2016 Americas Rugby Championship squads

Main article: 2016 Americas Rugby Championship

This is a list of the complete squads for the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by Argentina XV, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States and Uruguay. Argentina XV are the defending champions.

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 6 February 2016 – the tournament's opening day.

## Argentina XV

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On 22 January, acting head coach for the Argentina side Pablo Bouza, named a 26-man squad for the Championship.[1]

1 On 30 January, Juan Pablo Estellés replaced Franco Cuaranta in the squad following an injury sustained in training.[2]

2 On 4 February, Gaspar Baldunciel was added to the squad as injury cover for Facundo Bosch following injury sustained in training.[3]

3 On 7 February, 12 further players were added to the squad.[4]

4 On 16 February, Marcos Bollini, Juan Cruz González and Gonzalo Paulín were named a 24-man squad for training ahead of the Uruguay fixture.[5]

5 On 25 February, Jaguars players Lucas González Amorosino and Juan Manuel Leguizamón were released by the Super Rugby side for game time, while Bautista Delguy and Tomás Granella joined the squad with the Sevens player returning to the national sevens team.[6]

6 On 1 March, Martín Elías, Franco Molina and Patricio Baronio were called up to the squad for the final fixture against Brazil.[7]

Head coach:  Pablo Bouza

Player  | Position | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Club/province

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Gaspar Baldunciel 2 | Hooker |  (1996-12-09)9 December 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  | Alumni
Facundo Bosch 2 | Hooker |  (1991-08-08)8 August 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  | CUBA
Ignacio Calles 3 | Hooker |  (1995-06-24)24 June 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Liceo Naval
Santiago Iglesias Valdez | Hooker |  (1993-05-22)22 May 1993 (aged 22)  | 11  | Uni. Tucumán
Axel Zapata 3 | Hooker |  (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | SITAS
Felipe Arregui | Prop |  (1994-06-09)9 June 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Duendes
Cristian Bartoloni | Prop |  (1995-08-26)26 August 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Pucará
Eduardo Bello 3 | Prop |  (1995-11-17)17 November 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Atlético del Rosario
Franco Brarda | Prop |  (1993-08-22)22 August 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | Tala
Facundo Gigena 3 | Prop |  (1994-09-15)15 September 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Tala
Enrique Pieretto | Prop |  (1994-12-14)14 December 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Córdoba
Roberto Tejerizo | Prop |  (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 27)  | 4  | Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club
Ignacio Calas | Lock |  (1996-03-18)18 March 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  | La Tablada
Marcos Kremer | Lock |  (1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 18)  | 0  | Club Atlético del Rosario
Ignacio Larrague | Lock |  (1995-10-25)25 October 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | San Isidro
Franco Molina 6 | Lock |  (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 18)  | 0  | Jockey Club
