italian championship in 2005. He has since signed a new contract with Leicester Tigers, and after a successful 2006/07 season with them was named Guinness Premiership... 2 Mefin Davies Mefin Davies David Mefin Davies is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for the Ospreys and the Wales national rugby union team.Davies was born in Nantgaredig. He made his international debut on 8 June 2002 at Cape Town, South Africa... 1 Boris Stankovich Boris Stankovich Boris Stankovich , is a rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership and his position of choice is as a prop.... Substitutions: 16 George Chuter George Chuter George Scala Chuter is an English rugby union player who plays at Hooker for Leicester Tigers.-Biography:... 17 Dan Cole Dan Cole (rugby union) Dan Cole is an English rugby union player who plays at prop for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership.-Club career:Cole's first team début came in the October 2007 EDF Energy Cup pool match against Bath... 18 Tom Armes 19 Craig Hammond 20 James Grindal James Grindal James Grindal is a rugby union footballer who plays scrum-half for Leicester Tigers. He has been capped by England at Under-21 level.... 21 Greig Tonks Greig Tonks Greig Tonks is an English rugby union center/fullback who plays for Northampton Saints – educated at Nottingham High School. He formerly played for Leicester Tigers, whom he joined aged 16... 22 Lote Tuqiri Coach:   Richard Cockerill Richard Cockerill Richard Cockerill is a former English rugby union footballer who played as a hooker.Cockerill was born in Rugby. Joining Leicester Tigers, he established himself as the B of the "ABC club" alongside Graham Rowntree and Darren Garforth .He made his England debut against Argentina in 1997 and...

EWLINE| 15 Earl Rose Earl Rose Earl Rose is a South African rugby union player who, although keen on fly-half, features primarily at fullback. He first came to prominence with the surprising inclusion in Springbok coach Peter de Villiers's 42-man training squad in 2008... 14 Odwa Ndungane Odwa Ndungane Odwa Ndungane is a rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super Rugby competition. He plays on the wing.... 13 Juan de Jongh Juan de Jongh Juan de Jongh is a South African rugby union footballer. He was one of the stars of Vodacom WP's ABSA Currie Cup campaign in 2009 and he made his debut against the Sharks. He became the first choice inside centre for the Stormers in the 2010 Super 14 season after the departure of stalwart and... 12 Wynand Olivier Wynand Olivier Wynand Olivier is a South African rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. His usual position is at centre, although he has played on the wing in the past.-Career:... 11 Jongi Nokwe Jongi Nokwe Jongikhaya "Jongi" Nokwe is a South African rugby union footballer who plays as a winger for the . He's a former Springbok during the period in which he played for the Central Cheetahs franchise in the Super 14 tournament, and the Free State Cheetahs in the domestic Currie Cup competition... 10 Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar is a South African rugby union footballer who plays either as a scrum-half or as a fly-half. He joined Ulster for the 2010/2011 Magners League campaign.... 9 Heini Adams Heini Adams Heini Adams is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009. Adams plays for the South African Blue Bulls Super 14 team in the scrumhalf position... 8 Ashley Johnson Ashley Johnson (rugby union) Ashley Johnson is a professional Rugby Union player who presents Free State Cheetahs at provincial level, Toyota Cheetahs in the international Super Rugby series and the Springboks... 7 Davon Raubenheimer Davon Raubenheimer Davon Raubenheimer is a professional rugby union rugby player. His first cap was earned playing for the Springboks in 2009... 6 Dewald Potgieter Dewald Potgieter Dewald Potgieter is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009. Potgieter also plays loose forward position for the Super 14 franchise, the Blue Bulls... 5 Andries Bekker Andries Bekker Andries Bekker is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Western Province in the Currie Cup and the Stormers franchise in the Super 14.... 4 Danie Rossouw Danie Rossouw Danie Rossouw is a South African rugby union footballer who plays as a second row forward. He plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. Rossouw made his provincinal debut during 1999 for the Blue Bulls in a match against the North Western Province in the Currie Cup competition... 3 Jannie du Plessis Jannie du Plessis Jan Nathaniel "Jannie" du Plessis is a South African rugby union player, who plays as a prop for South Africa and the Sharks in Super Rugby... 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle Chiliboy Ralepelle Mahlatse "Chiliboy" Ralepelle , generally referred to by his nickname, is a South African rugby union footballer. His usual position is at hooker...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) 1 Gurthro Steenkamp Gurthro Steenkamp Gurthrö Garth Steenkamp is a South African Rugby union player. He plays loosehead prop. Steenkamp currently plays for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls in the Super 14... Substitutions: 16 Bandise Maku Bandise Maku Bandise Maku is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour of duty for his country was with the Springboks to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009... 17 Heinke van der Merwe Heinke van der Merwe Heinke van der Merwe is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009 where he played in one test and two touring matches.In June 2010, van der Merwe joined Leinster on a 2 year contract, replacing CJ... 18 Alistair Hargreaves Alistair Hargreaves Alistair Hargreaves is a rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a lock. He attended the Durban High School, where he was captain of rugby and headboy in 2004. He represented the first XV from 2002 to 2004. He captained the SA schools side in 2004... 19 Jean Deysel Jean Deysel Jean Deysel born 5 March 1985 in Virginia, Free State, South Africa is a rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super 14 competition. He plays number 7. Deysel is known for his bruising running with ball in hand, often "bumping" the first defender.... 20 Francois Hougaard Francois Hougaard Francois Hougaard is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His primary position is scrumhalf, but in recent times he has been deployed on the wing for the Bulls... 21 Meyer Bosman Meyer Bosman Meyer Bosman is a South African rugby player, who currently plays for the Sharks franchise. He is a flyhalf , but has recently showed great ability in the inside-center position... 22 Riaan Viljoen Riaan Viljoen Riaan Viljoen is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. He was born in Carletonville, South Africa and his first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland and England in late 2009 where he played in one test against Italy on 21 November 2009 and two touring matches... Coach:   Dick Muir

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EWLINE| England FB 15 Ugo Monye Ugo Monye Ugochukwu "Ugo" Chiedozie Monye is an English international rugby union player who plays club rugby for Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership.... RW 14 Mark Cueto Mark Cueto Mark John "Frank" Cueto is an English international rugby union player. He plays on the wing for Sale Sharks and England.-Biography:... OC 13 Dan Hipkiss Dan Hipkiss Daniel James Hipkiss is a professional Rugby Union player who currently plays at Centre for Bath Rugby. Hipkiss has represented England at U16, U17, U18, U21 and England A. His full England début came versus Wales in a World Cup warm up match at Twickenham on 4 August 2007.He went to school at... IC 12 Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty is an English rugby union player who plays for CA Brive in the Top 14.Geraghty's position of choice is as a Centre or at Fly-half.-Early life:... LW 11 Matt Banahan Matt Banahan Matthew Andrew Banahan is a Jerseyman who plays rugby union for Bath in the Aviva Premiership and England in international rugby union... FH 10 Jonny Wilkinson Jonny Wilkinson Jonathan Peter "Jonny" Wilkinson OBE is an English rugby union player and member of the England national team. Wilkinson rose to acclaim from 2001 to 2003, before and during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was acknowledged as one of the world’s best rugby players... SH 9 Danny Care N8 8 Jordan Crane OF 7 Lewis Moody Lewis Moody Lewis Walton Moody MBE is an English rugby union rugby player who currently plays for Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side. He is renowned for his commitment to the physical aspects of the game.... BF 6 Tom Croft Tom Croft Tom Croft, born 7 November 1985 in Basingstoke, England, is a rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership.-Background:Croft's best position is blindside flanker, but he can fill in at openside flanker , and lock... RL 5 Steve Borthwick Steve Borthwick Stephen William "Steve" Borthwick is an English rugby union footballer who plays lock for Saracens F.C....  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LL 4 Louis Deacon Louis Deacon Louis Deacon is an English rugby union footballer. He is a lock.His playing career started as an eight year old, playing with Wigston, before joining Syston. He later joined Syston and as a Ratcliffe College student represented the Midlands county and both the England 16 Group and U18 Group School... TP 3 David Wilson HK 2 Steve Thompson LP 1 Tim Payne Replacements: HK 16 Dylan Hartley Dylan Hartley Dylan Hartley is an English, New Zealand born rugby union footballer who plays at hooker for Northampton Saints, and England.-Early career:Hartley was born in New Zealand, but qualifies to play for England through his English mother... PR 17 Duncan Bell Duncan Bell Duncan Stuart Crampton Bell is an English rugby union player currently playing for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership at the position of prop. Educated at Colston's Collegiate School, Bristol, he is an England international with five caps.Born in Norfolk, Bell was raised in the South... LK 18 Courtney Lawes Courtney Lawes Courtney Lawes is a professional rugby player for Northampton Saints, who play in the Aviva Premiership. Lawes is a versatile player, equally at home in the second and back rows. Indeed, he is the very epitome of the modern rugby forward, more akin to a basketball player thanks to an athletic... N8 19 James Haskell James Haskell James Haskell is an English professional Rugby Union player who currently plays for the Top League team Ricoh Black Rams in Japan and internationally for England.-Career:... SH 20 Paul Hodgson Paul Hodgson Paul Hodgson, born 25 April 1982 in Epsom, Surrey is an English rugby union player.Hodgson plays for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership, as a Scrum-half-Early career:... FH 21 Andy Goode Andy Goode Andrew James Goode is a rugby union footballer who plays fly-half for Worcester and England.-Career:... CE 22 Ayoola Erinle Ayoola Erinle Ayoola Erinle is an England international rugby union player currently with Nottingham Rugby. He was educated at The Oratory School and at King's College London, representing both his school 1st XV and King's College Rugby Club 1st XV.A big, strong and a powerful runner, Erinle was one of the... Coach:   Martin Johnson

EWLINE| Australia FB 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper is an Australian rugby union footballer. He he has signed with the NSW Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition for 2012 and also plays for Australia. He was educated at the Berkeley Vale High School and played his junior rugby for Ourimbah on the NSW Central Coast... RW 14 Peter Hynes Peter Hynes Peter Hynes is an Irish footballer. He also works as a lorry driver.-English career:Hynes began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa where he played in Villa's 2002 FA Youth Cup winning side and turned professional in November 2000... OC 13 Digby Ioane Digby Ioane Digby Ioane is an Australian rugby union footballer playing for the Queensland Reds. He has previously played for the Western Force in their inaugural year in 2006 to 2007, and has been capped 11 times for the Wallabies.-Early life:... IC 12 Quade Cooper Quade Cooper Quade S. Cooper is a New Zealand born Australian rugby union player.He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition and the Australia national rugby union team, generally as fly-half.-Career:... LW 11 Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise... FH 10 Matt Giteau Matt Giteau Matthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky... SH 9 Will Genia Will Genia Will Genia is a Papua New Guinean-born, Australian rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition, in which he debuted round one, 2007. Currently, he plays for the Wallabies.-Career:... N8 8 Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu is an Australian rugby union footballer of Tongan descent. He plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition... OF 7 George Smith BF 6 Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom is a former captain of the Australia national rugby union team. Raised in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Elsom is one of Australia's most decorated Rugby players. Elsom has played over 50 times for Australia and has over 80 Super rugby caps with the Waratahs 2003–08 and the...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) RL 5 Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Brumbies in the international Super Rugby competition... LL 4 James Horwill James Horwill James Horwill is an Australian rugby union player, a national and provincial representative Lock forward. He captained the Queensland Reds to a season victory in the 2011 in the Super 15 competition, his sixth season played at that level and debuted as Wallaby captain in the deciding game of the... TP 3 Ben Alexander HK 2 Stephen Moore LP 1 Benn Robinson Benn Robinson Benn Robinson is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition.-Career:... Replacements: HK 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau Tatafu Polota-Nau - Biography :At 25 years of age, Polota-Nau achieved the rare feat of Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road were impressive.v Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs... PR 17 Matt Dunning Matt Dunning Matt Dunning is an Australian rugby union footballer. He was educated at Northholm Grammar School and represented New South Wales and Australian Schools, U19s and U21s. Dunning plays club rugby for Eastwood and has represented the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 14 since 2001... LK 18 Dean Mumm Dean Mumm Dean Mumm is an Australian Rugby player currently playing for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.-Amateur career:... FL 19 David Pocock SH 20 Luke Burgess Luke Burgess (rugby union) Luke Burgess is anational representative rugby union player who plays professionally for the Stade Toulousain.... CE 21 Ryan Cross Ryan Cross Ryan Cross is a Rugby Union football player for Racing Metro 92 after signing from USA Perpignan in the French Top 14. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition, the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby.-Early career:Son of former rugby... FB 22 James O'Connor James O'Connor (rugby) James O'Connor is an Australian international rugby union footballer. He made his Wallabies debut in 2008. In the Super Rugby competition he played from 2008 to 2011 with Western Force, and subsequently signed to the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.-Biography:O'Connor is a versatile... Coach:   Robbie Deans Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans is the current coach of the Wallabies and former All Black. He is the former coach of the Crusaders. 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EWLINE| Wales FB 15 James Hook James Hook (rugby player) James William Hook is a Welsh rugby union player for USA Perpignan. Hook is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in world rugby.... RW 14 Leigh Halfpenny Leigh Halfpenny Stephen Leigh Halfpenny is a Welsh international rugby union footballer who plays for the Cardiff Blues regional side.-Biography:... OC 13 Tom Shanklin Tom Shanklin Tomos George L. Shanklin is a former Welsh rugby union player who played Outside Centre for Cardiff Blues and Wales. He is Wales' most-capped centre... IC 12 Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts is a Welsh international rugby union footballer currently playing for Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect Pro12. He also plays for the Wales and the British and Irish lions.Roberts' position of choice is as a centre.... LW 11 Shane Williams Shane Williams Shane Mark Williams is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Ospreys and who can also play scrum-half. Williams is the record try scorer for the Wales national team and he is third on the international list of leading Rugby union Test try scorers behind Daisuke Ohata... FH 10 Stephen Jones Stephen Jones (rugby player) Stephen Michael Jones is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays primarily at fly-half for Wales, the British and Irish Lions and Scarlets.... SH 9 Gareth Cooper Gareth Cooper Gareth Cooper is a former Wales international rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Cardiff Blues. He is renowned for his darting breaks from rucks.-Career:...   N8 8 Ryan Jones Ryan Jones Ryan Paul Jones is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays at number eight for the Ospreys. He is able to cover blindside flanker and second row; he played second row in his younger days as he was kept out of his preferred number 8 role by Gareth Delve.-Early life:Jones played junior...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 7 Martyn Williams Martyn Williams Martyn Elwyn Williams is a Welsh international rugby union player. A flanker, he plays for Cardiff Blues and the Wales national rugby union team as an open-side flanker... OF 6 Andy Powell Andy Powell (rugby player) Andy Powell is a Welsh international rugby union player now playing his club rugby for Sale Sharks. He is a back row forward who has played for both the Wales sevens team and the Wales national rugby union team.-Rugby union career:...   RL 5 Luke Charteris Luke Charteris Luke Charteris is a Wales international rugby union player. A second row forward, he plays his club rugby for Newport Gwent Dragons.Charteris made his debut for Wales in 2004 versus South Africa in 2004 having previously represented Wales at Under 19 and Under 21 levels.Charteris was called up as a...   LL 4 Alun Wyn Jones Alun Wyn Jones Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh international rugby union rugby player, currently playing for the Ospreys in the Celtic League. Having previously represented Wales at under-21 level, he made his Test debut for Wales in June 2006 against Argentina. Originally playing as a blindside flanker, he has shown... TP 3 Paul James Paul James (rugby) Paul James is a Welsh international rugby union player for the Ospreys in the RaboDirect Pro12. James' position of choice is as a prop....   HK 2 Matthew Rees Matthew Rees Matthew Rees is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union footballer who currently plays for the Scarlets in the Celtic League. His usual position is at hooker...   LP 1 Gethin Jenkins Gethin Jenkins Gethin Jenkins is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union player, currently playing for Cardiff Blues. He is the most capped prop-forward for Wales.-Early career:... Replacements: HK 16 Huw Bennett Huw Bennett Huw Bennett is a Wales international rugby union footballer, who currently plays for the Ospreys in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup. His usual position is at hooker....   PR 17 Duncan Jones  LK 18 Bradley Davies Bradley Davies Bradley Davies is a Wales international rugby union player for Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect Pro12. His father was a former Pontypridd player Bleddyn Davies who was also a lock forward.-Rugby career:...   FL 19 Dafydd Jones Dafydd Jones Dafydd Jones is a retired Welsh rugby union footballer, who played in the back row for the Llanelli Scarlets in the Magners League. He has also played for Wales...   SH 20 Martin Roberts Martin Roberts Martin Roberts is a Wales international rugby union footballer who currently plays at scrum-half for the Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership....   CE 21 Jonathan Davies WG 22 Tom James Tom James (rugby player) Tom James is a Welsh rugby union footballer.He was a former Welsh athlete before turning to rugby. His older brother, Robbie, is a professional welterweight boxer and former Welsh ABA Champion.... Coach:   Warren Gatland Warren Gatland Warren David Gatland is a former New Zealand rugby footballer and the current head coach of the Wales national team.Gatland was born in Hamilton, New Zealand and educated at Hamilton Boys' High School and Waikato University...

