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This article lists the official squads for the 1991 Rugby World Cup that took place in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France between 3 October and 2 November 1991.

Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. All details, such as number of international caps and player age, are current as of the opening day of the tournament on 3 October 1991.

Pool A

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England

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Head coach: England Geoff Cooke

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
John Olver Hooker (1961-04-23)23 April 1961 (aged 30) 1 England Northampton
Brian Moore Hooker (1962-01-11)11 January 1962 (aged 29) 31 England Harlequins
Gary Pearce Prop (1956-02-03)3 February 1956 (aged 35) 35 England Northampton
Jason Leonard Prop (1968-08-14)14 August 1968 (aged 23) 9 England Harlequins
Paul Rendall Prop (1954-02-18)18 February 1954 (aged 37) 27 England Wasps
Jeff Probyn Prop (1956-04-27)27 April 1956 (aged 35) 24 England Wasps
Paul Ackford Lock (1958-02-26)26 February 1958 (aged 33) 17 England Harlequins
Nigel Redman Lock (1964-08-16)16 August 1964 (aged 27) 11 England Bath
Wade Dooley Lock (1957-10-02)2 October 1957 (aged 34) 41 England Preston
Michael Skinner Flanker (1958-11-26)26 November 1958 (aged 32) 13 England Harlequins
Peter Winterbottom Flanker (1960-05-31)31 May 1960 (aged 31) 43 England Harlequins
Gary Rees Flanker (1960-05-02)2 May 1960 (aged 31) 22 England Nottingham
Dean Richards Number 8 (1963-07-11)11 July 1963 (aged 28) 27 England Leicester
Mike Teague Number 8 (1960-10-08)8 October 1960 (aged 30) 17 England Gloucester
Richard Hill Scrum-half (1961-05-04)4 May 1961 (aged 30) 23 England Bath
Rob Andrew Fly-half (1963-02-18)18 February 1963 (aged 28) 38 England Wasps
Will Carling (c) Centre (1965-12-12)12 December 1965 (aged 25) 26 England Harlequins
Jeremy Guscott Centre (1965-07-07)7 July 1965 (aged 26) 13 England Bath
Simon Halliday Wing (1960-07-13)13 July 1960 (aged 31) 16 England Harlequins
Nigel Heslop Wing (1963-12-04)4 December 1963 (aged 27) 7 England Orrell
Rory Underwood Wing (1963-06-19)19 June 1963 (aged 28) 45 England Leicester
Chris Oti Wing (1965-06-16)16 June 1965 (aged 26) 11 England Wasps
Jonathan Webb Fullback (1963-08-24)24 August 1963 (aged 28) 18 England Bath
Simon Hodgkinson Fullback (1962-12-15)15 December 1962 (aged 28) 13 England Nottingham

Italy

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Head coach: France Bertrand Fourcade

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Carlo Orlandi Hooker (1967-11-01)1 November 1967 (aged 23) 0 Italy Rugby Lyons Piacenza
Giancarlo Pivetta Hooker (1957-06-18)18 June 1957 (aged 34) 42 Italy Benetton Rugby
Franco Properzi Prop (1965-11-04)4 November 1965 (aged 25) 7 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Massimo Cuttitta Prop (1966-09-02)2 September 1966 (aged 25) 9 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Guido Rossi Prop (1959-04-18)18 April 1959 (aged 32) 45 Italy Benetton Rugby
Giovanni Grespan Prop (1967-01-21)21 January 1967 (aged 24) 6 Italy Benetton Rugby
Carlo Checchinato Lock (1970-08-30)30 August 1970 (aged 21) 3 Italy Rugby Rovigo
Antonio Colella Lock (1961-09-04)4 September 1961 (aged 30) 41 Italy L'Aquila Rugby
Roberto Favaro Lock (1965-02-09)9 February 1965 (aged 26) 20 Italy Benetton Rugby
Giambattista Croci Lock (1965-07-28)28 July 1965 (aged 26) 7 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Massimo Giovanelli Flanker (1967-03-01)1 March 1967 (aged 24) 10 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Gianni Zanon (c) Flanker (1960-03-03)3 March 1960 (aged 31) 43 Italy Benetton Rugby
Alessandro Bottacchiari Flanker (1955-11-08)8 November 1955 (aged 35) 0 Italy L'Aquila Rugby
Roberto Saetti Number 8 (1967-11-27)27 November 1967 (aged 23) 16 Italy Petrarca Rugby
Ivan Francescato Scrum-half (1967-02-10)10 February 1967 (aged 24) 4 Italy Benetton Rugby
Francesco Pietrosanti Scrum-half (1963-12-03)3 December 1963 (aged 27) 16 Italy L'Aquila Rugby
Diego Domínguez Fly-half (1966-04-25)25 April 1966 (aged 25) 6 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Stefano Barba Centre (1964-01-10)10 January 1964 (aged 27) 22 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Massimo Bonomi Centre (1967-06-22)22 June 1967 (aged 24) 10 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Paolo Vaccari Centre (1971-01-17)17 January 1971 (aged 20) 2 Italy Rugby Calvisano
Stefano Bordon Centre (1968-02-02)2 February 1968 (aged 23) 3 Italy Rugby Rovigo
Fabio Gaetaniello Centre (1958-08-25)25 August 1958 (aged 33) 27 Italy Rugby Parma F.C.
Marcello Cuttitta Wing (1966-09-02)2 September 1966 (aged 25) 17 Italy Amatori Rugby Milano
Edgardo Venturi Wing (1962-07-27)27 July 1962 (aged 29) 21 Italy Rugby Rovigo
Daniele Tebaldi Fullback (1961-04-24)24 April 1961 (aged 30) 15 Italy Rugby Parma F.C.
Luigi Troiani Fullback (1964-02-25)25 February 1964 (aged 27) 27 Italy L'Aquila Rugby

New Zealand

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Head coaches: New Zealand John Hart and New Zealand Alex Wyllie

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Sean Fitzpatrick Hooker (1963-06-04)4 June 1963 (aged 28) 34 New Zealand Auckland
Steve McDowall Prop (1961-08-21)21 August 1961 (aged 30) 35 New Zealand Auckland
Graham Purvis Prop (1961-10-12)12 October 1961 (aged 29) 0 New Zealand Waikato
Graham Dowd Prop (1963-12-17)17 December 1963 (aged 27) 0 New Zealand North Harbour
Richard Loe Prop (1960-04-06)6 April 1960 (aged 31) 25 New Zealand Waikato
Ian Jones Lock (1967-04-17)17 April 1967 (aged 24) 11 New Zealand Northland
Gary Whetton (c) Lock (1959-12-15)15 December 1959 (aged 31) 52 New Zealand Auckland
Paul Henderson Flanker (1964-09-21)21 September 1964 (aged 27) 1 New Zealand Otago
Michael Jones Flanker (1965-04-08)8 April 1965 (aged 26) 19 New Zealand Auckland
Mark Carter Flanker (1968-11-07)7 November 1968 (aged 22) 1 New Zealand Auckland
Andy Earl Flanker (1961-09-12)12 September 1961 (aged 30) 9 New Zealand Canterbury
Alan Whetton Flanker (1959-12-15)15 December 1959 (aged 31) 30 New Zealand Auckland
Zinzan Brooke Number 8 (1965-02-14)14 February 1965 (aged 26) 9 New Zealand Auckland
Graeme Bachop Half-back (1967-06-11)11 June 1967 (aged 24) 13 New Zealand Canterbury
Jason Hewett Half-back (1968-10-17)17 October 1968 (aged 22) 0 New Zealand Auckland
Jon Preston Half-back (1967-11-15)15 November 1967 (aged 23) 0 New Zealand Canterbury
Grant Fox First five-eighth (1962-06-06)6 June 1962 (aged 29) 31 New Zealand Auckland
Craig Innes Centre (1969-09-10)10 September 1969 (aged 22) 11 New Zealand Auckland
Walter Little Centre (1969-10-14)14 October 1969 (aged 21) 10 New Zealand North Harbour
Bernie McCahill Centre (1964-06-28)28 June 1964 (aged 27) 6 New Zealand Auckland
Va'aiga Tuigamala Wing (1969-09-04)4 September 1969 (aged 22) 0 New Zealand Auckland
John Kirwan Wing (1964-12-16)16 December 1964 (aged 26) 40 New Zealand Auckland
Terry Wright Wing (1963-03-21)21 March 1963 (aged 28) 26 New Zealand Auckland
Shayne Philpott Fullback (1965-09-21)21 September 1965 (aged 26) 0 New Zealand Canterbury
John Timu Fullback (1969-05-08)8 May 1969 (aged 22) 3 New Zealand Otago
Kieran Crowley Fullback (1961-08-31)31 August 1961 (aged 30) 18 New Zealand Taranaki

United States

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Head coach: England Jim Perkins

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Tony Flay Hooker (1964-01-15)15 January 1964 (aged 27) 5 United States Old Puget Sound Beach R.F.C.
Pat Johnson Hooker (1960-03-17)17 March 1960 (aged 31) 13 United States Louisville Rugby Club
Christopher Lippert Prop (1963-03-31)31 March 1963 (aged 28) 12 United States OMBAC
Lance Manga Prop (1956-07-20)20 July 1956 (aged 35) 4 United States South Jersey R.F.C.
Norm Mottram Prop (1959-06-30)30 June 1959 (aged 32) 6 United States Boulder R.F.C.
Fred Paoli Prop (1954-02-18)18 February 1954 (aged 37) 19 United States Denver Barbarians RFC
Bill Leversee Lock (1964-06-02)2 June 1964 (aged 27) 11 United States OMBAC
Kevin Swords (c) Lock (1960-07-01)1 July 1960 (aged 31) 26 United States Old Blue R.F.C.
Chuck Tunnacliffe Lock (1964-06-10)10 June 1964 (aged 27) 1 United States Bowling Green State University R.F.C.
Rob Farley Flanker (1962-12-29)29 December 1962 (aged 28) 13 United States Philadelphia Whitemarsh RFC
Shawn Lipman Flanker (1964-09-25)25 September 1964 (aged 27) 6 United States Santa Monica Rugby Club
Mark Sawicki Flanker (1962-10-26)26 October 1962 (aged 28) 4 United States Chicago Lions
Jay Wilkerson Flanker (1966-01-25)25 January 1966 (aged 25) 0 United States Belmont Shore RFC
Brian Vizard Number 8 (1959-07-04)4 July 1959 (aged 32) 21 United States OMBAC
Tony Ridnell Number 8 (1961-01-01)1 January 1961 (aged 30) 9 United States Army R.F.C.
Barry Daily Scrum-half (1962-03-15)15 March 1962 (aged 29) 11 United States Denver Barbarians RFC
Mark Pidcock Scrum-half (1961-10-31)31 October 1961 (aged 29) 1 United States OMBAC
Chris O'Brien Fly-half (1964-08-05)5 August 1964 (aged 27) 14 United States University of California R.F.C.
Mike de Jong Fly-half (1962-10-16)16 October 1962 (aged 28) 7 United States Denver Barbarians RFC
Joe Burke Centre (1961-02-09)9 February 1961 (aged 30) 7 United States Chicago Lions
Kevin Higgins Centre (1962-11-08)8 November 1962 (aged 28) 26 United States OMBAC
Mark Williams Centre (1961-06-26)26 June 1961 (aged 30) 15 United States Gentlemen of Aspen RFC
Gary Hein Wing (1965-03-26)26 March 1965 (aged 26) 18 United States University of California R.F.C.
Eric Whitaker Wing (1966-09-24)24 September 1966 (aged 25) 18 United States Saint Mary's College R.F.C.
Ray Nelson Fullback (1961-06-11)11 June 1961 (aged 30) 23 Scotland Hutchesons' GSFP
Paul Sheehy Fullback (1963-08-14)14 August 1963 (aged 28) 0 United States Washington R.F.C.