Pedro Ortega | Lock |  (1994-07-30)30 July 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Uni. Tucumán
Rodrigo Báez | Flanker |  (1989-02-08)8 February 1989 (aged 26)  | 16  | Jaguares
Lautaro Bavaro | Flanker |  (1994-09-04)4 September 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Hindú
José Deheza | Flanker |  (1995-04-12)12 April 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Jockey Club
Juan Manuel Leguizamón 5 | Flanker |  (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 32)  | 65  | Jaguares
Gonzalo Paulín 4 | Flanker |  | 0  | Tala
Santiago Montagner | Number 8 |  (1995-04-18)18 April 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Alumni
Santiago Portillo 3 | Number 8 |  (1995-11-21)21 November 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Los Tarcos
Miguel Urtubey 3 | Number 8 |  (1991-04-06)6 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  | Newman
Patricio Baronio 6 | Scrum-half |  (1996-05-06)6 May 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  | Newman
Lautaro Bazán Vélez | Scrum-half |  (1996-02-24)24 February 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  | Córdoba
Gonzalo Bertranou | Scrum-half |  (1993-12-31)31 December 1993 (aged 22)  | 1  | Los Tordos
Marcos Bollini 4 | Scrum-half |  (1991-08-18)18 August 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  | Newman
Mauro Perotti 3 | Scrum-half |  | 0  | Gimnasia y Tiro
Bautista Ezcurra 3 | Fly-half |  (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Hindú
Juan Cruz González 4 | Fly-half |  (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | CUBA
Domingo Miotti | Fly-half |  (1996-05-22)22 May 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  | Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club
Juan Novillo | Fly-half |  (1992-07-08)8 July 1992 (aged 23)  | 2  | Tucumán
Santiago Álvarez Fourcade 3 | Centre |  (1994-02-17)17 February 1994 (aged 21)  | 3  | San Isidro
Juan Cappiello | Centre |  (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 23)  | 3  | Pucará
Martín Elías 6 | Centre |  (1996-10-16)16 October 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  | Atlético del Rosario
Juan Pablo Estellés 1 | Centre |  (1988-05-05)5 May 1988 (aged 27)  | 1  | Atlético del Rosario
Tomás Granella 5 | Centre |  (1995-08-11)11 August 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Liceo Cuyo
Joaquín Paz | Centre |  (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 25)  | 3  | Córdoba
Lucas González Amorosino 5 | Wing |  (1985-02-11)11 February 1985 (aged 30)  | 49  | Jaguares
Tomás Carrió | Wing |  (1989-03-10)10 March 1989 (aged 26)  | 6  | CURNE
Franco Cuaranta 1 | Wing |  (1992-05-23)23 May 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  | Tala
Rodrigo Etchart 3 | Wing |  (1994-12-01)1 December 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | SIC
Axel Müller 3 | Wing |  (1993-11-25)25 November 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | Marista
Matías Orlando | Wing |  (1991-11-14)14 November 1991 (aged 24)  | 10  | Jaguares
Bautista Delguy 5 | Fullback |  (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 18)  | 0  | Pucará
Pedro Mercerat | Fullback |  (1990-02-26)26 February 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  | La Plata
Ramiro Moyano | Fullback |  (1990-05-28)28 May 1990 (aged 25)  | 6  | Jaguares
Segundo Tuculet 3 | Fullback |  (1994-02-05)5 February 1994 (aged 22)  | 0  | Los Tilos

