2016 Six Nations Championship squads

Main article: 2016 Six Nations Championship

This is a list of the complete squads for the 2016 Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national rugby teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Ireland are the defending champions.

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

##  England

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On 13 January, Eddie Jones named a 33-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[1]

Head coach:  Eddie Jones

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

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Luke Cowan-Dickie | Hooker |  (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 22)  | 1  | Exeter Chiefs
Jamie George | Hooker |  (1990-10-22)22 October 1990 (aged 25)  | 3  | Saracens
Dylan Hartley (c) | Hooker |  (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 29)  | 66  | Northampton Saints
Dan Cole | Prop |  (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 28)  | 56  | Leicester Tigers
Paul Hill | Prop |  (1995-03-02)2 March 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Northampton Saints
Joe Marler | Prop |  (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 25)  | 37  | Harlequins
Matt Mullan | Prop |  (1987-02-23)23 February 1987 (aged 28)  | 9  | Wasps
Henry Thomas | Prop |  (1991-10-30)30 October 1991 (aged 24)  | 7  | Bath
Mako Vunipola | Prop |  (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 25)  | 27  | Saracens
Maro Itoje | Lock |  (1994-10-28)28 October 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Saracens
George Kruis | Lock |  (1990-02-22)22 February 1990 (aged 25)  | 10  | Saracens
Joe Launchbury | Lock |  (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 28  | Wasps
Courtney Lawes | Lock |  (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 26)  | 42  | Northampton Saints
Jack Clifford (rugby) | Flanker |  (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | Harlequins
James Haskell | Flanker |  (1985-04-02)2 April 1985 (aged 30)  | 62  | Wasps
Matt Kvesic | Flanker |  (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 2  | Gloucester
Chris Robshaw | Flanker |  (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 29)  | 43  | Harlequins
Josh Beaumont | Number 8 |  (1992-03-24)24 March 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  | Sale Sharks
Billy Vunipola | Number 8 |  (1992-11-03)3 November 1992 (aged 23)  | 21  | Saracens
Danny Care | Scrum-half |  (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 29)  | 53  | Harlequins
Ben Youngs | Scrum-half |  (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26)  | 52  | Leicester Tigers
Owen Farrell | Fly-half |  (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 24)  | 35  | Saracens
George Ford | Fly-half |  (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 22)  | 17  | Bath
Elliot Daly | Centre |  (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  | Wasps
Ollie Devoto | Centre |  (1993-09-22)22 September 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | Bath
Sam Hill | Centre |  (1993-07-14)14 July 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | Exeter Chiefs
Jonathan Joseph | Centre |  (1991-05-21)21 May 1991 (aged 24)  | 16  | Bath
Chris Ashton | Wing |  (1987-03-29)29 March 1987 (aged 28)  | 39  | Saracens
Jack Nowell | Wing |  (1993-04-11)11 April 1993 (aged 22)  | 10  | Exeter Chiefs
Anthony Watson | Wing |  (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 21)  | 15  | Bath
Marland Yarde | Wing |  (1992-04-20)20 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 7  | Harlequins
Mike Brown | Fullback |  (1985-09-04)4 September 1985 (aged 30)  | 43  | Harlequins
Alex Goode | Fullback |  (1988-05-07)7 May 1988 (aged 27)  | 19  | Saracens

### Call-ups

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On 24 January, Semesa Rokoduguni was called up as cover for Chris Ashton, who had been given a 10-week ban.[2]

On 1 February, Kieran Brookes replaced Henry Thomas, who had been covering Brookes in the initial squad, after recovering from a pre-squad announcement injury.[3]

On 22 February, Luther Burrell was added to the squad as an injury replacement for Ollie Devoto.[4]

On 29 February, Dave Ewers and Manu Tuilagi were called up to the squad ahead of the final two rounds of the Championship.[5]

On 6 March, Ed Slater was called up to the squad as injury cover for Courtney Lawes.[6]