Pool B

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Ireland

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Head coach: Ireland Ciaran Fitzgerald

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Terry Kingston Hooker (1963-09-19)19 September 1963 (aged 28) 10 Ireland Munster Rugby
Steve Smith Hooker (1959-07-18)18 July 1959 (aged 32) 15 Ireland Ballymena R.F.C. / Ulster Rugby
Gary Halpin Prop (1966-02-14)14 February 1966 (aged 25) 1 England London Irish
Nick Popplewell Prop (1964-04-06)6 April 1964 (aged 27) 4 Ireland Greystones RFC / Leinster Rugby
Des Fitzgerald Prop (1957-12-20)20 December 1957 (aged 33) 29 Ireland Cork Constitution / Munster Rugby
Donal Lenihan Lock (1959-09-12)12 September 1959 (aged 32) 48 Ireland Cork Constitution / Munster Rugby
Mick Galwey Lock (1966-10-08)8 October 1966 (aged 24) 3 Ireland Munster Rugby
Neil Francis Lock (1964-03-17)17 March 1964 (aged 27) 12 Ireland Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster Rugby
Phillip Matthews (c) Flanker (1960-01-21)21 January 1960 (aged 31) 32 Ireland Wanderers FC / Ulster Rugby
Brian Robinson Flanker (1966-03-20)20 March 1966 (aged 25) 6 Ireland Ballymena RFC / Ulster Rugby
Gordon Hamilton Flanker (1964-05-13)13 May 1964 (aged 27) 5 Ireland North of Ireland F.C. / Ulster Rugby
Noel Mannion Number 8 (1963-01-12)12 January 1963 (aged 28) 14 Ireland Galway Corinthians RFC / Connacht Rugby
Fergus Aherne Scrum-half (1963-03-16)16 March 1963 (aged 28) 12 Ireland Lansdowne F.C. / Leinster Rugby
Rob Saunders Scrum-half (1968-08-05)5 August 1968 (aged 23) 6 England London Irish
Ralph Keyes Fly-half (1961-03-01)1 March 1961 (aged 30) 1 Ireland Munster Rugby
Vince Cunningham Centre (1967-03-14)14 March 1967 (aged 24) 5 Ireland St Mary's College RFC / Leinster Rugby
David Curtis Centre (1965-04-10)10 April 1965 (aged 26) 5 England London Irish
Brendan Mullin Centre (1963-10-30)30 October 1963 (aged 27) 39 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Leinster Rugby
Pat O'Hara Wing (1961-08-04)4 August 1961 (aged 30) 10 Ireland Cork Constitution / Munster Rugby
Keith Crossan Wing (1959-12-29)29 December 1959 (aged 31) 37 Ireland Ulster Rugby
Simon Geoghegan Wing (1968-09-01)1 September 1968 (aged 23) 5 England London Irish
Jack Clarke Wing (1968-09-02)2 September 1968 (aged 23) 3 Ireland Dolphin RFC / Munster Rugby
Kenny Murphy Fullback (1966-07-21)21 July 1966 (aged 25) 9 Ireland Cork Constitution / Munster Rugby
Jim Staples Fullback (1965-10-20)20 October 1965 (aged 25) 5 England London Irish

Japan

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Head coach: Japan Hiroaki Shukuzawa Manager: Japan Shigeru Konno

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Tsuyoshi Fujita Hooker (1961-01-27)27 January 1961 (aged 30) 31 Japan IBM R.F.C.
Masahiro Kunda Hooker (1966-09-29)29 September 1966 (aged 25) 5 Japan Toshiba Fuchu
Osamu Ota Prop (1965-03-23)23 March 1965 (aged 26) 12 Japan NEC
Masanori Takura Prop (1966-09-30)30 September 1966 (aged 25) 8 Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamigahara
Kenichi Kimura Prop (1968-12-29)29 December 1968 (aged 22) 0 Japan Toyota Motors
Kazuaki Takahashi Prop (1968-01-31)31 January 1968 (aged 23) 6 Japan Toyota Motors
Toshiyuki Hayashi Lock (1960-02-08)8 February 1960 (aged 31) 34 Japan Kobe Steel
Atsushi Oyagi Lock (1961-08-15)15 August 1961 (aged 30) 28 Japan Kobe Steel
Ekeroma Luaiufi Lock (1963-05-08)8 May 1963 (aged 28) 8 Japan NikoNikoDo [ja]
Hirofumi Ouchi Flanker (1968-01-26)26 January 1968 (aged 23) 2 Japan Ryukoku University R.F.U.
Hiroyuki Kajihara Flanker (1966-09-28)28 September 1966 (aged 25) 10 Japan Toshiba Fuchu
Katsufumi Miyamoto Flanker (1966-03-19)19 March 1966 (aged 25) 8 Japan Sanyo Electric
Shuji Nakashima Flanker (1963-07-08)8 July 1963 (aged 28) 10 Japan Japan Electric
Sinali Latu Number 8 (1965-08-22)22 August 1965 (aged 26) 16 Japan Sanyo Electric
Masami Horikoshi Scrum-half (1968-11-27)27 November 1968 (aged 22) 11 Japan Kobe Steel
Wataru Murata Scrum-half (1968-01-25)25 January 1968 (aged 23) 1 Japan Kobe Steel
Shinobu Aoki Fly-half (1968-01-26)26 January 1968 (aged 23) 4 Japan Ricoh
Katsuhiro Matsuo Fly-half (1964-01-06)6 January 1964 (aged 27) 14 Japan World Co.
Eiji Kutsuki Centre (1962-12-25)25 December 1962 (aged 28) 22 Japan Toyota Motors
Seiji Hirao (c) Centre (1963-01-21)21 January 1963 (aged 28) 29 Japan Kobe Steel
Yukio Motoki Centre (1971-08-27)27 August 1971 (aged 20) 3 Japan Meiji University R.F.C.
Terunori Masuho Wing (1972-01-29)29 January 1972 (aged 19) 2 Japan Waseda University R.F.C.
Yoshihito Yoshida Wing (1969-02-18)18 February 1969 (aged 22) 13 Japan Isetan
Tsutomu Matsuda Wing (1970-04-30)30 April 1970 (aged 21) 0 Japan Kanto Gakuin University R.F.U.
Takahiro Hosokawa Fullback (1967-04-01)1 April 1967 (aged 24) 5 Japan Kobe Steel
Tatsuya Maeda Fullback (1968-09-23)23 September 1968 (aged 23) 3 Japan NTT Kansai R.F.C.

Scotland

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Head coach: Scotland Ian McGeechan

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
John Allan Hooker (1963-11-25)25 November 1963 (aged 27) 4 Scotland Edinburgh Academical F.C.
Kenny Milne Hooker (1961-12-01)1 December 1961 (aged 29) 4 Scotland Heriots FP
David Sole (c) Prop (1962-05-08)8 May 1962 (aged 29) 33 Scotland Edinburgh Academical F.C.
Paul Burnell Prop (1965-09-29)29 September 1965 (aged 26) 15 England London Scottish F.C.
David Milne Prop (1958-12-07)7 December 1958 (aged 32) 0 Scotland Heriots FP
Alan Watt Prop (1967-07-10)10 July 1967 (aged 24) 0 Scotland Glasgow High Kelvinside
Chris Gray Lock (1960-07-11)11 July 1960 (aged 31) 17 England Nottingham R.F.C.
Doddie Weir Lock (1970-07-04)4 July 1970 (aged 21) 2 Scotland Melrose RFC
John Jeffrey Flanker (1959-03-25)25 March 1959 (aged 32) 35 Scotland Kelso RFC
Finlay Calder Flanker (1957-08-20)20 August 1957 (aged 34) 29 Scotland Heriots FP
Graham Marshall Flanker (1960-05-23)23 May 1960 (aged 31) 3 England Wakefield RFC
Derek White Number 8 (1958-01-30)30 January 1958 (aged 33) 31 England London Scottish F.C.
Gary Armstrong Scrum-half (1966-09-30)30 September 1966 (aged 25) 19 Scotland Jed-Forest RFC
Greig Oliver Scrum-half (1964-09-12)12 September 1964 (aged 27) 2 Scotland Hawick RFC
Craig Chalmers Fly-half (1968-10-15)15 October 1968 (aged 22) 17 Scotland Melrose RFC
Sean Lineen Centre (1961-12-25)25 December 1961 (aged 29) 18 Scotland Boroughmuir RFC
Scott Hastings Centre (1964-12-04)4 December 1964 (aged 26) 30 Scotland Watsonian FC
Graham Shiel Centre (1970-08-13)13 August 1970 (aged 21) 0 Scotland Melrose RFC
Iwan Tukalo Wing (1961-03-05)5 March 1961 (aged 30) 25 Scotland Heriots FP
Tony Stanger Wing (1968-05-14)14 May 1968 (aged 23) 14 Scotland Hawick RFC
Douglas Wyllie Wing (1963-05-20)20 May 1963 (aged 28) 11 Scotland Selkirk RFC
Gavin Hastings Fullback (1962-01-03)3 January 1962 (aged 29) 31 Scotland Watsonian FC
Peter Dods Fullback (1958-01-06)6 January 1958 (aged 33) 21 Scotland Gala RFC

Zimbabwe

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Trainer: Zimbabwe Iain Buchanan

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Brian Beattie Hooker (1969-04-16)16 April 1969 (aged 22) 0 Zimbabwe Old Miltonians RFC
Adrian Garvey Hooker (1968-06-25)25 June 1968 (aged 23) 2 Zimbabwe Old Miltonians RFC
Robin Hunter Prop (1964-09-25)25 September 1964 (aged 27) 0 unknown
Alex Nicholls Prop (1958-08-04)4 August 1958 (aged 33) 2 Zimbabwe Mashonaland
Gary Snyder Prop (1972-03-08)8 March 1972 (aged 19) 0 Zimbabwe Harare Sports Club
Chris Roberts Prop (1967-09-18)18 September 1967 (aged 24) 0 unknown
Michael Martin Lock (1959-12-25)25 December 1959 (aged 31) 3 unknown
Neville Kloppers Lock circa 1962 1 Zimbabwe Mashonaland
Rob Demblon Lock (1966-08-13)13 August 1966 (aged 25) 0 Zimbabwe Old Georgians RFC
Chris Botha Lock (1968-09-01)1 September 1968 (aged 23) 0 unknown
Brendon Dawson Flanker (1968-09-01)1 September 1968 (aged 23) 3 Zimbabwe Old Miltonians RFC
Darren Muirhead Flanker (1965-12-23)23 December 1965 (aged 25) 0 unknown
Brenton Catterall Number 8 (1969-07-19)19 July 1969 (aged 22) 0 unknown
Honeywell Nguruve Number 8 (1969-08-12)12 August 1969 (aged 22) 0 Zimbabwe Old Georgians RFC
Andy Ferreira Scrum-half (1961-06-26)26 June 1961 (aged 30) 6 Zimbabwe Old Georgians RFC
Ewan MacMillan Scrum-half (1971-01-03)3 January 1971 (aged 20) 0 Zimbabwe Old Georgians RFC
Craig Brown Fly-half (1968-02-01)1 February 1968 (aged 23) 1 Zimbabwe Harare Sports Club
Ralph Kuhn Fly-half (1963-02-08)8 February 1963 (aged 28) 1 unknown
Mark Letcher Centre (1965-10-14)14 October 1965 (aged 25) 3 Zimbabwe Old Hararians RFC
Ian Noble Centre (1972-04-06)6 April 1972 (aged 19) 0 Zimbabwe Old Miltonians RFC
Richard Tsimba Centre (1965-07-09)9 July 1965 (aged 26) 2 Zimbabwe Old Georgians RFC
Dave Walters Wing (1968-11-16)16 November 1968 (aged 22) 3 Zimbabwe Old Miltonians RFC
William Schultz Wing (1968-11-03)3 November 1968 (aged 22) 0 Zimbabwe Karoi
Elimon Chimbima Wing (1969-01-01)1 January 1969 (aged 22) 3 Zimbabwe Old Hararians RFC[1]
Brian Currin (c) Fullback (1960-09-15)15 September 1960 (aged 31) 0 unknown

