2008 Six Nations Championship squads
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England
Squad announced on 9 January 2008, accessed from BBC. Caps updated 10 January 2008 from RFU. On 19 January 2008, Peter Richards was injured playing in a match for London Irish and ruled out of the Six Nations.[1] Due to more injuries in the squad London Irish scrum-half Paul Hodgson, Bath flanker Michael Lipman and Gloucester number eight Luke Narraway were all called up to the squad.[2] On 2 February 2008, in England's opening match, Mike Tindall and Tom Rees were injured and ruled out of the rest of the tournament, while David Strettle is out for four to eight weeks.[3] Because of this Newcastle scrum-half Lee Dickson, London Irish fly-half Shane Geraghty and Sale flanker Magnus Lund were added to the squad.[4] Andrew Sheridan and Phil Vickery were forced to withdraw from England's game against Italy, Bristol's Jason Hobson was called up to the bench as a reserve.
Head Coach: Brian Ashton
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Chuter | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 July 1976 | 19 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| Lee Mears | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 March 1979 | 18 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bath |
| Mark Regan | Template:Rugby squad role | 28 January 1972 | 43 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bristol |
| Jason Hobson | Template:Rugby squad role | 10 February 1983 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bristol |
| Tim Payne | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 April 1979 | 5 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Andrew Sheridan | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 November 1979 | 20 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Matt Stevens | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 October 1982 | 20 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bath |
| Phil Vickery (c) | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 March 1976 | 60 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Steve Borthwick | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 October 1979 | 32 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bath |
| Louis Deacon | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 October 1980 | 6 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| Ben Kay | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 December 1975 | 53 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| Simon Shaw | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 September 1973 | 43 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Tom Croft | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 November 1985 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| James Haskell | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 April 1985 | 2 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Michael Lipman | Template:Rugby squad role | 16 January 1980 | 3 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bath |
| Magnus Lund | Template:Rugby squad role | 25 June 1983 | 10 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Lewis Moody | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 June 1978 | 52 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| Tom Rees | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 September 1984 | 8 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Joe Worsley | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 June 1977 | 65 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Nick Easter | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 August 1978 | 12 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harlequins |
| Luke Narraway | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 September 1983 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Danny Care | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 January 1987 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harlequins |
| Lee Dickson | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 March 1985 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newcastle |
| Andy Gomarsall | Template:Rugby squad role | 24 July 1974 | 33 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harlequins |
| Paul Hodgson | Template:Rugby squad role | 25 April 1982 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". London Irish |
| Peter Richards | Template:Rugby squad role | 10 March 1978 | 12 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". London Irish |
| Richard Wigglesworth | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 June 1983 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Danny Cipriani | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 November 1987 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Shane Geraghty | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 August 1986 | 2 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". London Irish |
| Charlie Hodgson | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 November 1980 | 29 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Jonny Wilkinson | Template:Rugby squad role | 25 May 1979 | 65 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newcastle |
| Toby Flood | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 August 1985 | 12 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newcastle |
| Jamie Noon | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 May 1979 | 27 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newcastle |
| Mathew Tait | Template:Rugby squad role | 6 February 1986 | 19 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newcastle |
| Mike Tindall | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 October 1978 | 54 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Paul Sackey | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 November 1979 | 10 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| James Simpson-Daniel | Template:Rugby squad role | 30 May 1982 | 10 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| David Strettle | Template:Rugby squad role | 23 July 1983 | 3 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harlequins |
| Lesley Vainikolo | Template:Rugby squad role | 4 May 1979 | 5 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Iain Balshaw | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 April 1979 | 30 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Mark Cueto | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 December 1979 | 24 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
France
Initial squad announced on 22 January 2008, accessed from BBC. Changes since then are:
- Before the competition began, Florian Fritz was injured in training on 30 January 2008 and will miss the whole of the Six Nations. David Marty was called up to replace him. Prop Nicolas Mas was also called up to the squad to replace Jean-Baptiste Poux.[5]
- After France's first match, Anthony Floch was called up to the squad because of an injury to Julien Malzieu and Louis Picamoles was also called up in place of Elvis Vermeulen, who was dropped from the squad completely due to a rib injury.[6]
- After France's second match, locks Romain Millo-Chluski and Pascal Papé and fullback Clément Poitrenaud were called up to the squad, in place of Loïc Jacquet, Arnaud Méla and Anthony Floch on 13 February; Floch was re-called after Poitrenaud broke his ankle,[7] and Jean-Baptiste Poux replaced the injured Julien Brugnaut. On 19 February, Millo-Chluski withdrew because of injury and Jérôme Thion was called up as a replacement. Dimitri Yachvili was also called up to the squad when Jean-Baptiste Élissalde was ruled out with a calf injury.[8]