## Brazil

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Brazil's 31-man squad for the Championship.[8]

1 On 11 February, the uncapped Yan Machado was named in the side to face Uruguay haven not been named in the original 31-man squad.[9]

2 On 18 February, Jonatas Paulo was called up to replace the Jardel Vettorato, who retired following the Uruguay fixture in round 2.[10]

3 On 25 February, André Arruda, Diego López and Robert Tenório were called up to replace Cléber Dias, Mark Jackson and Lucas Muller.[11]

4 On 1 March, Rafael Carnivalle and Matheus Cruz were called up to the squad, with Cruz entering the squad as an injury replacement for Stefano Giantorno.[12]

Head Coach: Rodolfo Ambrosio

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player  | Position | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Club/province

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|
|

Daniel Danielewicz | Hooker |  (1982-08-08)8 August 1982 (aged 33)  | 8  |  Desterro
Yan Rosetti | Hooker |  (1993-05-07)7 May 1993 (aged 22)  | 3  |  CUBA
Lucas Abud | Prop |  (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 22)  | 7  |  SPAC
Vitor Ancina | Prop |  (1987-11-24)24 November 1987 (aged 28)  | 1  |  Curitiba
Rafael Carnivalle 4 | Prop |  (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26)  | 1  |  SPAC
Jonatas Paulo 2 | Prop |  (1985-05-14)14 May 1985 (aged 30)  | 5  |  São Paulo Saracens
Wilton Rebolo | Prop |  (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 20)  | 2  |  São José
Caique Silva | Prop |  (1993-11-21)21 November 1993 (aged 22)  | 2  |  CUQ
Jardel Vettorato | Prop |  (1985-10-22)22 October 1985 (aged 30)  | 10  |  San Diego
Cleber Dias | Lock |  (1985-07-03)3 July 1985 (aged 30)  | 1  |  Wallys
Diego López 3 | Lock |  (1987-03-16)16 March 1987 (aged 28)  | 2  |  Pasteur
Lucas Piero | Lock |  (1991-09-25)25 September 1991 (aged 24)  | 9  |  Desterro
Felipe Tissot | Lock |  (1988-02-04)4 February 1988 (aged 28)  | 3  |  Curitiba
Luiz Gustavo Viera | Lock |  (1994-07-14)14 July 1994 (aged 21)  | 1  |  Oyonnax
André Arruda 3 | Flanker |  (1987-03-16)16 March 1987 (aged 28)  | 0  |  Desterro
Artur Bergo | Flanker |  (1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 21)  | 1  |  SPAC
João Luiz da Ros (c) | Flanker |  (1982-07-10)10 July 1982 (aged 33)  | 9  |  Desterro
Mark Jackson | Flanker |  (1987-04-07)7 April 1987 (aged 28)  | 3  |  Desterro
Gabriel Paganini | Flanker |  (1993-03-04)4 March 1993 (aged 22)  | 3  |  São Paulo Saracens
Matheus Wolf | Flanker |  (1995-06-24)24 June 1995 (aged 20)  | 3  |  Joaca
Nick Smith | Number 8 |  (1986-05-01)1 May 1986 (aged 29)  | 7  |  SPAC
Beukes Cremer | Scrum-half |  (1987-10-21)21 October 1987 (aged 28)  | 4  |  Pasteur
Stefano Giantorno | Scrum-half |  (1991-09-27)27 September 1991 (aged 24)  | 2  |  San Luis
Lucas Duque | Fly-half |  (1984-03-15)15 March 1984 (aged 31)  | ??  |  São José
David Harvey | Fly-half |  (1983-05-20)20 May 1983 (aged 32)  | 2  |  NSW Country Eagles
Robert Tenório 3 | Fly-half |  (1996-07-27)27 July 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  |  Pasteur
Matheus Cruz 4 | Centre |  (1996-02-24)24 February 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  |  Jacareí
Moisés Duque | Centre |  (1988-12-21)21 December 1988 (aged 27)  | 2  |  São José
Mateus Estrela | Centre |  (1995-11-13)13 November 1995 (aged 20)  | 3  |  Niterói
Felipe Sancery | Centre |  (1994-05-27)27 May 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  |  Albi
Martin Schaefer | Centre |  (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 26)  | 6  |  São Paulo
Pedro Lopes | Wing |  (1992-12-08)8 December 1992 (aged 23)  | 5  |  São José
Yan Machado 1 | Wing |  | 0  |  Curitiba
Lucas Muller | Wing |  (1990-02-13)13 February 1990 (aged 25)  | 2  |  Desterro
Daniel Sancery | Wing |  (1994-05-27)27 May 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  |  Albi
Lucas Tranquez | Wing |  (1994-03-12)12 March 1994 (aged 21)  | 11  |  SPAC
Laurent Bourda-Couhet | Fullback |  (1994-07-12)12 July 1994 (aged 21)  | 1  |  São Paulo Saracens
Guilherme Coghetto | Fullback |  (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 23)  | 6  |  Farrapos

## Canada

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On 26 January, Canada’s interim Senior Men’s head coach Francois Ratier, named a 28-man squad for the Championship.[13]

1 Following the signing of Evan Olmstead to London Scottish post-squad announcement, Kyle Gilmour was called up to the squad as his replacement.[14]

2 On 18 February, Joe Dolesau and Brock Staller were named in the team to face Brazil haven been called after the United States fixture.[15]

Head coach:  Francois Ratier

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player  | Position | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Club/province