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

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Kieran Brookes | Prop |  (1990-08-29)29 August 1990 (aged 25)  | 15  | Northampton Saints
Ed Slater | Lock |  (1988-08-01)1 August 1988 (aged 27)  | 0  | Leicester Tigers
Dave Ewers | Number 8 |  (1990-11-03)3 November 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  | Exeter Chiefs
Luther Burrell | Centre |  (1987-12-06)6 December 1987 (aged 28)  | 13  | Northampton Saints
Manu Tuilagi | Centre |  (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 24)  | 25  | Leicester Tigers
Semesa Rokoduguni | Wing |  (1987-08-28)28 August 1987 (aged 28)  | 1  | Bath

##  France

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On 19 January, head coach Guy Novès named a 31-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[7]

Head coach:  Guy Novès

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

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Camille Chat | Hooker |  (1995-12-18)December 18, 1995 (aged 20)  | 0  | Racing 92
Guilhem Guirado (c) | Hooker |  (1986-06-17)June 17, 1986 (aged 29)  | 38  | Toulon
Uini Atonio | Prop |  (1990-03-26)March 26, 1990 (aged 25)  | 10  | La Rochelle
Eddy Ben Arous | Prop |  (1990-08-25)August 25, 1990 (aged 25)  | 12  | Racing 92
Jefferson Poirot | Prop |  (1992-11-01)November 1, 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  | Bordeaux Bègles
Rabah Slimani | Prop |  (1989-10-18)October 18, 1989 (aged 26)  | 21  | Stade Français
Alexandre Flanquart | Lock |  (1989-10-09)October 9, 1989 (aged 26)  | 18  | Stade Français
Paul Jedrasiak | Lock |  (1993-02-17)February 17, 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  | Clermont
Yoann Maestri | Lock |  (1988-01-14)January 14, 1988 (aged 28)  | 42  | Toulouse
Sébastien Vahaamahina | Lock |  (1991-10-21)October 21, 1991 (aged 24)  | 17  | Clermont
Antoine Burban | Flanker |  (1987-07-22)July 22, 1987 (aged 28)  | 3  | Stade Français
Yacouba Camara | Flanker |  (1994-06-02)June 2, 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Toulouse
Kevin Gourdon | Flanker |  (1990-01-23)January 23, 1990 (aged 26)  | 0  | La Rochelle
Wenceslas Lauret | Flanker |  (1989-03-28)March 28, 1989 (aged 26)  | 7  | Racing 92
Damien Chouly | Number 8 |  (1985-11-27)November 27, 1985 (aged 30)  | 36  | Clermont
Louis Picamoles | Number 8 |  (1986-02-05)February 5, 1986 (aged 30)  | 51  | Toulouse
Sébastien Bezy | Scrum-half |  (1991-11-22)November 22, 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  | Toulouse
Maxime Machenaud | Scrum-half |  (1988-12-30)December 30, 1988 (aged 27)  | 18  | Racing 92
Morgan Parra | Scrum-half |  (1988-11-15)November 15, 1988 (aged 27)  | 66  | Clermont
Jean-Marc Doussain | Fly-half |  (1991-02-12)February 12, 1991 (aged 24)  | 10  | Toulouse
Jules Plisson | Fly-half |  (1991-08-20)August 20, 1991 (aged 24)  | 6  | Stade Français
Jonathan Danty | Centre |  (1992-10-07)October 7, 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  | Stade Français
Alexandre Dumoulin | Centre |  (1989-08-24)August 24, 1989 (aged 26)  | 8  | Racing 92
Gaël Fickou | Centre |  (1994-03-26)March 26, 1994 (aged 21)  | 15  | Toulouse
Rémi Lamerat | Centre |  (1990-01-14)January 14, 1990 (aged 26)  | 7  | Castres
Wesley Fofana | Centre |  (1988-01-20)January 20, 1988 (aged 28)  | 39  | Clermont
Benjamin Fall | Wing |  (1989-03-03)March 3, 1989 (aged 26)  | 6  | Montpellier
Maxime Médard | Wing |  (1986-11-16)November 16, 1986 (aged 29)  | 41  | Toulouse
Virimi Vakatawa | Wing |  (1992-05-01)May 1, 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  | France Sevens
Hugo Bonneval | Fullback |  (1990-11-19)November 19, 1990 (aged 25)  | 4  | Stade Français
Scott Spedding | Fullback |  (1986-05-04)May 4, 1986 (aged 29)  | 14  | Clermont