- After France's loss to England in Round 3, coach Marc Lièvremont dropped seven players from his squad—Cédric Heymans, Morgan Parra, Thierry Dusautoir, Lionel Faure, David Marty, David Skrela and William Servat. Five uncapped players were called up for the Italy match: Fabien Barcella, Yann David, Guilhem Guirado, Julien Tomas and Ibrahim Diarra. Julien Malzieu returned to the squad after recovering from his injury, and veteran Yannick Jauzion was recalled. Julien Bonnaire was initially dropped in favour of Imanol Harinordoquy, but returned to the squad after Harinordoquy was ruled out with a muscle tear in an ankle suffered on 23 February. Arnaud Méla was recalled after Papé suffered a knee injury on 1 March.[9]
- For the championship decider against Wales, Lièvremont chose to recall several veterans. David, Diarra, Guirado, Picamoles, Aurélien Rougerie, and Tomas were dropped. Both Élissalde and Vermeulen returned to the squad after recovering from their injuries. Also returning to the squad were Dusautoir, Heymans, Servat, and Skrela.[10]
Head Coach: Marc Lièvremont
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilhem Guirado | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 June 1986 | 1 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Perpignan |
| William Servat | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 December 1978 | 16 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Dimitri Szarzewski | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 January 1983 | 22 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Fabien Barcella | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 October 1983 | 3 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Auch |
| Julien Brugnaut | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 November 1981 | 0 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dax |
| Lionel Faure | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 November 1977 | 0 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Nicolas Mas | Template:Rugby squad role | 25 May 1980 | 15 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Perpignan |
| Jean-Baptiste Poux | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 September 1979 | 21 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Loic Jacquet | Template:Rugby squad role | 31 March 1985 | 2 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Arnaud Méla | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 January 1980 | 0 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brive |
| Romain Millo-Chluski | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 April 1983 | 4 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Lionel Nallet (c) | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 September 1976 | 32 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Castres |
| Pascal Papé | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 December 1980 | 16 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Jérôme Thion | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 December 1977 | 40 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biarritz |
| Julien Bonnaire | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 September 1978 | 37 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Ibrahim Diarra | Template:Rugby squad role | 25 May 1983 | 1 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montauban |
| Thierry Dusautoir | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 November 1981 | 11 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Fulgence Ouedraogo | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 July 1986 | 1 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montpellier |
| Imanol Harinordoquy | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 February 1980 | 51 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biarritz |
| Louis Picamoles | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 February 1986 | 3 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montpellier |
| Elvis Vermeulen | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 April 1979 | 8 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Jean-Baptiste Élissalde | Template:Rugby squad role | 23 November 1979 | 30 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Morgan Parra | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 November 1988 | 0 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bourgoin |
| Julien Tomas | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 April 1985 | 2 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montpellier |
| Dimitri Yachvili | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 September 1980 | 38 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biarritz |
| David Skrela | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 March 1979 | 11 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| François Trinh-Duc | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 November 1986 | 0 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montpellier |
| Yann David | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 April 1988 | 1 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bourgoin |
| Florian Fritz | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 January 1984 | 25 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Yannick Jauzion | Template:Rugby squad role | 28 July 1978 | 55 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| David Marty | Template:Rugby squad role | 30 October 1982 | 19 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Perpignan |
| Damien Traille | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 June 1979 | 58 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biarritz |
| Vincent Clerc | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 May 1981 | 28 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Julien Malzieu | Template:Rugby squad role | 4 May 1983 | 0 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Aurélien Rougerie | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 September 1980 | 51 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Anthony Floch | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 February 1983 | 3 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Cédric Heymans | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 July 1978 | 37 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Clément Poitrenaud | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 May 1982 | 32 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
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Ireland
Squad announced 15 January 2008, accessed from BBC. Cap totals updated 16 January 2008 from IRFU. On 24 January 2008, Jerry Flannery was handed an eight-week suspension for stamping on Julien Bonnaire in a match for Munster, therefore ruling him out of taking any part in the Six Nations.[11] He later appealed against this decision and had his ban reduced to one month, making him available for Ireland's final three games. Gordon D'Arcy broke his right arm in the first half of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy on 2 February, ending his Six Nations campaign.[12] On 19 February, Paul O'Connell was named on the bench for Ireland's game against Scotland after making a successful return from a back injury.