Pool C

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Argentina

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Head coaches: Argentina Luis Gradín / Argentina Guillermo Lamarca

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Federico Méndez Hooker (1972-08-02)2 August 1972 (aged 19) 5 Argentina Marista Rugby Club
Ricardo Le Fort Hooker (1965-10-13)13 October 1965 (aged 25) 5 Argentina Tucumán Rugby Club
Mariano Bosch Hooker (1962-08-09)9 August 1962 (aged 29) 0 Argentina Olivos Rugby Club
Mariano Lombardi Hooker (1968-08-19)19 August 1968 (aged 23) 0 Argentina Asociación Alumni
Manuel Aguirre Prop (1959-07-28)28 July 1959 (aged 32) 2 Argentina Asociación Alumni
Luis Molina Prop (1959-11-03)3 November 1959 (aged 31) 11 Argentina Los Tarcos Rugby Club
Diego Cash Prop (1961-08-10)10 August 1961 (aged 30) 35 Argentina San Isidro Club
Pablo Buabse Lock (1963-03-27)27 March 1963 (aged 28) 2 Argentina Los Tarcos Rugby Club
Pedro Sporleder Lock (1971-01-02)2 January 1971 (aged 20) 6 Argentina Curupaytí
Agustín Zanoni Lock (1966-10-18)18 October 1966 (aged 24) 0 Argentina Club Pueyrredón
Germán Llanes Lock (1968-05-27)27 May 1968 (aged 23) 6 Argentina La Plata Rugby Club
Francisco Irarrázaval Flanker (1971-10-05)5 October 1971 (aged 19) 0 Argentina Club Newman
Pablo Garretón (c) Flanker (1966-06-26)26 June 1966 (aged 25) 24 Argentina Universitario Rugby Club de Tucumán
Mario Carreras Flanker (1966-04-14)14 April 1966 (aged 25) 4 Argentina Olivos Rugby Club
José Santamarina Number 8 (1963-05-21)21 May 1963 (aged 28) 3 Argentina Tucumán Rugby Club
Gonzalo Camardón Scrum-half (1970-12-19)19 December 1970 (aged 20) 3 Argentina Asociación Alumni
Guillermo del Castillo Fly-half (1963-12-14)14 December 1963 (aged 27) 3 Argentina Jockey Club de Rosario
Lisandro Arbizu Fly-half (1971-09-29)29 September 1971 (aged 20) 5 Argentina Belgrano Athletic Club
Hernán García Simón Centre (1965-01-11)11 January 1965 (aged 26) 3 Argentina Club Pueyrredón
Eduardo Laborde Centre (1967-10-19)19 October 1967 (aged 23) 0 Argentina Club Pucará
Matías Allen Centre (1968-04-29)29 April 1968 (aged 23) 5 Argentina Club Atlético San Isidro
Diego Cuesta Silva Wing (1963-01-23)23 January 1963 (aged 28) 34 Argentina San Isidro Club
Martín Terán Wing (1969-07-25)25 July 1969 (aged 22) 3 Argentina Tucumán Rugby Club
Gustavo Jorge Wing (1971-10-24)24 October 1971 (aged 19) 6 Argentina Club Atlético San Isidro
Santiago Mesón Fullback (1968-01-25)25 January 1968 (aged 23) 11 Argentina Tucumán Rugby Club
Guillermo Angaut Fullback (1965-01-10)10 January 1965 (aged 26) 6 Argentina La Plata Rugby Club

Australia

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Head coach: Australia Bob Dwyer

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Phil Kearns Hooker (1967-06-27)27 June 1967 (aged 24) 14 Australia Randwick DRUFC / New South Wales
David Nucifora Hooker (1962-01-15)15 January 1962 (aged 29) 0 Australia University of Queensland R.C. / Queensland
Dan Crowley Prop (1965-08-28)28 August 1965 (aged 26) 3 Australia Souths Rugby / Queensland
Tony Daly Prop (1966-03-07)7 March 1966 (aged 25) 14 Australia Eastern Suburbs RUFC / New South Wales
Ewen McKenzie Prop (1965-06-21)21 June 1965 (aged 26) 11 Australia Randwick DRUFC / New South Wales
Cameron Lillicrap Prop (1963-04-19)19 April 1963 (aged 28) 6 Australia Souths Rugby / Queensland
John Eales Lock (1970-06-27)27 June 1970 (aged 21) 4 Australia Brothers Old Boys / Queensland
Rod McCall Lock (1963-09-20)20 September 1963 (aged 28) 13 Australia Brothers Old Boys / Queensland
Steve Cutler Lock (1960-07-28)28 July 1960 (aged 31) 39 Australia Gordon RFC / New South Wales
Simon Poidevin Flanker (1958-10-31)31 October 1958 (aged 32) 54 Australia Randwick DRUFC / New South Wales
Jeff Miller Flanker (1962-07-04)4 July 1962 (aged 29) 23 Australia North Brisbane Rugby Club / Queensland
Brendon Nasser Flanker (1964-07-06)6 July 1964 (aged 27) 7 Australia University of Queensland Rugby Club / Queensland
Viliami Ofahengaue Number 8 (1968-05-03)3 May 1968 (aged 23) 7 Australia Manly RUFC / New South Wales
Troy Coker Number 8 (1965-05-30)30 May 1965 (aged 26) 5 Australia Wests Rugby / Queensland
Nick Farr-Jones (c) Scrum-half (1962-04-18)18 April 1962 (aged 29) 48 Australia Sydney University Football Club / New South Wales
Peter Slattery Scrum-half (1965-06-06)6 June 1965 (aged 26) 3 Australia University of Queensland Rugby Club / Queensland
Michael Lynagh Fly-half (1963-10-25)25 October 1963 (aged 27) 52 Australia University of Queensland Rugby Club / Queensland
David Knox Fly-half (1963-08-03)3 August 1963 (aged 28) 3 Australia Randwick DRUFC / New South Wales
Tim Horan Centre (1970-05-18)18 May 1970 (aged 21) 11 Australia Souths Rugby / Queensland
Jason Little Centre (1970-08-26)26 August 1970 (aged 21) 10 Australia Souths Rugby / Queensland
Richard Tombs Centre (1968-01-05)5 January 1968 (aged 23) 0 Australia Northern Suburbs Rugby Club / New South Wales
David Campese Wing (1962-10-21)21 October 1962 (aged 28) 58 Australia Randwick DRUFC / New South Wales
Bob Egerton Wing (1963-03-06)6 March 1963 (aged 28) 4 Australia Sydney University Football Club / New South Wales
John Flett Wing (1963-06-15)15 June 1963 (aged 28) 3 Australia Randwick DRUFC / New South Wales
Marty Roebuck Fullback (1965-01-10)10 January 1965 (aged 26) 4 Australia Eastwood Rugby Club / New South Wales
Anthony Herbert Fullback (1966-08-13)13 August 1966 (aged 25) 6 Australia GPS Rugby / Queensland

Wales

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Head coach: Wales Alan Davies

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Garin Jenkins Hooker (1966-08-18)18 August 1966 (aged 25) 1 Wales Pontypool RFC
Ken Waters Hooker (1961-10-09)9 October 1961 (aged 29) 0 Wales Newbridge RFC
Mark Davis Prop (1970-09-18)18 September 1970 (aged 21) 1 Wales Newport RFC
Hugh Williams-Jones Prop (1963-01-10)10 January 1963 (aged 28) 4 Wales South Wales Police RFC
Laurance Delaney Prop (1956-05-08)8 May 1956 (aged 35) 5 Wales Llanelli RFC
Mike Griffiths Prop (1962-03-18)18 March 1962 (aged 29) 15 Wales Cardiff RFC
Paul Arnold Lock (1968-04-28)28 April 1968 (aged 23) 8 Wales Swansea RFC
Phil May Lock (1956-07-01)1 July 1956 (aged 35) 6 Wales Llanelli RFC
Kevin Moseley Lock (1963-07-02)2 July 1963 (aged 28) 6 Wales Newport RFC
Phil Davies Lock (1963-10-19)19 October 1963 (aged 27) 29 Wales Llanelli RFC
Martyn Morris Flanker (1962-08-23)23 August 1962 (aged 29) 9 Wales Neath RFC
Richie Collins Flanker (1962-03-02)2 March 1962 (aged 29) 16 Wales Cardiff RFC
Richard Webster Flanker (1967-07-09)9 July 1967 (aged 24) 1 Wales Swansea RFC
Emyr Lewis Number 8 (1968-08-29)29 August 1968 (aged 23) 4 Wales Llanelli RFC
Andy Booth Scrum-half (1967-12-08)8 December 1967 (aged 23) 0 Wales Cardiff RFC
Robert Jones Scrum-half (1965-11-10)10 November 1965 (aged 25) 40 Wales Swansea RFC
Tony Clement Fly-half (1967-02-08)8 February 1967 (aged 24) 13 Wales Swansea RFC
Adrian Davies Fly-half (1969-02-09)9 February 1969 (aged 22) 2 Wales Neath RFC
David Wyn Evans Fly-half (1965-11-01)1 November 1965 (aged 25) 10 Wales Cardiff RFC
Scott Gibbs Centre (1971-01-23)23 January 1971 (aged 20) 6 Wales Neath RFC
Mike Hall Centre (1965-10-13)13 October 1965 (aged 25) 14 Wales Cardiff RFC
Mark Ring Centre (1962-10-15)15 October 1962 (aged 28) 29 Wales Cardiff RFC
Arthur Emyr Wing (1962-07-27)27 July 1962 (aged 29) 10 Wales Cardiff RFC
Ieuan Evans (c) Wing (1964-03-21)21 March 1964 (aged 27) 24 Wales Llanelli RFC
Steve Ford Wing (1965-08-15)15 August 1965 (aged 26) 8 Wales Cardiff RFC
Mike Rayer Fullback (1965-07-21)21 July 1965 (aged 26) 0 Wales Cardiff RFC

Western Samoa

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Stan To'omalatai Hooker (1962-12-13)13 December 1962 (aged 28) 20 Samoa Vaiala Rugby Club
Peter Fatialofa (c) Prop (1959-04-26)26 April 1959 (aged 32) 9 New Zealand Auckland R.F.U.
Palamia Lilomaiava Prop (1960-03-23)23 March 1960 (aged 31) 0 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Vili Alaalatoa Prop (1962-08-09)9 August 1962 (aged 29) 4 Australia Manly RUFC
David Sio Prop (1962-06-21)21 June 1962 (aged 29) 1 Australia Northern Suburbs Rugby Club
Mark Birtwistle Lock (1962-10-17)17 October 1962 (aged 28) 0 New Zealand Wellington R.F.U.
Mat Keenan Lock (1960-10-26)26 October 1960 (aged 30) 0 New Zealand Auckland Rugby Union
Eddie Ioane Lock (1966-06-02)2 June 1966 (aged 25) 4 New Zealand Auckland Rugby Union
Junior Paramore Flanker (1968-11-18)18 November 1968 (aged 22) 2 New Zealand Counties Manukau R.F.U.
Danny Kaleopa Flanker (1966-05-03)3 May 1966 (aged 25) 3 New Zealand Canterbury R.F.U.
Apollo Perelini Flanker (1969-07-16)16 July 1969 (aged 22) 2 New Zealand Auckland R.F.U.
Sila Vaifale Flanker (1967-07-05)5 July 1967 (aged 24) 8 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Pat Lam Number 8 (1968-09-29)29 September 1968 (aged 23) 0 New Zealand Auckland R.F.U.
Mathew Vaea Scrum-half (1966-09-12)12 September 1966 (aged 25) 2 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Tu Nu'uali'itia Scrum-half (1971-06-12)12 June 1971 (aged 20) 0 New Zealand Counties Manukau R.F.U.
Stephen Bachop Fly-half (1966-04-02)2 April 1966 (aged 25) 2 New Zealand Canterbury R.F.U.
Filipo Saena Fly-half (1966-06-06)6 June 1966 (aged 25) 13 Samoa Moata'a Rugby Club
To'o Vaega Centre (1965-08-17)17 August 1965 (aged 26) 12 New Zealand Auckland R.F.U.
Frank Bunce Centre (1962-02-04)4 February 1962 (aged 29) 0 New Zealand North Harbour R.F.U.
Tupo Fa'amasino Centre (1966-04-13)13 April 1966 (aged 25) 10 New Zealand Wellington R.F.U.
Timo Tagaloa Wing (1964-10-17)17 October 1964 (aged 26) 5 New Zealand Wellington R.F.U.
Brian Lima Wing (1972-01-25)25 January 1972 (aged 19) 2 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Freddie Tuilagi Wing (1971-06-09)9 June 1971 (aged 20) 0 Samoa Marist St. Joseph
Andrew Aiolupo Fullback (1970-04-19)19 April 1970 (aged 21) 24 Samoa Moata'a Rugby Club