### Call-ups

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On 24 January, Marvin O'Connor was called up to the squad as injury cover for Benjamin Fall.[8]

On 25 January, Baptiste Serin and Bernard Le Roux were added to the squad as injury cover for Morgan Parra and Sébastien Vahaamahina.[9]

On 28 January, Vincent Pelo and Maxime Mermoz were added to the squad, with Mermoz acting as injury cover for Alexandre Dumoulin.[10][11]

On 31 January, Wesley Fofana was ruled out of France's opening test against Italy due to injury, with Teddy Thomas being called up as cover.[12]

On 7 February, Loann Goujon replaced Louis Picamoles haven suffered an injury in France's opening match against Italy.[13]

On 21 February, Djibril Camara, David Smith and François Trinh-Duc were called up to the squad as injury cover for Teddy Thomas and Marvin O'Connor. However, later that day Smith was made ineligible to play for France haven played for the New Zealand sevens team.[14][15]

On 3 March, Xavier Chiocci was called up to the squad ahead of the Scotland game in round 4.[16]

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

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Xavier Chiocci | Prop |  (1990-02-13)February 13, 1990 (aged 25)  | 4  | Toulon
Vincent Pelo | Prop |  (1988-04-22)April 22, 1988 (aged 27)  | 0  | La Rochelle
Bernard Le Roux | Flanker |  (1989-06-04)June 4, 1989 (aged 26)  | 23  | Racing 92
Loann Goujon | Number 8 |  (1989-04-23)April 23, 1989 (aged 26)  | 6  | Bordeaux Bègles
Baptiste Serin | Scrum-half |  (1994-06-20)June 20, 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  | Bordeaux Bègles
François Trinh-Duc | Fly-half |  (1986-11-11)November 11, 1986 (aged 29)  | 50  | Montpellier
Maxime Mermoz | Centre |  (1986-07-28)July 28, 1986 (aged 29)  | 30  | Toulon
Djibril Camara | Wing |  (1989-06-22)June 22, 1989 (aged 26)  | 0  | Stade Français
Marvin O'Connor | Wing |  (1991-04-18)April 18, 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  | Montpellier
Teddy Thomas | Wing |  (1991-04-18)April 18, 1991 (aged 24)  | 4  | Racing 92

##  Ireland

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On 20 January, Joe Schmidt announced his 35-man squad for Ireland.[17]