Head Coach: Eddie O'Sullivan
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Best | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 August 1982 | 17 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Jerry Flannery | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 October 1978 | 21 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Bernard Jackman | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 May 1976 | 4 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Tony Buckley | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 October 1980 | 2 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| John Hayes | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 November 1973 | 79 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Cian Healy | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 October 1987 | 0 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Marcus Horan | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 September 1977 | 51 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Leo Cullen | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 January 1978 | 19 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Donncha O'Callaghan | Template:Rugby squad role | 23 March 1979 | 40 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Paul O'Connell | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 October 1979 | 52 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Mick O'Driscoll | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 October 1978 | 11 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Malcolm O'Kelly | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 July 1974 | 90 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Neil Best | Template:Rugby squad role | 3 April 1979 | 18 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Simon Easterby | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 July 1975 | 62 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Johnny O'Connor | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 February 1980 | 12 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Connacht |
| Alan Quinlan | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 July 1974 | 25 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| David Wallace | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 July 1976 | 41 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Jamie Heaslip | Template:Rugby squad role | 3 December 1983 | 3 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Denis Leamy | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 November 1981 | 27 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Eoin Reddan | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 November 1980 | 5 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wasps |
| Peter Stringer | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 December 1977 | 79 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Ronan O'Gara | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 March 1977 | 77 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Munster |
| Johnny Sexton | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 July 1985 | 0 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Paddy Wallace | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 August 1979 | 9 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Gordon D'Arcy | Template:Rugby squad role | 10 February 1980 | 36 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Gavin Duffy | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 September 1981 | 9 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Connacht |
| Brian O'Driscoll (c) | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 January 1979 | 79 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Andrew Trimble | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 October 1984 | 19 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Tommy Bowe | Template:Rugby squad role | 22 February 1984 | 10 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Luke Fitzgerald | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 September 1987 | 2 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Shane Horgan | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 July 1978 | 58 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Rob Kearney | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 March 1986 | 1 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Girvan Dempsey | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 October 1975 | 78 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leinster |
| Geordan Murphy | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 April 1978 | 53 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
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Italy
Squad announced 9 January 2008, accessed from BBC. Nick Mallett decided to drop Denis Dallan, Enrico Patrizio, Ludovico Nitoglia, Ramiro Pez, Robert Barbieri and Antonio Pavanello from the original squad, while former captain Marco Bortolami is out for the first half of the tournament with an eye injury.[13] Carlos Nieto missed the game against Ireland because of the death of his father, meaning Lorenzo Cittadini took his place on the bench. He then returned for their match against England.[14] On the announcement of Italy's squad for their game against Wales, Matteo Pratichetti, Kaine Robertson and Pablo Canavosio were ruled out with minor injuries, Enrico Patrizio and Ludovico Nitoglia were recalled due to this. Meanwhile, David Bortolussi was injured in training and ruled out for the rest of the tournament, Paolo Buso took his place in the squad. Also with the return of Marco Bortolami to full fitness, Tommaso Reato lost his place in the squad. But then Ludovico Nitoglia once again lost his place in squad, this time to Alessio Galante[15]
On 27 February, Mauro Bergamasco was handed a 13-week ban for gouging Wales' Lee Byrne during the teams' match.[16]
Head Coach: Nick Mallett
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Festuccia | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 June 1980 | 39 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Métro Racing |
| Leonardo Ghiraldini | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 December 1984 | 5 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvisano |
| Fabio Ongaro | Template:Rugby squad role | 23 September 1977 | 18 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Saracens |
| Martin Castrogiovanni | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 October 1981 | 45 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| Lorenzo Cittadini | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 December 1982 | 0 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvisano |
| Andrea Lo Cicero | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 May 1976 | 67 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Métro Racing |
| Carlos Nieto | Template:Rugby squad role | 25 June 1976 | 21 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Salvatore Perugini | Template:Rugby squad role | 6 March 1978 | 44 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Toulouse |