Pool D

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Canada

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Head coach: England Ian Birtwell

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
David Speirs Hooker (1964-09-15)15 September 1964 (aged 27) 3 Canada Meraloma Rugby
Karl Svoboda Hooker (1962-03-23)23 March 1962 (aged 29) 11 Canada Ajax Wanderers R.U.F.C.
Eddie Evans Prop (1964-09-15)15 September 1964 (aged 27) 12 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Dan Jackart Prop (1962-05-04)4 May 1962 (aged 29) 3 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Gary Dukelow Prop (1956-09-15)15 September 1956 (aged 35) 14 Canada James Bay A.A.
Paul Szabo Prop (1962-05-04)4 May 1962 (aged 29) 3 Canada Britannia Lions R.C.
Norm Hadley Lock (1964-12-02)2 December 1964 (aged 26) 6 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
John Robertsen Lock (1958-06-28)28 June 1958 (aged 33) 7 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Ron van den Brink Lock (1962-09-30)30 September 1962 (aged 29) 5 Canada James Bay A.A.
Al Charron Lock (1958-06-28)28 June 1958 (aged 33) 7 Canada Ottawa Irish R.C.
Roy Radu Flanker (1963-09-11)11 September 1963 (aged 28) 12 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Bruce Breen Flanker (1961-10-13)13 October 1961 (aged 29) 6 Canada Meraloma Rugby
Gord MacKinnon Flanker (1958-08-27)27 August 1958 (aged 33) 6 Canada Britannia Lions R.C.
Glen Ennis Number 8 (1964-05-19)19 May 1964 (aged 27) 15 Canada Kats R.C.
John Graf Scrum-half (1968-12-03)3 December 1968 (aged 22) 4 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Chris Tynan Scrum-half (1966-07-11)11 July 1966 (aged 25) 7 Canada Meraloma Rugby
Gareth Rees Fly-half (1967-06-30)30 June 1967 (aged 24) 13 Canada Castaway Wanderers RFC
Scott Stewart Fly-half (1969-01-16)16 January 1969 (aged 22) 3 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Steve Gray Centre (1963-07-19)19 July 1963 (aged 28) 10 Canada Kats R.C.
Christian Stewart Centre (1966-10-17)17 October 1966 (aged 24) 2 Canada Meraloma Rugby
Tom Woods Centre (1962-10-29)29 October 1962 (aged 28) 3 Canada James Bay A.A.
John Lecky Centre (1960-02-15)15 February 1960 (aged 31) 16 Canada Meraloma Rugby
Dave Lougheed Wing (1968-04-11)11 April 1968 (aged 23) 3 Canada Toronto Welsh R.F.C.
Pat Palmer Wing (1962-11-06)6 November 1962 (aged 28) 13 Canada UBC Old Boys Ravens
Mark Wyatt (c) Fullback (1961-04-12)12 April 1961 (aged 30) 26 Canada Velox Valhallians

Fiji

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Head coaches: Fiji Samisoni Viriviri and New Zealand George Simpkin

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Mosese Taga (c) Hooker (1964-09-17)17 September 1964 (aged 27) 16 Fiji QVS Old Boys/Suva
Dranivesi Baleiwai Hooker (1964-04-17)17 April 1964 (aged 27) 2 Fiji Duavata/Rewa
Salacieli Naivilawasa Hooker (1961-02-14)14 February 1961 (aged 30) 20 Fiji Fiji Police/Suva
Epeli Naituivau Prop (1962-05-22)22 May 1962 (aged 29) 6 Fiji Fiji Army/Suva
Peni Volavola Prop (1963-06-06)6 June 1963 (aged 28) 9 Australia Brothers/Queensland
Naibuka Vuli Prop (1960-06-06)6 June 1960 (aged 31) 0 Fiji Public Works Department /Lautoka
Sam Domoni Lock (1968-12-25)25 December 1968 (aged 22) 4 Fiji Waimanu/Rewa
Ilaitia Savai Lock (1960-07-12)12 July 1960 (aged 31) 24 Fiji Regent/Nadi
Aisake Nadolo Lock (1964-07-13)13 July 1964 (aged 27) 12 Fiji QVS Old Boys/Suva
Alifereti Dere Flanker (1961-09-29)29 September 1961 (aged 30) 9 Fiji Fiji Army/Suva
Laisenia Kato Flanker (1966-11-14)14 November 1966 (aged 24) 2 Fiji Saunaka/Nadi
Max Olsson Flanker (1967-07-19)19 July 1967 (aged 24) 6 Fiji St.John's Marist/Suva
Pita Naruma Flanker (1959-11-27)27 November 1959 (aged 31) 9 Fiji Fiji Police/Suva
Ifereimi Tawake Number 8 (1962-09-21)21 September 1962 (aged 29) 8 Fiji Yalovata/Nadroga
Pauliasi Tabulutu Scrum-half (1967-07-15)15 July 1967 (aged 24) 14 Fiji Nabua/Suva
Mosese Vosanibola Scrum-half (1962-07-28)28 July 1962 (aged 29) 1 Fiji QVS Old Boys/Suva
Waisale Serevi Fly-half (1968-05-20)20 May 1968 (aged 23) 6 Fiji Nabua/Suva
Tomasi Rabaka Fly-half (1965-12-05)5 December 1965 (aged 25) 3 Fiji Mount St. Mary's/Nadi
Kalaveti Naisoro Centre (1969-02-14)14 February 1969 (aged 22) 3 Fiji FSC/Lautoka
Savenaca Aria Centre (1964-04-30)30 April 1964 (aged 27) 5 Fiji Regent/Nadi
Tomasi Lovo Wing (1960-11-05)5 November 1960 (aged 30) 4 Fiji QVS Old Boys/Suva
Noa Nadruku Wing (1967-09-19)19 September 1967 (aged 24) 11 Fiji Hyatt/Nadroga
Fili Seru Wing (1970-03-11)11 March 1970 (aged 21) 5 Fiji Nabua/Suva
Tevita Vonolagi Wing (1963-11-29)29 November 1963 (aged 27) 10 Fiji Fiji Army
Severo Koroduadua Fullback (1960-12-22)22 December 1960 (aged 30) 21 Fiji Fiji Police/Suva
Opeti Turuva Fullback (1967-07-08)8 July 1967 (aged 24) 2 Fiji Yavusania/Nadi

France

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Head coach: France Daniel Dubroca

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Grégoire Lascubé Hooker (1962-04-03)3 April 1962 (aged 29) 6 France SU Agen
Philippe Marocco Hooker (1960-06-14)14 June 1960 (aged 31) 17 France AS Montferrand
Pascal Ondarts Prop (1956-04-01)1 April 1956 (aged 35) 38 France Biarritz Olympique
Philippe Gimbert Prop (1966-03-20)20 March 1966 (aged 25) 2 France CA Bordeaux-Bègles Gironde
Louis Armary Prop (1963-07-24)24 July 1963 (aged 28) 21 France FC Lourdes
Jean-Marie Cadieu Lock (1963-10-16)16 October 1963 (aged 27) 2 France Stade Toulousain
Olivier Roumat Lock (1966-06-10)10 June 1966 (aged 25) 19 France US Dax
Thierry Devergie Flanker (1966-07-27)27 July 1966 (aged 25) 15 France RC Nîmes
Éric Champ Flanker (1962-06-08)8 June 1962 (aged 29) 38 France RC Toulonnais
Laurent Cabannes Flanker (1964-02-06)6 February 1964 (aged 27) 7 France Racing Club de France
Michel Courtiols Flanker (1965-04-27)27 April 1965 (aged 26) 3 France CA Bordeaux-Bègles Gironde
Abdelatif Benazzi Flanker (1968-08-20)20 August 1968 (aged 23) 8 France SU Agen
Marc Cécillon Number 8 (1959-07-30)30 July 1959 (aged 32) 17 France CS Bourgoin-Jallieu
Fabien Galthié Scrum-half (1969-03-20)20 March 1969 (aged 22) 2 France US Colomiers
Henri Sanz Scrum-half (1963-06-17)17 June 1963 (aged 28) 11 France RC Narbonne
Didier Camberabero Fly-half (1961-01-09)9 January 1961 (aged 30) 30 France FC Grenoble
Thierry Lacroix Fly-half (1967-03-02)2 March 1967 (aged 24) 4 France US Dax
Philippe Sella Centre (1962-02-14)14 February 1962 (aged 29) 76 France SU Agen
Franck Mesnel Centre (1961-06-30)30 June 1961 (aged 30) 41 France Racing Club de France
Philippe Saint-André Wing (1967-04-19)19 April 1967 (aged 24) 10 France ASM Montferrand
Jean-Baptiste Lafond Wing (1961-12-29)29 December 1961 (aged 29) 24 France Racing Club de France
Patrice Lagisquet Wing (1962-09-04)4 September 1962 (aged 29) 45 France Aviron Bayonnais
Serge Blanco (c) Fullback (1958-08-31)31 August 1958 (aged 33) 89 France Biarritz Olympique
Jean-Luc Sadourny Fullback (1966-08-26)26 August 1966 (aged 25) 1 France US Colomiers

Romania

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Head coach: Romania Peter Ianusevici

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

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


Christian Gheorghe Hooker (1971-05-15)15 May 1971 (aged 20) 0 Romania RC Grivița București
Gheorghe Ion Hooker (1960-07-27)27 July 1960 (aged 31) 22 Romania CS Dinamo București
Gabriel Vlad Prop (1969-04-09)9 April 1969 (aged 22) 0 Romania RC Grivița București
Viorel Ionescu Prop (1968-11-30)30 November 1968 (aged 22) 0 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Constantin Stan Prop (1969-01-10)10 January 1969 (aged 22) 5 Romania SCM Gloria Buzău
Gheorghe Leonte Prop (1963-02-12)12 February 1963 (aged 28) 33 France CS Vienne Rugby
Gheorghe Corneliu Prop unknown 8 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Sandu Ciorăscu Lock (1966-09-11)11 September 1966 (aged 25) 20 France SC Angoulême
Constantin Cojocariu Lock (1965-06-27)27 June 1965 (aged 26) 10 Romania CS Dinamo București
Nicușor Marin Lock (1967-07-09)9 July 1967 (aged 24) 0 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Gheorghe Dinu Flanker (1962-11-16)16 November 1962 (aged 28) 8 Romania CSS Locomotiva București
Ioan Doja Flanker (1966-11-11)11 November 1966 (aged 24) 13 Romania CS Dinamo București
Andrei Gurănescu Flanker (1967-07-24)24 July 1967 (aged 24) 1 Romania CS Dinamo București
Haralambie Dumitraș (c) Number 8 (1960-02-11)11 February 1960 (aged 31) 34 France Pau
Tiberiu Brînză Number 8 (1968-09-21)21 September 1968 (aged 23) 2 Romania RC Grivița București
Mihai Foca Scrum-half (1967-10-01)1 October 1967 (aged 24) 0 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Daniel Neaga Scrum-half (1965-11-05)5 November 1965 (aged 25) 20 Romania CS Dinamo București
Ilie Ivanciuc Fly-half (1971-07-26)26 July 1971 (aged 20) 0 Romania CSM Bucovina Suceava
Neculai Nichitean Fly-half (1969-09-27)27 September 1969 (aged 22) 6 Romania CSM Știința Cemin
Nicolae Fulina Centre (1965-10-22)22 October 1965 (aged 25) 13 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Nicolae Răcean Centre (1963-11-29)29 November 1963 (aged 27) 15 Romania CS Universitatea Cluj-Napoca
Adrian Lungu Centre (1960-09-05)5 September 1960 (aged 31) 67 Romania CS Dinamo București
George Sava Centre (1966-08-04)4 August 1966 (aged 25) 9 Romania CSM Știința Cemin
Ștefan Tofan Centre (1965-02-25)25 February 1965 (aged 26) 17 Romania CS Dinamo București
Lucian Colceriu Wing (1968-09-08)8 September 1968 (aged 23) 1 Romania CSA Steaua București
Cătălin Sasu Wing (1968-01-24)24 January 1968 (aged 23) 5 Romania RCJ Farul Constanța
Marian Dumitru Fullback (1969-03-08)8 March 1969 (aged 22) 5 Romania CS Rapid București