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Ray Barkwill | Hooker |  (1980-08-26)26 August 1980 (aged 35)  | 26  |  Ontario Blues
Eric Howard | Hooker |  (1993-09-05)5 September 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Alex Mascott | Hooker |  (1993-10-25)25 October 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  BC Bears
Rob Brouwer | Prop |  (1982-12-10)10 December 1982 (aged 33)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Hubert Buydens (c) | Prop |  (1982-01-04)4 January 1982 (aged 34)  | 39  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Jake Ilnicki | Prop |  (1992-02-24)24 February 1992 (aged 23)  | 9  |  BC Bears
Ryan Kotlewski | Prop |  (1990-02-21)21 February 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Djustice Sears-Duru | Prop |  (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 21)  | 12  |  Ontario Blues
Kyle Baillie | Lock |  (1991-04-07)7 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Atlantic Rock
Liam Chisholm | Lock |  (1991-04-07)7 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  BC Bears
Paul Ciulini | Lock |  (1995-10-28)28 October 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Callum Morrison | Lock |  (1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 30)  | 3  |  BC Bears
Evan Olmstead 1 | Lock |  (1991-02-21)21 February 1991 (aged 24)  | 7  |  London Scottish
Alistair Clark | Flanker |  (1987-07-04)4 July 1987 (aged 28)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Kyle Gilmour 1 | Flanker |  (1988-01-26)26 January 1988 (aged 28)  | 14  |  Rotherham Titans
Clay Panga | Flanker |  (1985-07-06)6 July 1985 (aged 30)  | 0  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Lucas Rumball | Flanker |  (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Michael Hamson | Number 8 |  (1988-03-06)6 March 1988 (aged 27)  | 0  |  Atlantic Rock
Andrew Ferguson | Scrum-half |  (1992-05-01)1 May 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Gordon McRorie | Scrum-half |  (1988-05-12)12 May 1988 (aged 27)  | 15  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Jake Robinson | Scrum-half |  (1988-06-03)3 June 1988 (aged 27)  | 0  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Gradyn Bowd | Fly-half |  (1992-08-27)27 August 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Pat Parfrey | Fly-half |  (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 24)  | 7  |  Atlantic Rock
Nick Blevins | Centre |  (1988-11-11)11 November 1988 (aged 27)  | 28  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Joe Dolesau 2 | Centre |  | 0  |  BC Bears
Mozac Samson | Centre |  (1985-09-01)1 September 1985 (aged 30)  | 0  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Brock Staller 2 | Centre |  | 0  |  BC Bears
Phil Mackenzie | Wing |  (1987-02-25)25 February 1987 (aged 28)  | 31  |  Sale Sharks
Duncan Maguire | Wing |  (1989-01-02)2 January 1989 (aged 27)  | 2  |  Prairie Wolf Pack
Dan Moor | Wing |  (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Ontario Blues
Brett Johnson | Fullback |  (1994-08-06)6 August 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  |  Atlantic Rock

## Chile

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Chile's 26-man squad for the Championship.[16]