Head Coach: Joe Schmidt

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

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Rory Best (c) | Hooker |  (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 33)  | 89  |  Ulster
Seán Cronin | Hooker |  (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 29)  | 48  |  Leinster
Rob Herring | Hooker |  (1990-04-27)27 April 1990 (aged 25)  | 1  |  Ulster
Richardt Strauss | Hooker |  (1986-01-29)29 January 1986 (aged 30)  | 13  |  Leinster
James Cronin | Prop |  (1990-11-23)23 November 1990 (aged 25)  | 2  |  Munster
Tadhg Furlong | Prop |  (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 23)  | 3  |  Leinster
Jack McGrath | Prop |  (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 26)  | 25  |  Leinster
Marty Moore | Prop |  (1991-03-01)1 March 1991 (aged 24)  | 10  |  Leinster
Nathan White | Prop |  (1981-09-04)4 September 1981 (aged 34)  | 8  |  Connacht
Ultan Dillane | Lock |  (1993-11-09)9 November 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Connacht
Mike McCarthy | Lock |  (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 34)  | 17  |  Leinster
Donnacha Ryan | Lock |  (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 32)  | 34  |  Munster
Devin Toner | Lock |  (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29)  | 31  |  Leinster
Seán O'Brien | Flanker |  (1987-02-14)14 February 1987 (aged 28)  | 41  |  Leinster
Tommy O'Donnell | Flanker |  (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 28)  | 9  |  Munster
Rhys Ruddock | Flanker |  (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 25)  | 6  |  Leinster
Josh van der Flier | Flanker |  (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Leinster
Jamie Heaslip | Number 8 |  (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 32)  | 80  |  Leinster
CJ Stander | Number 8 |  (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Munster
Kieran Marmion | Scrum-half |  (1992-02-11)11 February 1992 (aged 23)  | 4  |  Connacht
Conor Murray | Scrum-half |  (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26)  | 42  |  Munster
Eoin Reddan | Scrum-half |  (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 35)  | 68  |  Leinster
Paddy Jackson | Fly-half |  (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 24)  | 13  |  Ulster
Ian Madigan | Fly-half |  (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 26)  | 25  |  Leinster
Johnny Sexton | Fly-half |  (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 30)  | 56  |  Leinster
Robbie Henshaw | Centre |  (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 22)  | 15  |  Connacht
Luke Marshall | Centre |  (1991-03-03)3 March 1991 (aged 24)  | 6  |  Ulster
Stuart McCloskey | Centre |  (1992-08-06)6 August 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Ulster
Jared Payne | Centre |  (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 30)  | 10  |  Ulster
Keith Earls | Wing |  (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 28)  | 46  |  Munster
Luke Fitzgerald | Wing |  (1987-09-13)13 September 1987 (aged 28)  | 34  |  Leinster
Dave Kearney | Wing |  (1989-06-19)19 June 1989 (aged 26)  | 14  |  Leinster
Andrew Trimble | Wing |  (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 31)  | 58  |  Ulster
Simon Zebo | Wing |  (1990-03-16)16 March 1990 (aged 25)  | 21  |  Munster
Rob Kearney | Fullback |  (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 29)  | 67  |  Leinster

### Call-ups

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On 25 January, Finlay Bealham joined the squad as an injury replacement for Martin Moore who suffered a ham-string injury.[18]

On 9 February, Fergus McFadden was called up as injury cover for Keith Earls who sustained an injury in the opening round of the championship.[19]

On 22 February, Dave Foley, Craig Gilroy and Jordi Murphy were called up as injury replacements for Dave Kearney, Mike McCarthy and Seán O'Brien. While Cian Healy and Mike Ross were called up to the squad haven recovered from injury.[20]

On 7 March, Jack O'Donoghue was called up for the final two rounds.[21]

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

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Finlay Bealham | Prop |  (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Connacht
Cian Healy | Prop |  (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 28)  | 56  |  Leinster
Mike Ross | Prop |  (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 36)  | 56  |  Leinster
Dave Foley | Lock |  (1988-05-16)16 May 1988 (aged 27)  | 2  |  Munster
Jordi Murphy | Flanker |  (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 14  |  Leinster
Jack O'Donoghue | Flanker |  (1994-01-08)8 January 1994 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Munster
Craig Gilroy | Wing |  (1991-03-11)11 March 1991 (aged 24)  | 6  |  Ulster
Fergus McFadden | Wing |  (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 29)  | 29  |  Leinster

##  Italy

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On 20 January, Brunel named a 30-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[22]