EWLINE| New Zealand FB 15 Mils Muliaina Mils Muliaina Junior Malili Muliaina , better known as Mils Muliaina, is a rugby union player. He plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and New Zealand at international level. He was born in Salesi, Samoa, then moved with his family to Invercargill, New Zealand, at the age of two... RW 14 Cory Jane Cory Jane Cory Steven Jane is a New Zealand international rugby union player.He first played for the All Blacks in 2008 and plays as a winger. In 2011 Jane was selected into the Tri Nations team as injury cover... OC 13 Conrad Smith Conrad Smith Conrad Gerard Smith is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He is a midfield back and plays outside centre . He had been in many Taranaki age group teams. He moved to Wellington where he completed an LLB at Victoria University of Wellington... IC 12 Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Allan Nonu is a professional Samoan rugby union player from New Zealand. Nonu plays for the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the New Zealand All Blacks... LW 11 Zac Guildford Zac Guilford Note: Not to be confused with Zach GilfordZachary Robert Guildford is a World Cup Winning New Zealand Rugby Union player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super 15. He also plays provincial rugby for Hawke's Bay and was selected for the All Blacks end of year tour in 2009 and the 2010 Steinlager... FH 10 Daniel Carter SH 9 Brendon Leonard Brendon Leonard Brendon Leonard is a New Zealand rugby union footballer.-Career:Leonard plays half-back and made his provincial debut for Waikato in the 2005 National Provincial Championship. He was in the Chiefs wider training group for the 2006 Super 14...   N8 8 Kieran Read Kieran Read Kieran Read is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a blind-side flanker or No.8, but has the ability and height to play in the lock position...   OF 7 Richie McCaw Richie McCaw Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw is a New Zealand rugby union player, and is the current test captain. He plays in the openside flanker position for the New Zealand, Crusaders and Canterbury rugby teams...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 6 Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino is a professional New Zealand Rugby union player. In 2004, he was named IRB International Under-21 player of the year.-Early life:... RL 5 Jason Eaton Jason Eaton Jason John Eaton is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays lock.-Early life:Though born in Palmerston North he grew up on a dairy farm near the small community of Colyton.-Career:...   LL 4 Brad Thorn Brad Thorn Bradley Carnegie Thorn is a professional rugby union player. He has in the past represented Australia at rugby league, and currently represents New Zealand in union... TP 3 Neemia Tialata Neemia Tialata Neemia Stanley Tialata is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. As well as representing New Zealand, he also plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup when available.... HK 2 Andrew Hore Andrew Hore For the rugby union coach from New Zealand see Andrew Hore Andrew Hore is a rugby union player who plays for Taranaki in the ITM Cup. He has played for the All Blacks since 2002, in which time he has played 48 tests. His position is hooker... LP 1 Wyatt Crockett Wyatt Crockett Wyatt Crockett is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the super 14. He also plays for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup. He attended Nelson College.He made his All Blacks debut against Italy in 2009....   Replacements: HK 16 Corey Flynn Corey Flynn Corey Flynn is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays in the position of hooker. He was educated at Southland Boys' High School.-Provincial:He played provincial for Southland until he moved to Canterbury in 2003.... PR 17 Owen Franks Owen Franks Owen Franks is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and the All Blacks at international level.-Early Career:He attended Christchurch Boys' High School. His local rugby club is Linwood...   LK 18 Tom Donnelly Tom Donnelly Thomas Mathew Donnelly is a rugby union player who plays for the Crusaders Super Rugby team, and provincial rugby for Otago. He has also made 15 appearances for the All Blacks since 2009.-Provincial Rugby:...   FL 19 Adam Thomson Adam Thomson Adam Thomson is an Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide and Richmond in the Australian Football League .-Career:...   SH 20 Jimmy Cowan Jimmy Cowan Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He has been an All Black since 2004 where he made his debut during the 2004 tour to the United Kingdom and France. Cowan was born in Gore and attended Gore High School...   FH 21 Stephen Donald Stephen Donald Stephen Donald is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays at First five-eighth or Second five-eighth. Despite an international career that had not lived up to expectations, Donald, aka 'The Beaver', kicked the winning penalty in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 for New Zealand... WG 22 Ben Smith Ben Smith (rugby union) Ben Smith is a Rugby Union player who plays provincial rugby for Otago in the ITM Cup, and for the Highlanders in the Super 15 competition. He plays as a winger and fullback.-Provincial Rugby:... Coach:   Graham Henry Graham Henry Graham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. He played rugby union for Canterbury and cricket for Otago in the Plunket Shield. Henry was heavily criticized following the All Blacks quarterfinal exit at the 2007 Rugby World...

Touch judges:   Mark Lawrence Mark Lawrence (rugby) Mark Lawrence is an international rugby union referee, from the Republic of South Africa. He refereed his first international test match, in 2000, and was chosen to officiate at both the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2007 Rugby World Cup acting as a touch judge and a TMO in both competitions...   Stuart Terheege Television match official:   Graham Hughes Graham Hughes Graham David Hughes is an adventurer, filmmaker, television presenter and Guinness World Records holder. He is currently presenting the television program “Graham’s World” on the National Geographic Adventure channel, a weekly look into his ongoing quest to break multiple world records by visiting...

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EWLINE| France FB 15 Damien Traille Damien Traille Damien Traille is a French rugby union footballer. His usual position is in the centre, fly-half and fullback. He currently plays for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 club competition in France... RW 14 Vincent Clerc Vincent Clerc Vincent Clerc is a French rugby union player who plays on the wing.-Biography:Born in the city of Échirolles, suburb of the south of Grenoble , Clerc first played rugby at FC Grenoble, helping them reach the Top 16 before moving to Toulouse in 2002, where he has been playing ever since... OC 13 Yann David Yann David Yann David is a professional rugby union centre and winger currently playing for Toulouse in the Top 14. He played two seasons for Bourgoin-Jallieu before joining the toulousians. He is 1.85m tall and weighs 105 kg. Yann David studied at the private school St.Joseph Bourgoin-Jallieu. He has...   IC 12 Maxime Mermoz Maxime Mermoz Maxime Mermoz is a professional rugby union centre currently playing for USA Perpignan in the Top 14.Mermoz won the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship. He earned his first cap for the senior France national team on July 5, 2008 against Australia. He made his Six Nations in 2009 debut against... LW 11 Cédric Heymans Cédric Heymans Cédric Heymans is a French rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Aviron Bayonnais after signing from Stade Toulousain in 2011. He started his club career with CA Brive before moving to SU Agen, where he stayed until the late 1990s, before signing with Toulouse...   FH 10 François Trinh-Duc François Trinh-Duc François Trinh-Duc is a French rugby union player for Montpellier Hérault RC in France's top division of rugby union, the Top 14. Trinh-Duc's regular position is at fly-half or outside centre.-Biography:... SH 9 Julien Dupuy Julien Dupuy Julien Dupuy born 19 December 1983 is a rugby union player for Stade Français in the Top 14.Julien Dupuy plays as a Scrum-half.Julien Dupuy played for Biarritz and Toulouse in the French Top 14 for 7 seasons before joining Leicester Tigers in 2008...   N8 8 Louis Picamoles Louis Picamoles Louis Picamoles is a rugby union player who plays in France's top division of rugby union, the Top 14. Picamoles's regular position is at Number eight in the Back row.... OF 7 Imanol Harinordoquy Imanol Harinordoquy Imanol Harinordoquy is a French rugby union player who typically plays as a number 8 for Biarritz at club level in the Top 14 and for France internationally...   BF 6 Thierry Dusautoir Thierry Dusautoir Thierry Dusautoir is a French rugby union player who currently plays for France at international level and Toulouse in the French Top 14 club competition. Dusautoir is a strong ball carrier with good speed and strength to get out of tackles.Dusautoir was born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) RL 5 Romain Millo-Chluski Romain Millo-Chluski Romain Millo-Chluski is a rugby union player for Toulouse in the Top 14 competition. He plays as a lock.... LL 4 Lionel Nallet Lionel Nallet Lionel Nallet is a French rugby union player who currently plays at lock for Racing Métro 92 in the French Top 14 club competition and is a former captain of the France national team. He began his professional career with CS Bourgoin-Jallieu, playing there from 1998 to 2003 before moving to...   TP 3 Nicolas Mas Nicolas Mas Nicolas Mas is a Catalan/French rugby union footballer, who currently plays for the USA Perpignan club in the Top 14 French premiership. His usual position is at prop. He also plays for the French national team....   HK 2 William Servat William Servat William Servat is a French rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for France and Toulouse in the Top 14 club competition.-Club career:...   LP 1 Fabien Barcella Fabien Barcella Fabien Barcella is a French rugby union player, currently playing for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 league in France. He also plays for France.- Domestic Clubs :... Replacements: HK 16 Dimitri Szarzewski Dimitri Szarzewski Dimitri Szarzewski is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing for Stade Français in the Top 14 club championship in France. His usual position is at hooker, and he has represented France....   PR 17 Sylvain Marconnet Sylvain Marconnet Sylvain Marconnet is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing for Biarritz Olympique having signed from Stade Français in the Top 14 club competition in France. His usual position is prop...   LK 18 Sébastien Chabal Sebastien Chabal Sébastien Chabal, born 8 December 1977 in Valence, Drôme, is a French rugby union rugby player. He has played number eight and lock professionally for the French team Bourgoin ; the English team Sale Sharks ; the French team Racing Métro 92 Paris ; and the French national side. He earned his first...   FL 19 Julien Bonnaire Julien Bonnaire Julien Bonnaire is a French rugby union footballer, who played for CS Bourgoin-Jallieu in the Top 14 competition in France until the 2006–2007 season...   SH 20 Morgan Parra Morgan Parra Morgan Parra is a rugby union player who plays as a Scrum half and occasionally Fly-half. He plays for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 after signing for them from Bourgoin....   CE 21 David Marty David Marty David Marty is a French rugby union footballer who plays at center three-quarter in the Top 14 competition for Catalan club USA Perpignan, and has also played for France, having played in the 2005 and 2006 Six Nations....   WG 22 Maxime Médard Maxime Médard Maxime Médard is a French rugby union player who plays his club rugby for French club Stade Toulousain in Top 14 and France internationally. He can play as both a fullback and on the wing and is described by assistant national team coach Emile Ntamack as an "incredible talent" that, during the...   Coach:   Marc Lièvremont Marc Lièvremont Marc Lièvremont is a former rugby union footballer and was the head coach of the French national rugby union team. He played as a back-row forward for France, gaining 25 caps from 1995 to 1999, and was selected in France's 1999 Rugby World Cup squad...

EWLINE| South Africa FB 15 Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner is a South African international rugby union footballer who plays at fullback for the Bulls in the Super 14 and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. Born in George, Western Cape, Kirchner attended PW Botha College in his home town, for whom he played at fly-half; he was first selected... RW 14 JP Pietersen JP Pietersen Jon-Paul Roger "JP" Pietersen is a South African rugby union footballer. He generally plays fullback or wing for the Sharks and the Natal Sharks in the Currie Cup... OC 13 Jaque Fourie Jaque Fourie Jaque Fourie is a South African rugby union footballer. He is a versatile backline player whose usual position is in the centres... IC 12 Adi Jacobs Adrian Jacobs Adrian Jacobs is a South African rugby union player who plays for the Natal Sharks provincially and The Sharks in the Super 14. He predominantly plays Centre, but also plays Wing and even Fullback for The Sharks. Adi usually plays off the bench...   LW 11 Bryan Habana Bryan Habana Bryan Gary Habana is a South African rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super 14, and the 2007 Rugby World Cup champions Springboks... FH 10 Morné Steyn Morne Steyn Morné Steyn is a South African rugby union player who plays at the Flyhalf position.He plays at number 10 for the Springboks internationally, as well as for the Bulls in the Super 14 and for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup...   SH 9 Fourie du Preez Fourie du Preez Petrus Fourie du Preez is a rugby union player. His position of choice is scrum half. Du Preez plays for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup competition in South Africa and the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition... N8 8 Ryan Kankowski Ryan Kankowski Ryan Kankowski is a South African rugby union player, who plays for the Natal Sharks provincially, The Sharks in the Super 14 and he has been capped by the Springboks at international level....   BF 7 Schalk Burger Schalk Burger Schalk Burger Jr. is a South African rugby union player. He plays the position of flanker in the Springbok rugby union team.-Father:...   OF 6 Heinrich Brüssow Heinrich Brussow Heinrich Wilhelm Brüssow is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays for the Free State Cheetahs provincial team, Cheetahs in the international Super Rugby competition and the Springboks... RL 5 Victor Matfield Victor Matfield Victor Matfield is a South African rugby union player. He has played for, and captained the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in the Super 14...   LL 4 Bakkies Botha Bakkies Botha John Philip "Bakkies" Botha, is a South African rugby union player who plays lock for the Springboks. He was a member of the national team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2007 in addition to winning two Tri-Nations titles in 2004 and 2009...   TP 3 John Smit John Smit John William Smit is the 50th and current captain of the South African national rugby union team, the Springboks. He has played most of his career as a hooker, but played twice for the Springboks off the bench as a prop prior to the South Africa coaching staff's decision to use him as a tighthead...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) HK 2 Bismarck du Plessis Bismarck du Plessis Bismarck du Plessis is a South African rugby union player, who plays for South Africa internationally, the Natal Sharks in the domestic Currie Cup, and the Sharks in Super Rugby.-Career:...   LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira Tendai Mtawarira Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira is a Zimbabwean-born South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super Rugby competition. Mtawarira, a prop, is fondly known by friends and fans as "The Beast". Roars of "Beast" are shouted by spectators and fans of the Natal Sharks team whenever Mtawarira...   Replacements: HK 16 Adriaan Strauss Adriaan Strauss Jan Adriaan Strauss, is a rugby hooker who represents Free State Cheetahs in the ABSA Currie Cup and Super 14. He made his international debut for South Africa on 19 July 2008 coming off the bench against Australia in the Tri Nations...   PR 17 Wian du Preez Wian du Preez Wian du Preez is a rugby union player for Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup. He plays as a prop, primarily at loosehead.-Cheetahs:du Preez, a native of Free State, played for the Cheetahs from 2007 until 2010... PR 18 CJ van der Linde CJ van der Linde CJ van der Linde is a South African rugby union footballer. His usual position is prop. He played for Leinster Rugby in the international Magners League from 2008–10, and currently plays for the Stormers....   LK 19 Andries Bekker Andries Bekker Andries Bekker is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Western Province in the Currie Cup and the Stormers franchise in the Super 14....   FL 20 Danie Rossouw Danie Rossouw Danie Rossouw is a South African rugby union footballer who plays as a second row forward. He plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. Rossouw made his provincinal debut during 1999 for the Blue Bulls in a match against the North Western Province in the Currie Cup competition...   FH 21 Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar is a South African rugby union footballer who plays either as a scrum-half or as a fly-half. He joined Ulster for the 2010/2011 Magners League campaign.... CE 22 Wynand Olivier Wynand Olivier Wynand Olivier is a South African rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. His usual position is at centre, although he has played on the wing in the past.-Career:...   Coach:   Peter de Villiers Peter de Villiers Peter de Villiers is a South African rugby union coach who is the coach of the South Africa national rugby union team. After his successes with South African U19 and U21 squads, de Villiers was named as the coach of South Africa's national team, the Springboks in January 2008, the first-ever...

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EWLINE| Tunisia FB 15 Sabeur Charrada RW 14 Haithem Cheili OC 13 Amor Hamdi Amor Hamdi Amor Hamdi is a Tunisian rugby union player. He plays as a centre. Amor is a member of the Tunisia Rugby team.-References:... IC 12 Amor Mezgar LW 11 Abbes Kherfani FH 10 Lofti Bensellem SH 9 Sabri Gmir N8 8 Moured Souid OF 7 Mohamed Ben Hmida BF 6 Kaled Zegden RL 5 Abdelmajid Zemzem LL 4 Amara Dridi TP 3 Akram Aouamri HK 2 Aziz Kassar LP 1 Hedi Souid Hedi Souid Hedi Souid is a Tunisian rugby union player. Hedi Souid's choice of position is prop.He plays for Montluçon Rugby since 2006/07.He is currently the captain of Tunisia.-External links:*...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) Replacements: 16 Noktar Guetari 17 Sari Limevi 18 Chahir Aouadi 19 Amine Gharsallah 20 Mohamed Ali Kochlef 21 Aimen Gloulou 22 Mohamed Garali

EWLINE| Namibia FB 15 Chrysander Botha RW 14 Bradley Langenhoven OC 13 Piet van Zyl Piet van Zyl Piet van Zyl is a Namibian rugby union player who captains the Boland Cavaliers in South Africa at provincial level, and plays for the at international level. Van Zyl was in the Namibian squad for the 2007 World Cup, and scored a try in his nation's first match in the competition, in a game... IC 12 Tinus Venter LW 11 Heini Bock Heini Bock Heini Bock is a Namibian rugby union scrum-half. He is a member of the Namibia national rugby union team and participated with the squad at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.-References:... FH 10 Emile Wessels Emile Wessels Emile Wessels is a rugby union player who plays for . Wessels plays as a fly-half, specialising in kicking. He made his international debut in October 2002 in a friendly match against . He played four matches at the 2003 Rugby World Cup finals and two matches the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals.... SH 9 Jurie van Tonder Jurie van Tonder Jurie van Tonder is a Namibian rugby union scrum-half. Van Tonder competed for the Namibia national rugby union team at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.-References:... N8 8 Tinus du Plessis Tinus du Plessis Tinus du Plessis is a Namibian rugby union player. He is a member of the Namibia national rugby union team. He was selected for the Namibian squad to play in the 2007 Rugby World Cup where he made three appearances. Having appeared in the Africa Cup in 2008 and 2009 and the RWC 2011 Qualifiers he... BF 7 Jacques Nieuwenhuis Jacques Nieuwenhuis Jacques Nieuwenhuis is a Namibian rugby union player. Nieuwenhuis was in the Namibian squad for the 2007 World Cup, and scored a try in his nation's first match in the competition, in a game against .He later blotted his copybook by being the first Namibian to be sent off at a world cup against... OF 6 Jacques Burger Jacques Burger Jacques Burger is a Namibian rugby union loose forward who plays for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. His height is 6 ft 2 in and he weighs 105 kg.... RL 5 Nico Esterhuyse Nico Esterhuyse Nico Esterhuyse is a Namibian rugby union lock. He is a member of the Namibia national rugby union team and participated with the squad at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.-References:... LL 4 Wacca Kazombiaze TP 3 Jane du Toit Jané du Toit Jané du Toit is a Namibian rugby union loosehead prop with Plymouth Albion. He played with Namibia at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.- Club career :* 1996 : Western Province U21s * 1997-2000 : Stellenbosch University... HK 2 Hugo Horn Hugo Horn Hugo Horn is a Namibian rugby union player. He plays Hooker for Rotherham Titans in the Guinness Championship in England. In 2007 he represented Namibia in the world cup playing all four games and he also played in all three matches by Namibia in the 1999 Rugby World Cup... LP 1 Kees Lensing Kees Lensing Kees Lensing is a Namibian rugby union player who previously played for Castres in the Top 14 competition. He plays as a prop.-External links:*... Replacements: 16 Shaun Esterhuizen 17 Marius Visser Marius Visser Marius Visser is a rugby union player for Namibia and the heaviest player at the 2007 Rugby World Cup at 140 kilograms... 18 Heinz Koll Heinz Koll Heinz Koll is a rugby union player. He plays for the Namibia national rugby union team.... 19 PJ van Lill 20 Eugene Jantjies Eugene Jantjies Eugene Jantjies is a Namibian rugby union scrum-half. He is a member of the Namibia national rugby union team and participated with the squad at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Eugene was also participated with the squad at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and played three games-References:k... 21 Robert Harridge 22 David Philander