| Marco Bortolami | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 June 1980 | 67 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Carlo Del Fava | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 July 1981 | 21 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Santiago Dellapè | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 May 1978 | 44 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biarritz |
| Antonio Pavanello | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 October 1982 | 0 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Treviso |
| Tommaso Reato | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 May 1984 | 0 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rugby Rovigo |
| Robert Barbieri | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 June 1984 | 0 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Treviso |
| Mauro Bergamasco | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 May 1979 | 58 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Josh Sole | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 February 1980 | 21 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Viadana |
| Alessandro Zanni | Template:Rugby squad role | 31 January 1984 | 16 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvisano |
| Jaco Erasmus | Template:Rugby squad role | 31 July 1979 | 2 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Viadana |
| Sergio Parisse (c) | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 September 1983 | 42 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Simon Picone | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 September 1982 | 10 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Treviso |
| Pietro Travagli | Template:Rugby squad role | 28 April 1981 | 2 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rugby Parma |
| Paolo Buso | Template:Rugby squad role | 28 July 1986 | 1 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvisano |
| Andrea Masi | Template:Rugby squad role | 30 March 1981 | 31 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Biarritz |
| Ramiro Pez | Template:Rugby squad role | 6 December 1978 | 40 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Venezia Mestre |
| Mirco Bergamasco | Template:Rugby squad role | 23 February 1983 | 44 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Gonzalo Canale | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 November 1982 | 33 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont |
| Pablo Canavosio | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 December 1981 | 16 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Castres |
| Denis Dallan | Template:Rugby squad role | 4 March 1978 | 40 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Enrico Patrizio | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 January 1985 | 1 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Petrarca Rugby |
| Alessio Galante | Template:Rugby squad role | 24 October 1983 | 0 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gran Parma |
| Ezio Galon | Template:Rugby squad role | 22 July 1977 | 11 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rugby Parma |
| Ludovico Nitoglia | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 October 1983 | 10 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvisano |
| Matteo Pratichetti | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 July 1985 | 7 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Calvisano |
| Kaine Robertson | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 October 1980 | 23 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Viadana |
| Alberto Sgarbi | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 November 1986 | 0 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Treviso |
| David Bortolussi | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 July 1981 | 10 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montpellier |
| Andrea Marcato | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 April 1983 | 2 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Treviso |
Scotland
Squad announced 8 January 2008, accessed from BBC. Caps updated 17 January 2008 from SRU. After originally being dropped from the squad, hooker Dougie Hall, props Bruce Douglas and Craig Smith and lock Scott Murray were all called up to the squad due to injuries in the main squad.[17]
Head coach: Frank Hadden
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 | Template:Rugby squad role | 23 April 1984 | 16 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Dougie Hall | Template:Rugby squad role | 24 September 1980 | 19 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Scott Lawson | Template:Rugby squad role | 28 September 1981 | 15 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Fergus Thomson | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 September 1983 | 3 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Alasdair Dickinson | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 September 1983 | 1 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Bruce Douglas | Template:Rugby squad role | 10 February 1980 | 43 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Allan Jacobsen | Template:Rugby squad role | 22 September 1978 | 22 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Gavin Kerr | Template:Rugby squad role | 3 April 1977 | 47 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Moray Low | Template:Rugby squad role | 28 November 1984 | 0 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Euan Murray | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 August 1980 | 15 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Northampton |
| Craig Smith | Template:Rugby squad role | 30 August 1978 | 23 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| James Hamilton | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 November 1982 | 13 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leicester |
| Nathan Hines | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 November 1976 | 48 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Perpignan |
| Alastair Kellock | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 June 1981 | 7 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Scott MacLeod | Template:Rugby squad role | 3 March 1979 | 14 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Scott Murray | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 January 1976 | 87 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Montauban |
| John Barclay | Template:Rugby squad role | 24 September 1986 | 1 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Kelly Brown | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 June 1982 | 19 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Ally Hogg | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 July 1983 | 39 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Ross Rennie | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 March 1986 | 0 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Alasdair Strokosch | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 February 1983 | 1 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Jason White (c) | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 April 1978 | 63 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Johnnie Beattie | Template:Rugby squad role | 21 November 1985 | 3 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| David Callam | Template:Rugby squad role | 15 February 1983 | 10 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Simon Taylor | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 August 1979 | 58 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stade Français |