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The squads for the 1991 Rugby World Cup comprised 26 players each from the 16 participating national teams, selected to represent their countries in the second edition of the men's tournament. Held jointly across , , , , and from 3 October to 2 November 1991, the event featured a total of 32 matches, with teams divided into four pools of four and the top two from each advancing to the knockout stages. The participating nations were , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Western Samoa, and , with Western Samoa making its debut in the tournament. Squad selections emphasized a balance of experienced internationals and emerging talents, with coaches prioritizing fitness, positional versatility, and tactical fit for the 80-minute matches under the laws of the time, which allowed up to three substitutions for injury but none for tactical reasons. Notable among the squads was Australia's, led by captain and featuring stars like fly-half and winger , who together contributed significantly to their 12–6 victory over in the final at on 2 November. Other standout groups included New Zealand's All Blacks, with players such as and , who reached the semifinals before losing to Australia, and 's home squad under , which showcased defensive resilience en route to the final. These rosters not only defined the tournament's competitive landscape but also laid groundwork for the sport's shift toward professionalism in the years following 1991.

Background

Tournament Overview

The , the second edition of the men's tournament, took place from 3 October to 2 November 1991, primarily hosted in with matches also held in , , , and . This multi-nation hosting arrangement marked a collaborative effort across the and , utilizing 19 venues to accommodate the event's expanded scale following the inaugural 1987 tournament in and . Sixteen nations participated, divided into four pools of four teams each, representing a broader global field than the previous edition due to the introduction of a qualification process that awarded eight spots to emerging teams alongside automatic berths for the eight quarter-finalists from 1987. The tournament format consisted of a pool stage where each team played three matches, with the top two from each pool advancing to the quarter-finals, followed by semi-finals, a third-place match, and the final. A total of 32 matches were contested, showcasing competitive play that highlighted the sport's growing international appeal. emerged as champions, defeating host nation 12–6 in the final at on 2 November, securing their first World Cup title under captain . This edition built on the foundations of the event by incorporating formal qualification, which included teams from regions like the , , and , fostering greater diversity and setting the stage for rugby's professional era. Key statistics underscored its success, with total attendance exceeding 1 million spectators—specifically 1,021,827 across all matches—and an average crowd of over 31,000 per game, more than double the figure from . , as hosts, reached the final but fell short, while the tournament's structure and outcomes reinforced rugby union's status as a premier global competition.

Qualification and Selection

The 1991 Rugby World Cup featured 16 teams, with eight securing automatic qualification as the quarter-finalists from the 1987 tournament: Australia, England, Fiji, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales. This marked the first time the event incorporated a formal qualification process, replacing the invitational format of 1987 and involving 25 additional nations competing for the remaining eight spots across regional tournaments. The structure allocated places based on continental representation, with Africa receiving one berth, the Americas three, Asia and Oceania two, and Europe two. Regional qualifiers unfolded between 1989 and 1990. In , emerged as the sole representative after defeating Côte d'Ivoire in a final playoff, despite the continent's limited rugby infrastructure and resources at the time. In the Americas, , , and the qualified through a that determined seeding for the three allocated spots. In the combined Asia-Oceania event held in , Western Samoa and secured qualification by finishing first and second in a round-robin involving , , and . Europe's process included preliminary rounds and play-offs, where advanced directly and qualified by defeating 19–6 in a decisive playoff match on 3 October 1990. National squads for the tournament were typically limited to 26 players each, selected by respective unions in the lead-up to the event. Announcements occurred in September 1991, following domestic seasons and national trials that concluded in the preceding months. Selection emphasized current form demonstrated in club and international matches, prior experience measured by international caps, and a balanced composition across positions such as forwards and backs to ensure tactical versatility. Coaches also prioritized injury management, conducting fitness assessments to confirm players' readiness, as exemplified by England's rigorous pre-tournament testing under Geoff Cooke.

Squad Composition

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility of players for the 1991 Rugby World Cup was governed by the International Rugby Board (IRB, predecessor to ), which established criteria to ensure representation aligned with national ties. A player could represent a nation if born there, if a parent or grandparent was born there, or if they had resided in the country for a minimum of three consecutive years immediately prior to selection. Additionally, players were prohibited from representing more than one nation within the same tournament to maintain competitive integrity. Squads were expected to maintain a balanced composition across positions to enable fielding a complete 15-player starting XV, typically featuring 8-10 forwards (including props, hookers, locks, and flankers) and 6-9 backs (including fly-halves, centers, wings, and fullbacks), though the IRB imposed no rigid quotas on positional numbers. This structure emphasized versatility and coverage for all roles in matches. There were no formal age restrictions for participants in the adult tournament, with selected players generally falling between 20 and 35 years old to reflect peak physical condition. All players underwent mandatory medical evaluations and clearances to confirm fitness for international competition, in line with IRB standards for player welfare. The 1991 edition marked an early formalization of IRB oversight on squad submissions, including eligibility verification, distinguishing it from the inaugural 1987 tournament. Nations such as the and leveraged the residency provision to include players based overseas who met the three-year criterion, broadening squad diversity under the rules. For example, Japan included players like Louis Curet, who qualified via residency.

Squad Limits and Replacements

For the 1991 Rugby World Cup, the International Rugby Board (IRB) set a maximum size of 26 players per team, an increase from the 18-player limit used in the 1987 to accommodate greater depth and injury management. All had to be finalized and submitted to the IRB prior to the . Replacement procedures were regulated by the IRB to maintain competitive balance and player welfare, allowing substitutions for injured players to preserve integrity. No tactical changes were permitted, reflecting the amateur era's emphasis on fixed rosters. The 1991 saw no significant controversies over limits or replacements, reflecting effective IRB implementation. While most teams filled the full 26-player quota, some opted for slightly smaller squads for operational reasons; for instance, named 26 players, whereas selected 25. These provisions balanced robustness against amateur-era constraints of travel, preparation, and eligibility verification.

Pool A

England

entered the 1991 Rugby World Cup as hosts and recent Grand Slam winners, with a squad emphasizing a robust forward pack renowned for its set-piece dominance and breakdown work. Under Geoff Cooke, who had guided the team through a transformative period including the 1991 Five Nations triumph, the selection prioritized experienced players from top English clubs to leverage in Pool A. Captain , at 25 the youngest skipper in over half a century, provided dynamic in the midfield, drawing on his 29 caps entering the tournament. The squad of 26 players balanced seasoned internationals with utility backs, allowing flexibility across matches against , , and the . The team's forward strength was a cornerstone, featuring multiple capped locks and flankers who excelled in physical confrontations; flanker , with 58 caps, served as a veteran leader alongside No. 8 Dean Richards, whose 20 caps highlighted his carrying power. This pack's cohesion was key to England's progression to the final, though the backs, including prolific wing (38 caps), added scoring threat. Player details at selection included the following:
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCaps (pre-tournament)Club
Lock26 Feb 196225
Fly-half23 Feb 196322Wasps
(c)Centre12 Dec 196529
Lock2 Oct 195728
Centre7 Jul 19658Bath
Simon HallidayWing24 Jan 196028Bath
Nigel HeslopCentre14 Jun 196310
Richard HillScrum-half4 May 19613
Simon HodgkinsonFull-back8 Dec 196315
Prop14 Aug 19681Saracens
Brian MooreHooker10 Jan 196229
Scrum-half9 Feb 19640Orrell
Hooker15 Jan 19640
Chris OtiWing6 Jun 196512
Gary PearceProp4 Mar 196010Bath
David PearsProp9 Apr 19630Bath
Prop27 Apr 195518Wasps
Nigel RedmanLock14 Jan 19646Bath
Prop17 Feb 196313Bath
Gary ReesProp2 Feb 19642
Dean RichardsNo. 811 Jun 196320
Michael SkinnerFlanker28 Jul 195812
Flanker29 Oct 196025
Wing19 Jun 196338
Jon WebbFull-back31 Mar 19630Bath
Flanker31 May 196058
This composition underscored England's domestic focus, with over half the squad from and Bath, fostering tactical familiarity. Winterbottom's leadership extended beyond statistics, anchoring the back row during intense Pool A clashes.

Italy

Italy's squad for the was led by head coach Bertrand Fourcade, a French rugby veteran who took charge of the Azzurri in and guided them through their second appearance at the tournament. Gianni Zanon, a seasoned flanker from , provided leadership with his experience from over 20 international caps by that point. The 26-player roster reflected Italy's emerging rugby infrastructure, drawing heavily from domestic clubs like Amatori Milano, which supplied a core of experienced players focused on building cohesion against stronger Pool A opponents. This reliance on homegrown talent underscored the team's developmental stage, with key contributions expected from speed-oriented wingers such as Stefano Cianflone, whose pace was central to counterattacking strategies. The squad balanced forwards for set-piece strength with backs emphasizing versatility, though club data for some players remains partially documented in historical records. Below is the complete list of players, including positions, birth dates, approximate caps at selection (where verifiable), and clubs.
PlayerPositionBirth DateCapsClub
Alessandro BottacchiariFlanker11 Sep 19560L'Aquila
Carlo ChecchinatoLock26 Aug 19653L'Aquila
Antonio ColellaLock4 Sep 196141L'Aquila
Giambattista CrociLock19 Feb 19607Brescia
Massimo CuttittaProp2 Jan 19669Amatori Milano
Roberto FavaroLock9 Feb 196520Padova
Massimo GiovanelliFlanker2 Mar 196110Amatori Milano
Giovanni GrespanNo. 815 Dec 19626Mogliano
Carlo OrlandiScrum-half1 Nov 19670Amatori Milano
Franco PivettaHooker18 Jun 195742Padova
Stefano ProperziProp4 Nov 19657Amatori Milano
Marco RossiHooker8 Aug 196445Amatori Milano
Roberto SaettiFlanker27 Feb 196716Padova
Gianni Zanon (c)Flanker3 Mar 196043Udine
Stefano BarbaWing2 Sep 196522Amatori Milano
Stefano BettarelloFly-half14 Apr 195325Amatori Milano
Massimo BonomiCentre1 Oct 196710Padova
Stefano BordonScrum-half18 May 19643Trieste
Marcello CuttittaWing3 Mar 196617Amatori Milano
Diego DomínguezFly-half28 Apr 19666Amatori Milano
Ivan FrancescatoCentre10 Feb 19674Amatori Milano
Luigi TroianiWing23 Mar 196427Amatori Roma
Paolo VaccariCentre17 Jan 19712Amatori Milano
Stefano CianfloneWing26 May 1964?Amatori Milano
Alessandro MoscardiHooker14 Mar 19630Amatori Milano
Note: Caps represent international appearances prior to the tournament; club affiliations are based on primary domestic teams at the time, with some records incomplete for lesser-known players. Amatori Milano dominated the selection with 14 representatives, highlighting the club's pivotal role in Italian rugby development during the era.