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EWLINE| England FB 15 Ugo Monye Ugo Monye Ugochukwu "Ugo" Chiedozie Monye is an English international rugby union player who plays club rugby for Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership.... RW 14 Mark Cueto Mark Cueto Mark John "Frank" Cueto is an English international rugby union player. He plays on the wing for Sale Sharks and England.-Biography:... OC 13 Dan Hipkiss Dan Hipkiss Daniel James Hipkiss is a professional Rugby Union player who currently plays at Centre for Bath Rugby. Hipkiss has represented England at U16, U17, U18, U21 and England A. His full England début came versus Wales in a World Cup warm up match at Twickenham on 4 August 2007.He went to school at... IC 12 Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty is an English rugby union player who plays for CA Brive in the Top 14.Geraghty's position of choice is as a Centre or at Fly-half.-Early life:... LW 11 Matt Banahan Matt Banahan Matthew Andrew Banahan is a Jerseyman who plays rugby union for Bath in the Aviva Premiership and England in international rugby union... FH 10 Jonny Wilkinson Jonny Wilkinson Jonathan Peter "Jonny" Wilkinson OBE is an English rugby union player and member of the England national team. Wilkinson rose to acclaim from 2001 to 2003, before and during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was acknowledged as one of the world’s best rugby players...   SH 9 Paul Hodgson Paul Hodgson Paul Hodgson, born 25 April 1982 in Epsom, Surrey is an English rugby union player.Hodgson plays for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership, as a Scrum-half-Early career:...   N8 8 James Haskell James Haskell James Haskell is an English professional Rugby Union player who currently plays for the Top League team Ricoh Black Rams in Japan and internationally for England.-Career:... OF 7 Lewis Moody Lewis Moody Lewis Walton Moody MBE is an English rugby union rugby player who currently plays for Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side. He is renowned for his commitment to the physical aspects of the game.... BF 6 Tom Croft Tom Croft Tom Croft, born 7 November 1985 in Basingstoke, England, is a rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership.-Background:Croft's best position is blindside flanker, but he can fill in at openside flanker , and lock...   RL 5 Steve Borthwick Steve Borthwick Stephen William "Steve" Borthwick is an English rugby union footballer who plays lock for Saracens F.C....  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LL 4 Louis Deacon Louis Deacon Louis Deacon is an English rugby union footballer. He is a lock.His playing career started as an eight year old, playing with Wigston, before joining Syston. He later joined Syston and as a Ratcliffe College student represented the Midlands county and both the England 16 Group and U18 Group School... TP 3 Duncan Bell Duncan Bell Duncan Stuart Crampton Bell is an English rugby union player currently playing for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership at the position of prop. Educated at Colston's Collegiate School, Bristol, he is an England international with five caps.Born in Norfolk, Bell was raised in the South... HK 2 Dylan Hartley Dylan Hartley Dylan Hartley is an English, New Zealand born rugby union footballer who plays at hooker for Northampton Saints, and England.-Early career:Hartley was born in New Zealand, but qualifies to play for England through his English mother...   LP 1 Tim Payne  Replacements: HK 16 Steve Thompson  PR 17 Paul Doran-Jones Paul Doran-Jones Paul Doran-Jones is a rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Aviva Premiership for Northampton Saints. He plays as a prop.-Club career:...   LK 18 Courtney Lawes Courtney Lawes Courtney Lawes is a professional rugby player for Northampton Saints, who play in the Aviva Premiership. Lawes is a versatile player, equally at home in the second and back rows. Indeed, he is the very epitome of the modern rugby forward, more akin to a basketball player thanks to an athletic... FL 19 Joe Worsley Joe Worsley Joseph Paul Richard Worsley MBE is a retired English rugby union player who played flanker for Wasps and England.-Biography:...   SH 20 Danny Care  FH 21 Andy Goode Andy Goode Andrew James Goode is a rugby union footballer who plays fly-half for Worcester and England.-Career:...   CE 22 Ayoola Erinle Ayoola Erinle Ayoola Erinle is an England international rugby union player currently with Nottingham Rugby. He was educated at The Oratory School and at King's College London, representing both his school 1st XV and King's College Rugby Club 1st XV.A big, strong and a powerful runner, Erinle was one of the... Coach:   Martin Johnson

EWLINE| Argentina FB 15 Horacio Agulla Horacio Agulla Horacio Agulla is an Argentine rugby union player, who represents Leicester Tigers at club level, and has played for Argentina's national side. Agulla plays as a winger. He also attended St... RW 14 Lucas Borges Lucas Borges Lucas Borges is an Argentina rugby union player. He played for Benetton Rugby in the Italian Super 10. Borges has also played for the Argentina national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is on the wing.... OC 13 Gonzalo Tiesi Gonzalo Tiesi Gonzalo Tiesi is an Argentina rugby union footballer. He used to play for Harlequins in the English Guinness Premiership. He now plays for Stade Francais in the French Top 14. Tiesi has also played for the Argentina national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is in the centres.Tiesi formerly... IC 12 Martín Rodríguez LW 11 Mauro Comuzzi FH 10 Santiago Fernández Santiago Fernández (rugby union) Santiago Fernández is an Argentine rugby footballer currently playing for Montpellier after previously playing for amateur side Hindu Club, although he was paid by the Argentine Rugby Union as one of their better home-based players... SH 9 Alfredo Lalanne Alfredo Lalanne Alfredo Lalanne is an Argentine scrum-half who plays for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.Lalanne was born in Buenos Aires, where he attended the Los Molinos School. The San Isidro Club was his rugby 'home' through his teens and early twenties...   N8 8 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Toulon in the French Top 14, having moved from Sale Sharks in England's Guinness Premiership. He previously played for Liceo Naval, and has represented Argentina...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) OF 7 Alejandro Abadie Alejandro Abadie Alejandro Abadie is an Argentine rugby union footballer who plays at flank for Rovigo in Italy. He has also represented the Argentina national rugby union team.-External links:*Alejandro Abadie at wikipedia.com...   BF 6 Tomás Leonardi Tomas Leonardi Tomas Leonardi is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays in the back row. In May 2010 he was selected in a squad of over 40 players to represent Argentina in the two test Summer tour of Argentina. Tomas's debut for Argentina was against England at Twickenham Stadium in November... RL 5 Patricio Albacete Patricio Albacete Patricio Albacete is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Toulousain in the top level of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He has also represented the national Argentina team, including being a part of their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. His usual position is at... LL 4 Esteban Lozada Esteban Lozada Esteban Lozada is an Argentine rugby union player who currently plays for Scottish team Edinburgh Rugby. He also plays for the Argentina national team and was part of the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad. He debuted with "Los Pumas" on November 11, 2006...   TP 3 Martín Scelzo Martín Scelzo Martín Alejandro Scelzo is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently playing for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the top division of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He usually plays as a prop...   HK 2 Mario Ledesma Mario Ledesma Mario Ledesma Arocena is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the French club ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 competition. He also previously played for another French club, Castres Olympique, Narbonne and Curupaytí club in Argentina... LP 1 Rodrigo Roncero Rodrigo Roncero Rodrigo Roncero, also known as "RoRo" , is an Argentinian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Français in the national domestic competition of France, the Top 14. He has also played for Gloucester Rugby in the Guinness Premiership from 2002 to 2004... Replacements: HK 16 Alberto Vernet Basualdo Alberto Vernet Basualdo Alberto Vernet Basualdo is an Argentine rugby union player. His position is hooker. He started playing in Buenos Aires team Asociación Alumni and currently plays for Toulouse, in France; he also plays for the Argentine national rugby team, his debut for Los Pumas was on December 4, 2004.In 2005 he... PR 17 Marcos Ayerza Marcos Ayerza Marcos Ayerza is an Argentine rugby union footballer who plays loose-head prop for an English club, the Leicester Tigers.-Club career:...   LK 18 Manuel Carizza Manuel Carizza Manuel Carizza is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for French club Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 competition. He previously played for the Argentine club Jockey Club de Rosario. He has also played for the Argentina national team...   FL 19 Alejandro Campos Alejandro Campos Alejandro Tomas Campos is an Argentine rugby union player who plays at flanker or number eight in the Top 14, for Agen. He has also represented Argentina.-External links:* at uar.com.ar...   SH 20 Agustín Figuerola Agustín Figuerola Agustín Figuerola is an Argentine rugby union footballer for Brive in the Top 14. He has played both scrum-half and fly-half, and was recently selected for the 2010 June test to play against Scotland.-External links: *...   FH 21 Benjamín Urdapilleta Benjamin Urdapilleta Benjamín Urdapilleta is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He has played in both the centre and the flyhalf positions. His test debut for Argentina was in 2008 when he played against South Africa in Johannesburg. He signed for the Harlequins in March 2010.-External links:*... WG 22 Federico Martín Aramburú Federico Martín Aramburú Federico Martín Aramburú is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays as a centre for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12, and for the Argentina. Since his international debut in April 2004, in a match against , Martín Aramburú has played 22 times, scoring 8 tries, including one against ... Coach:   Santiago Phelan Santiago Phelan Santiago Phelan is a retired Argentine rugby union footballer. His usual position was flanker....

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EWLINE| Scotland FB 15 Rory Lamont Rory Lamont Rory Lamont is a rugby union player who plays fullback and on the wing most recently he played for RC Toulon and currently for the Scotland. Rory is the younger brother of Sean Lamont.- Club career :... RW 14 Sean Lamont Sean Lamont Sean Lamont is a Scottish international rugby union player who plays at centre and on the wing. His younger brother Rory Lamont is also a Scotland international rugby union player.-Biography:... OC 13 Alex Grove Alex Grove Alex Grove is a Scottish rugby union player for Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.He plays as a centre but can also play on the wing.Grove previously played for Scotland at under-18, under-19, and under-20 level... IC 12 Graeme Morrison Graeme Morrison Graeme The Scythe Morrison is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He plays for Glasgow Warriors as a Centre.... LW 11 Simon Danielli Simon Danielli Simon Charles Jonathan Danielli is a professional rugby union player who plays on the wing for Ulster and Scotland.-Early life:... FH 10 Phil Godman Phil Godman Phil Godman, nicknamed "Mad Phil" was born May 20, 1982 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Educated at Merchiston Castle School where he captained the rugby union side to victory in the Scottish Schools Cup. He signed a professional contract with Newcastle Falcons after leaving Merchiston... SH 9 Chris Cusiter Chris Cusiter Christopher Peter Cusiter is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at scrum-half. Cusiter played for the British and Irish Lions in their 2005 tour of New Zealand. Originally from Aberdeen, where he attended Robert Gordon's College, he now plays for Glasgow Warriors. He left the Border Reivers...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) N8 8 Johnnie Beattie Johnnie Beattie John William "Johnnie" Beattie is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors at the number 8 position.-Background:... OF 7 John Barclay BF 6 Alasdair Strokosch Alasdair Strokosch Alasdair Strokosch is a Scottish rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as a flanker.Strokosch started his professional career with Edinburgh Rugby... RL 5 Alastair Kellock Alastair Kellock Alastair Kellock is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.Kellock's position of choice is as a Lock.... LL 4 Nathan Hines Nathan Hines Nathan Hines is an Australian-born Scottish rugby player. He currently plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne... TP 3 Moray Low Moray Low Moray Low is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.Low's position of choice is as a Prop.... HK 2 Ross Ford Ross Ford Ross William Ford is a professional rugby union player who plays as hooker for both Edinburgh and Scotland. He signed for Edinburgh after starting his professional career with the Border Reivers, but after the Reivers disbandment in the summer of 2007, Ford was left without a club... LP 1 Allan Jacobsen Allan Jacobsen Allan Jacobsen is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He is a prop, nicknamed "Chunk". He plays for Edinburgh.... Replacements: HK 16 Dougie Hall Dougie Hall Douglas William Hugh Hall is a Rugby Union Footballer playing at Hooker for the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland.Born in Dingwall he was educated at Glenalmond College in Perthshire and it was playing for them he was first scouted. He debuted for Scotland in the second-half defeat against Wales at the... PR 17 Kyle Traynor Kyle Traynor Kyle Traynor is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at prop for Edinburgh and Scotland.-Biography:Traynor was born in Farnborough, London to Glaswegian parents and was educated at The John Fisher School... LK 18 Jason White N8 19 Richie Vernon Richie Vernon Richie Vernon is a Scotland rugby union player formerly of Glasgow Warriors. He currently plays for Sale Sharks for the 2011/12 season.Educated at the High School of Dundee.... SH 20 Mike Blair Mike Blair Michael Robert Leighton Blair is a Scottish rugby union footballer.He plays professional rugby union as scrum-half for Edinburgh Rugby and represents Scotland.He attended the Edinburgh Academy.... CE 21 Chris Paterson Chris Paterson Chris Paterson is a Scotland internationalist who plays for RaboDirect Pro12 side Edinburgh Rugby. He is Scotland’s record cap and points holder with 109 caps and 809 points. Paterson is capable in a range of positions, including fullback, wing and fly-half. In recent years Paterson has played... FB 22 Nick De Luca Nick De Luca Nick De Luca is a Scottish internationalist professional rugby union player. He currently plays club rugby for Edinburgh Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12.-Club rugby:... Coach:   Andy Robinson Andy Robinson Richard Andrew 'Andy' Robinson OBE is an English rugby union coach and retired player. He is currently the head coach of Scotland.Robinson played as an openside flanker for Bath, England and the British and Irish Lions...

EWLINE| Fiji FB 15 Josh Matavesi Josh Matavesi Joshua Lewis Matavesi is a British rugby union footballer of Fijian descent. He is a utility back, and currently represents Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14, and Fiji in international rugby. He has personally said that he feels Cornish, not English, and identifies himself as "Cornish Fijian". He is... RW 14 Vereniki Goneva Vereniki Goneva Vereniki Goneva is a Fijian rugby footballer. He plays as a centre or wing.He was first spotted by the Fiji sevens coach, Waisale Serevi playing as a wing for Nadi in the Digicel Cup competition and he was impressed by his workrate and included him in the 2007-08 IRB Sevens World Series and he... OC 13 Gabiriele Lovobalavu Gabiriele Lovobalavu Gabiriele Voduadua Lovobalavu is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a centre. Lovobalavu is from Kanakana, Tunuloa from Cakaudrove Province... IC 12 Seremaia Bai Seremaia Bai -Career:He currently plays for Castres Olympique after signing from ASM Clermont Auvergne in 2010 who both compete in France's Top 14 competition. He also plays for the Fiji national team and the Pacific Islanders. He has played under-19s, under 21s and under 23s for the Fiji national side...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LW 11 Napolioni Nalaga Napolioni Nalaga Napolioni Vonowale Nalaga is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a wing, flanker and Centre. He is nicknamed Napoleon or Naps or Napo... FH 10 Nicky Little Nicky Little Nicky Tyrone Little in Tokoroa, New Zealand, is a rugby union footballer. He plays at fly-half. He is a nephew of All Blacks centre Walter Little, but represents Fiji at international level.-Career:... SH 9 Mosese Rauluni N8 8 Asaeli Boko Asaeli Boko Asaeli Boko is a Fijian rugby union footballer who plays number 8 for the Flying Fijians and Sale Sharks. Boko, is known for his versatility and is able to pack down at second row, flanker or his favoured position of number 8. He was a key player in the Fijian's Autumn tour of 2009 starting in all... BF 7 Akapusi Qera Akapusi Qera Akapusi Qera is a Fijian professional rugby union player. A Flanker or No.8, Qera is from a sporting family; his father was an international cricketer for Fiji and his brother also played international rugby for Fiji. Qera is a current test international and has also captained the national side... OF 6 Josefa Domolailai RL 5 Ifereimi Rawaqa Ifereimi Rawaqa Ifereimi Rawaqa is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a lock or flanker.-Career:In 2002, when he was still 21 when he made his test debut in the victory over Samoa, in Apia... LL 4 Wame Lewaravu Wame Lewaravu Ratu Wame Ganilau Lewaravu is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a lock.-Club:He currently plays for Sale Sharks having previously played for Overmach Parma and London Welsh.-Debut:... TP 3 Deacon Manu Deacon Manu Deacon Tehanakore Manu is a New Zealand-born Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a prop for the Scarlets in the Celtic League, having signed from the Chiefs in 2006.-Career:... HK 2 Viliame Veikoso Viliame Veikoso Viliame Veikoso is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker. Veikoso hails from Nabua village, tikina Koroalau from Cakaudrove Province. he is also related to Akapusi Qera of Gloucester... LP 1 Alefoso Yalayalatabua Alefoso Yalayalatabua Alefoso Yalayalatabua is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a prop. He currently plays for Fiji Warriors.-Career:... Replacements: HK 16 Graham Dewes Graham Dewes Graham Charles Dewes is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a prop.-Career:He got his first cap for Fiji on 26 May 2007 in a 30–15 win over Japan... PR 17 Sireli Ledua Sireli Ledua Sireli Ledua is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays at hooker and prop for the Flying Fijians.-External links:*... LK 18 Leone Nakarawa Leone Nakarawa Leone Nakarawa is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays Lock for the Fiji Barbarians.-Career:Nakarawa debuted for Fiji against Tonga at Nuku'alofa on June 13, 2009... N8 19 Samu Bola Samu Bola Samuela Bola is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a flanker for the Fiji Barbarians in the Pacific Rugby Cup. He is also part of the Fiji team to the 2010 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.-External links:*... SH 20 Waisale Vatuvoka Waisale Vatuvoka Waisale Vatuvoka is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays in the halfback position for his club, Highlanders and is also a member of the 2010 Fiji Warriors.-See also:*Fiji national rugby union team*Fiji Warriors... FH 21 Jonetani Ratu Jonetani Ratu Jonetani Ratu is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays inside centre for the Fiji Barbarians and Cagimaira. He is a powerful runner with the ability to bounce off tackles and has played an important role in contributing to Nadroga's success in the Premier division.-Career:Nadroga won the... FB 22 Nasoni Roko Nasoni Roko Nasoni Rokobiau, born 29 November 1979, in Vunidawa, Fiji is a rugby union player. Rokobiau has represented Fiji in their Rugby Sevens team, as well as Fiji 'A' in the 15 man form of the game. He has played Sevens for Fiji since 2002, representing his country in many International Rugby Board... Coach:   Glen Ella