| Mike Blair | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 April 1981 | 43 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Chris Cusiter | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 June 1982 | 36 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Perpignan |
| Rory Lawson | Template:Rugby squad role | 12 March 1981 | 9 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Phil Godman | Template:Rugby squad role | 20 May 1982 | 8 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Calum MacRae | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 January 1980 | 0 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Dan Parks | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 May 1978 | 37 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Ben Cairns | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 October 1985 | 0 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Nick De Luca | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 February 1984 | 0 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Rob Dewey | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 October 1983 | 13 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Andrew Henderson | Template:Rugby squad role | 3 February 1980 | 49 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Graeme Morrison | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 October 1982 | 6 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Simon Danielli | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 September 1979 | 13 | IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ulster |
| Thom Evans | Template:Rugby squad role | 2 April 1985 | 0 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Glasgow |
| Chris Paterson | Template:Rugby squad role | 30 March 1978 | 81 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Nikki Walker | Template:Rugby squad role | 5 March 1982 | 10 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Simon Webster | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 March 1981 | 29 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
| Rory Lamont | Template:Rugby squad role | 10 March 1982 | 14 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sale |
| Hugo Southwell | Template:Rugby squad role | 14 May 1980 | 36 | ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edinburgh |
Wales
Squad announced 14 January 2008, accessed from BBC. Caps updated 14 January 2008 from WRU. In Wales' opening game of the Six Nations, Alun Wyn Jones was left with an injury to his ankle. For their next game, Warren Gatland called up Cardiff lock Deiniol Jones to cover for him.[18]
Head Coach: Warren Gatland
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huw Bennett | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 June 1983 | 14 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Matthew Rees | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 December 1980 | 16 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Gareth Williams | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 December 1978 | 5 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Gethin Jenkins | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 November 1980 | 53 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Adam Jones | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 March 1981 | 55 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Duncan Jones | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 September 1978 | 45 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Rhys M. Thomas | Template:Rugby squad role | 31 July 1982 | 3 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dragons |
| Ian Evans | Template:Rugby squad role | 4 October 1984 | 8 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Ian Gough | Template:Rugby squad role | 10 November 1976 | 45 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Alun Wyn Jones | Template:Rugby squad role | 19 September 1985 | 18 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Deiniol Jones | Template:Rugby squad role | 18 November 1977 | 4 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Robin Sowden-Taylor | Template:Rugby squad role | 9 June 1982 | 5 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Jonathan Thomas | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 December 1982 | 39 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Martyn Williams | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 September 1975 | 76 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Gareth Delve | Template:Rugby squad role | 30 September 1982 | 4 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Ryan Jones (c) | Template:Rugby squad role | 13 March 1981 | 16 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Alix Popham | Template:Rugby squad role | 17 October 1979 | 32 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Gareth Cooper | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 May 1979 | 35 | EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gloucester |
| Dwayne Peel | Template:Rugby squad role | 31 August 1981 | 59 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Mike Phillips | Template:Rugby squad role | 29 August 1982 | 28 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| James Hook | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 June 1985 | 20 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Stephen Jones | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 December 1977 | 62 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Gavin Henson | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 February 1982 | 23 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Sonny Parker | Template:Rugby squad role | 27 August 1977 | 27 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Tom Shanklin | Template:Rugby squad role | 24 November 1979 | 47 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Tom James | Template:Rugby squad role | 11 April 1987 | 2 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
| Mark Jones | Template:Rugby squad role | 7 November 1979 | 35 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scarlets |
| Shane Williams | Template:Rugby squad role | 26 February 1977 | 51 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Lee Byrne | Template:Rugby squad role | 1 June 1980 | 14 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ospreys |
| Jamie Roberts | Template:Rugby squad role | 8 November 1986 | 0 | WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Blues |
Notes and references
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External links
Script error: No such module "Navbox".