1 On 11 February, Felipe Bassaletti, Matthieu Manas and Nicolás Venegas were added to the squad ahead of the Argentine fixture.[17]

2 On 18 February, Ińaki Gurruchaga was named in the squad ahead of the United States fixture.[18]

3 On 26 February, Roberto Oyarzún was named in the squad ahead of the Uruguay fixture.[19]

Head Coach: Elías Santillán

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player  | Position | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Club/province

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Tomás Dussaillant | Hooker |  (1986-04-26)26 April 1986 (aged 29)  | 0  |  Old Boys
Rodrigo Moya | Hooker |  (1982-09-30)30 September 1982 (aged 33)  | 0  |  PWCC
José Ramón Ayarza | Prop |  (1993-08-28)28 August 1993 (aged 22)  | 4  |  La Voulte-Valence
Sergio de La Fuente | Prop |  (1986-07-31)31 July 1986 (aged 29)  | 48  |  Mid Western Northland
Ińaki Gurruchaga 2 | Prop |  (1995-10-31)31 October 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Old Johns
José Tomás Munita | Prop |  (1992-08-11)11 August 1992 (aged 23)  | 4  |  Católica
Roberto Oyarzún3 | Prop |  (1987-03-15)15 March 1987 (aged 28)  | 10  |  Waipu
Luis Sepúlveda | Prop |  (1982-07-13)13 July 1982 (aged 33)  | 6  |  Los Troncos
Nicolás Venegas 1 | Prop |  (1986-01-11)11 January 1986 (aged 30)  | 3  |  Stade Français
Claudio Zamorano | Prop |  (1989-01-08)8 January 1989 (aged 27)  | 9  |  Stade Français
Ignacio Alvárez | Lock |  (1988-07-23)23 July 1988 (aged 27)  | 5  |  COBS
Felipe Bassaletti 1 | Lock |  (1984-12-13)13 December 1984 (aged 31)  | 0  |  Paraná
Matías Cabrera | Lock |  (1987-10-31)31 October 1987 (aged 28)  | 6  |  Complutense Cisneros
Raimundo Piwonka | Lock |  (1986-12-07)7 December 1986 (aged 29)  | 1  |  PWCC
Cristobál Niedmann | Flanker |  (1992-12-09)9 December 1992 (aged 23)  | 15  |  PWCC
Nikola Bursic | Flanker |  (1993-08-12)12 August 1993 (aged 22)  | 4  |  COBS
Javier Richard | Flanker |  (1991-02-25)25 February 1991 (aged 24)  | 4  |  COBS
Ignacio Silva | Flanker |  (1989-02-16)16 February 1989 (aged 26)  | 14  |  Stade Français
Benjamín Soto (c) | Number 8 |  (1987-08-26)26 August 1987 (aged 28)  | 15  |  Stade Français
Matthieu Manas 1 | Scrum-half |  (1989-07-06)6 July 1989 (aged 26)  | 2  |  Stade Français
Juan Pablo Perrotta | Scrum-half |  (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 28)  | 22  |  U. Católica
Beltrán Vergara | Scrum-half |  (1990-12-25)25 December 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Old Boys
Cristian Onetto | Fly-half |  (1983-02-11)11 February 1983 (aged 32)  | 59  |  COBS
Francisco de La Fuente | Centre |  (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 27)  | 12  |  Stade Bagnérais
José Ignacio Larenas | Centre |  (1989-09-14)14 September 1989 (aged 26)  | 11  |  U. Católica
Matías Nordenflycht | Centre |  (1994-10-02)2 October 1994 (aged 21)  | 6  |  COBS
Matías Contreras | Wing |  (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 21)  | 5  |  Alumni
Leonardo Montoya | Wing |  (1986-08-05)5 August 1986 (aged 29)  | 2  |  Stade Rouennais
Italo Zunino | Wing |  (1992-06-16)16 June 1992 (aged 23)  | 8  |  COBS
Pablo Casas | Fullback |  (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 23)  | 1  |  PWCC
Humberto Chacaltana | Fullback |  (1986-06-23)23 June 1986 (aged 29)  | 0  |  U. Católica