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EWLINE| Ireland FB 15 Rob Kearney Rob Kearney Robert Kearney , also referred to as Rob Kearney, is an Irish rugby union footballer who currently plays for UCD, Leinster and Ireland. As a youth he also played rugby union for Clongowes Wood College and Gaelic football for Louth in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship... RW 14 Tommy Bowe Tommy Bowe Thomas John "Tommy" Bowe is an Irish rugby union footballer from County Monaghan, Ireland... OC 13 Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is the current captain of the Ireland Rugby team and captained Leinster Rugby until the start of 2008 season. He also captained the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) IC 12 Paddy Wallace Paddy Wallace Paddy Wallace is an Irish rugby union footballer from Belfast where he attended Rockport School and Campbell College. He plays for Ulster. He was a member of the Ireland U19 side that lifted the U19 World Cup in 1998... LW 11 Luke Fitzgerald Luke Fitzgerald Luke Matthew Fitzgerald is a Rugby Union footballer. He currently plays at winger or centre for Leinster. Having previously studied at Blackrock College he won two Leinster Schools Senior Cups, in 2004 and 2006. He won his first cap for Ireland in November 2006...   FH 10 Ronan O'Gara Ronan O'Gara Ronan John Ross O'Gara is an Irish rugby union player, playing at fly-half for both Munster and Ireland. He is the all time highest point scorer for both Munster and Ireland. In addition to his prolific point-scoring, he has captained Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions... SH 9 Tomás O'Leary Tomás O'Leary Tomás O'Leary is an Irish Rugby Union player, playing in the scrum half position for Munster and Dolphin RFC. The son of Cork hurler, Seánie O'Leary, Tomás played Gaelic football and hurling before committing to Rugby.... N8 8 Jamie Heaslip Jamie Heaslip James Peter Richard "Jamie" Heaslip is a Leinster & Irish rugby union player.- Early life :Heaslip was born in Tiberias, Israel, while his father, retired Brigadier General Richard Heaslip, was there on duty with UNIFIL. He attended Newbridge College before starring at the 2004 U-21 World Cup in... OF 7 David Wallace David Wallace (rugby player) David P. Wallace is an Irish rugby union player for Munster and Ireland. He grew up in Limerick on the Ennis Road. He did not leave Limerick until the age of 17, when he started playing for Munster. He normally plays as an Openside Flanker, but has also played Blindside and Number 8...   BF 6 Stephen Ferris  RL 5 Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell is an Irish rugby union player who plays lock for Munster and Ireland. He also captained the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa.-Early life:... LL 4 Donncha O'Callaghan Donncha O'Callaghan Donncha O'Callaghan is an Irish rugby union footballer. He plays as a lock for Munster and Ireland.- Early career :He began his rugby education in Highfield Rugby Club, on the Model Farm Road in Cork. During the 1997/98 season he won a Schools Senior Cup with the Christian Brothers College, Cork,... TP 3 John Hayes John Hayes (rugby player) John Hayes is an Irish rugby union player, who plays in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup for Munster. Having spent his underage career playing with the local Cappamore GAA club, he was 18 when he started playing rugby. It was his size which enabled him to overcome his late start to the sport... HK 2 Jerry Flannery Jerry Flannery Jeremiah Paul "Jerry" Flannery is an Irish rugby union player who plays at Hooker for Munster and Ireland.-Early career:... LP 1 Cian Healy Cian Healy Cian Healy born 7 October 1987 in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish rugby union footballer. He plays for Leinster and for the Ireland national team. He is registered to Clontarf RFC who play in AIB League Division 1... Replacements: HK 16 Sean Cronin Sean Cronin (rugby union) Sean Cronin is an Irish player for Leinster in the Celtic League. Cronin was educated at Ardscoil Ris in Limerick and has previously played with Shannon RFC and Munster Rugby where he had progressed through their academy to a development contract... PR 17 Tom Court Tom Court Tom Court is a rugby union footballer. He plays for Ulster as a tighthead and loosehead prop. He primarily played at tighthead in his early career but switched to loosehead in the 2007/2008 season when BJ Botha arrived at Ulster.... LK 18 Leo Cullen Leo Cullen Leo Cullen may refer to:*Leo Cullen *Leo Cullen... FL 19 Denis Leamy Denis Leamy Denis Leamy is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is a back row forward who can play either blind side flanker or at number 8, and has occasionally played at inside centre...   SH 20 Eoin Reddan Eoin Reddan Eoin Reddan is an Irish rugby union player who plays at scrum half. He attended school at Crescent College Comprehensive where he captained the school side. On leaving school he studied at the University of Limerick.... FH 21 Jonathan Sexton Jonathan Sexton Jonathan Sexton , is a rugby union player for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup. Sexton is a nephew of former Garryowen, Munster and Ireland rugby player Willie Sexton.Sexton is registered to St... WG 22 Keith Earls Keith Earls Keith Earls is an Irish rugby union footballer for Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup. Internationally, Earls plays for Ireland, and he represented the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa. He plays as an Outside Centre, Winger or Fullback. He won a Munster...   Coach: Declan Kidney Declan Kidney Declan Kidney is an Irish rugby union coach.-Early life:Kidney played rugby for UCC and later for Dolphin RFC....

EWLINE| Australia FB 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper is an Australian rugby union footballer. He he has signed with the NSW Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition for 2012 and also plays for Australia. He was educated at the Berkeley Vale High School and played his junior rugby for Ourimbah on the NSW Central Coast...   RW 14 Peter Hynes Peter Hynes Peter Hynes is an Irish footballer. He also works as a lorry driver.-English career:Hynes began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa where he played in Villa's 2002 FA Youth Cup winning side and turned professional in November 2000... OC 13 Digby Ioane Digby Ioane Digby Ioane is an Australian rugby union footballer playing for the Queensland Reds. He has previously played for the Western Force in their inaugural year in 2006 to 2007, and has been capped 11 times for the Wallabies.-Early life:... IC 12 Quade Cooper Quade Cooper Quade S. Cooper is a New Zealand born Australian rugby union player.He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition and the Australia national rugby union team, generally as fly-half.-Career:... LW 11 Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise... FH 10 Matt Giteau Matt Giteau Matthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky... SH 9 Will Genia Will Genia Will Genia is a Papua New Guinean-born, Australian rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition, in which he debuted round one, 2007. Currently, he plays for the Wallabies.-Career:... N8 8 Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu is an Australian rugby union footballer of Tongan descent. He plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition...   OF 7 David Pocock  BF 6 Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom is a former captain of the Australia national rugby union team. Raised in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Elsom is one of Australia's most decorated Rugby players. Elsom has played over 50 times for Australia and has over 80 Super rugby caps with the Waratahs 2003–08 and the...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) RL 5 Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Brumbies in the international Super Rugby competition... LL 4 James Horwill James Horwill James Horwill is an Australian rugby union player, a national and provincial representative Lock forward. He captained the Queensland Reds to a season victory in the 2011 in the Super 15 competition, his sixth season played at that level and debuted as Wallaby captain in the deciding game of the... TP 3 Ben Alexander HK 2 Stephen Moore  LP 1 Benn Robinson Benn Robinson Benn Robinson is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition.-Career:... Replacements: HK 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau Tatafu Polota-Nau - Biography :At 25 years of age, Polota-Nau achieved the rare feat of Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road were impressive.v Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs...   PR 17 Matt Dunning Matt Dunning Matt Dunning is an Australian rugby union footballer. He was educated at Northholm Grammar School and represented New South Wales and Australian Schools, U19s and U21s. Dunning plays club rugby for Eastwood and has represented the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 14 since 2001... LK 18 Dean Mumm Dean Mumm Dean Mumm is an Australian Rugby player currently playing for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.-Amateur career:... FL 19 George Smith  SH 20 Luke Burgess Luke Burgess (rugby union) Luke Burgess is anational representative rugby union player who plays professionally for the Stade Toulousain.... FH 21 Ryan Cross Ryan Cross Ryan Cross is a Rugby Union football player for Racing Metro 92 after signing from USA Perpignan in the French Top 14. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition, the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby.-Early career:Son of former rugby... FB 22 James O'Connor James O'Connor (rugby) James O'Connor is an Australian international rugby union footballer. He made his Wallabies debut in 2008. In the Super Rugby competition he played from 2008 to 2011 with Western Force, and subsequently signed to the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.-Biography:O'Connor is a versatile...   Coach:   Robbie Deans Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans is the current coach of the Wallabies and former All Black. He is the former coach of the Crusaders. He also served as assistant to former All Blacks coach John Mitchell between late 2001 and 2003...

• Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll became the 11th player in history to make his 100th Test appearance
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Week 4

• As a halftime promotion, Saracens selected three fans to try to hit the crossbar with a kick from 30 metres out. One of them, 24-year-old Stuart Tinner, was successful, winning £250,000.

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EWLINE| England FB 15 Mark Cueto Mark Cueto Mark John "Frank" Cueto is an English international rugby union player. He plays on the wing for Sale Sharks and England.-Biography:... RW 14 Ugo Monye Ugo Monye Ugochukwu "Ugo" Chiedozie Monye is an English international rugby union player who plays club rugby for Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership.... OC 13 Dan Hipkiss Dan Hipkiss Daniel James Hipkiss is a professional Rugby Union player who currently plays at Centre for Bath Rugby. Hipkiss has represented England at U16, U17, U18, U21 and England A. His full England début came versus Wales in a World Cup warm up match at Twickenham on 4 August 2007.He went to school at... IC 12 Ayoola Erinle Ayoola Erinle Ayoola Erinle is an England international rugby union player currently with Nottingham Rugby. He was educated at The Oratory School and at King's College London, representing both his school 1st XV and King's College Rugby Club 1st XV.A big, strong and a powerful runner, Erinle was one of the...   LW 11 Matt Banahan Matt Banahan Matthew Andrew Banahan is a Jerseyman who plays rugby union for Bath in the Aviva Premiership and England in international rugby union...   FH 10 Jonny Wilkinson Jonny Wilkinson Jonathan Peter "Jonny" Wilkinson OBE is an English rugby union player and member of the England national team. Wilkinson rose to acclaim from 2001 to 2003, before and during the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was acknowledged as one of the world’s best rugby players... SH 9 Paul Hodgson Paul Hodgson Paul Hodgson, born 25 April 1982 in Epsom, Surrey is an English rugby union player.Hodgson plays for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership, as a Scrum-half-Early career:...   N8 8 James Haskell James Haskell James Haskell is an English professional Rugby Union player who currently plays for the Top League team Ricoh Black Rams in Japan and internationally for England.-Career:... OF 7 Lewis Moody Lewis Moody Lewis Walton Moody MBE is an English rugby union rugby player who currently plays for Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side. He is renowned for his commitment to the physical aspects of the game.... BF 6 Joe Worsley Joe Worsley Joseph Paul Richard Worsley MBE is a retired English rugby union player who played flanker for Wasps and England.-Biography:...   RL 5 Steve Borthwick Steve Borthwick Stephen William "Steve" Borthwick is an English rugby union footballer who plays lock for Saracens F.C....  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LL 4 Simon Shaw Simon Shaw Simon Dalton Shaw MBE is an English rugby union player who plays at lock for Toulon and England.-Biography:...   TP 3 Duncan Bell Duncan Bell Duncan Stuart Crampton Bell is an English rugby union player currently playing for Bath Rugby in the Aviva Premiership at the position of prop. Educated at Colston's Collegiate School, Bristol, he is an England international with five caps.Born in Norfolk, Bell was raised in the South...   HK 2 Dylan Hartley Dylan Hartley Dylan Hartley is an English, New Zealand born rugby union footballer who plays at hooker for Northampton Saints, and England.-Early career:Hartley was born in New Zealand, but qualifies to play for England through his English mother...   LP 1 Tim Payne Replacements: HK 16 Steve Thompson  PR 17 David Wilson  LK 18 Louis Deacon Louis Deacon Louis Deacon is an English rugby union footballer. He is a lock.His playing career started as an eight year old, playing with Wigston, before joining Syston. He later joined Syston and as a Ratcliffe College student represented the Midlands county and both the England 16 Group and U18 Group School...   FL 19 Tom Croft Tom Croft Tom Croft, born 7 November 1985 in Basingstoke, England, is a rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership.-Background:Croft's best position is blindside flanker, but he can fill in at openside flanker , and lock...   SH 20 Danny Care  CE 21 Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty is an English rugby union player who plays for CA Brive in the Top 14.Geraghty's position of choice is as a Centre or at Fly-half.-Early life:...   WG 22 Mathew Tait Mathew Tait Mathew Tait is an English rugby union footballer. He is an outside centre, a fullback or wing...   Coach:   Martin Johnson

| New Zealand FB 15 Mils Muliaina Mils Muliaina Junior Malili Muliaina , better known as Mils Muliaina, is a rugby union player. He plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and New Zealand at international level. He was born in Salesi, Samoa, then moved with his family to Invercargill, New Zealand, at the age of two... RW 14 Zac Guildford OC 13 Conrad Smith Conrad Smith Conrad Gerard Smith is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He is a midfield back and plays outside centre . He had been in many Taranaki age group teams. He moved to Wellington where he completed an LLB at Victoria University of Wellington... IC 12 Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Allan Nonu is a professional Samoan rugby union player from New Zealand. Nonu plays for the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the New Zealand All Blacks... LW 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Waica Sivivatu is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, playing on the position of a wing. He was largely successful in the 2005 Super 12 season playing for the Chiefs, and acquired a starting position in the All Blacks. He has scored 29 tries in 45 tests... FH 10 Dan Carter SH 9 Jimmy Cowan Jimmy Cowan Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He has been an All Black since 2004 where he made his debut during the 2004 tour to the United Kingdom and France. Cowan was born in Gore and attended Gore High School...   N8 8 Kieran Read Kieran Read Kieran Read is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a blind-side flanker or No.8, but has the ability and height to play in the lock position... OF 7 Richie McCaw Richie McCaw Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw is a New Zealand rugby union player, and is the current test captain. He plays in the openside flanker position for the New Zealand, Crusaders and Canterbury rugby teams...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 6 Adam Thomson Adam Thomson (rugby player) Adam Thomson is a New Zealand Rugby union player who plays provincial rugby for Otago, and plays for the Highlanders Super 14 team. He plays mainly in the number 6 Jersey on the blind side of the scrum. He has been selected for the 2008 All Blacks to play England and Ireland, and made his All...   RL 5 Tom Donnelly Tom Donnelly Thomas Mathew Donnelly is a rugby union player who plays for the Crusaders Super Rugby team, and provincial rugby for Otago. He has also made 15 appearances for the All Blacks since 2009.-Provincial Rugby:...   LL 4 Brad Thorn Brad Thorn Bradley Carnegie Thorn is a professional rugby union player. He has in the past represented Australia at rugby league, and currently represents New Zealand in union... TP 3 Owen Franks Owen Franks Owen Franks is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and the All Blacks at international level.-Early Career:He attended Christchurch Boys' High School. His local rugby club is Linwood...   HK 2 Andrew Hore Andrew Hore For the rugby union coach from New Zealand see Andrew Hore Andrew Hore is a rugby union player who plays for Taranaki in the ITM Cup. He has played for the All Blacks since 2002, in which time he has played 48 tests. His position is hooker... LP 1 Tony Woodcock Tony Woodcock Anthony Stewart "Tony" Woodcock is a retired English international footballer who played professionally in both England and Germany as a striker. He won the European Cup in 1979 with Nottingham Forest.-Early career:... Replacements: HK 16 Aled de Malmanche Aled de Malmanche Aled Peter de Malmanche is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays at hooker for the Chiefs in the Super 14, Waikato in the Air New Zealand Cup, and the New Zealand national team, All Blacks. He can also play as a prop on both sides of the scrum... PR 17 John Afoa John Afoa Ioane Fitu "John" Afoa is a New Zealand professional Rugby union player and plays prop and hooker. Afoa currently plays for Ulster after signing a two-and-a-half year deal after the 2011 Rugby World Cup.-Representative Rugby:...   LK 18 Anthony Boric Anthony Boric Anthony Boric is a rugby union player for the Blues in the Super 14 competition. He also plays for the North Harbour Marist. He plays as a lock. On 1 June 2008, Boric became a New Zealand All Black for the first time.-All Blacks:Boric made his first appearance as an All Black coming on as a...   FL 19 Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino is a professional New Zealand Rugby union player. In 2004, he was named IRB International Under-21 player of the year.-Early life:...   SH 20 Andy Ellis  FH 21 Stephen Donald Stephen Donald Stephen Donald is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays at First five-eighth or Second five-eighth. Despite an international career that had not lived up to expectations, Donald, aka 'The Beaver', kicked the winning penalty in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 for New Zealand... CE 22 Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Ricoh Black Rams in the Japanese Top League competition. His position is utility back. He previously played for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup and Super Rugby for the Hurricanes... Coach:   Graham Henry Graham Henry Graham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. He played rugby union for Canterbury and cricket for Otago in the Plunket Shield. Henry was heavily criticized following the All Blacks quarterfinal exit at the 2007 Rugby World...

• Dan Carter became the all-time leading Test point scorer for the All Blacks, surpassing Andrew Mehrtens
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  Andrew Philip Mehrtens MNZM is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, currently playing in France for Béziers, a club in the third-level Fédérale 1 league...
  