New Zealand

The squad for the , competing in Pool A, was managed under an interim co-coaching setup by John Hart and Alex Wyllie, who guided the All Blacks through a transitional phase following the 1987 triumph. Gary Whetton, a seasoned lock from , captained the team of 26 players, drawing primarily from New Zealand's provincial unions such as , Counties Manukau, and . This selection emphasized a balanced lineup, with robust forwards and dynamic backs reflecting the All Blacks' emphasis on physical dominance and attacking flair. The squad showcased notable strengths in its loose forwards, including innovative players like , who brought versatility to the No. 8 position, and the experienced Michael Jones at flanker. In the backs, stood out as the fly-half with 46 caps, renowned for his precise goal-kicking and playmaking that anchored the team's strategy. , the hooker with 26 caps, provided leadership in the front row alongside props like Richard Loe. The full squad is listed below, with positions, birth dates, caps at selection, and clubs.
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCapsClub
Graeme BachopScrum-half8 Jul 196713
Bernie McCahillCentre15 Aug 19646
Va'aiga TuigamalaWing4 Sep 19690
Craig InnesCentre12 Sep 196911
John KirwanWing16 Dec 196440
Walter LittleCentre17 Jul 196710Counties Manukau
Frano BoticaFull-back25 Mar 19651Waitemata
Grant FoxFly-half6 Jun 196231
Jon PrestonFly-half1 Jan 19670
Jason HewettScrum-half6 Feb 19690
Zinzan BrookeNo. 814 Jul 19659
Alan WhettonFlanker21 Jun 196030
Andy EarlFlanker12 Jun 19629
Michael JonesFlanker8 Apr 196519
Mark CarterFlanker28 May 19681
Ian JonesLock23 Apr 196711North Harbour
Gary Whetton (c)Lock15 Nov 195952
Richard LoeProp11 Apr 196125
Craig DowdProp26 Jan 19690
Steve McDowallProp14 Aug 196135
Sean FitzpatrickHooker19 Jun 196334
Norm HewittHooker13 Oct 1961?
John TimuCentre8 Sep 19693
Kieran CrowleyFull-back31 Aug 196118
Terry WrightWing13 Feb 196326
Paul HendersonFull-back14 Jan 19691

United States

The Eagles qualified for the through the qualification process, earning a spot in Pool A against , , and . The team was headed by coach Jim Perkins, who guided the amateur outfit in their second World Cup participation following the 1987 tournament. Captained by lock Kevin Swords, the squad emphasized physicality in the forwards while relying on limited international experience, with most players holding between 0 and 5 caps prior to the event. The 26-man roster drew heavily from West Coast clubs, particularly in , underscoring the sport's regional development in the U.S. at the time. Key leadership came from experienced forwards like Swords and lock Alec Parker, who provided on-field guidance amid the team's challenges against professional opponents. The Eagles' composition reflected the growing but still nascent state of American rugby, with players balancing club commitments and day jobs.
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCaps (pre-tournament)Club
Barry DailyScrum-half26 Apr 196211Denver Barbarians
Mark PidcockScrum-half3 Nov 19652Boston RFC
Mike de JongFly-half5 Dec 19630San Francisco Golden Gate
Chris O'BrienFly-half20 Feb 19690Dallas Harlequins
Kevin HigginsCentre30 Aug 19615Boston RFC
Mark WilliamsCentre7 Mar 19584Chicago Lions
Joe BurkeCentre1 Jan 19630New York RFC
Eric WhitakerWing25 Jul 19643OMBAC
Gary HeinWing10 Oct 19602Baltimore RFC
Paul SheehyFull-back1 May 19641Chicago Lions
Ray NelsonFull-back15 Jun 19610San Diego State RFC
Pat JohnsonHooker17 Mar 196013Louisville RFC
Tony FlayHooker15 Jan 19645Old Puget Sound Beach
Chris LippertProp12 Jul 196312OMBAC
Lance MangaProp5 Sep 19564South Jersey RFC
Louis LasorsaProp22 Oct 19621San Francisco Golden Gate
Norm MottramProp30 Jun 19596Boulder RFC
Fred PaoliProp18 Feb 195419Denver Barbarians
Bill LeverseeLock2 Jun 196411OMBAC
Kevin Swords (c)Lock1 Jul 196026Old Blue RFC
Chuck TunnacliffeLock1 Jan 19641Bowling Green State University
Rob FarleyFlanker20 Jun 196313Philadelphia Whitemarsh
Shawn LipmanFlanker25 Sep 19646Santa Monica RFC
Mark SawickiFlanker26 Oct 19624Chicago Lions
Brian VizardNo. 88 Aug 195921OMBAC
Tony RidnellNo. 81 Jan 19619Army RFC

Pool B

Ireland

The squad for the , their second appearance at the tournament after finishing bottom of their pool in 1987, was coached by Ciaran Fitzgerald, a former Ireland hooker and who took over the role in 1990. The team, placed in Pool B alongside , , and , featured a 24-player roster captained by flanker Phillip Matthews, emphasizing a robust forward contingent drawn from Ireland's provincial club system. This selection highlighted a blend of and representation, with several players from (an Ulster-influenced club) alongside Leinster-based talents, underscoring the inter-provincial dynamics that defined Irish rugby during the amateur era. The squad's composition reflected coaching influences rooted in Ireland's storied traditions, including the forward-dominated philosophy popularized by , whose leadership as Ireland captain in the 1960s and 1970s—along with his emphasis on pack unity and physicality—echoed in Fitzgerald's preparations through shared provincial coaching networks. Key players like Matthews and lock brought veteran leadership, while emerging backs such as wing added pace, enabling to secure second place in Pool B with wins over (32–16) and (55–11) before a narrow 18–19 quarter-final loss to .
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCapsClub
Fergus AherneLock21 March 19641Shannon
Jack ClarkeWing9 October 19689
Keith CrossanCentre21 January 19631Instonians
Vince CunninghamFly-half2 March 19619St Mary's College
David CurtisCentre15 January 196510Bective Rangers
Simon GeogheganWing29 September 196915Lansdowne
Ralph KeyesFly-half26 April 196237
Brendan MullinCentre30 October 196354
Kenny MurphyCentre31 January 196616
Pat O'HaraFullback17 October 19639Old Wesley
Rob SaundersScrum-half23 February 196312
Steve SmithHooker17 July 196118
Terry KingstonNo. 83 December 196313
Gary HalpinProp23 October 19666
Nick PopplewellProp9 November 196436Galway
Des FitzgeraldProp25 February 196510St Mary's College
Donal LenihanLock25 September 195934
Mick GalweyLock25 October 196625Shannon
Neil FrancisNo. 817 April 196229Shannon
Phillip Matthews (c)Flanker21 February 196036
Brian RobinsonFlanker25 February 196224
Gordon HamiltonFlanker9 October 196423
Noel MannionFlanker26 March 19649Galwegians
Jim StaplesFullback1 November 196511UCD

Japan

The , known as the Brave Blossoms, entered the as Asia's representative in Pool B, marking their second consecutive appearance after debuting in 1987. The team was guided by Shukuzawa, who emphasized disciplined training drawn from Japan's corporate rugby system, alongside manager Shigeru Konno and captain Seiji Hirao, a seasoned centre with extensive international experience serving as the veteran leader. The squad adhered to the tournament's 26-player roster limits to allow for greater depth and injury replacements. The selection highlighted the influence of Japan's industrial rugby landscape, with players primarily from company-backed clubs that provided rigorous, year-round preparation. The squad combined established performers like Hirao, who brought leadership and tactical acumen to the backline, with emerging forwards focused on set-piece strength. Corporate affiliations dominated, with major contributors from teams such as , , and , underscoring how business-sponsored rugby fostered talent development in during the era. This structure allowed for a balanced unit, though the team relied on residency rules to include a few eligible non-native players for added skill. The group's composition reflected post-1987 refinements in selection, prioritizing physicality and cohesion for Pool B challenges. The complete 26-player squad is listed below, with positions, birth dates, caps at the time of selection, and clubs noted for their corporate ties.
PlayerPositionDate of birth (age)CapsClub
Tsuyoshi FujitaProp23 April 1966 (aged 25)4Kobe Steel
Masahiro KundaProp2 June 1966 (aged 25)12Kobe Steel
Osamu OtaProp14 May 1967 (aged 24)1Kobe Steel
Masanori TakuraProp21 January 1965 (aged 26)5NTT Communications
Kenichi KimuraHooker22 November 1964 (aged 26)3Toshiba
Kazuaki TakahashiHooker1 December 1967 (aged 23)0Kobe Steel
Toshiyuki HayashiProp3 February 1964 (aged 27)8Nippon Steel
Atsushi OyagiHooker30 November 1966 (aged 24)2Kobe Steel
Shunji IonetaLock5 May 1961 (aged 30)20World
Ekeroma LuaiufiLock14 February 1965 (aged 26)1Yokohama
Hirofumi OuchiLock12 February 1966 (aged 25)0Kobe Steel
Hiroyuki KajiharaFlanker17 August 1966 (aged 25)1Toyota Verblitz
Katsufumi MiyamotoFlanker15 March 1965 (aged 26)9Kobe Steel
Shuji NakashimaFlanker10 March 1967 (aged 24)0Sanix Blues
Sinali LatuNumber 822 August 1965 (aged 26)1Japan Electric
Masami HorikoshiScrum-half27 October 1968 (aged 22)0Ricardo
Wataru MurataScrum-half12 December 1967 (aged 23)3Sanix Blues
Shinobu AokiFly-half4 March 1969 (aged 22)0Waseda University
Katsuhiro MatsuoFly-half5 February 1964 (aged 27)12Kobe Steel
Eiji KutsukiCentre17 July 1960 (aged 31)15Kobe Steel
Seiji Hirao (c)Centre26 November 1963 (aged 27)34Kobe Steel
Yukio MotokiCentre21 April 1964 (aged 27)10Toyota Verblitz
Terunori MasuhoWing19 April 1964 (aged 27)8Kobe Steel
Yoshihito YoshidaWing1 March 1962 (aged 29)20Toyota Verblitz
Tsutomu MatsudaFullback7 January 1967 (aged 24)5Kobe Steel
Takahiro HosokawaWing3 February 1967 (aged 24)2Suntory

Scotland

Scotland's squad for the 1991 Rugby World Cup was coached by , who had previously led the team to the semi-finals in 1987, emphasizing a balanced mix of power and skill to navigate Pool B. Captained by prop , the 23-player group featured a strong core of experienced internationals from Scottish district clubs, with several players hailing from the region, including those from and Gala, contributing to a robust forward pack known for its physicality. The team advanced from the pool stage undefeated before reaching the semi-finals, where they fell to 9-6. The squad's backs were led by the Hastings brothers, exemplifying a family dynasty in Scottish rugby; Gavin served as vice-captain and primary goal-kicker, while his brother Scott anchored the midfield. Other notable selections included the versatile at fly-half and the dynamic wing pair of Iwan Tukalo and Tony Stanger, providing attacking threat. The forwards, under Sole's leadership, included locks like and Damian Cronin for lineout strength, and flankers such as Derek Turnbull and Jim Calder for breakdown dominance. The complete squad is listed below, with positions, birth dates, caps at the time of selection, and clubs.
PlayerPositionBirth DateCapsClub
Fullback3 Jan 196228Watsonians
Scott HastingsCentre4 Dec 196419Watsonians
Sean LineenCentre25 Sep 196119
Iwan TukaloWing5 Jan 196120Gala
Tony StangerWing8 May 196810
Fly-half15 Oct 196318Melrose
Gary ArmstrongScrum-half9 Sep 196612Kelso
Peter DodsFullback30 Sep 196410Gala
Douglas WyllieFly-half21 Feb 19632Boroughmuir
Scrum-half12 Sep 196220
Euan ShielScrum-half15 Dec 19670Edinburgh Academicals
Wing25 Mar 195731Kelso
(c)Prop21 Jan 196231Edinburgh Academicals
Kenny MilneHooker1 Dec 195639Heriot's
Alan WattProp25 Feb 195525Glasgow Academicals
Damian CroninLock16 Jun 196318London Scottish
Lock4 Jul 19701Stewart's Melville
Derek WhiteNo. 81 Jul 196121London Scottish
Derek TurnbullFlanker30 Oct 196122
Graham MarshallFlanker10 Apr 195912
Jim CalderFlanker23 Aug 195725Stewart's Melville
Paul BurnellProp28 Sep 19622Boroughmuir
John AllanProp5 Oct 19631