Head coach:  Jacques Brunel

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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Ornel Gega | Hooker |  (1990-03-24)24 March 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Benetton Treviso
Leonardo Ghiraldini | Hooker |  (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 31)  | 80  |  Leicester Tigers
Martin Castrogiovanni | Prop |  (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 34)  | 115  |  Racing 92
Dario Chistolini | Prop |  (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27)  | 13  |  Zebre
Lorenzo Cittadini | Prop |  (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 33)  | 44  |  Wasps
Andrea Lovotti | Prop |  (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 26)  | 0  |  Zebre
Matteo Zanusso | Prop |  (1993-04-09)9 April 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Benetton Treviso
Valerio Bernabò | Lock |  (1984-03-03)3 March 1984 (aged 31)  | 27  |  Zebre
George Biagi | Lock |  (1985-10-04)4 October 1985 (aged 30)  | 8  |  Zebre
Marco Fuser | Lock |  (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 24)  | 6  |  Benetton Treviso
Francesco Minto | Flanker |  (1987-05-20)20 May 1987 (aged 28)  | 23  |  Benetton Treviso
Jacopo Sarto | Flanker |  (1990-07-15)15 July 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Zebre
Braam Steyn | Flanker |  (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Benetton Treviso
Alessandro Zanni | Flanker |  (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 32)  | 94  |  Benetton Treviso
Sergio Parisse (c) | Number 8 |  (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 32)  | 114  |  Stade Français
Dries van Schalkwyk | Number 8 |  (1984-12-21)21 December 1984 (aged 31)  | 0  |  Zebre
Edoardo Gori | Scrum-half |  (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 25)  | 47  |  Benetton Treviso
Guglielmo Palazzani | Scrum-half |  (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 15  |  Zebre
Carlo Canna | Fly-half |  (1992-08-25)25 August 1992 (aged 23)  | 7  |  Zebre
Edoardo Padovani | Fly-half |  (1993-05-15)15 May 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Zebre
Giulio Bisegni | Centre |  (1992-04-04)4 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 2  |  Zebre
Michele Campagnaro | Centre |  (1993-03-13)13 March 1993 (aged 22)  | 18  |  Exeter Chiefs
Tommaso Castello | Centre |  (1991-08-14)14 August 1991 (aged 24)  | 0  |  Calvisano
Gonzalo García | Centre |  (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 31)  | 39  |  Zebre
Kelly Haimona | Centre |  (1986-07-30)30 July 1986 (aged 29)  | 7  |  Zebre
Andrea Pratichetti | Centre |  (1988-11-26)26 November 1988 (aged 27)  | 1  |  Benetton Treviso
Mattia Bellini | Wing |  (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 21)  | 0  |  Petrarca
David Odiete | Wing |  (1993-02-24)24 February 1993 (aged 22)  | 0  |  Mogliano
Leonardo Sarto | Wing |  (1992-01-15)15 January 1992 (aged 24)  | 23  |  Zebre
Luke McLean | Fullback |  (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 28)  | 75  |  Benetton Treviso

### Call-ups

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On 23 January, Davide Giazzon was a late addition to the original 30-man squad.[23]

On 8 February, Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno were called up to the squad as injury cover for David Odiete and Jacopo Sarto.[24]

On 21 February, Joshua Furno and Luca Morisi were called up to the squad, with Furno joining the squad as injury cover for George Biagi.[25]

On 3 March, Quintin Geldenhuys was drafted into the squad haven recovered from injury pre-championship.[26]

On 6 March, Oliviero Fabiani and Alberto Lucchese added to the squad to face Ireland in Round 4.[27]

On 10 March, Pietro Ceccarelli was named as a travelling replacement, who was later drafted into the match-day squad for Lorenzo Cittadini.

On 17 March, Tommaso Allan returned to the squad haven recovered from injury pre-championship.[28]

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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Oliviero Fabiani | Hooker |  (1990-07-13)13 July 1990 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Zebre
Davide Giazzon | Hooker |  (1986-01-16)16 January 1986 (aged 30)  | 24  |  Benetton Treviso
Pietro Ceccarelli | Prop |  (1992-02-16)16 February 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Zebre
Joshua Furno | Lock |  (1989-10-21)21 October 1989 (aged 26)  | 35  |  Newcastle Falcons
Quintin Geldenhuys | Lock |  (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 34)  | 61  |  Zebre
Robert Barbieri | Flanker |  (1984-06-05)5 June 1984 (aged 31)  | 39  |  Benetton Treviso
Alberto Lucchese | Scrum-half |  (1986-03-28)28 March 1986 (aged 29)  | 0  |  Zebre
Tommaso Allan | Fly-half |  (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 22)  | 21  |  Perpignan
Luca Morisi | Centre |  (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 24)  | 16  |  Benetton Treviso
Andrea Buondonno | Wing |  | 0  |  Mogliano

##  Scotland

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On 19 January, head coach Vern Cotter named a 35-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[29] In addition to the 35-man squad, injured players Grant Gilchrist and Henry Pyrgos will train with the squad.