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EWLINE| Wales FB 15 James Hook James Hook (rugby player) James William Hook is a Welsh rugby union player for USA Perpignan. Hook is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in world rugby.... RW 14 Leigh Halfpenny Leigh Halfpenny Stephen Leigh Halfpenny is a Welsh international rugby union footballer who plays for the Cardiff Blues regional side.-Biography:... OC 13 Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts is a Welsh international rugby union footballer currently playing for Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect Pro12. He also plays for the Wales and the British and Irish lions.Roberts' position of choice is as a centre.... IC 12 Jonathan Davies LW 11 Shane Williams Shane Williams Shane Mark Williams is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Ospreys and who can also play scrum-half. Williams is the record try scorer for the Wales national team and he is third on the international list of leading Rugby union Test try scorers behind Daisuke Ohata... FH 10 Stephen Jones Stephen Jones (rugby player) Stephen Michael Jones is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays primarily at fly-half for Wales, the British and Irish Lions and Scarlets.... SH 9 Gareth Cooper Gareth Cooper Gareth Cooper is a former Wales international rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Cardiff Blues. He is renowned for his darting breaks from rucks.-Career:... N8 8 Ryan Jones Ryan Jones Ryan Paul Jones is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays at number eight for the Ospreys. He is able to cover blindside flanker and second row; he played second row in his younger days as he was kept out of his preferred number 8 role by Gareth Delve.-Early life:Jones played junior...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) OF 7 Martyn Williams Martyn Williams Martyn Elwyn Williams is a Welsh international rugby union player. A flanker, he plays for Cardiff Blues and the Wales national rugby union team as an open-side flanker... BF 6 Andy Powell Andy Powell (rugby player) Andy Powell is a Welsh international rugby union player now playing his club rugby for Sale Sharks. He is a back row forward who has played for both the Wales sevens team and the Wales national rugby union team.-Rugby union career:... RL 5 Luke Charteris Luke Charteris Luke Charteris is a Wales international rugby union player. A second row forward, he plays his club rugby for Newport Gwent Dragons.Charteris made his debut for Wales in 2004 versus South Africa in 2004 having previously represented Wales at Under 19 and Under 21 levels.Charteris was called up as a... LL 4 Alun Wyn Jones Alun Wyn Jones Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh international rugby union rugby player, currently playing for the Ospreys in the Celtic League. Having previously represented Wales at under-21 level, he made his Test debut for Wales in June 2006 against Argentina. Originally playing as a blindside flanker, he has shown... TP 3 Paul James Paul James (rugby) Paul James is a Welsh international rugby union player for the Ospreys in the RaboDirect Pro12. James' position of choice is as a prop.... HK 2 Matthew Rees Matthew Rees Matthew Rees is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union footballer who currently plays for the Scarlets in the Celtic League. His usual position is at hooker... LP 1 Gethin Jenkins Gethin Jenkins Gethin Jenkins is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union player, currently playing for Cardiff Blues. He is the most capped prop-forward for Wales.-Early career:... Replacements: HK 16 Huw Bennett Huw Bennett Huw Bennett is a Wales international rugby union footballer, who currently plays for the Ospreys in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup. His usual position is at hooker.... PR 17 Duncan Jones LK 18 Jonathan Thomas Jonathan Thomas Jonathan Thomas is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays at flanker for the Ospreys. He has also played at number eight and lock.... FL 19 Dan Lydiate Dan Lydiate Dan Lydiate is a Wales international rugby union player. A flanker, Lydiate was raised in Llandrindod Wells and is a product of the Newport Gwent Dragons academy... SH 20 Dwayne Peel Dwayne Peel Dwayne John Peel is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Sale Sharks and Wales. He is the most capped scrum-half for the Wales national rugby union team.... CE 21 Andrew Bishop Andrew Bishop Andrew Bishop is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays for the Ospreys at Centre.He was a stalwart of the Wales Under 21 Grand Slam victory in 2005. In May 2008 he was selected for the Wales' squad for the 2008 Tour of South Africa, making his debut as a substitute in the 2nd test on... WG 22 Tom James Tom James (rugby player) Tom James is a Welsh rugby union footballer.He was a former Welsh athlete before turning to rugby. His older brother, Robbie, is a professional welterweight boxer and former Welsh ABA Champion.... Coach:   Warren Gatland Warren Gatland Warren David Gatland is a former New Zealand rugby footballer and the current head coach of the Wales national team.Gatland was born in Hamilton, New Zealand and educated at Hamilton Boys' High School and Waikato University...

| Argentina FB 15 Horacio Agulla Horacio Agulla Horacio Agulla is an Argentine rugby union player, who represents Leicester Tigers at club level, and has played for Argentina's national side. Agulla plays as a winger. He also attended St... RW 14 Lucas Borges Lucas Borges Lucas Borges is an Argentina rugby union player. He played for Benetton Rugby in the Italian Super 10. Borges has also played for the Argentina national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is on the wing.... OC 13 Gonzalo Tiesi Gonzalo Tiesi Gonzalo Tiesi is an Argentina rugby union footballer. He used to play for Harlequins in the English Guinness Premiership. He now plays for Stade Francais in the French Top 14. Tiesi has also played for the Argentina national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is in the centres.Tiesi formerly... IC 12 Martín Rodríguez Martín Rodríguez (rugby union) Martín Rodríguez Gurruchaga is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently with the Paris Top 14 club Stade Français. He plays in the both the fullback and centre position. His test debut for Argentina was against England at Twickenham in November 2009... LW 11 Mauro Comuzzi FH 10 Santiago Fernández Santiago Fernández (rugby union) Santiago Fernández is an Argentine rugby footballer currently playing for Montpellier after previously playing for amateur side Hindu Club, although he was paid by the Argentine Rugby Union as one of their better home-based players... SH 9 Agustín Figuerola Agustín Figuerola Agustín Figuerola is an Argentine rugby union footballer for Brive in the Top 14. He has played both scrum-half and fly-half, and was recently selected for the 2010 June test to play against Scotland.-External links: *... N8 8 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Toulon in the French Top 14, having moved from Sale Sharks in England's Guinness Premiership. He previously played for Liceo Naval, and has represented Argentina...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) OF 7 Alejandro Abadie Alejandro Abadie Alejandro Abadie is an Argentine rugby union footballer who plays at flank for Rovigo in Italy. He has also represented the Argentina national rugby union team.-External links:*Alejandro Abadie at wikipedia.com... BF 6 Tomás Leonardi Tomas Leonardi Tomas Leonardi is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays in the back row. In May 2010 he was selected in a squad of over 40 players to represent Argentina in the two test Summer tour of Argentina. Tomas's debut for Argentina was against England at Twickenham Stadium in November... RL 5 Patricio Albacete Patricio Albacete Patricio Albacete is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Toulousain in the top level of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He has also represented the national Argentina team, including being a part of their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. His usual position is at... LL 4 Mariano Sambucetti Mariano Sambucetti Mariano Sambucetti is a rugby union player for Bristol Rugby in the Guinness Premiership.Mariano Sambucetti's position of choice is as a lock.-External links:*... TP 3 Martín Scelzo Martín Scelzo Martín Alejandro Scelzo is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently playing for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the top division of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He usually plays as a prop... HK 2 Mario Ledesma Mario Ledesma Mario Ledesma Arocena is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the French club ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 competition. He also previously played for another French club, Castres Olympique, Narbonne and Curupaytí club in Argentina... LP 1 Rodrigo Roncero Rodrigo Roncero Rodrigo Roncero, also known as "RoRo" , is an Argentinian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Français in the national domestic competition of France, the Top 14. He has also played for Gloucester Rugby in the Guinness Premiership from 2002 to 2004... Replacements: HK 16 Alberto Vernet Basualdo Alberto Vernet Basualdo Alberto Vernet Basualdo is an Argentine rugby union player. His position is hooker. He started playing in Buenos Aires team Asociación Alumni and currently plays for Toulouse, in France; he also plays for the Argentine national rugby team, his debut for Los Pumas was on December 4, 2004.In 2005 he... PR 17 Marcos Ayerza Marcos Ayerza Marcos Ayerza is an Argentine rugby union footballer who plays loose-head prop for an English club, the Leicester Tigers.-Club career:... LK 18 Manuel Carizza Manuel Carizza Manuel Carizza is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for French club Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 competition. He previously played for the Argentine club Jockey Club de Rosario. He has also played for the Argentina national team... N8 19 Alejandro Campos Alejandro Campos Alejandro Tomas Campos is an Argentine rugby union player who plays at flanker or number eight in the Top 14, for Agen. He has also represented Argentina.-External links:* at uar.com.ar... SH 20 Alfredo Lalanne Alfredo Lalanne Alfredo Lalanne is an Argentine scrum-half who plays for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.Lalanne was born in Buenos Aires, where he attended the Los Molinos School. The San Isidro Club was his rugby 'home' through his teens and early twenties... FH 21 Benjamín Urdapilleta Benjamin Urdapilleta Benjamín Urdapilleta is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He has played in both the centre and the flyhalf positions. His test debut for Argentina was in 2008 when he played against South Africa in Johannesburg. He signed for the Harlequins in March 2010.-External links:*... WG 22 Horacio San Martín Horacio San Martin Horacio San Martín is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays in the centre position. His test debut was against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in November 2009... Coach:   Santiago Phelan Santiago Phelan Santiago Phelan is a retired Argentine rugby union footballer. His usual position was flanker....

Assistant referees:   Christophe Berdos Christophe Berdos Christophe Berdos is a full-time international rugby union referee with the French Rugby Federation and is one of the two French representatives on the IRB's International Referees Panel....   David Changleng David Changleng David Changleng is a Scottish rugby union referee. He is the identical twin brother of fellow referee Malcolm Changleng.Changleng began his rugby career as a player with Gala RFC, playing at fly-half in a team that included Gregor Townsend and Chris Paterson. Early in his playing career, he also... Television Match Official:   Jim Yuille

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EWLINE| Ireland FB 15 Rob Kearney Rob Kearney Robert Kearney , also referred to as Rob Kearney, is an Irish rugby union footballer who currently plays for UCD, Leinster and Ireland. As a youth he also played rugby union for Clongowes Wood College and Gaelic football for Louth in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship... RW 14 Shane Horgan Shane Horgan Shane Patrick Horgan born 18 July 1978 in Bellewstown, County Meath is a rugby union player who plays wing or centre for Leinster and Ireland. He is tall. While he was young he played for Boyne RFC. He also played Gaelic football at Minor level with Meath.Horgan joined Lansdowne on leaving... OC 13 Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is the current captain of the Ireland Rugby team and captained Leinster Rugby until the start of 2008 season. He also captained the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) IC 12 Gordon D'Arcy Gordon D'Arcy Gordon William D'Arcy is an Irish rugby player, more specifically an inside centre. He is registered to Lansdowne RFC and plays for provincial and RaboDirect Pro12 side Leinster.-Career:... LW 11 Keith Earls Keith Earls Keith Earls is an Irish rugby union footballer for Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup. Internationally, Earls plays for Ireland, and he represented the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa. He plays as an Outside Centre, Winger or Fullback. He won a Munster...   FH 10 Jonathan Sexton Jonathan Sexton Jonathan Sexton , is a rugby union player for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup. Sexton is a nephew of former Garryowen, Munster and Ireland rugby player Willie Sexton.Sexton is registered to St... SH 9 Eoin Reddan Eoin Reddan Eoin Reddan is an Irish rugby union player who plays at scrum half. He attended school at Crescent College Comprehensive where he captained the school side. On leaving school he studied at the University of Limerick.... N8 8 Jamie Heaslip Jamie Heaslip James Peter Richard "Jamie" Heaslip is a Leinster & Irish rugby union player.- Early life :Heaslip was born in Tiberias, Israel, while his father, retired Brigadier General Richard Heaslip, was there on duty with UNIFIL. He attended Newbridge College before starring at the 2004 U-21 World Cup in... OF 7 Denis Leamy Denis Leamy Denis Leamy is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is a back row forward who can play either blind side flanker or at number 8, and has occasionally played at inside centre...   BF 6 Stephen Ferris  RL 5 Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell is an Irish rugby union player who plays lock for Munster and Ireland. He also captained the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa.-Early life:... LL 4 Leo Cullen Leo Cullen Leo Cullen may refer to:*Leo Cullen *Leo Cullen... TP 3 John Hayes John Hayes (rugby player) John Hayes is an Irish rugby union player, who plays in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup for Munster. Having spent his underage career playing with the local Cappamore GAA club, he was 18 when he started playing rugby. It was his size which enabled him to overcome his late start to the sport... HK 2 Jerry Flannery Jerry Flannery Jeremiah Paul "Jerry" Flannery is an Irish rugby union player who plays at Hooker for Munster and Ireland.-Early career:... LP 1 Tom Court Tom Court Tom Court is a rugby union footballer. He plays for Ulster as a tighthead and loosehead prop. He primarily played at tighthead in his early career but switched to loosehead in the 2007/2008 season when BJ Botha arrived at Ulster.... Replacements: HK 16 Sean Cronin Sean Cronin (rugby union) Sean Cronin is an Irish player for Leinster in the Celtic League. Cronin was educated at Ardscoil Ris in Limerick and has previously played with Shannon RFC and Munster Rugby where he had progressed through their academy to a development contract... PR 17 Tony Buckley Tony Buckley Tony "Mushy" Buckley is an Irish rugby union player from Newmarket, County Cork, who plays tighthead prop for Sale in the Aviva Premiership and for Ireland. He is currently one of the heaviest men playing professional rugby, weighing in at 21 st 5 lbs or 135 kilograms. He wears size 16 boots... LK 18 Donncha O'Callaghan Donncha O'Callaghan Donncha O'Callaghan is an Irish rugby union footballer. He plays as a lock for Munster and Ireland.- Early career :He began his rugby education in Highfield Rugby Club, on the Model Farm Road in Cork. During the 1997/98 season he won a Schools Senior Cup with the Christian Brothers College, Cork,... N8 19 Sean O'Brien Sean O'Brien (rugby player) Sean Kevin O'Brien is an Irish professional rugby union player from Carlow, Ireland. He plays provincial rugby for Leinster and club rugby for Clontarf RFC....   SH 20 Tomás O'Leary Tomás O'Leary Tomás O'Leary is an Irish Rugby Union player, playing in the scrum half position for Munster and Dolphin RFC. The son of Cork hurler, Seánie O'Leary, Tomás played Gaelic football and hurling before committing to Rugby.... FH 21 Paddy Wallace Paddy Wallace Paddy Wallace is an Irish rugby union footballer from Belfast where he attended Rockport School and Campbell College. He plays for Ulster. He was a member of the Ireland U19 side that lifted the U19 World Cup in 1998... FB 22 Andrew Trimble Andrew Trimble Andrew Trimble is an Irish rugby union footballer from Coleraine, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.- Club career :He attended Coleraine Academical Institution, where he competed in the Ulster Schools Cup....   Coach: Declan Kidney Declan Kidney Declan Kidney is an Irish rugby union coach.-Early life:Kidney played rugby for UCC and later for Dolphin RFC....

| Fiji FB 15 Norman Ligairi Norman Ligairi Norman Armstrong Senibici Ligairi is a Fijian rugby union player who usually plays as a fullback. He represents Fiji at international level in both the 15-a-side and 7-a-side game... RW 14 Vereniki Goneva Vereniki Goneva Vereniki Goneva is a Fijian rugby footballer. He plays as a centre or wing.He was first spotted by the Fiji sevens coach, Waisale Serevi playing as a wing for Nadi in the Digicel Cup competition and he was impressed by his workrate and included him in the 2007-08 IRB Sevens World Series and he... OC 13 Gabiriele Lovobalavu Gabiriele Lovobalavu Gabiriele Voduadua Lovobalavu is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a centre. Lovobalavu is from Kanakana, Tunuloa from Cakaudrove Province... IC 12 Seremaia Bai Seremaia Bai -Career:He currently plays for Castres Olympique after signing from ASM Clermont Auvergne in 2010 who both compete in France's Top 14 competition. He also plays for the Fiji national team and the Pacific Islanders. He has played under-19s, under 21s and under 23s for the Fiji national side...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LW 11 Nasoni Roko Nasoni Roko Nasoni Rokobiau, born 29 November 1979, in Vunidawa, Fiji is a rugby union player. Rokobiau has represented Fiji in their Rugby Sevens team, as well as Fiji 'A' in the 15 man form of the game. He has played Sevens for Fiji since 2002, representing his country in many International Rugby Board... FH 10 Nicky Little Nicky Little Nicky Tyrone Little in Tokoroa, New Zealand, is a rugby union footballer. He plays at fly-half. He is a nephew of All Blacks centre Walter Little, but represents Fiji at international level.-Career:... SH 9 Moses Rauluni Moses Rauluni Mosese Nasau Rauluni is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He usually plays at scrum half, and played for Saracens in the Guinness Premiership in England. He has played for Fiji, including captaining them... N8 8 Asaeli Boko Asaeli Boko Asaeli Boko is a Fijian rugby union footballer who plays number 8 for the Flying Fijians and Sale Sharks. Boko, is known for his versatility and is able to pack down at second row, flanker or his favoured position of number 8. He was a key player in the Fijian's Autumn tour of 2009 starting in all... OF 7 Akapusi Qera Akapusi Qera Akapusi Qera is a Fijian professional rugby union player. A Flanker or No.8, Qera is from a sporting family; his father was an international cricketer for Fiji and his brother also played international rugby for Fiji. Qera is a current test international and has also captained the national side... BF 6 Apolosi Satala Apolosi Satala Apolosi Vonowale Satala is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a wing, centre, number eight and Flanker . His nickname is Apo. He is the cousin of Namoli steelman, Viliame Satala. He is married to Olivia and they have two children and is a private in the Army serving with 1st Battalion... RL 5 Ifereimi Rawaqa Ifereimi Rawaqa Ifereimi Rawaqa is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a lock or flanker.-Career:In 2002, when he was still 21 when he made his test debut in the victory over Samoa, in Apia... LL 4 Wame Lewaravu Wame Lewaravu Ratu Wame Ganilau Lewaravu is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a lock.-Club:He currently plays for Sale Sharks having previously played for Overmach Parma and London Welsh.-Debut:... TP 3 Viliame Seuseu HK 2 Viliame Veikoso Viliame Veikoso Viliame Veikoso is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker. Veikoso hails from Nabua village, tikina Koroalau from Cakaudrove Province. he is also related to Akapusi Qera of Gloucester... LP 1 Aisake Tarogi Aisake Tarogi Aisake Tarogi is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays prop for French club, Le Bugue.-Career:Tarogi debuted for Fiji against Japan at Suva on July 3, 2009. He last played for Fiji in a test match against Romania at Bucharest on November 28, 2009.-External links:*... Replacements: HK 16 Isireli Ledua PR 17 Graham Dewes Graham Dewes Graham Charles Dewes is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a prop.-Career:He got his first cap for Fiji on 26 May 2007 in a 30–15 win over Japan... LK 18 Leone Nakarawa Leone Nakarawa Leone Nakarawa is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays Lock for the Fiji Barbarians.-Career:Nakarawa debuted for Fiji against Tonga at Nuku'alofa on June 13, 2009... N8 19 Samu Bola Samu Bola Samuela Bola is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a flanker for the Fiji Barbarians in the Pacific Rugby Cup. He is also part of the Fiji team to the 2010 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.-External links:*... SH 20 Waisale Vatuvoka Waisale Vatuvoka Waisale Vatuvoka is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays in the halfback position for his club, Highlanders and is also a member of the 2010 Fiji Warriors.-See also:*Fiji national rugby union team*Fiji Warriors... FH 21 Josh Matavesi Josh Matavesi Joshua Lewis Matavesi is a British rugby union footballer of Fijian descent. He is a utility back, and currently represents Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14, and Fiji in international rugby. He has personally said that he feels Cornish, not English, and identifies himself as "Cornish Fijian". He is... WG 22 Timoci Nagusa Timoci Nagusa Timoci Nagusa is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a wing. He plays his rugby for French club, Montpelier. He is 1.88m and weighs 88 kg. He worked as a Police constable in Fiji before his rugby career took off... Coach:   Glen Ella