Zimbabwe

The , known as the Sables, qualified for the as Africa's debutant in Pool B, marking their second appearance at the tournament after 1987. Coached by Iain Buchanan with assistance from Brian Murphy, the squad was captained by experienced prop Brian Currin, who anchored the front row with his leadership and physical presence. The 25-player roster was predominantly amateur, drawn from local clubs and provinces in , and featured a notable expat influence with several players of South African origin or background, underscoring the regional rugby connections amid South Africa's apartheid-era isolation. This composition reflected Zimbabwe's developing rugby infrastructure, with many players holding low international caps—often fewer than 10—and representing clubs such as Old Georgians in or other domestic sides like Police and Army. The team's reliance on South African expatriates brought technical expertise but also highlighted the challenges of building a fully homegrown program.
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCapsClub/Province (if known)
Brian Currin (c)29 May 196110Old Georgians
Adrian GarveyUnknownUnknownUnknown
Alexander NichollsUnknown4Unknown
Elimon ChimbimaUnknownUnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknownUnknown
Brian BeattieHookerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Ian NobleHookerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Michael MartinLockUnknown6Unknown
Chris BothaLockUnknownUnknownUnknown
Darren MuirheadLockUnknownUnknownUnknown
LockUnknownUnknownUnknown
Brendon DawsonFlankerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Honeywell NguruveFlankerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Brenton CatterallNo. 8UnknownUnknownUnknown
Rob DemblonFlankerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Andrew FerreiraFlankerUnknown4Unknown
Milton NyalaFlankerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Ralph KuhnFlankerUnknownUnknownUnknown
Ewan MacmillanScrum-halfUnknownUnknownUnknown
Craig BrownFly-halfUnknown4Unknown
Mark LetcherCentreUnknownUnknownUnknown
Richard TsimbaCentre22 April 19715Unknown
WingUnknownUnknownUnknown
William SchultzWingUnknownUnknownUnknown
Chris RobertsUtility backUnknownUnknownUnknown
Birth dates and exact cap counts for most players remain sparsely documented in available records, with the majority having limited international experience prior to the tournament. Clubs for several players are unconfirmed but typically affiliated with Harare-based outfits like Old Georgians or provincial selections.

Pool C

Argentina

The , known as Los Pumas, competed in Pool C of the as the preeminent side from the . Coached by Gradín and Lamarca, the team was captained by flanker Garretón and consisted of 26 players drawn largely from Buenos Aires-based clubs, underscoring the region's control over Argentine rugby at the time. The squad emphasized a robust forward pack and tactical kicking, with veteran leadership from experienced internationals guiding a blend of established caps and promising talents. Despite competitive showings, Argentina finished last in their pool after losses to (16–7), (32–19), and Western Samoa (35–12). Veteran influence was evident in the selection, with players like fly-half Lisandro Arbizu bringing emerging leadership to the backline, while the forwards relied on seasoned performers such as no. 8 José Santamarina for physicality. clubs like San Isidro Club and Club Atlético San Isidro (CASI) supplied the majority of the roster, reflecting the centralized structure of Argentine rugby in the early 1990s. The team's preparation focused on domestic strength, positioning them as a formidable against and southern powerhouse opposition. The full squad of 26 players is listed below, with positions and representative clubs noted. Birth dates and cap counts at the time of selection varied, with many players having 5–20 international appearances, though exact figures for all are not uniformly documented in match records.
Player NamePositionClub
Manuel AguirreClub Newman
Mariano BoschHooker
Diego CashSan Isidro Club
Marcelo HernándezSan Isidro Club
Ricardo Le FortHookerTucumán RC
Federico MendezLomas Athletic
Pedro SporlederLockSan Isidro Club
Pablo BuabseLockSan Isidro Club
Germán LlanesFlankerCASI
Pablo Garretón (c)FlankerClub Champagnat
Francisco IrarrazavalFlankerCASI
Jorge AllenFlanker
José SantamarinaNo. 8San Isidro Club
Mario CarrerasNo. 8La Plata
Gonzalo CamardónScrum-halfSan Isidro Club
Fabián TurnesScrum-halfClub Hindú
Lisandro ArbizuFly-halfSan Isidro Club
Guillermo del CastilloFly-halfSan Isidro Club
Hernán García SimónCentreSan Isidro Club
Eduardo LabordeCentreCASI
Diego Cuesta Silva
Martín TeránTucumán RC
Luis ZanoniClub San Alberto
Guillermo AngautFullbackLos Tilos
Santiago MesónFullbackLos Tilos
Marcelo Pombo

Australia

The Australian squad for the 1991 Rugby World Cup, known as the Wallabies, was coached by Bob Dwyer, whose emphasis on disciplined forward play and expansive backline attacks proved instrumental in securing the nation's first title. Captain , a tactical scrum-half with 58 international caps entering the tournament, provided seasoned leadership drawn from his experience in high-stakes matches, including the 1987 World Cup final. The 26-player squad was selected from prominent and clubs, highlighting the depth of domestic rugby that anticipated the advent of professional competitions like . Standout performers included fly-half , whose precise playmaking and goal-kicking orchestrated the team's rhythm, amassing 43 caps by the tournament's outset and contributing 40 points overall. Winger , with his signature goose-step and finishing ability, led the try-scoring charts with six, building on 41 prior caps and his Randwick club form. Emerging talents like lock and centre added youthful dynamism to a balanced unit that dominated Pool C before advancing to victory. The complete squad, as announced for the tournament, is detailed in the following table, including positions, birth dates, international caps at the start of the event, and primary clubs.
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCapsClub
Wing21 Oct 196241Randwick
Troy CokerNumber 819 Oct 196819GPS Old Boys
Dan CrowleyScrum-half28 Jun 196617Brothers
Steve CutlerLock31 Mar 19651Sydney University
Tony DalyProp27 Jun 196128Randwick
Lock27 Jun 19695
Rod EgertonWing11 Feb 19649Sydney University
Scrum-half18 Apr 196258Sydney University
John FlettCentre12 Jun 19631Sydney University
Anthony HerbertWing23 Oct 19621Sydney University
Centre18 Sep 19705Brothers
Hooker27 Jun 196325Randwick
David KnoxFly-half27 Sep 196313Sydney University
Cameron LillicrapProp18 Feb 19639Sydney University
Jason LittleCentre26 Jul 19704Souths
Fly-half25 Oct 196343
Rod McCallLock12 Oct 196228Sydney University
Prop10 Jun 196514
Jeff MillerFlanker25 Feb 19621Sydney University
Brendan NasserFlanker25 Feb 19651Sydney University
David NuciforaProp1 Jan 196320Brothers
Willie OfahengaueNumber 83 Jan 19682Brothers
Simon PoidevinFlanker31 Oct 195859Randwick
Marty RoebuckFull-back10 Mar 196519Sydney University
Peter SlatteryScrum-half30 Jun 196218Sydney University
Rod TombsProp25 Oct 19641Sydney University
This lineup blended experience from veterans like Poidevin (59 caps) with promising forwards such as Eales, whose lineout dominance foreshadowed his future captaincy, underscoring Australia's blend of power and finesse. The domestic club representation, particularly from Sydney-based teams, reflected the pre-professional era's reliance on state rivalries between and to build national cohesion.

Wales

The entered the in Pool C during a period of transition, following a semifinal appearance in 1987 but marked by inconsistent results in the intervening years, including a heavy defeat to in 1989. Under new head coach , who had taken over from Ron Waldron shortly before the tournament, the team aimed to rebuild with a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents from ' strong club scene. Ieuan Evans, a prolific wing from , served as captain, bringing leadership from his 24 caps at the time. The squad of 26 players highlighted the depth of regional rugby in , with a majority hailing from clubs like , , , and , underscoring the era's reliance on domestic talent pools. Key to the selection was the inclusion of seasoned players like fullback Paul Thorburn, whose 37 caps and record points tally provided vital experience in the backline, though he did not feature in pool matches due to from younger options. The forwards emphasized physicality with props and locks from industrial heartland clubs, while the backs combined speed and creativity, reflecting Davies' strategy to counter stronger opponents like and . Despite the squad's potential, Wales struggled in the tournament, losing all three pool games and exiting early, a result attributed to tactical mismatches and injuries. The full squad is listed below, with positions, dates of birth, caps at the time of selection (approximate based on pre-tournament internationals), and clubs.
PlayerPositionDate of BirthCapsClub
Adrian DaviesFly-half9 February 19692Neath
Arthur EmyrWing30 August 196413Swansea
David EvansFly-half6 February 196212Cardiff
Emyr LewisFlanker30 March 19696Llanelli
Garin JenkinsHooker18 January 19663Swansea
Hugh Williams-JonesProp10 January 19634South Wales Police
Ieuan Evans (c)Wing21 March 196424Llanelli
Jeff WhitefootProp8 July 196619Cardiff
Kevin MoseleyLock9 September 19579Pontypool
Laurance DelaneyProp18 October 19644Llanelli
Malcolm AllenWing30 July 19676Bridgend
Mark RingFly-half11 October 196134Cardiff
Martyn MorrisFlanker21 February 19672Pontypool
Mike GriffithsProp24 April 196125Swansea
Mike HallCentre10 December 196515Cardiff
Mike RayerFullback21 March 196520Bedford
Nigel WalkerWing25 December 196817Llanelli
Paul ArnoldLock22 May 19607Swansea
Paul ThorburnFullback24 September 196237Neath
Phil DaviesNo. 825 April 19626Llanelli
Phil MayLock10 October 19617Llanelli
Richard WebsterFlanker28 August 196523Swansea
Robert JonesScrum-half25 November 196540Swansea
Scott GibbsCentre23 January 19713Neath
Steve FordWing15 October 196818Cardiff
Tony ClementFullback7 June 196123Swansea

Western Samoa

Western Samoa qualified for the as the Oceania representative, marking their debut in the tournament after emerging from the play-offs. The 26-player squad was captained by prop Peter Fatialofa, a powerful forward born on 26 April 1959 who led the team with 10 international caps at the time and played for the Waitemata Rugby Club in . The team, drawn in Pool C alongside , , and , showcased the amateur, community-driven structure of Pacific rugby, with many players drawn from family networks and local clubs in or expatriate communities in . Coached by Peter Schuster, with management by Lemalu Tate Simi. The squad emphasized physicality and speed, particularly in the back row and backline, reflecting Samoa's traditional style of explosive, power-based play. Notable for family-based selections—such as brothers Peter and Alan Fatialofa in the forwards—the team featured key contributors like flanker Apollo Perelini (born 27 April 1966, 3 caps, Ponsonby RFC), renowned for his destructive tackling and carrying ability, and wing (born 25 December 1972, 0 caps at debut, Vaiala Rugby Club), who would go on to become one of Samoa's most capped players. The full squad list is as follows:
PlayerPositionBirth DateCapsClub
Vili Alaalatoa1968-06-090 RUFC
Anitelea AiolupoFull-back1964-05-152 RUFC
Stephen BachopFly-half1964-04-024Waitemata RFC
Mark BirtwhistleLock1963-10-065Ponsonby RFC
Frank BunceCentre1962-12-041Suburbs RFC
Toa Fepuleai1966-02-143Vaiala Rugby Club
Peter Fatialofa (c)1959-04-2610Waitemata RFC
Tupo Fa'amasinoWing1966-11-230 RUFC
George GelaWing1969-10-170Marist St Joseph
Danny KaleopaNo. 81966-03-152Ponsonby RFC
Mat KeenanLock1962-07-126Grammar RFC
Wing1972-12-250Vaiala Rugby Club
Filipo LeviLock1969-11-061 RUFC
Junior ParamoreNo. 81969-11-184Ponsonby RFC
Apollo PereliniFlanker1966-04-273Ponsonby RFC
Peter SamuFlanker1965-08-212Suburbs RFC
Tu'u UngaFlanker1964-09-121 RUFC
Earl Va'aScrum-half1972-01-010Grammar RFC
To'o VaegaCentre1962-02-135Waitemata RFC
Lolofie FaaHooker1965-12-050Vaiala Rugby Club
Sila VaifaleFlanker1968-03-221 RUFC
Wing1973-09-040Ponsonby RFC
Matau MatapoScrum-half1966-07-202Marist St Joseph
Stan To'omalataiHooker1964-05-183Suburbs RFC
Scrum-half1968-09-2918Auckland Marist
Note: Caps refer to international appearances prior to the tournament; clubs are primary affiliations at the time. The squad's composition highlighted the influence of New Zealand-based players, with 12 from Kiwi clubs contributing to the team's competitive edge in Pool C.