## United States

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On 29 January, United States head coach John Mitchell, named a 37-man squad for the Championship.[20]

1 On 9 February, Nate Brakeley and Aaron Davis were added to the squad ahead of the Canada fixture.[21]

2 On 17 February, Lorenzo Thomas and Deion Mikesell were added to the squad ahead of the Chile fixture, haven impressed for the U20's team a week earlier.[22]

3 On 25 February, James King and Andrew Suniula were added to the squad ahead of the South American matches against Brazil and Uruguay.[23]

Head coach:  John Mitchell

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player  | Position | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Club/province

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Cam Falcon | Hooker |  (1993-08-18)August 18, 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  New Orleans
James Hilterbrand | Hooker |  (1989-05-21)May 21, 1989 (aged 26)  | 0  | Unattached
Mike Sosene-Feagai | Hooker |  (1993-04-17)April 17, 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Belmont Shore
Chris Baumann | Prop |  (1987-05-18)May 18, 1987 (aged 28)  | 7  |  Austin RC
Demecus Beach | Prop |  (1987-12-28)December 28, 1987 (aged 28)  | 0  |  Life University
Eric Fry | Prop |  (1987-09-14)September 14, 1987 (aged 28)  | 36  |  Newcastle Falcons
Olive Kilifi | Prop |  (1986-09-28)September 28, 1986 (aged 29)  | 15  |  Seattle Saracens
Titi Lamositele | Prop |  (1995-02-11)February 11, 1995 (aged 20)  | 16  |  Saracens
Joe Taufete'e | Prop |  (1992-10-04)October 4, 1992 (aged 23)  | 1  |  Belmont Shore
Cam Dolan | Lock |  (1990-03-07)March 7, 1990 (aged 25)  | 20  |  Cardiff Blues
Ben Landry | Lock |  (1991-03-26)March 26, 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Seattle Saracens
Brodie Orth | Lock |  | 0  |  Kansas City Blues
Greg Peterson | Lock |  (1991-03-26)March 26, 1991 (aged 24)  | 11  |  Glasgow Warriors
Pat Blair | Flanker |  (1990-01-27)January 27, 1990 (aged 26)  | 0  |  USA Sevens
Nate Brakeley 1 | Flanker |  (1989-08-31)August 31, 1989 (aged 26)  | 0  |  NYAC
Hanco Germishuys | Flanker |  (1996-08-24)August 24, 1996 (aged 19)  | 0  |  Glendale Raptors
Alec Gletzer | Flanker |  (1991-10-10)October 10, 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Olympic Club
James King 3 | Flanker |  (1987-03-16)March 16, 1987 (aged 28)  | 0  |  Yakult Levins
Aladdin Schirmer | Flanker |  (1992-12-31)December 31, 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Central Washington Wildcats
Bruce Thomas | Flanker |  (1987-06-08)June 8, 1987 (aged 28)  | 0  |  SFGG
Todd Clever | Number 8 |  (1983-01-16)January 16, 1983 (aged 33)  | 63  |  Newcastle Falcons
David Tameilau | Number 8 |  (1990-01-22)January 22, 1990 (aged 26)  | 0  |  Life West Gladiators
Matt Trouville | Number 8 |  (1986-06-09)June 9, 1986 (aged 29)  | 5  |  Seattle Saracens
Tom Bliss | Scrum-half |  (1993-03-12)March 12, 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Wasps
Niku Kruger | Scrum-half |  (1991-10-09)October 9, 1991 (aged 24)  | 2  |  Glendale Raptors
James Bird | Fly-half |  (1989-01-14)January 14, 1989 (aged 27)  | 0  |  Old Blue
JP Eloff | Fly-half |  (1991-05-28)May 28, 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Chicago Lions
Mike Te'o | Fly-half |  (1993-07-23)July 23, 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  USA Sevens
Aaron Davis 1 | Centre |  | 0  |  Tiger Rugby
Lemoto Filikitonga | Centre |  (1993-05-25)May 25, 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Metropolis RFC
Mike Garrity | Centre |  (1989-01-11)January 11, 1989 (aged 27)  | 0  |  Seattle Saracens
Chad London | Centre |  (1988-09-27)September 27, 1988 (aged 27)  | 1  |  Glendale Raptors
Andrew Suniula 3 | Centre |  (1982-05-01)May 1, 1982 (aged 33)  | 38  |  București
Lorenzo Thomas 2 | Centre |  (1997-01-22)January 22, 1997 (aged 19)  | 0  |  Lindenwood Lions
Nick Edwards | Wing |  (1984-02-24)February 24, 1984 (aged 31)  | 0  |  USA Sevens
Luke Hume | Wing |  (1988-01-26)January 26, 1988 (aged 28)  | 17  |  Old Blue
Ryan Matyas | Wing |  (1990-12-24)December 24, 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Old Blue
Deion Mikesell 2 | Wing |  | 0  |  Lindenwood Lions
Kingsley McGowan | Wing |  (1992-12-18)December 18, 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Trinity
Takudzwa Ngwenya | Wing |  (1985-07-22)July 22, 1985 (aged 30)  | 35  |  Biarritz
Tim Stanfill | Wing |  (1989-04-07)April 7, 1989 (aged 26)  | 4  |  Seattle Saracens
Jake Anderson | Fullback |  (1992-01-22)January 22, 1992 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Olympic Club
Blaine Scully | Fullback |  (1988-02-29)February 29, 1988 (aged 27)  | 29  |  Cardiff Blues

## Uruguay

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Uruguay's initial 24-man squad for the Championship. Additional players will be added to the team throughout the Championship[24]

1 On 8 February, Ignacio Dotti, Federico Favaro and the uncapped trio of Lukas Lacoste, Ignacio Secco and Martín Secco were called up ahead of the Brazil fixture.[9]

2 On 17 February, Fernando Bascou, Facundo Klappenbach, Juan Diego Ormaechea and Andrés Rocco were named in the team to face Argentina in round 3.[25]

Head Coach: Esteban Meneses

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player  | Position | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Club/province