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EWLINE| Scotland FB 15 Rory Lamont Rory Lamont Rory Lamont is a rugby union player who plays fullback and on the wing most recently he played for RC Toulon and currently for the Scotland. Rory is the younger brother of Sean Lamont.- Club career :... RW 14 Sean Lamont Sean Lamont Sean Lamont is a Scottish international rugby union player who plays at centre and on the wing. His younger brother Rory Lamont is also a Scotland international rugby union player.-Biography:... OC 13 Alex Grove Alex Grove Alex Grove is a Scottish rugby union player for Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.He plays as a centre but can also play on the wing.Grove previously played for Scotland at under-18, under-19, and under-20 level... IC 12 Graeme Morrison Graeme Morrison Graeme The Scythe Morrison is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He plays for Glasgow Warriors as a Centre....   LW 11 Simon Danielli Simon Danielli Simon Charles Jonathan Danielli is a professional rugby union player who plays on the wing for Ulster and Scotland.-Early life:...   FH 10 Phil Godman Phil Godman Phil Godman, nicknamed "Mad Phil" was born May 20, 1982 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Educated at Merchiston Castle School where he captained the rugby union side to victory in the Scottish Schools Cup. He signed a professional contract with Newcastle Falcons after leaving Merchiston... SH 9 Chris Cusiter Chris Cusiter Christopher Peter Cusiter is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at scrum-half. Cusiter played for the British and Irish Lions in their 2005 tour of New Zealand. Originally from Aberdeen, where he attended Robert Gordon's College, he now plays for Glasgow Warriors. He left the Border Reivers...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) N8 8 Johnnie Beattie Johnnie Beattie John William "Johnnie" Beattie is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors at the number 8 position.-Background:...   OF 7 John Barclay John Barclay John Barclay may refer to:*John Barclay , Scottish satirist and Latin poet*John Barclay , Scottish theological writer*John Barclay , Canadian Church of Scotland clergyman... BF 6 Alasdair Strokosch Alasdair Strokosch Alasdair Strokosch is a Scottish rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as a flanker.Strokosch started his professional career with Edinburgh Rugby...   RL 5 Alastair Kellock Alastair Kellock Alastair Kellock is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.Kellock's position of choice is as a Lock.... LL 4 Nathan Hines Nathan Hines Nathan Hines is an Australian-born Scottish rugby player. He currently plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne... TP 3 Moray Low Moray Low Moray Low is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.Low's position of choice is as a Prop....   HK 2 Ross Ford Ross Ford Ross William Ford is a professional rugby union player who plays as hooker for both Edinburgh and Scotland. He signed for Edinburgh after starting his professional career with the Border Reivers, but after the Reivers disbandment in the summer of 2007, Ford was left without a club...   LP 1 Allan Jacobsen Allan Jacobsen Allan Jacobsen is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He is a prop, nicknamed "Chunk". He plays for Edinburgh.... Replacements: HK 16 Dougie Hall Dougie Hall Douglas William Hugh Hall is a Rugby Union Footballer playing at Hooker for the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland.Born in Dingwall he was educated at Glenalmond College in Perthshire and it was playing for them he was first scouted. He debuted for Scotland in the second-half defeat against Wales at the...   PR 17 Kyle Traynor Kyle Traynor Kyle Traynor is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at prop for Edinburgh and Scotland.-Biography:Traynor was born in Farnborough, London to Glaswegian parents and was educated at The John Fisher School...   FL 18 Jason White  N8 19 Richie Vernon Richie Vernon Richie Vernon is a Scotland rugby union player formerly of Glasgow Warriors. He currently plays for Sale Sharks for the 2011/12 season.Educated at the High School of Dundee....   SH 20 Rory Lawson Rory Lawson Rory Lawson is a Scottish international rugby union player who currently plays for Gloucester Rugby as a Scrum Half. He attended Dollar Academy where he captained the school's 1st XV. After a number of years playing amateur rugby for Heriots he then took a professional contract with Edinburgh...   FB 21 Chris Paterson Chris Paterson Chris Paterson is a Scotland internationalist who plays for RaboDirect Pro12 side Edinburgh Rugby. He is Scotland’s record cap and points holder with 109 caps and 809 points. Paterson is capable in a range of positions, including fullback, wing and fly-half. In recent years Paterson has played...   CE 22 Nick De Luca Nick De Luca Nick De Luca is a Scottish internationalist professional rugby union player. He currently plays club rugby for Edinburgh Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12.-Club rugby:...   Coach:   Andy Robinson Andy Robinson Richard Andrew 'Andy' Robinson OBE is an English rugby union coach and retired player. He is currently the head coach of Scotland.Robinson played as an openside flanker for Bath, England and the British and Irish Lions...

| Australia FB 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper is an Australian rugby union footballer. He he has signed with the NSW Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition for 2012 and also plays for Australia. He was educated at the Berkeley Vale High School and played his junior rugby for Ourimbah on the NSW Central Coast... RW 14 Peter Hynes Peter Hynes Peter Hynes is an Irish footballer. He also works as a lorry driver.-English career:Hynes began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa where he played in Villa's 2002 FA Youth Cup winning side and turned professional in November 2000... OC 13 Ryan Cross Ryan Cross Ryan Cross is a Rugby Union football player for Racing Metro 92 after signing from USA Perpignan in the French Top 14. He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League competition, the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby.-Early career:Son of former rugby... IC 12 Quade Cooper Quade Cooper Quade S. Cooper is a New Zealand born Australian rugby union player.He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition and the Australia national rugby union team, generally as fly-half.-Career:...   LW 11 Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise... FH 10 Matt Giteau Matt Giteau Matthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky... SH 9 Will Genia Will Genia Will Genia is a Papua New Guinean-born, Australian rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition, in which he debuted round one, 2007. Currently, he plays for the Wallabies.-Career:...   N8 8 Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu is an Australian rugby union footballer of Tongan descent. He plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition...   OF 7 George Smith BF 6 Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom is a former captain of the Australia national rugby union team. Raised in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Elsom is one of Australia's most decorated Rugby players. Elsom has played over 50 times for Australia and has over 80 Super rugby caps with the Waratahs 2003–08 and the...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) RL 5 Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Brumbies in the international Super Rugby competition...   LL 4 James Horwill James Horwill James Horwill is an Australian rugby union player, a national and provincial representative Lock forward. He captained the Queensland Reds to a season victory in the 2011 in the Super 15 competition, his sixth season played at that level and debuted as Wallaby captain in the deciding game of the... TP 3 Ben Alexander HK 2 Stephen Moore LP 1 Benn Robinson Benn Robinson Benn Robinson is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition.-Career:... Replacements: HK 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau Tatafu Polota-Nau - Biography :At 25 years of age, Polota-Nau achieved the rare feat of Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road were impressive.v Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs... PR 17 Sekope Kepu Sekope Kepu Sekope Kepu is a young Australian prop forward for the NSW Waratahs rugby union club in the Super 14 competition. He made his debut during the 2008 season....   LK 18 Dean Mumm Dean Mumm Dean Mumm is an Australian Rugby player currently playing for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.-Amateur career:...   N8 19 Richard Brown  SH 20 Luke Burgess Luke Burgess (rugby union) Luke Burgess is anational representative rugby union player who plays professionally for the Stade Toulousain....   WG 21 Lachie Turner CE 22 James O'Connor James O'Connor (rugby) James O'Connor is an Australian international rugby union footballer. He made his Wallabies debut in 2008. In the Super Rugby competition he played from 2008 to 2011 with Western Force, and subsequently signed to the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.-Biography:O'Connor is a versatile... Coach:   Robbie Deans Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans is the current coach of the Wallabies and former All Black. He is the former coach of the Crusaders. He also served as assistant to former All Blacks coach John Mitchell between late 2001 and 2003...

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EWLINE| Ireland FB 15 Rob Kearney Rob Kearney Robert Kearney , also referred to as Rob Kearney, is an Irish rugby union footballer who currently plays for UCD, Leinster and Ireland. As a youth he also played rugby union for Clongowes Wood College and Gaelic football for Louth in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship... RW 14 Tommy Bowe Tommy Bowe Thomas John "Tommy" Bowe is an Irish rugby union footballer from County Monaghan, Ireland... OC 13 Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is the current captain of the Ireland Rugby team and captained Leinster Rugby until the start of 2008 season. He also captained the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) IC 12 Paddy Wallace Paddy Wallace Paddy Wallace is an Irish rugby union footballer from Belfast where he attended Rockport School and Campbell College. He plays for Ulster. He was a member of the Ireland U19 side that lifted the U19 World Cup in 1998... LW 11 Keith Earls Keith Earls Keith Earls is an Irish rugby union footballer for Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup. Internationally, Earls plays for Ireland, and he represented the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa. He plays as an Outside Centre, Winger or Fullback. He won a Munster...   FH 10 Jonathan Sexton Jonathan Sexton Jonathan Sexton , is a rugby union player for Leinster Rugby in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup. Sexton is a nephew of former Garryowen, Munster and Ireland rugby player Willie Sexton.Sexton is registered to St... SH 9 Tomás O'Leary Tomás O'Leary Tomás O'Leary is an Irish Rugby Union player, playing in the scrum half position for Munster and Dolphin RFC. The son of Cork hurler, Seánie O'Leary, Tomás played Gaelic football and hurling before committing to Rugby.... N8 8 Jamie Heaslip Jamie Heaslip James Peter Richard "Jamie" Heaslip is a Leinster & Irish rugby union player.- Early life :Heaslip was born in Tiberias, Israel, while his father, retired Brigadier General Richard Heaslip, was there on duty with UNIFIL. He attended Newbridge College before starring at the 2004 U-21 World Cup in... OF 7 David Wallace David Wallace (rugby player) David P. Wallace is an Irish rugby union player for Munster and Ireland. He grew up in Limerick on the Ennis Road. He did not leave Limerick until the age of 17, when he started playing for Munster. He normally plays as an Openside Flanker, but has also played Blindside and Number 8...   BF 6 Stephen Ferris  RL 5 Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell is an Irish rugby union player who plays lock for Munster and Ireland. He also captained the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa.-Early life:... LL 4 Donncha O'Callaghan Donncha O'Callaghan Donncha O'Callaghan is an Irish rugby union footballer. He plays as a lock for Munster and Ireland.- Early career :He began his rugby education in Highfield Rugby Club, on the Model Farm Road in Cork. During the 1997/98 season he won a Schools Senior Cup with the Christian Brothers College, Cork,... TP 3 John Hayes John Hayes (rugby player) John Hayes is an Irish rugby union player, who plays in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup for Munster. Having spent his underage career playing with the local Cappamore GAA club, he was 18 when he started playing rugby. It was his size which enabled him to overcome his late start to the sport... HK 2 Jerry Flannery Jerry Flannery Jeremiah Paul "Jerry" Flannery is an Irish rugby union player who plays at Hooker for Munster and Ireland.-Early career:... LP 1 Cian Healy Cian Healy Cian Healy born 7 October 1987 in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish rugby union footballer. He plays for Leinster and for the Ireland national team. He is registered to Clontarf RFC who play in AIB League Division 1... Replacements: HK 16 Sean Cronin Sean Cronin (rugby union) Sean Cronin is an Irish player for Leinster in the Celtic League. Cronin was educated at Ardscoil Ris in Limerick and has previously played with Shannon RFC and Munster Rugby where he had progressed through their academy to a development contract... PR 17 Tony Buckley Tony Buckley Tony "Mushy" Buckley is an Irish rugby union player from Newmarket, County Cork, who plays tighthead prop for Sale in the Aviva Premiership and for Ireland. He is currently one of the heaviest men playing professional rugby, weighing in at 21 st 5 lbs or 135 kilograms. He wears size 16 boots... LK 18 Leo Cullen Leo Cullen Leo Cullen may refer to:*Leo Cullen *Leo Cullen... FL 19 Sean O'Brien Sean O'Brien (rugby player) Sean Kevin O'Brien is an Irish professional rugby union player from Carlow, Ireland. He plays provincial rugby for Leinster and club rugby for Clontarf RFC.... SH 20 Peter Stringer Peter Stringer Peter Alexander Stringer is an Irish rugby union player who plays at scrum half for Munster and Ireland. He is one of the most recognisable players in world rugby as Stringer stands only 1.7m tall and weighs in at just over 70 kg .-Career:In February 2000, he made his debut for Ireland... FH 21 Ronan O'Gara Ronan O'Gara Ronan John Ross O'Gara is an Irish rugby union player, playing at fly-half for both Munster and Ireland. He is the all time highest point scorer for both Munster and Ireland. In addition to his prolific point-scoring, he has captained Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions... FB 22 Gordon D'Arcy Gordon D'Arcy Gordon William D'Arcy is an Irish rugby player, more specifically an inside centre. He is registered to Lansdowne RFC and plays for provincial and RaboDirect Pro12 side Leinster.-Career:...   Coach: Declan Kidney Declan Kidney Declan Kidney is an Irish rugby union coach.-Early life:Kidney played rugby for UCC and later for Dolphin RFC....

EWLINE| South Africa FB 15 Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner Zane Kirchner is a South African international rugby union footballer who plays at fullback for the Bulls in the Super 14 and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. Born in George, Western Cape, Kirchner attended PW Botha College in his home town, for whom he played at fly-half; he was first selected... RW 14 JP Pietersen JP Pietersen Jon-Paul Roger "JP" Pietersen is a South African rugby union footballer. He generally plays fullback or wing for the Sharks and the Natal Sharks in the Currie Cup... OC 13 Jaque Fourie Jaque Fourie Jaque Fourie is a South African rugby union footballer. He is a versatile backline player whose usual position is in the centres... IC 12 Wynand Olivier Wynand Olivier Wynand Olivier is a South African rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. His usual position is at centre, although he has played on the wing in the past.-Career:... LW 11 Bryan Habana Bryan Habana Bryan Gary Habana is a South African rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super 14, and the 2007 Rugby World Cup champions Springboks... FH 10 Morné Steyn Morne Steyn Morné Steyn is a South African rugby union player who plays at the Flyhalf position.He plays at number 10 for the Springboks internationally, as well as for the Bulls in the Super 14 and for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup... SH 9 Fourie du Preez Fourie du Preez Petrus Fourie du Preez is a rugby union player. His position of choice is scrum half. Du Preez plays for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup competition in South Africa and the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition... N8 8 Danie Rossouw Danie Rossouw Danie Rossouw is a South African rugby union footballer who plays as a second row forward. He plays for the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition. Rossouw made his provincinal debut during 1999 for the Blue Bulls in a match against the North Western Province in the Currie Cup competition... BF 7 Schalk Burger Schalk Burger Schalk Burger Jr. is a South African rugby union player. He plays the position of flanker in the Springbok rugby union team.-Father:... OF 6 Heinrich Brüssow Heinrich Brussow Heinrich Wilhelm Brüssow is a South African rugby union footballer. He plays for the Free State Cheetahs provincial team, Cheetahs in the international Super Rugby competition and the Springboks... RL 5 Victor Matfield Victor Matfield Victor Matfield is a South African rugby union player. He has played for, and captained the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in the Super 14... LL 4 Bakkies Botha Bakkies Botha John Philip "Bakkies" Botha, is a South African rugby union player who plays lock for the Springboks. He was a member of the national team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2007 in addition to winning two Tri-Nations titles in 2004 and 2009... TP 3 BJ Botha BJ Botha Brendon James Botha, better known as BJ Botha is a South African rugby union player. He is a prop for the Irish Province, Munster. He signed for Ulster on Thursday 14 August 2008 on a three year deal, and left the province in May 2011... HK 2 John Smit John Smit John William Smit is the 50th and current captain of the South African national rugby union team, the Springboks. He has played most of his career as a hooker, but played twice for the Springboks off the bench as a prop prior to the South Africa coaching staff's decision to use him as a tighthead...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira Tendai Mtawarira Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira is a Zimbabwean-born South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super Rugby competition. Mtawarira, a prop, is fondly known by friends and fans as "The Beast". Roars of "Beast" are shouted by spectators and fans of the Natal Sharks team whenever Mtawarira... Replacements: HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis Bismarck du Plessis Bismarck du Plessis is a South African rugby union player, who plays for South Africa internationally, the Natal Sharks in the domestic Currie Cup, and the Sharks in Super Rugby.-Career:... PR 17 CJ van der Linde CJ van der Linde CJ van der Linde is a South African rugby union footballer. His usual position is prop. He played for Leinster Rugby in the international Magners League from 2008–10, and currently plays for the Stormers.... LK 18 Andries Bekker Andries Bekker Andries Bekker is a South African rugby union player for the Springbok rugby team as well as Western Province in the Currie Cup and the Stormers franchise in the Super 14.... FL 19 Jean Deysel Jean Deysel Jean Deysel born 5 March 1985 in Virginia, Free State, South Africa is a rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super 14 competition. He plays number 7. Deysel is known for his bruising running with ball in hand, often "bumping" the first defender.... FL 20 Dewald Potgieter Dewald Potgieter Dewald Potgieter is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. His first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland & England in late 2009. Potgieter also plays loose forward position for the Super 14 franchise, the Blue Bulls... FH 21 Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar Ruan Pienaar is a South African rugby union footballer who plays either as a scrum-half or as a fly-half. He joined Ulster for the 2010/2011 Magners League campaign.... FB 22 Jean de Villiers Jean de Villiers Jean de Villiers is a South African rugby union footballer. He started his career at wing, but now primarily plays centre. De Villiers plays for Western Province and internationally for South Africa.... Coach:   Peter de Villiers Peter de Villiers Peter de Villiers is a South African rugby union coach who is the coach of the South Africa national rugby union team. After his successes with South African U19 and U21 squads, de Villiers was named as the coach of South Africa's national team, the Springboks in January 2008, the first-ever...