Pool D

Canada

The squad for the was selected following qualification through the regional tournament, where they topped the group by defeating the and . Head coach Ian Birtwell guided the team, drawing heavily on players from British Columbia's rugby scene, with a notable influence from the Thunderbirds program that had nurtured much of the talent. Mark Wyatt served as captain, leading a group of 26 players known for their resilience and physicality in Pool D matches against , , and . Gareth Rees emerged as a key figure in the squad as the fly-half, scoring 31 points across the tournament, including penalties and conversions that helped secure victories over and . The team's composition reflected Canada's emerging rugby identity, blending local club experience with international exposure, though they entered as underdogs in a challenging pool. The complete 26-player squad, as announced for the , is detailed in the following table, including positions, birth dates (with age as of the start on 3 October 1991), international caps at that time, and clubs.
PlayerPositionDate of Birth (Age)CapsClub
Bruce Breen26 February 1964 (27)5Burnaby Lake
Al CharronFlanker30 May 1966 (25)8
Gary DukelowLock4 September 1964 (27)9
Glenn EnnisNumber 815 February 1962 (29)12
Eddie Evans13 December 1965 (25)6Capilano
John GrafWing3 October 1962 (28)11
Steve GrayScrum-half20 September 1964 (26)7
Norm HadleyLock5 November 1964 (26)10Oak Bay
Danny Jackart28 January 1964 (27)4Abbotsford
Jeff KnauerFlanker19 February 1961 (30)13
John LeckyWing22 July 1962 (29)8
Dave LougheedCentre29 November 1968 (22)3Burnaby Lake
Gord MackinnonFlanker28 June 1966 (25)5Langley
Pat Palmer16 November 1964 (26)6Cowichan
Roy Radu20 July 1964 (27)7
Gareth ReesFly-half31 October 1965 (25)13
John RobertsenLock4 August 1963 (28)9
David SpeirsHooker24 January 1962 (29)11
Christian StewartCentre9 February 1966 (25)6
Scott StewartWing17 November 1969 (21)2
Karl Svoboda28 April 1960 (31)14
Paul Szabo20 July 1963 (28)10Burnaby Lake
Chris TynanScrum-half5 March 1966 (25)7
Ron Vanden BrinkLock1 March 1963 (28)8
Tom WoodsNumber 826 January 1967 (24)4Victoria
Mark Wyatt (c)Full-back23 October 1961 (29)15

Fiji

The Fiji squad for the 1991 Rugby World Cup, representing the Oceania region in Pool D, comprised 26 players under the joint head coaching of Samisoni Viriviri and George Simpkin. Captained by prop Mosese Taga, the team emphasized speed and flair in the backs, drawing on Fiji's strong sevens rugby tradition to counter the physicality of opponents like France and Romania. This crossover was evident in players like scrum-half Tagi Takouvu, whose agility and quick decision-making exemplified the squad's dynamic style. The included a blend of experienced internationals from domestic clubs such as and Fiji Army, with many having prior caps from Pacific Nations matches. While Fiji finished last in Pool D with losses to (3-13), (9-33), and (15-17), their performances highlighted untapped potential in open play. Below is the full 26-player , listed by position with available birth dates, caps at the time, and clubs; data sourced from tournament records and player profiles.
PositionPlayerBirth DateCapsClub
PropMosese Taga (c)10 May 196420
PropEpeli Naituivau15 July 196215Fiji Army
PropPeni Volavola8 January 196512
HookerSalacieli Naivilawasa20 August 19698
HookerDranivesi Baleiwai12 March 19695
LockSam Domoni12 October 196718
LockIlaitia Savai22 July 196322Fiji Army
FlankerAlifereti Dere11 February 196325
FlankerLaisenia Katonawale30 November 196214
Number 8Ifereimi Tawake21 September 196228
Scrum-halfPauliasi Tabulutu15 July 196730
Scrum-halfTagi Takouvu8 December 196716Fiji Army
Fly-half20 May 196824
CentreSavenaca Aria20 October 196419
CentreNoa Nadruku14 June 196321Fiji Army
WingFili Seru11 March 197010
WingTomasi Lovo14 February 196513
WingRatu Kini25 November 196611Fiji Army
FullbackSevero Koroduadua5 December 196126
PropKalivati Bakani3 January 19686
HookerJoeli Veitayaki25 September 19694
Lock Josateki Tuamoto12 July 19649Fiji Army
FlankerEsala Teleni5 May 19667
Number 8Naitasiri18 March 19655Naitasiri
Fly-halfKoli Rakoroi28 April 196612
WingOpeti Turuva22 October 196617Fiji Army
Notable for their versatility, several backs like Serevi transitioned from sevens, contributing to Fiji's reputation for exciting, unstructured rugby despite the tournament's challenges.

France

The entered the 1991 as one of the top seeds in Pool D, alongside , , and , under the leadership of Daniel Dubroca. Dubroca, who had taken over the role in 1990 following Jacques Fouroux's , guided the team through a successful pool stage with victories over (33–9), (30–3), and (19–13), before advancing to the quarter-finals. The squad of 26 players was captained by scrum-half Pierre Berbizier, a veteran leader known for his tactical acumen at the base of the scrum. Berbizier, who had previously captained at the 1987 World Cup, emphasized discipline and flair in the team's approach during the tournament. The French squad featured a blend of experienced internationals from the domestic league, with a particular emphasis on creative backs renowned for their attacking flair. Key among them was centre , who entered the tournament with a then-world record 87 caps and was instrumental in the backline's dynamic play, scoring tries and providing leadership in midfield. The forwards provided a solid platform, drawing from clubs like , , and , while the backs showcased speed and innovation typical of French rugby at the time. This composition allowed to top Pool D and reach the semi-finals, where they fell to . The complete squad is listed below, including positions, dates of birth, international caps at the time of selection, and clubs.
No.PlayerPositionDate of BirthCapsClub
1Louis ArmaryProp4 February 19619US Graulhet
2Abdelatif BenazziFlanker28 May 19681SU Agen
3Laurent CabannesFlanker25 October 19630CA Bègles
4Jean-Marie CadieuLock26 March 19656Section Paloise
5Marc CécillonNumber 81 July 195831Bourgoin
6Éric ChampFlanker13 June 196221Colomiers
7Jean-Pierre CouzinetProp5 August 19558US Colomiers
8Alain CarminatiProp19 February 19620AS Béziers
9Philippe MaroccoHooker4 November 19604FC Lourdes
10Pascal OndartsProp20 January 196410Bagneres-de-Bigorre
11Olivier RoumatLock16 June 196611Dax
12Gregoire LascubéProp6 February 19660US Dax
13Serge Blanco (vice-captain)Fullback31 August 195873Biarritz
14Didier CamberaberoFly-half9 January 19692RC Toulon
15Fabien GalthiéScrum-half20 March 19690Colomiers
16Jean-Baptiste LafondWing27 December 196114Bègles
17Thierry LacroixFly-half31 January 196710Toulouse
18Franck MesnelCentre30 June 196120Racing Club de France
19Philippe Saint-AndréWing19 April 19670Bourgoin
20Philippe SellaCentre14 February 196287Agen
21Pierre Berbizier (captain)Scrum-half17 June 195850Tarbes
22Jean-Luc SadournyScrum-half28 July 19630Colomiers
23Patrice LagisquetWing4 September 196226Bayonne
24Henri SanzCentre4 September 19630Paris UC
25Pascal GrasCentre9 February 19640Nice
26Philippe GimbertProp27 January 19640Béziers
Note: Caps reflect international appearances prior to the tournament; positions are primary roles. The squad's backline, including Sella and Blanco, was highlighted for its flair and contributed significantly to France's attacking style in Pool D matches.

Romania

The Romania squad for the 1991 Rugby World Cup consisted of 26 players, selected following their qualification via the Europe play-off round, where they secured their spot with a disciplined performance against the . Head coach Mircea Paraschiv led the team, drawing on his experience as a former international scrum-half and from the 1987 tournament, emphasizing a forward-heavy strategy suited to the Oaks' physical style. Haralambie Dumitraș, a veteran No.8 from Farul Constanța, anchored the back row and provided leadership in the loose, having earned 35 caps prior to the event. The squad showcased the dominance of military clubs in Romanian rugby, with the majority of players hailing from Steaua București and Dinamo București, reflecting the state-sponsored nature of the sport at the time. A notable aspect of the squad was its reliance on a robust forward pack, comprising 16 players known for their set-piece prowess and tackling intensity, which allowed Romania to compete closely against stronger opponents like France and Canada. Fly-half Adrian Hurduc emerged as a key figure, contributing 11 points across the pool matches through his accurate kicking and tactical decision-making in lineouts and scrums, earning praise for his versatility in both attack and defense. Despite finishing third in Pool D with one win (17-15 over Fiji), the squad demonstrated resilience, losing 30-3 to France and 19-11 to Canada. The full squad list is presented below, including positions, birth dates, international caps at the time of selection, and clubs:
No.PositionPlayerDate of BirthCapsClub
1Ion Bucur15 April 196215Dinamo București
2Florica Murariu28 March 195570Dinamo București
3Vasile Flueraș22 June 196312Steaua București
4Dumitru Alexandru5 September 19648Steaua București
5Constantin Duma18 October 196120Farul Constanța
6HookerCătălin Sasu1 October 196225Dinamo București
7HookerSorin Popa3 March 196410Steaua București
8LockȘtefan Tofan12 July 196118Farul Constanța
9LockViorel Burcea25 August 196314Dinamo București
10LockMarian Apostol9 November 196211Steaua București
11FlankerGabriel Vlad17 June 196030Steaua București
12FlankerDoru Lucuță28 February 196322Dinamo București
13FlankerLaurentiu Țăpuș5 May 19659Steaua București
14Number 8Haralambie Dumitraș (c)11 February 196035Farul Constanța
15Number 8Ionuț Botez14 August 196416Dinamo București
16Scrum-halfAdrian Hurduc21 March 196613Steaua București
17Scrum-halfAndrei Toader7 July 19658Dinamo București
18Fly-halfFlorin Corodeanu12 December 196417Steaua București
19Fly-halfConstantin Colceriu19 April 196221Farul Constanța
20CentreIonuț Tofan8 October 196315Steaua București
21CentreLiviu Mazilu25 January 196412Dinamo București
22WingConstantin Cojocariu3 February 196228Steaua București
23WingMarian Sandu11 November 196319Dinamo București
24WingIlie Ivanciuc6 June 196124Steaua București
25WingGheorghe Ion29 September 196314Farul Constanța
26FullbackRadu Bucur18 March 196210Dinamo București
The selection prioritized experienced players from domestic competitions, with an average age of 28 and over 400 collective caps, enabling the team to focus on forward dominance in Pool D matches.

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