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This article lists the official squads for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France. Each of the twenty nations must confirm a 30-man squad by 14 August.

Pool A

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40-man training squad.

Head Coach: Brian Ashton

Props: Perry Freshwater, Andrew Sheridan, Matt Stevens, Phil Vickery, Kevin Yates

Hookers: George Chuter, Lee Mears, Mark Regan

Locks: Steve Borthwick, Ben Kay, Tom Palmer, Tom Rees, Simon Shaw

Flankers: James Haskell, Lewis Moody, Joe Worsley,

No. 8s: Martin Corry, Lawrence Dallaglio, Nick Easter, Dan Ward-Smith

Scrum-Halves: Andrew Gomarsall, Shaun Perry, Peter Richards

Fly-Halves: Olly Barkley, Danny Cipriani, Toby Flood, Charlie Hodgson, Jonny Wilkinson

Centres: Mike Catt, Andrew Farrell, Dan Hipkiss, Jamie Noon, Mathew Tait, Mike Tindall

Wings: Mark Cueto, Josh Lewsey, Jason Robinson, Paul Sackey, David Strettle

Full-back: Nick Abendanon

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Forwards: Census Johnston (Saracens, UK), Justin Va'a (Glasgow Warriors, UK), Kasiano Lealamajua (Dax, France), Donald Kerslake (Vaiala, Samoa), Mahonri Schwalger (Hurricanes, NZ), Muliufi Salanoa (Scopa, Samoa), Silao Vaisolasefo (Alhambra, NZ), Filipo Levi (Ricoh, Japan), Kane Thompson (Wests, NZ), Iosefa Fekori (Auckland, NZ), Daniel Leo (London Wasps, UK), Henry Tuilagi (UK), Siu Lafaialii (Yokogawa, Japan), Semo Setiti (Docomo, Japan), Ulia Ulia (Marist, Samoa), Justin Purdie (Wellington, NZ).

Backs: Steven So'oialo (Harlequins, UK), Junior Poluleuligaga (North Harbour, NZ), Loki Crichton (Worcester, UK), Lolo Lui (Moataa, Samoa), Seilala Mapusua (London Irish, UK), Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono (Bath, UK), Jerry Meafou (Scopa, Samoa), Elvis Sevealii (Sale, UK), Anitelea Tuilagi (Leeds Tykes, UK), Brian Lima (Bristol, UK), David Lemi (Bristol, UK), Lome Fa'atau (Glasgow Warriors, UK), Alesana Tuilagi (Leicester, UK), Gavin Williams (Ponsonby, NZ).

 South Africa

Forwards

Props: BJ Botha (Sharks), Os du Randt (Cheetahs), Gurthro Steenkamp (Bulls), CJ van der Linde (Cheetahs)

Hooker: Gary Botha (Bulls), John Smit – captain (Bulls)

Locks: Bakkies Botha (Bulls), Victor Matfield (Bulls), Johann Muller (Sharks), Albert van den Berg (Sharks)

Flanker: Schalk Burger (Stormers), Danie Rossouw (Bulls), Juan Smith (Cheetahs), Wikus van Heerden (Bulls)

Number 8: Bob Skinstad (Sharks), Pierre Spies (Bulls),

Backs

Scrum Half: Fourie du Preez (Bulls), Ricky Januarie (Lions),Ruan Pienaar (Sharks),

Fly Half: Butch James (Sharks), André Pretorius (Lions),

Centre: Jean de Villiers (Stormers), Jaque Fourie (Lions), Wynand Olivier (Bulls)

Wing: Bryan Habana (Bulls), Akona Ndungane (Bulls), JP Pietersen (Sharks), Ashwin Willemse (Lions)

Fullback: Percy Montgomery (Sharks), Francois Steyn (Sharks)


Official standby players (six): Bismarck du Plessis (hooker), Deon Carstens (prop), Faan Rautenbach (prop), Jaques Cronjé (loose forward), Waylon Murray (centre), Breyton Paulse (wing).