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EWLINE| Scotland FB 15 Rory Lamont Rory Lamont Rory Lamont is a rugby union player who plays fullback and on the wing most recently he played for RC Toulon and currently for the Scotland. Rory is the younger brother of Sean Lamont.- Club career :... RW 14 Sean Lamont Sean Lamont Sean Lamont is a Scottish international rugby union player who plays at centre and on the wing. His younger brother Rory Lamont is also a Scotland international rugby union player.-Biography:... OC 13 Ben Cairns Ben Cairns Ben Cairns is an English-born Scotland rugby union player for Edinburgh Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12.Cairns' position of choice is as a Centre and he can also operate at Full-back and on the Wing. He won his First Cap for Scotland inRosario against Argentina and then won his Second in Buenos... IC 12 Alex Grove Alex Grove Alex Grove is a Scottish rugby union player for Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.He plays as a centre but can also play on the wing.Grove previously played for Scotland at under-18, under-19, and under-20 level... LW 11 Thom Evans Thom Evans Thom Evans is a former Scottish international rugby union player. He last played on the wingfor Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League. His rugby career ended aged 24 on his 10th appearance for Scotland when he incurred a serious neck injury.-Career:Evans was educated at Wellington College,...   FH 10 Phil Godman Phil Godman Phil Godman, nicknamed "Mad Phil" was born May 20, 1982 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Educated at Merchiston Castle School where he captained the rugby union side to victory in the Scottish Schools Cup. He signed a professional contract with Newcastle Falcons after leaving Merchiston... SH 9 Chris Cusiter Chris Cusiter Christopher Peter Cusiter is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at scrum-half. Cusiter played for the British and Irish Lions in their 2005 tour of New Zealand. Originally from Aberdeen, where he attended Robert Gordon's College, he now plays for Glasgow Warriors. He left the Border Reivers...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) N8 8 Johnnie Beattie Johnnie Beattie John William "Johnnie" Beattie is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors at the number 8 position.-Background:... OF 7 Alan MacDonald Alan MacDonald (rugby union) Alan Robin MacDonald is a Scottish rugby union player. MacDonald, who is a flanker, plays club rugby for Edinburgh. He made his debut for Scotland against Argentina on 28 November 2009.-Biography:...   BF 6 Alasdair Strokosch Alasdair Strokosch Alasdair Strokosch is a Scottish rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester Rugby. He plays as a flanker.Strokosch started his professional career with Edinburgh Rugby...   RL 5 Alastair Kellock Alastair Kellock Alastair Kellock is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.Kellock's position of choice is as a Lock.... LL 4 Nathan Hines Nathan Hines Nathan Hines is an Australian-born Scottish rugby player. He currently plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne... TP 3 Moray Low Moray Low Moray Low is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12.Low's position of choice is as a Prop.... HK 2 Ross Ford Ross Ford Ross William Ford is a professional rugby union player who plays as hooker for both Edinburgh and Scotland. He signed for Edinburgh after starting his professional career with the Border Reivers, but after the Reivers disbandment in the summer of 2007, Ford was left without a club... LP 1 Allan Jacobsen Allan Jacobsen Allan Jacobsen is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He is a prop, nicknamed "Chunk". He plays for Edinburgh.... Replacements: HK 16 Dougie Hall Dougie Hall Douglas William Hugh Hall is a Rugby Union Footballer playing at Hooker for the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland.Born in Dingwall he was educated at Glenalmond College in Perthshire and it was playing for them he was first scouted. He debuted for Scotland in the second-half defeat against Wales at the... PR 17 Kyle Traynor Kyle Traynor Kyle Traynor is a Scottish rugby union player who plays at prop for Edinburgh and Scotland.-Biography:Traynor was born in Farnborough, London to Glaswegian parents and was educated at The John Fisher School... LK 18 Jason White N8 19 Richie Vernon Richie Vernon Richie Vernon is a Scotland rugby union player formerly of Glasgow Warriors. He currently plays for Sale Sharks for the 2011/12 season.Educated at the High School of Dundee.... SH 20 Rory Lawson Rory Lawson Rory Lawson is a Scottish international rugby union player who currently plays for Gloucester Rugby as a Scrum Half. He attended Dollar Academy where he captained the school's 1st XV. After a number of years playing amateur rugby for Heriots he then took a professional contract with Edinburgh... FH 21 Chris Paterson Chris Paterson Chris Paterson is a Scotland internationalist who plays for RaboDirect Pro12 side Edinburgh Rugby. He is Scotland’s record cap and points holder with 109 caps and 809 points. Paterson is capable in a range of positions, including fullback, wing and fly-half. In recent years Paterson has played... CE 22 Nick De Luca Nick De Luca Nick De Luca is a Scottish internationalist professional rugby union player. He currently plays club rugby for Edinburgh Rugby in the RaboDirect Pro12.-Club rugby:...   Coach:   Andy Robinson Andy Robinson Richard Andrew 'Andy' Robinson OBE is an English rugby union coach and retired player. He is currently the head coach of Scotland.Robinson played as an openside flanker for Bath, England and the British and Irish Lions...

EWLINE| Argentina FB 15 Horacio Agulla Horacio Agulla Horacio Agulla is an Argentine rugby union player, who represents Leicester Tigers at club level, and has played for Argentina's national side. Agulla plays as a winger. He also attended St... RW 14 Lucas Borges Lucas Borges Lucas Borges is an Argentina rugby union player. He played for Benetton Rugby in the Italian Super 10. Borges has also played for the Argentina national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is on the wing.... OC 13 Gonzalo Tiesi Gonzalo Tiesi Gonzalo Tiesi is an Argentina rugby union footballer. He used to play for Harlequins in the English Guinness Premiership. He now plays for Stade Francais in the French Top 14. Tiesi has also played for the Argentina national team, Los Pumas. His usual position is in the centres.Tiesi formerly... IC 12 Martín Rodríguez LW 11 Federico Martín Aramburú Federico Martín Aramburú Federico Martín Aramburú is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays as a centre for Glasgow Warriors in the RaboDirect Pro12, and for the Argentina. Since his international debut in April 2004, in a match against , Martín Aramburú has played 22 times, scoring 8 tries, including one against ... FH 10 Santiago Fernández Santiago Fernández (rugby union) Santiago Fernández is an Argentine rugby footballer currently playing for Montpellier after previously playing for amateur side Hindu Club, although he was paid by the Argentine Rugby Union as one of their better home-based players... SH 9 Alfredo Lalanne Alfredo Lalanne Alfredo Lalanne is an Argentine scrum-half who plays for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.Lalanne was born in Buenos Aires, where he attended the Los Molinos School. The San Isidro Club was his rugby 'home' through his teens and early twenties... N8 8 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Toulon in the French Top 14, having moved from Sale Sharks in England's Guinness Premiership. He previously played for Liceo Naval, and has represented Argentina...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 7 Alejandro Abadie Alejandro Abadie Alejandro Abadie is an Argentine rugby union footballer who plays at flank for Rovigo in Italy. He has also represented the Argentina national rugby union team.-External links:*Alejandro Abadie at wikipedia.com... OF 6 Alejandro Campos Alejandro Campos Alejandro Tomas Campos is an Argentine rugby union player who plays at flanker or number eight in the Top 14, for Agen. He has also represented Argentina.-External links:* at uar.com.ar... RL 5 Patricio Albacete Patricio Albacete Patricio Albacete is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Toulousain in the top level of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He has also represented the national Argentina team, including being a part of their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. His usual position is at... LL 4 Manuel Carizza Manuel Carizza Manuel Carizza is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He currently plays for French club Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 competition. He previously played for the Argentine club Jockey Club de Rosario. He has also played for the Argentina national team... TP 3 Martín Scelzo Martín Scelzo Martín Alejandro Scelzo is an Argentine rugby union footballer, currently playing for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the top division of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He usually plays as a prop... HK 2 Alberto Vernet Basualdo Alberto Vernet Basualdo Alberto Vernet Basualdo is an Argentine rugby union player. His position is hooker. He started playing in Buenos Aires team Asociación Alumni and currently plays for Toulouse, in France; he also plays for the Argentine national rugby team, his debut for Los Pumas was on December 4, 2004.In 2005 he... LP 1 Marcos Ayerza Marcos Ayerza Marcos Ayerza is an Argentine rugby union footballer who plays loose-head prop for an English club, the Leicester Tigers.-Club career:... Replacements: HK 16 Agustín Creevy Agustín Creevy Agustín Creevy is an Argentine rugby union player. He plays as a hooker, but has also played flanker and was selected for the 2010 June tests against Scotland. His test debut for Argentina was in 2005 when he played against Japan in Buenos Aires. He is also a Montpellier Herault RC... PR 17 Rodrigo Roncero Rodrigo Roncero Rodrigo Roncero, also known as "RoRo" , is an Argentinian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Français in the national domestic competition of France, the Top 14. He has also played for Gloucester Rugby in the Guinness Premiership from 2002 to 2004... LK 18 Esteban Lozada Esteban Lozada Esteban Lozada is an Argentine rugby union player who currently plays for Scottish team Edinburgh Rugby. He also plays for the Argentina national team and was part of the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad. He debuted with "Los Pumas" on November 11, 2006... N8 19 Tomás Leonardi Tomas Leonardi Tomas Leonardi is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays in the back row. In May 2010 he was selected in a squad of over 40 players to represent Argentina in the two test Summer tour of Argentina. Tomas's debut for Argentina was against England at Twickenham Stadium in November... SH 20 Agustín Figuerola Agustín Figuerola Agustín Figuerola is an Argentine rugby union footballer for Brive in the Top 14. He has played both scrum-half and fly-half, and was recently selected for the 2010 June test to play against Scotland.-External links: *... FH 21 Benjamín Urdapilleta Benjamin Urdapilleta Benjamín Urdapilleta is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He has played in both the centre and the flyhalf positions. His test debut for Argentina was in 2008 when he played against South Africa in Johannesburg. He signed for the Harlequins in March 2010.-External links:*... FB 22 Horacio San Martín Horacio San Martin Horacio San Martín is an Argentine rugby union footballer. He plays in the centre position. His test debut was against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in November 2009... Coach:   Santiago Phelan Santiago Phelan Santiago Phelan is a retired Argentine rugby union footballer. His usual position was flanker....

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EWLINE| Wales FB 15 James Hook James Hook (rugby player) James William Hook is a Welsh rugby union player for USA Perpignan. Hook is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in world rugby.... RW 14 Leigh Halfpenny Leigh Halfpenny Stephen Leigh Halfpenny is a Welsh international rugby union footballer who plays for the Cardiff Blues regional side.-Biography:...   OC 13 Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts is a Welsh international rugby union footballer currently playing for Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect Pro12. He also plays for the Wales and the British and Irish lions.Roberts' position of choice is as a centre.... IC 12 Jonathan Davies LW 11 Shane Williams Shane Williams Shane Mark Williams is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Ospreys and who can also play scrum-half. Williams is the record try scorer for the Wales national team and he is third on the international list of leading Rugby union Test try scorers behind Daisuke Ohata...   FH 10 Stephen Jones Stephen Jones (rugby player) Stephen Michael Jones is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays primarily at fly-half for Wales, the British and Irish Lions and Scarlets.... SH 9 Dwayne Peel Dwayne Peel Dwayne John Peel is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Sale Sharks and Wales. He is the most capped scrum-half for the Wales national rugby union team....   N8 8 Andy Powell Andy Powell (rugby player) Andy Powell is a Welsh international rugby union player now playing his club rugby for Sale Sharks. He is a back row forward who has played for both the Wales sevens team and the Wales national rugby union team.-Rugby union career:...   OF 7 Martyn Williams Martyn Williams Martyn Elwyn Williams is a Welsh international rugby union player. A flanker, he plays for Cardiff Blues and the Wales national rugby union team as an open-side flanker... BF 6 Dan Lydiate Dan Lydiate Dan Lydiate is a Wales international rugby union player. A flanker, Lydiate was raised in Llandrindod Wells and is a product of the Newport Gwent Dragons academy...   RL 5 Luke Charteris Luke Charteris Luke Charteris is a Wales international rugby union player. A second row forward, he plays his club rugby for Newport Gwent Dragons.Charteris made his debut for Wales in 2004 versus South Africa in 2004 having previously represented Wales at Under 19 and Under 21 levels.Charteris was called up as a...   LL 4 Alun Wyn Jones Alun Wyn Jones Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh international rugby union rugby player, currently playing for the Ospreys in the Celtic League. Having previously represented Wales at under-21 level, he made his Test debut for Wales in June 2006 against Argentina. Originally playing as a blindside flanker, he has shown... TP 3 Paul James Paul James (rugby) Paul James is a Welsh international rugby union player for the Ospreys in the RaboDirect Pro12. James' position of choice is as a prop....   HK 2 Matthew Rees Matthew Rees Matthew Rees is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union footballer who currently plays for the Scarlets in the Celtic League. His usual position is at hooker...   LP 1 Gethin Jenkins Gethin Jenkins Gethin Jenkins is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union player, currently playing for Cardiff Blues. He is the most capped prop-forward for Wales.-Early career:...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) Replacements: HK 16 Huw Bennett Huw Bennett Huw Bennett is a Wales international rugby union footballer, who currently plays for the Ospreys in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup. His usual position is at hooker....   PR 17 Duncan Jones  LK 18 Jonathan Thomas Jonathan Thomas Jonathan Thomas is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays at flanker for the Ospreys. He has also played at number eight and lock....   FL 19 Sam Warburton Sam Warburton Sam Kennedy-Warburton , commonly known as Sam Warburton, is a Welsh rugby union player. Warburton plays regional rugby for the Cardiff Blues and was first capped for Wales in 2009...   SH 20 Martin Roberts Martin Roberts Martin Roberts is a Wales international rugby union footballer who currently plays at scrum-half for the Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership....   WG 21 Andrew Bishop Andrew Bishop Andrew Bishop is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays for the Ospreys at Centre.He was a stalwart of the Wales Under 21 Grand Slam victory in 2005. In May 2008 he was selected for the Wales' squad for the 2008 Tour of South Africa, making his debut as a substitute in the 2nd test on...   WG 22 Tom James Tom James (rugby player) Tom James is a Welsh rugby union footballer.He was a former Welsh athlete before turning to rugby. His older brother, Robbie, is a professional welterweight boxer and former Welsh ABA Champion....   Coach:   Warren Gatland Warren Gatland Warren David Gatland is a former New Zealand rugby footballer and the current head coach of the Wales national team.Gatland was born in Hamilton, New Zealand and educated at Hamilton Boys' High School and Waikato University...

EWLINE| Australia FB 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper Adam Ashley-Cooper is an Australian rugby union footballer. He he has signed with the NSW Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition for 2012 and also plays for Australia. He was educated at the Berkeley Vale High School and played his junior rugby for Ourimbah on the NSW Central Coast... RW 14 Peter Hynes Peter Hynes Peter Hynes is an Irish footballer. He also works as a lorry driver.-English career:Hynes began his career as a trainee with Aston Villa where he played in Villa's 2002 FA Youth Cup winning side and turned professional in November 2000...   OC 13 Digby Ioane Digby Ioane Digby Ioane is an Australian rugby union footballer playing for the Queensland Reds. He has previously played for the Western Force in their inaugural year in 2006 to 2007, and has been capped 11 times for the Wallabies.-Early life:... IC 12 Quade Cooper Quade Cooper Quade S. Cooper is a New Zealand born Australian rugby union player.He currently plays for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition and the Australia national rugby union team, generally as fly-half.-Career:... LW 11 Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise...   FH 10 Matt Giteau Matt Giteau Matthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky... SH 9 Will Genia Will Genia Will Genia is a Papua New Guinean-born, Australian rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition, in which he debuted round one, 2007. Currently, he plays for the Wallabies.-Career:...   N8 8 Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu Wycliff Palu is an Australian rugby union footballer of Tongan descent. He plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition... ) OF 7 David Pocock  BF 6 Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom is a former captain of the Australia national rugby union team. Raised in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Elsom is one of Australia's most decorated Rugby players. Elsom has played over 50 times for Australia and has over 80 Super rugby caps with the Waratahs 2003–08 and the...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) RL 5 Dean Mumm Dean Mumm Dean Mumm is an Australian Rugby player currently playing for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.-Amateur career:... LL 4 James Horwill James Horwill James Horwill is an Australian rugby union player, a national and provincial representative Lock forward. He captained the Queensland Reds to a season victory in the 2011 in the Super 15 competition, his sixth season played at that level and debuted as Wallaby captain in the deciding game of the... TP 3 Ben Alexander  HK 2 Stephen Moore  LP 1 Benn Robinson Benn Robinson Benn Robinson is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition.-Career:... Replacements: HK 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau Tatafu Polota-Nau - Biography :At 25 years of age, Polota-Nau achieved the rare feat of Test selection before playing a match at Super 14 level. His performances in his Test debut against England at Twickenham and in the win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road were impressive.v Signed to the New South Wales Waratahs...   PR 17 Matt Dunning Matt Dunning Matt Dunning is an Australian rugby union footballer. He was educated at Northholm Grammar School and represented New South Wales and Australian Schools, U19s and U21s. Dunning plays club rugby for Eastwood and has represented the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super 14 since 2001...   N8 18 Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm Mark Chisholm is an Australian rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Brumbies in the international Super Rugby competition...   FL 19 George Smith  SH 20 Luke Burgess Luke Burgess (rugby union) Luke Burgess is anational representative rugby union player who plays professionally for the Stade Toulousain....   WG 21 James O'Connor James O'Connor (rugby) James O'Connor is an Australian international rugby union footballer. He made his Wallabies debut in 2008. In the Super Rugby competition he played from 2008 to 2011 with Western Force, and subsequently signed to the Melbourne Rebels for the 2012 season.-Biography:O'Connor is a versatile...   WG 22 Kurtley Beale Kurtley Beale Kurtley Beale is an Australian representative rugby union player. His primary position is fullback.- Youth :Beale signed to the Waratahs while a 16 year old at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill. Before leaving school Beale captained the Australian Schoolboys and regularly attended training...   Coach:   Robbie Deans Robbie Deans Robert Maxwell Deans is the current coach of the Wallabies and former All Black. He is the former coach of the Crusaders. He also served as assistant to former All Blacks coach John Mitchell between late 2001 and 2003...

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• Namibia qualifies for the 2011 Rugby World Cup as Africa 1.