Head Coach: Vern Cotter

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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Ross Ford | Hooker |  (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 31)  | 94  |  Edinburgh
Pat MacArthur | Hooker |  (1987-04-27)27 April 1987 (aged 28)  | 6  |  Glasgow Warriors
Stuart McInally | Hooker |  (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 25)  | 2  |  Edinburgh
Alasdair Dickinson | Prop |  (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 32)  | 52  |  Edinburgh
Zander Fagerson | Prop |  (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 20)  | 0  |  Glasgow Warriors
Moray Low | Prop |  (1984-11-28)28 November 1984 (aged 31)  | 29  |  Exeter Chiefs
WP Nel | Prop |  (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 29)  | 8  |  Edinburgh
Gordon Reid | Prop |  (1987-03-04)4 March 1987 (aged 28)  | 15  |  Glasgow Warriors
Rory Sutherland | Prop |  (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Edinburgh
Jonny Gray | Lock |  (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 21)  | 19  |  Glasgow Warriors
Richie Gray | Lock |  (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 26)  | 51  |  Castres
Tim Swinson | Lock |  (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 28)  | 17  |  Glasgow Warriors
Ben Toolis | Lock |  (1992-03-31)31 March 1992 (aged 23)  | 1  |  Edinburgh
John Barclay | Flanker |  (1986-09-24)24 September 1986 (aged 29)  | 45  |  Scarlets
Blair Cowan | Flanker |  (1986-04-21)21 April 1986 (aged 29)  | 15  |  London Irish
Chris Fusaro | Flanker |  (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 26)  | 4  |  Glasgow Warriors
John Hardie | Flanker |  (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 27)  | 5  |  Edinburgh
Josh Strauss | Flanker |  (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (aged 29)  | 5  |  Glasgow Warriors
Adam Ashe | Number 8 |  (1993-07-24)24 July 1993 (aged 22)  | 6  |  Glasgow Warriors
David Denton | Number 8 |  (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 26)  | 32  |  Bath
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne | Scrum-half |  (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 (aged 22)  | 8  |  Edinburgh
Greig Laidlaw (c) | Scrum-half |  (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 30)  | 46  |  Gloucester
Finn Russell | Fly-half |  (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 23)  | 15  |  Glasgow Warriors
Duncan Weir | Fly-half |  (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24)  | 21  |  Glasgow Warriors
Mark Bennett | Centre |  (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 23)  | 13  |  Glasgow Warriors
Alex Dunbar | Centre |  (1990-04-23)23 April 1990 (aged 25)  | 14  |  Glasgow Warriors
Peter Horne | Centre |  (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 26)  | 15  |  Glasgow Warriors
Matt Scott | Centre |  (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 25)  | 33  |  Edinburgh
Duncan Taylor | Centre |  (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26)  | 12  |  Saracens
Sean Lamont | Wing |  (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 35)  | 101  |  Glasgow Warriors
Sean Maitland | Wing |  (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27)  | 20  |  London Irish
Tommy Seymour | Wing |  (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 27)  | 22  |  Glasgow Warriors
Tim Visser | Wing |  (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 28)  | 23  |  Harlequins
Ruaridh Jackson | Fullback |  (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 27)  | 27  |  Wasps
Stuart Hogg | Fullback |  (1992-06-24) 24 June 1992 (age 32) | 38  |  Glasgow Warriors

### Call-ups

[edit]

On 25 January, Alex Allan and Hamish Watson were late additions to the squad ahead of the championship.[30]