Bok coaching staff:

Jake White (Head coach), Gert Smal (forwards coach), Allister Coetzee (backs coach), Balie Swart (scrum coach), Rassie Erasmus (technical coach).

Pool B

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42-man training squad.

Head Coach: Gareth Jenkins

Props: Chris Horsman, Gethin Jenkins, Adam Jones, Duncan Jones, Iestyn Thomas, Rhys Thomas

Hookers:Huw Bennett, Richard Hibbard, Matthew Rees, T Rhys Thomas

Locks: Ian Evans, Ian Gough, Will James, Alun Wyn Jones, Robert Sidoli

Flankers: Colin Charvis, Gavin Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Martyn Williams

No. 8s: Michael Owen, Alix Popham

Scrum-Halves: Gareth Cooper, Dwayne Peel, Mike Phillips

Fly-Halves:James Hook, Stephen Jones, Ceri Sweeney

Centres: Gavin Evans, Gavin Henson, Sonny Parker, Jamie Robinson, Tom Shanklin

Wings: Aled Brew, Mark Jones, Dafydd James, Thomas James, Shane Williams

Full-back: Lee Byrne, Kevin Morgan, Gareth Thomas

Withdrawn: Ryan Jones (19 July - injured shoulder)

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Two players to be withdrawn before the cut-off date

Forwards: Scott Franklin (Castaway-Wanderers), Dan Pletch (Oakville Crusaders), Mike Pletch (Oakville Crusaders), Jon Thiel (Bayside), Kevin Tkachuk (Glasgow Warriors), Aaron Carpenter (Brantford), Pat Riordan (Burnaby Lake), Mike Burak (Pau), Jamie Cudmore (Clermont-Auvergne), Mike James (Stade Français), Luke Tait (Overmach Parma), Colin Yukes (Agen) David Biddle (Meraloma), Nanyak Dala (Wild Oats), Adam Kleeberger (University of Victoria), Stan McKeen (Cornish Pirates), Sean-Michael Stephen (Beziers), Mike Webb (Swilers).

Backs: Ed Fairhurst (Cornish Pirates), Matt Weingart (Castaway-Wanderers), Morgan Williams (capt., Albi), Nathan Hirayam, (University of Victoria), Ander Monro (Waterloo), Ryan Smith (Montauban), Craig Culpan (Meraloma), Derek Daypuck (Castaway-Wanderers), David Spicer (University of Victoria), Nick Trenkel (Capilano), Justin Mensah-Coker (Albi), James Pritchard (Bedford), Mike Pyke (Montauban), DTH Van der Merwe (James Bay AA).

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Forwards: Graham Dewes, Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Sunia Koto, Vereniki Sauturaga, Jone Railomo, Henry Qiodravu, Bill Gadolo, Iferemi Rawaqa, Kele Lewere, Isoa Domolailai, Wame Lewaravu, Jone Qovu, Netani Talei, Semisi Naevo, Sisa Koyamaibole, Aca Ratuva, Akapusi Qera.

Backs: Jone Dunivucu, Mosese Rauluni, Nicky Little, Waisea Luveniyali, Seremaia Bai, Seru Rabeni, Kameli Ratuvou, Maleli Kunavore, Vilimone Delasau, Isoa Naivua, Filimone Bolavucu, Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Norman Ligairi.

Pool C

Romania Romania

Provisional squad.

Forwards: Petru Balan (Biarritz), Bogdan Balan (Montauban), Cezar Popescu (Agen), Petrisor Toderasc (Brive), Ion Paulica (Bath), Marius Tincu (Perpignan), Razvan Mavrodin (Pau), Sorin Socul (Pau, captain), Cristian Petre (Béziers), Valentin Ursache (Arad), Augustin Petrichei (Béziers), Ovidiu Tonita (Perpignan), Costica Mersoiu (Dinamo Bucharest), Florin Corodeanu (Grenoble), Alexandru Manta (Castres), Alexandru Tudori (Dinamo Bucharest).

