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: Australia Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
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
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: France Guy Novès

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
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
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: New Zealand Joe Schmidt

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rory Best (c) Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 33) 89 Ireland Ulster
Seán Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 29) 48 Ireland Leinster
Rob Herring Hooker (1990-04-27)27 April 1990 (aged 25) 1 Ireland Ulster
Richardt Strauss Hooker (1986-01-29)29 January 1986 (aged 30) 13 Ireland Leinster
James Cronin Prop (1990-11-23)23 November 1990 (aged 25) 2 Ireland Munster
Tadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 23) 3 Ireland Leinster
Jack McGrath Prop (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 26) 25 Ireland Leinster
Marty Moore Prop (1991-03-01)1 March 1991 (aged 24) 10 Ireland Leinster
Nathan White Prop (1981-09-04)4 September 1981 (aged 34) 8 Ireland Connacht
Ultan Dillane Lock (1993-11-09)9 November 1993 (aged 22) 0 Ireland Connacht
Mike McCarthy Lock (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 34) 17 Ireland Leinster
Donnacha Ryan Lock (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 32) 34 Ireland Munster
Devin Toner Lock (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29) 31 Ireland Leinster
Seán O'Brien Flanker (1987-02-14)14 February 1987 (aged 28) 41 Ireland Leinster
Tommy O'Donnell Flanker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 28) 9 Ireland Munster
Rhys Ruddock Flanker (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 25) 6 Ireland Leinster
Josh van der Flier Flanker (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 22) 0 Ireland Leinster
Jamie Heaslip Number 8 (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 32) 80 Ireland Leinster
CJ Stander Number 8 (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 0 Ireland Munster
Kieran Marmion Scrum-half (1992-02-11)11 February 1992 (aged 23) 4 Ireland Connacht
Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26) 42 Ireland Munster
Eoin Reddan Scrum-half (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 35) 68 Ireland Leinster
Paddy Jackson Fly-half (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 24) 13 Ireland Ulster
Ian Madigan Fly-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 26) 25 Ireland Leinster
Johnny Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 30) 56 Ireland Leinster
Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 22) 15 Ireland Connacht
Luke Marshall Centre (1991-03-03)3 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Ireland Ulster
Stuart McCloskey Centre (1992-08-06)6 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Ireland Ulster
Jared Payne Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 30) 10 Ireland Ulster
Keith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 28) 46 Ireland Munster
Luke Fitzgerald Wing (1987-09-13)13 September 1987 (aged 28) 34 Ireland Leinster
Dave Kearney Wing (1989-06-19)19 June 1989 (aged 26) 14 Ireland Leinster
Andrew Trimble Wing (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 31) 58 Ireland Ulster
Simon Zebo Wing (1990-03-16)16 March 1990 (aged 25) 21 Ireland Munster
Rob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 29) 67 Ireland 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
Finlay Bealham Prop (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 24) 0 Ireland Connacht
Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 28) 56 Ireland Leinster
Mike Ross Prop (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 36) 56 Ireland Leinster
Dave Foley Lock (1988-05-16)16 May 1988 (aged 27) 2 Ireland Munster
Jordi Murphy Flanker (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 24) 14 Ireland Leinster
Jack O'Donoghue Flanker (1994-01-08)8 January 1994 (aged 22) 0 Ireland Munster
Craig Gilroy Wing (1991-03-11)11 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Ireland Ulster
Fergus McFadden Wing (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 29) 29 Ireland Leinster