On 22 February, Rob Harley, Grayson Hart, George Turner and Ryan Wilson were called up to the squad as injury cover for Alex Allan, Blair Cowan, Chris Fusaro, Pat MacArthur and Sean Maitland.[31]

On 7 March, Fraser Brown and Henry Pyrgos joined the squad ahead of the French fixture in round 4.[32]

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

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

|
|
|
|

Fraser Brown | Hooker |  (1989-06-20)20 June 1989 (aged 26)  | 15  |  Glasgow Warriors
George Turner | Hooker |  (1991-01-03)3 January 1991 (aged 25)  | 0  |  Edinburgh
Alex Allan | Prop |  (1992-02-28)28 February 1992 (aged 23)  | 1  |  Glasgow Warriors
Rob Harley | Flanker |  (1990-05-26) 26 May 1990 (age 34) | 17  |  Glasgow Warriors
Hamish Watson | Flanker |  (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 24)  | 2  |  Edinburgh
Ryan Wilson | Number 8 |  (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 (age 35) | 15  |  Glasgow Warriors
Grayson Hart | Scrum-half |  (1988-06-19)19 June 1988 (aged 27)  | 3  |  Glasgow Warriors
Henry Pyrgos | Scrum-half |  (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 26)  | 17  |  Glasgow Warriors

##  Wales

[edit]

On 19 January, Warren Gatland named a 37-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[33]

Head Coach: Warren Gatland

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

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

|
|
|
|

Scott Baldwin ‡ | Hooker |  (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (aged 27)  | 15  |  Ospreys
Kristian Dacey | Hooker |  (1989-07-25)25 July 1989 (aged 26)  | 2  |  Cardiff Blues
Ken Owens | Hooker |  (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 29)  | 34  |  Scarlets
Rob Evans | Prop |  (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 3  |  Scarlets
Tomas Francis | Prop |  (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 7  |  Exeter Chiefs
Paul James | Prop |  (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 33)  | 65  |  Ospreys
Aaron Jarvis | Prop |  (1986-05-20)20 May 1986 (aged 29)  | 16  |  Ospreys
Gethin Jenkins | Prop |  (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 35)  | 119  |  Cardiff Blues
Samson Lee ‡ | Prop |  (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 23)  | 17  |  Scarlets
Jake Ball ‡ | Lock |  (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 24)  | 15  |  Scarlets
Luke Charteris | Lock |  (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 32)  | 62  |  Racing 92
Bradley Davies | Lock |  (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 29)  | 49  |  Wasps
Dominic Day | Lock |  (1985-08-22)22 August 1985 (aged 30)  | 3  |  Bath
Alun Wyn Jones ‡ | Lock |  (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 30)  | 94  |  Ospreys
Josh Turnbull | Flanker |  (1988-03-12)12 March 1988 (aged 27)  | 7  |  Cardiff Blues
James King ‡ | Flanker |  (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25)  | 7  |  Ospreys
Dan Lydiate ‡ | Flanker |  (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 28)  | 51  |  Ospreys
Ross Moriarty | Flanker |  (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 21)  | 4  |  Gloucester
Justin Tipuric | Flanker |  (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 26)  | 38  |  Ospreys
Sam Warburton (c) ‡ | Flanker |  (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 27)  | 60  |  Cardiff Blues
Taulupe Faletau | Number 8 |  (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 25)  | 52  |  Newport Gwent Dragons
Aled Davies | Scrum-half |  (1992-07-19)19 July 1992 (aged 23)  | 0  |  Scarlets
Gareth Davies | Scrum-half |  (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 25)  | 9  |  Scarlets
Lloyd Williams | Scrum-half |  (1989-11-30)30 November 1989 (aged 26)  | 24  |  Cardiff Blues
Dan Biggar ‡ | Fly-half |  (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 26)  | 39  |  Ospreys
Rhys Priestland | Fly-half |  (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 29)  | 40  |  Bath
Cory Allen | Centre |  (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22)  | 4  |  Cardiff Blues
Jonathan Davies | Centre |  (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 27)  | 48  |  Clermont
Tyler Morgan ‡ | Centre |  (1995-09-11)11 September 1995 (aged 20)  | 3  |  Newport Gwent Dragons
Jamie Roberts | Centre |  (1986-11-08) 8 November 1986 (age 37) | 74  |  Harlequins
Hallam Amos | Wing |  (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 21)  | 5  |  Newport Gwent Dragons
Alex Cuthbert | Wing |  (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25)  | 40  |  Cardiff Blues
Tom James | Wing |  (1987-04-17)17 April 1987 (aged 28)  | 10  |  Cardiff Blues
George North | Wing |  (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 55  |  Northampton Saints
Gareth Anscombe ‡ | Fullback |  (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24)  | 3  |  Cardiff Blues
Matthew Morgan | Fullback |  (1992-04-23)23 April 1992 (aged 23)  | 5  |  Bristol
Liam Williams | Fullback |  (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 24)  | 26  |  Scarlets