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EWLINE| France FB 15 Damien Traille Damien Traille Damien Traille is a French rugby union footballer. His usual position is in the centre, fly-half and fullback. He currently plays for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 club competition in France... WG 14 Vincent Clerc Vincent Clerc Vincent Clerc is a French rugby union player who plays on the wing.-Biography:Born in the city of Échirolles, suburb of the south of Grenoble , Clerc first played rugby at FC Grenoble, helping them reach the Top 16 before moving to Toulouse in 2002, where he has been playing ever since...   CE 13 David Marty David Marty David Marty is a French rugby union footballer who plays at center three-quarter in the Top 14 competition for Catalan club USA Perpignan, and has also played for France, having played in the 2005 and 2006 Six Nations.... CE 12 Yannick Jauzion Yannick Jauzion Yannick Jauzion is a French rugby union footballer. He plays at centre for Stade Toulousain and the French national team....   CE 11 Maxime Médard Maxime Médard Maxime Médard is a French rugby union player who plays his club rugby for French club Stade Toulousain in Top 14 and France internationally. He can play as both a fullback and on the wing and is described by assistant national team coach Emile Ntamack as an "incredible talent" that, during the... FH 10 François Trinh-Duc François Trinh-Duc François Trinh-Duc is a French rugby union player for Montpellier Hérault RC in France's top division of rugby union, the Top 14. Trinh-Duc's regular position is at fly-half or outside centre.-Biography:... SH 9 Julien Dupuy Julien Dupuy Julien Dupuy born 19 December 1983 is a rugby union player for Stade Français in the Top 14.Julien Dupuy plays as a Scrum-half.Julien Dupuy played for Biarritz and Toulouse in the French Top 14 for 7 seasons before joining Leicester Tigers in 2008...   N8 8 Julien Bonnaire Julien Bonnaire Julien Bonnaire is a French rugby union footballer, who played for CS Bourgoin-Jallieu in the Top 14 competition in France until the 2006–2007 season... FL 7 Fulgence Ouedraogo Fulgence Ouedraogo Fulgence Ouedraogo is a French rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Montpellier Hérault RC in the Top 14 championship. His usual position is as a flanker....   FL 6 Thierry Dusautoir Thierry Dusautoir Thierry Dusautoir is a French rugby union player who currently plays for France at international level and Toulouse in the French Top 14 club competition. Dusautoir is a strong ball carrier with good speed and strength to get out of tackles.Dusautoir was born in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LK 5 Romain Millo-Chluski Romain Millo-Chluski Romain Millo-Chluski is a rugby union player for Toulouse in the Top 14 competition. He plays as a lock.... LK 4 Sébastien Chabal Sebastien Chabal Sébastien Chabal, born 8 December 1977 in Valence, Drôme, is a French rugby union rugby player. He has played number eight and lock professionally for the French team Bourgoin ; the English team Sale Sharks ; the French team Racing Métro 92 Paris ; and the French national side. He earned his first...   PR 3 Sylvain Marconnet Sylvain Marconnet Sylvain Marconnet is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing for Biarritz Olympique having signed from Stade Français in the Top 14 club competition in France. His usual position is prop...   HK 2 William Servat William Servat William Servat is a French rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for France and Toulouse in the Top 14 club competition.-Club career:...   PR 1 Fabien Barcella Fabien Barcella Fabien Barcella is a French rugby union player, currently playing for Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14 league in France. He also plays for France.- Domestic Clubs :... Replacements: HK 16 Dimitri Szarzewski Dimitri Szarzewski Dimitri Szarzewski is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing for Stade Français in the Top 14 club championship in France. His usual position is at hooker, and he has represented France....   PR 17 Nicolas Mas Nicolas Mas Nicolas Mas is a Catalan/French rugby union footballer, who currently plays for the USA Perpignan club in the Top 14 French premiership. His usual position is at prop. He also plays for the French national team....   LK 18 Lionel Nallet Lionel Nallet Lionel Nallet is a French rugby union player who currently plays at lock for Racing Métro 92 in the French Top 14 club competition and is a former captain of the France national team. He began his professional career with CS Bourgoin-Jallieu, playing there from 1998 to 2003 before moving to...   FL 19 Julien Puricelli Julien Puricelli Julien Puricelli is a French rugby union player. Puricelli, who is a flanker, plays his club rugby for Bayonne. He made his debut for France against New Zealand on 13 June 2009.-External links:* *...   SH 20 Morgan Parra Morgan Parra Morgan Parra is a rugby union player who plays as a Scrum half and occasionally Fly-half. He plays for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 after signing for them from Bourgoin....   CE 21 Yann David Yann David Yann David is a professional rugby union centre and winger currently playing for Toulouse in the Top 14. He played two seasons for Bourgoin-Jallieu before joining the toulousians. He is 1.85m tall and weighs 105 kg. Yann David studied at the private school St.Joseph Bourgoin-Jallieu. He has...   WG 22 Cédric Heymans Cédric Heymans Cédric Heymans is a French rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Aviron Bayonnais after signing from Stade Toulousain in 2011. He started his club career with CA Brive before moving to SU Agen, where he stayed until the late 1990s, before signing with Toulouse...   Coach:   Marc Lièvremont Marc Lièvremont Marc Lièvremont is a former rugby union footballer and was the head coach of the French national rugby union team. He played as a back-row forward for France, gaining 25 caps from 1995 to 1999, and was selected in France's 1999 Rugby World Cup squad...

EWLINE| New Zealand FB 15 Mils Muliaina Mils Muliaina Junior Malili Muliaina , better known as Mils Muliaina, is a rugby union player. He plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and New Zealand at international level. He was born in Salesi, Samoa, then moved with his family to Invercargill, New Zealand, at the age of two... RW 14 Cory Jane Cory Jane Cory Steven Jane is a New Zealand international rugby union player.He first played for the All Blacks in 2008 and plays as a winger. In 2011 Jane was selected into the Tri Nations team as injury cover... OC 13 Conrad Smith Conrad Smith Conrad Gerard Smith is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He is a midfield back and plays outside centre . He had been in many Taranaki age group teams. He moved to Wellington where he completed an LLB at Victoria University of Wellington... IC 12 Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Nonu Ma'a Allan Nonu is a professional Samoan rugby union player from New Zealand. Nonu plays for the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and the New Zealand All Blacks...   LW 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Waica Sivivatu is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, playing on the position of a wing. He was largely successful in the 2005 Super 12 season playing for the Chiefs, and acquired a starting position in the All Blacks. He has scored 29 tries in 45 tests... FH 10 Daniel Carter  SH 9 Jimmy Cowan Jimmy Cowan Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He has been an All Black since 2004 where he made his debut during the 2004 tour to the United Kingdom and France. Cowan was born in Gore and attended Gore High School...   N8 8 Kieran Read Kieran Read Kieran Read is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a blind-side flanker or No.8, but has the ability and height to play in the lock position... OF 7 Richie McCaw Richie McCaw Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw is a New Zealand rugby union player, and is the current test captain. He plays in the openside flanker position for the New Zealand, Crusaders and Canterbury rugby teams...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 6 Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino Jerome Kaino is a professional New Zealand Rugby union player. In 2004, he was named IRB International Under-21 player of the year.-Early life:... RL 5 Tom Donnelly Tom Donnelly Thomas Mathew Donnelly is a rugby union player who plays for the Crusaders Super Rugby team, and provincial rugby for Otago. He has also made 15 appearances for the All Blacks since 2009.-Provincial Rugby:... LL 4 Brad Thorn Brad Thorn Bradley Carnegie Thorn is a professional rugby union player. He has in the past represented Australia at rugby league, and currently represents New Zealand in union...   TP 3 Neemia Tialata Neemia Tialata Neemia Stanley Tialata is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. As well as representing New Zealand, he also plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup when available....   HK 2 Andrew Hore Andrew Hore For the rugby union coach from New Zealand see Andrew Hore Andrew Hore is a rugby union player who plays for Taranaki in the ITM Cup. He has played for the All Blacks since 2002, in which time he has played 48 tests. His position is hooker...   LP 1 Tony Woodcock Tony Woodcock Anthony Stewart "Tony" Woodcock is a retired English international footballer who played professionally in both England and Germany as a striker. He won the European Cup in 1979 with Nottingham Forest.-Early career:... Replacements: HK 16 Corey Flynn Corey Flynn Corey Flynn is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays in the position of hooker. He was educated at Southland Boys' High School.-Provincial:He played provincial for Southland until he moved to Canterbury in 2003....   PR 17 Owen Franks Owen Franks Owen Franks is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and the All Blacks at international level.-Early Career:He attended Christchurch Boys' High School. His local rugby club is Linwood...   LK 18 Anthony Boric Anthony Boric Anthony Boric is a rugby union player for the Blues in the Super 14 competition. He also plays for the North Harbour Marist. He plays as a lock. On 1 June 2008, Boric became a New Zealand All Black for the first time.-All Blacks:Boric made his first appearance as an All Black coming on as a...   FL 19 Tanerau Latimer Tanerau Latimer Tanerau Dylan Latimer is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and the Bay of Plenty in the Air New Zealand Cup.-Super Rugby:... SH 20 Andrew Ellis  FH 21 Stephen Donald Stephen Donald Stephen Donald is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays at First five-eighth or Second five-eighth. Despite an international career that had not lived up to expectations, Donald, aka 'The Beaver', kicked the winning penalty in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 for New Zealand...   CE 22 Luke McAlister Luke McAlister Charles Luke McAlister is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays first five-eighths and second five-eighths ....   Coach:   Graham Henry Graham Henry Graham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. He played rugby union for Canterbury and cricket for Otago in the Plunket Shield. Henry was heavily criticized following the All Blacks quarterfinal exit at the 2007 Rugby World...

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EWLINE| Barbarians FB 15   Drew Mitchell Drew Mitchell Drew Alan Mitchell is an Australian rugby union player. He usually plays on the wing or as fullback. Up to the 2006 season he played for the Queensland Reds. He played for the Western Force for the 2007–2009 Super 14 seasons. In 2010 he is playing for the New South Wales Waratahs franchise... RW 14   Joe Rokocoko Joe Rokocoko Josevata Taliga "Joe" Rokocoko is a professional New Zealand rugby union player. Rokocoko is known for his speed and strength which has accounted for his prolific try strike rate... OC 13   Jaque Fourie Jaque Fourie Jaque Fourie is a South African rugby union footballer. He is a versatile backline player whose usual position is in the centres... IC 12   Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts Jamie Roberts is a Welsh international rugby union footballer currently playing for Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect Pro12. He also plays for the Wales and the British and Irish lions.Roberts' position of choice is as a centre.... LW 11   Bryan Habana Bryan Habana Bryan Gary Habana is a South African rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super 14, and the 2007 Rugby World Cup champions Springboks... FH 10   Matt Giteau Matt Giteau Matthew Giteau is an Australian rugby union footballer, a former international who now plays for the French Top 14 side Toulon. He attended St Edmund's College, Canberra, which has produced other Wallabies including George Gregan, Matt Henjak and the former rugby league star and now coach Ricky... SH 9   Fourie du Preez Fourie du Preez Petrus Fourie du Preez is a rugby union player. His position of choice is scrum half. Du Preez plays for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup competition in South Africa and the Bulls in the international Super 14 competition... N8 8   George Smith OF 7   Schalk Burger Schalk Burger Schalk Burger Jr. is a South African rugby union player. He plays the position of flanker in the Springbok rugby union team.-Father:... BF 6   Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom Rocky Elsom is a former captain of the Australia national rugby union team. Raised in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Elsom is one of Australia's most decorated Rugby players. Elsom has played over 50 times for Australia and has over 80 Super rugby caps with the Waratahs 2003–08 and the... RL 5   Victor Matfield Victor Matfield Victor Matfield is a South African rugby union player. He has played for, and captained the Springbok rugby team as well as the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and the Bulls franchise in the Super 14...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) LL 4   Carlo Del Fava Carlo Del Fava Carlo Antonio Del Fava is a rugby union player. His preferred position is Lock, and he currently plays for Aironi in the Celtic League.... TP 3   WP Nel HK 2   Bismarck du Plessis Bismarck du Plessis Bismarck du Plessis is a South African rugby union player, who plays for South Africa internationally, the Natal Sharks in the domestic Currie Cup, and the Sharks in Super Rugby.-Career:... LP 1   Salvatore Perugini Salvatore Perugini Salvatore Perugini is an Italian rugby union player, currently playing for Aironi in the RaboDirect Pro12 club competition. He has also been capped for the Italian national team, making his debut in 2000 against Italy. His usual position is at prop... Replacements: HK 16   Stephen Moore Stephen Moore (rugby player) Stephen Moore is an Australian rugby union footballer. Born in Saudi Arabia to Irish parents, Stephen and his family moved back to Tuam, Galway, Ireland in the mid-eighties before they emigrated to Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia in 1988... PR 17   Tendai Mtawarira Tendai Mtawarira Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira is a Zimbabwean-born South African rugby union player for the Sharks in the Super Rugby competition. Mtawarira, a prop, is fondly known by friends and fans as "The Beast". Roars of "Beast" are shouted by spectators and fans of the Natal Sharks team whenever Mtawarira... LK 18   Quintin Geldenhuys Quintin Geldenhuys Quintin Geldenhuys is a South Africa-born Italian rugby union player. Geldenhuys, who is a lock, acts as captain of the Italian Pro12 franchise Aironi. He made his debut for Italy against Australia on 13 June 2009. He qualified for Italy through residency.-References:... N8 19   Andy Powell Andy Powell (rugby player) Andy Powell is a Welsh international rugby union player now playing his club rugby for Sale Sharks. He is a back row forward who has played for both the Wales sevens team and the Wales national rugby union team.-Rugby union career:... SH 20   Will Genia Will Genia Will Genia is a Papua New Guinean-born, Australian rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition, in which he debuted round one, 2007. Currently, he plays for the Wallabies.-Career:... FB 21   Morne Steyn Morne Steyn Morné Steyn is a South African rugby union player who plays at the Flyhalf position.He plays at number 10 for the Springboks internationally, as well as for the Bulls in the Super 14 and for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup... WG 22   Leigh Halfpenny Leigh Halfpenny Stephen Leigh Halfpenny is a Welsh international rugby union footballer who plays for the Cardiff Blues regional side.-Biography:... Coach:   Nick Mallett Nick Mallett Nicholas Vivian Howard Mallett is a former South African rugby union player who was until recently the head coach of the Italian national team, previously replacing Pierre Berbizier on 3 October 2007...

EWLINE| New Zealand FB 15 Cory Jane Cory Jane Cory Steven Jane is a New Zealand international rugby union player.He first played for the All Blacks in 2008 and plays as a winger. In 2011 Jane was selected into the Tri Nations team as injury cover... RW 14 Ben Smith Ben Smith (rugby union) Ben Smith is a Rugby Union player who plays provincial rugby for Otago in the ITM Cup, and for the Highlanders in the Super 15 competition. He plays as a winger and fullback.-Provincial Rugby:... OC 13 Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Ricoh Black Rams in the Japanese Top League competition. His position is utility back. He previously played for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup and Super Rugby for the Hurricanes... IC 12 Luke McAlister Luke McAlister Charles Luke McAlister is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays first five-eighths and second five-eighths .... LW 11 Zac Guildford FH 10 Stephen Donald Stephen Donald Stephen Donald is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays at First five-eighth or Second five-eighth. Despite an international career that had not lived up to expectations, Donald, aka 'The Beaver', kicked the winning penalty in the IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 for New Zealand... SH 9 Brendon Leonard Brendon Leonard Brendon Leonard is a New Zealand rugby union footballer.-Career:Leonard plays half-back and made his provincial debut for Waikato in the 2005 National Provincial Championship. He was in the Chiefs wider training group for the 2006 Super 14... N8 8 Rodney So'oialo Rodney So'oialo Rodney So'oialo is a New Zealand rugby union player currently playing in Japan for the Honda Heat. Previously, he had been a stalwart for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition, making 101 appearances for the franchise. He also made 62 test appearances for the All Blacks between 2002 and 2009... OF 7 Richie McCaw Richie McCaw Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw is a New Zealand rugby union player, and is the current test captain. He plays in the openside flanker position for the New Zealand, Crusaders and Canterbury rugby teams...  (c Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field... ) BF 6 Liam Messam Liam Messam Liam Messam is a rugby union player who plays for Waikato in the ITM Cup and for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. He has also played for the New Zealand Maori in the 2006 Churchill Cup and was in the New Zealand sevens team that won gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games... RL 5 Anthony Boric Anthony Boric Anthony Boric is a rugby union player for the Blues in the Super 14 competition. He also plays for the North Harbour Marist. He plays as a lock. On 1 June 2008, Boric became a New Zealand All Black for the first time.-All Blacks:Boric made his first appearance as an All Black coming on as a... LL 4 Jason Eaton Jason Eaton Jason John Eaton is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays lock.-Early life:Though born in Palmerston North he grew up on a dairy farm near the small community of Colyton.-Career:... TP 3 John Afoa John Afoa Ioane Fitu "John" Afoa is a New Zealand professional Rugby union player and plays prop and hooker. Afoa currently plays for Ulster after signing a two-and-a-half year deal after the 2011 Rugby World Cup.-Representative Rugby:... HK 2 Corey Flynn Corey Flynn Corey Flynn is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays in the position of hooker. He was educated at Southland Boys' High School.-Provincial:He played provincial for Southland until he moved to Canterbury in 2003.... LP 1 Wyatt Crockett Wyatt Crockett Wyatt Crockett is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the super 14. He also plays for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup. He attended Nelson College.He made his All Blacks debut against Italy in 2009.... Replacements: HK 16 Andrew Hore Andrew Hore For the rugby union coach from New Zealand see Andrew Hore Andrew Hore is a rugby union player who plays for Taranaki in the ITM Cup. He has played for the All Blacks since 2002, in which time he has played 48 tests. His position is hooker... PR 17 Neemia Tialata Neemia Tialata Neemia Stanley Tialata is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. As well as representing New Zealand, he also plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup when available.... LK 18 Adam Thomson Adam Thomson Adam Thomson is an Australian rules footballer who played for Port Adelaide and Richmond in the Australian Football League .-Career:... FL 19 Tanerau Latimer Tanerau Latimer Tanerau Dylan Latimer is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and the Bay of Plenty in the Air New Zealand Cup.-Super Rugby:... SH 20 Jimmy Cowan Jimmy Cowan Quinton James Cowan is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He has been an All Black since 2004 where he made his debut during the 2004 tour to the United Kingdom and France. Cowan was born in Gore and attended Gore High School... FH 21 Mike Delany Mike Delany Mike Delany is a New Zealand Rugby Union player that plays provincial rugby for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks.-Career:... WG 22 Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Sivivatu Sitiveni Waica Sivivatu is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, playing on the position of a wing. He was largely successful in the 2005 Super 12 season playing for the Chiefs, and acquired a starting position in the All Blacks. He has scored 29 tries in 45 tests... Coach:   Graham Henry Graham Henry Graham Henry is a New Zealand Rugby Union coach, and former head coach of the country's national team, the All Blacks. He played rugby union for Canterbury and cricket for Otago in the Plunket Shield. Henry was heavily criticized following the All Blacks quarterfinal exit at the 2007 Rugby World...

Touch judges:   Romain Poite Romain Poite Romain Poite is a French rugby union international referee. He made his World Cup debut in 2007 during the match between Ireland and Namibia. He also officiated during three games in the 2009 Six Nations Championship. He refereed his first Six Nations match in 2010.-Notes and references:...   David Changleng David Changleng David Changleng is a Scottish rugby union referee. He is the identical twin brother of fellow referee Malcolm Changleng.Changleng began his rugby career as a player with Gala RFC, playing at fly-half in a team that included Gregor Townsend and Chris Paterson. Early in his playing career, he also... Television match official:   Andrew Turner Andrew Turner Andrew John Turner is a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He is currently the Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight, a post he has held since the 2001 general election.-Education:...  /   Graham Hughes Graham Hughes Graham David Hughes is an adventurer, filmmaker, television presenter and Guinness World Records holder. He is currently presenting the television program “Graham’s World” on the National Geographic Adventure channel, a weekly look into his ongoing quest to break multiple world records by visiting...

• This was the first loss for the All Blacks
  All Blacks
  The New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
  
  in 2 years in a northern hemisphere ground as well as the first time in 2 years a team has managed to score tries against them in the northern hemisphere.