Backs: Valentin Calafateanu (Dinamo Bucharest), Lucian Sirbu (Béziers), Ionut Dimofte (Arad), Ionut Tofan (Limoges), Romeo Gontineac (Aurillac), Csaba Gal, Catalin Dascalu, Dan Vlad (Steaua Bucharest), Catalin Fercu, Ion Teodorescu (Arad), Gabriel Brezoianu (Bordeaux), Iulian Dumitras (Pau), Florian Vlaicu, Catalin Nicolae (Steaua Bucharest).

Reserves: Silviu Florea (Béziers), Cosmin Ratiu, Stelian Burcea, Ciprian Caplescu (Dinamo Bucharest), Danut Dumbrava (Steaua Bucharest).


New Zealand New Zealand

Props: Carl Hayman (Otago), Neemia Tialata (Wellington), Tony Woodcock (North Habour).

Hookers: Andrew Hore (Taranaki), Keven Mealamu (Auckland), Anton Oliver (Otago).

Locks: Chris Jack (Tasman), Keith Robinson (Waikato), Ali Williams (Auckland).

Flankers: Jerry Collins (Wellington),Richie McCaw (Canterbury), Chris Masoe (Wellington),Reuben Thorne (Canterbury).

No. 8s: Sione Lauaki (Waikato), Rodney So'oialo (Wellington)

Scrum-Halves: Andrew Ellis (Canterbury), Byron Kelleher (Waikato), Brendon Leonard (Waikato).

Fly-Halves: Dan Carter (Canterbury), Nick Evans (Otago).

Centers: Luke McAlister (North Habour), Aaron Mauger (Canterbury), Conrad Smith (Wellington), Isaia Toeava (Auckland).

Wings: Doug Howlett (Auckland), Josevata Rokocoko (Auckland), Sitiveni Sivivatu (Waikato).

Full-Backs: Mils Muliaina (Auckland), Leon MacDonald (Canterbury).

Another player to be named before August 14.

Pool D

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Provisional squad announced 15th June 2007. Elvis Vermeulen replaced by Thierry Dusautoir.

Head Coach: Bernard Laporte

Props: Pieter de Villiers, Sylvain Marconnet, Olivier Milloud, Jean-Baptiste Poux

Hookers: Sébastien Bruno, Raphaël Ibañez (c), Dimitri Szarzewski

Locks: Lionel Nallet, Fabien Pelous (vc), Jérôme Thion

Flankers: Serge Betsen, Thierry Dusautoir, Rémy Martin, Yannick Nyanga

No. 8s: Julien Bonnaire, Sébastien Chabal,Imanol Harinordoquy

Scrum-Halves: Jean-Baptiste Elissalde, Pierre Mignoni

Fly-Halves: Lionel Beauxis, Frédéric Michalak, David Skrela

Centres: Yannick Jauzion, David Marty, Damien Traille

Wings: Vincent Clerc, Christophe Dominici, Cédric Heymans, Aurélien Rougerie

Full-back: Clément Poitrenaud

Withdrawn: Elvis Vermeulen (17 June - herniated disc)

Reserves: Benjamin Kayser, Laurent Emmanuelli, Nicolas Mas, Pascal Papé, Grégory Lamboley,Olivier Magne, Dimitri Yachvili, Benjamin Boyet, Brian Liebenberg, Jean-Philippe Grandclaude.

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Backs: Melrick Africa, Heini Bock, Lu-Wayne Botes, John Drotsky, Du Preez Grobler, Eugene Jantjies, Bradley Langenhoven, Tertius Losper, Deon Mouton, Morné Schreuder, Jurie van Tonder, Piet van Zyl, Emile Wessels, Ryan Witbooi.

Forwards: Skipper Badenhorst, Jacques Burger, Tinus du Plessis, Jané du Toit, Nico Esterhuyse, Hugo Horn, Domingo Kamongo, Uakazuwaka Kazombiaze, Kees Lensing, Herman Lintvelt, Michael MacKenzie, JM Meyer, Jacques Nieuwenhuis, Johnny Redelinghuys, Heino Senekal en Marius Visser.

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