‡ – Denotes dual contracted players.

### Call-ups

[edit]

On 7 March, Rhys Webb returned to the national squad haven recovered from injury sustained pre-championship.[34]

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

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

|
|
|
|

Rhys Webb ‡ | Scrum-half |  (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 27)  | 16  |  Ospreys

‡ – Denotes dual contracted players.

## References

[edit]

1. ^ Seven uncapped players in England squad
2. ^ Chris Ashton: England bring in Bath's Semesa Rokoduguni as cover
3. ^ Prop Kieran Brookes joins England squad
4. ^ RBS 6 Nations Social: Burrell returns to England squad
5. ^ Tuilagi returns to England squad
6. ^ Slater replaces injured Lawes
7. ^ XV de France : La liste pour le stage préparatoire
8. ^ XV de France : M. O'Connor remplace B. Fall
9. ^ XV de France : Arrivées de Serin et Le Roux
10. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Italie
11. ^ Mermoz drafted into French squad
12. ^ Fofana out of Italy opener
13. ^ Goujon remplace Picamoles
14. ^ XV de France : Camara intègre le groupe
15. ^ France forced to drop David Smith from Six Nations squad
16. ^ Le groupe pour l’Ecosse
17. ^ Ireland Squad Named For Opening Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations
18. ^ Ireland Squad Update
19. ^ Ireland add Fergus McFadden to squad ahead of France clash
20. ^ Ireland Squad Named For Round 3 Of RBS 6 Nations Championship
21. ^ Ireland Squad Confirmed For Final Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations
22. ^ RBS 6 NAZIONI, BRUNEL SCEGLIE I 30 AZZURRI PER LE PRIME DUE GIORNATE DEL TORNEO
23. ^ NAZIONALE, DIVENTANO 31 GLI AZZURRI PER RBS 6 NAZIONI: CONVOCATO DAVIDE GIAZZON[permanent dead link]
24. ^ NAZIONALE, CONVOCATI BUONDONNO E BARBIERI PER ODIETE E JACOPO SARTO
25. ^ RBS 6 NAZIONI, L’ITALIA IN RADUNO PREPARA LA SCOZIA
26. ^ ITALIA, TORNANO BIAGI E GELDENHUYS PER LE ULTIME DUE GIORNATE DEL TORNEO
27. ^ Brunel brings in two more uncapped Italy starlets
28. ^ ITALIA, MEDIANA ALLAN-PALAZZANI PER FARE VISITA AL GALLES
29. ^ UNCAPPED PROPS NAMED IN SCOTLAND SQUAD FOR 2016 RBS 6 NATIONS
30. ^ ALLAN AND WATSON JOIN SCOTLAND CAMP
31. ^ SCOTLAND RBS 6 NATIONS SQUAD UPDATE
32. ^ WARRIORS TRIO JOIN SCOTLAND SQUAD
33. ^ WALES 2016 RBS 6 NATIONS SQUAD
34. ^ WEBB CALLED UP BY WALES

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