 Italy

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

Head coach: France 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
Ornel Gega Hooker (1990-03-24)24 March 1990 (aged 25) 0 Italy Benetton Treviso
Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 31) 80 England Leicester Tigers
Martin Castrogiovanni Prop (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 34) 115 France Racing 92
Dario Chistolini Prop (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 13 Italy Zebre
Lorenzo Cittadini Prop (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 33) 44 England Wasps
Andrea Lovotti Prop (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 26) 0 Italy Zebre
Matteo Zanusso Prop (1993-04-09)9 April 1993 (aged 22) 0 Italy Benetton Treviso
Valerio Bernabò Lock (1984-03-03)3 March 1984 (aged 31) 27 Italy Zebre
George Biagi Lock (1985-10-04)4 October 1985 (aged 30) 8 Italy Zebre
Marco Fuser Lock (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Italy Benetton Treviso
Francesco Minto Flanker (1987-05-20)20 May 1987 (aged 28) 23 Italy Benetton Treviso
Jacopo Sarto Flanker (1990-07-15)15 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Italy Zebre
Braam Steyn Flanker (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 23) 0 Italy Benetton Treviso
Alessandro Zanni Flanker (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 32) 94 Italy Benetton Treviso
Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 32) 114 France Stade Français
Dries van Schalkwyk Number 8 (1984-12-21)21 December 1984 (aged 31) 0 Italy Zebre
Edoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 25) 47 Italy Benetton Treviso
Guglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 24) 15 Italy Zebre
Carlo Canna Fly-half (1992-08-25)25 August 1992 (aged 23) 7 Italy Zebre
Edoardo Padovani Fly-half (1993-05-15)15 May 1993 (aged 22) 0 Italy Zebre
Giulio Bisegni Centre (1992-04-04)4 April 1992 (aged 23) 2 Italy Zebre
Michele Campagnaro Centre (1993-03-13)13 March 1993 (aged 22) 18 England Exeter Chiefs
Tommaso Castello Centre (1991-08-14)14 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 Italy Calvisano
Gonzalo García Centre (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 31) 39 Italy Zebre
Kelly Haimona Centre (1986-07-30)30 July 1986 (aged 29) 7 Italy Zebre
Andrea Pratichetti Centre (1988-11-26)26 November 1988 (aged 27) 1 Italy Benetton Treviso
Mattia Bellini Wing (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 21) 0 Italy Petrarca
David Odiete Wing (1993-02-24)24 February 1993 (aged 22) 0 Italy Mogliano
Leonardo Sarto Wing (1992-01-15)15 January 1992 (aged 24) 23 Italy Zebre
Luke McLean Fullback (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 28) 75 Italy 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
Oliviero Fabiani Hooker (1990-07-13)13 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Italy Zebre
Davide Giazzon Hooker (1986-01-16)16 January 1986 (aged 30) 24 Italy Benetton Treviso
Pietro Ceccarelli Prop (1992-02-16)16 February 1992 (aged 23) 0 Italy Zebre
Joshua Furno Lock (1989-10-21)21 October 1989 (aged 26) 35 England Newcastle Falcons
Quintin Geldenhuys Lock (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 34) 61 Italy Zebre
Robert Barbieri Flanker (1984-06-05)5 June 1984 (aged 31) 39 Italy Benetton Treviso
Alberto Lucchese Scrum-half (1986-03-28)28 March 1986 (aged 29) 0 Italy Zebre
Tommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 22) 21 France Perpignan
Luca Morisi Centre (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 24) 16 Italy Benetton Treviso
Andrea Buondonno Wing 0 Italy 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: New Zealand 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
Ross Ford Hooker (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 31) 94 Scotland Edinburgh
Pat MacArthur Hooker (1987-04-27)27 April 1987 (aged 28) 6 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Stuart McInally Hooker (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 25) 2 Scotland Edinburgh
Alasdair Dickinson Prop (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 32) 52 Scotland Edinburgh
Zander Fagerson Prop (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 20) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Moray Low Prop (1984-11-28)28 November 1984 (aged 31) 29 England Exeter Chiefs
WP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 29) 8 Scotland Edinburgh
Gordon Reid Prop (1987-03-04)4 March 1987 (aged 28) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Rory Sutherland Prop (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Jonny Gray Lock (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 21) 19 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 26) 51 France Castres
Tim Swinson Lock (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 28) 17 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Ben Toolis Lock (1992-03-31)31 March 1992 (aged 23) 1 Scotland Edinburgh
John Barclay Flanker (1986-09-24)24 September 1986 (aged 29) 45 Wales Scarlets
Blair Cowan Flanker (1986-04-21)21 April 1986 (aged 29) 15 England London Irish
Chris Fusaro Flanker (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 26) 4 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
John Hardie Flanker (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 27) 5 Scotland Edinburgh
Josh Strauss Flanker (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (aged 29) 5 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Adam Ashe Number 8 (1993-07-24)24 July 1993 (aged 22) 6 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
David Denton Number 8 (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 26) 32 England Bath
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne Scrum-half (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 (aged 22) 8 Scotland Edinburgh
Greig Laidlaw (c) Scrum-half (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 30) 46 England Gloucester
Finn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 23) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Duncan Weir Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 21 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Mark Bennett Centre (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 23) 13 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Alex Dunbar Centre (1990-04-23)23 April 1990 (aged 25) 14 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Peter Horne Centre (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 26) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Matt Scott Centre (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 25) 33 Scotland Edinburgh
Duncan Taylor Centre (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26) 12 England Saracens
Sean Lamont Wing (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 35) 101 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 20 England London Irish
Tommy Seymour Wing (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 27) 22 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Tim Visser Wing (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 28) 23 England Harlequins
Ruaridh Jackson Fullback (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 27) 27 England Wasps
Stuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24) 24 June 1992 (age 32) 38 Scotland Glasgow Warriors

Call-ups

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

 Wales

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

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

‡ – Denotes dual contracted players.

Call-ups

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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 Wales Ospreys

‡ – Denotes dual contracted players.

References

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  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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