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Carlos Arboleya | Hooker |  (1985-07-23)23 July 1985 (aged 30)  | 54  |  Trébol de Paysandú
Germán Kessler | Hooker |  (1994-07-01)1 July 1994 (aged 21)  | 13  |  Los Cuervos
Rodolfo de Mula | Prop |  (1985-03-18)18 March 1985 (aged 30)  | 24  |  Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Juan Echeverría | Prop |  (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 24)  | 10  |  Old Christians
Facundo Gattas | Prop |  (1995-07-02)2 July 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Lobos
Rafael Mones | Prop |  (1994-01-12)12 January 1994 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Seminario
Mateo Sanguinetti | Prop |  (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 23)  | 18  |  Los Cuervos
Ignacio Secco 1 | Prop |  | 0  |  Trébol de Paysandú
Ignacio Dotti 1 | Lock |  (1994-08-18)18 August 1994 (aged 21)  | 4  |  Los Cuervos
Franco Lamanna | Lock |  (1991-10-05)5 October 1991 (aged 24)  | 25  |  Carrasco Polo
Mathias Palomeque | Lock |  (1986-10-07)7 October 1986 (aged 29)  | 26  |  Trébol de Paysandú
Gonzalo Soto | Lock |  (1995-02-10)10 February 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Carrasco Polo
Fernando Bascou 2 | Flanker |  (1987-04-05)5 April 1987 (aged 28)  | 26  |  Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Matías Beer | Flanker |  (1993-12-16)16 December 1993 (aged 22)  | 15  |  Old Christians
Lukas Lacoste 1 | Flanker |  | 0  |  Trébol de Paysandú
Diego Magno | Flanker |  (1989-04-27)27 April 1989 (aged 26)  | 51  |  Montevideo Cricket
Juan Manuel Gaminara (c) | Flanker |  (1989-05-01)1 May 1989 (aged 26)  | 27  |  Old Boys
Juan Diego Ormaechea 2 | Flanker |  (1989-01-28)28 January 1989 (aged 27)  | 12  |  Carrasco Polo
Alejandro Nieto | Number 8 |  (1988-01-07)7 January 1988 (aged 28)  | 31  |  Champagnat
Santiago Arata | Scrum-half |  | 0  |  Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Guillermo Lijtenstein | Scrum-half |  (1990-09-14)14 September 1990 (aged 25)  | 15  |  Trébol de Paysandú
Manuel Blengio | Fly-half |  (1994-04-28)28 April 1994 (aged 21)  | 11  |  Old Christians
Martín Secco 1 | Fly-half |  | 0  |  Los Cuervos
Rodrigo Silva | Fly-half |  (1992-11-02)2 November 1992 (aged 23)  | 18  |  Carrasco Polo
Pedro Deal | Centre |  (1994-10-13)13 October 1994 (aged 21)  | 3  |  Old Boys
Facundo Klappenbach 2 | Centre |  (1995-06-09)9 June 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Champagnat
Alberto Román | Centre |  (1987-06-01)1 June 1987 (aged 28)  | 37  |  Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Andrés Vilaseca | Centre |  (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 24)  | 16  |  Old Boys
Leandro Leivas | Wing |  (1988-07-06)6 July 1988 (aged 27)  | 44  |  Old Christians
Federico Favaro 1 | Wing |  (1991-05-19)19 May 1991 (aged 24)  | 9  |  Old Christians
Santiago Martinez | Wing |  (1993-06-15)15 June 1993 (aged 22)  | 1  |  Carrasco Polo
Andrés Rocco 2 | Wing |  (1994-06-29)29 June 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  |  Old Boys
Gastón Mieres | Fullback |  (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 26)  | 41  |  Coventry

## References

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3. ^ Bosch injured, Baldunciel joins Argentina
4. ^ Argentina XV picks 7s players for Chile
5. ^ Bouza selects 24 for Uruguay
6. ^ World Cup stars to face Canada
7. ^ Argentina XV Roster Named for Brazil
8. ^ 31-man Brazilian Roster Confirmed
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10. ^ Brazil Arrive in Canada without David Harvey
11. ^ Brazil name group for USA match
12. ^ Brazil makes changes for Argentina XV
13. ^ RATIER ANNOUNCES 28-MAN ARC LONG LIST SQUAD
14. ^ GILMOUR ADDED TO ARC ROSTER
15. ^ RATIER MAKES FIVE CHANGES FOR BRAZIL CLASH IN LANGFORD
16. ^ Chile Roster for Americas Rugby Championship Opener
17. ^ Chile travel to Argentina with Five New Players
18. ^ Chile confirm team to face Eagles
19. ^ Chile definió nómina con miras al partido ante Uruguay
20. ^ "Clever, youth highlight Americas Rugby Championship roster". Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
21. ^ "Reinforcements arrive in Houston for Eagles' Americas Rugby Championship assembly". Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
22. ^ Two U20s Join Full Eagles Assembly
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24. ^ CON LA CABEZA PUESTA EN CANADÁ[permanent dead link]
25. ^ Gaminara returns for Los Teros