2020 Six Nations Championship squads
This is a list of the complete squads for the 2020 Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national rugby teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Wales are the defending champions. Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 1 February 2020 – the tournament's opening day. For players added to a squad during the tournament, their caps and age are indicated as of the date of their call-up.
England
On 20 January, Eddie Jones named a 36-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[1] In February 2020 it was announced that Beno Obano and Henry Slade had joined the squad with Mako Vunipola withdrawing for family reasons. Head coach: Australia Eddie Jones
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France
On 8 January, Galthié named a 42-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[2] Head coach: France Fabien Galthié
Call-ups
On 13 January, Peato Mauvaka was called up to replace the injured Anthony Étrillard.[3]
On 19 January, Wilfrid Hounkpatin was called up to replace the injured Dorian Aldegheri.[4]
On 26 January, Alexandre Roumat and Yvan Reilhac were called up to replace the injured Dylan Cretin and Kylan Hamdaoui.[5]
On 27 January, Teddy Baubigny was called up to replace the injured Camille Chat.[6]
On 30 January, Uini Atonio was called up to replace the injured Wilfrid Hounkpatin.[7]
On 3 February, Baptiste Couilloud was called up to replace Maxime Lucu.[8]
On 4 February, Arthur Retiere and Baptiste Delaporte were called up to replace the injured Alexandre Fischer and Lester Etien.[9]
On 17 February: Guillaume Ducat, Maxime Lucu, Baptiste Delaporte, Alivereti Raka & Lucas Tauzin were called up to replace the injured Cyril Cazeaux, Baptiste Couilloud, Sekou Makalou, Julien Hériteau & Lester Etien.[10]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Baubigny | Hooker | 2 September 1998 (aged 21) | 0 | France Racing 92 |
| Peato Mauvaka | Hooker | 10 January 1997 (aged 23) | 1 | France Toulouse |
| Wilfrid Hounkpatin | Prop | 29 July 1991 (aged 28) | 0 | France Castres |
| Uini Atonio | Prop | 26 March 1990 (aged 29) | 32 | France La Rochelle |
| Guillaume Ducat | Lock | 25 May 1996 (aged 23) | 0 | France Bayonne |
| Baptiste Delaporte | Back row | 27 March 1997 (aged 22) | 0 | France Castres |
| Alexandre Roumat | Back row | 27 June 1997 (aged 22) | 0 | France Bordeaux Bègles |
| Yvan Reilhac | Centre | 9 June 1995 (aged 24) | 0 | France Montpellier |
| Alivereti Raka | Wing | 9 December 1994 (aged 25) | 4 | France Clermont Auvergne |
| Lucas Tauzin | Wing | 21 May 1998 (aged 21) | 0 | France Toulouse |
Ireland
On 15 January 2020, Andy Farrell named his 35-man Ireland squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[11] Head coach: England Andy Farrell
Call-ups
On 20 January, Stuart McCloskey was added to the squad due to a number of backs sustaining minor knocks.[12]
On 3 February, Will Connors was added to the squad.[13]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart McCloskey | Centre | 6 August 1992 (aged 27) | 3 | Ireland Ulster |
| Will Connors | Back row | 4 April 1996 (aged 23) | 0 | Ireland Leinster |
Italy
On 19 January 2020, Italy named their 36-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[14]
On 20 January 2020, Giovanni Pettinelli replaces David Sisi.[15]
Head coach: South Africa Franco Smith (interim)
Scotland
On 15 January 2020, Townsend named a 38-man squad.[16] Head coach: Scotland Gregor Townsend
Call-ups On 24 January Duncan Weir was called up to join the squad.[17] On 16 February Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson were added to the squad, with Alex Craig being released back to his club.[18] On 1 March Lewis Carmichael was added to the squad, with Cornell du Preez being released back to his club.[19]
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Carmichael | Lock | 2 May 1995 (aged 24) | 2 | Scotland Edinburgh |
| Sam Skinner | Lock | 31 January 1995 (aged 25) | 6 | England Exeter Chiefs |
| Matt Fagerson | Back row | 16 July 1998 (aged 21) | 5 | Scotland Glasgow Warriors |
| Duncan Weir | Fly-half | 10 May 1991 (aged 28) | 27 | England Worcester Warriors |
Wales
On 15 January 2020, Pivac announced a 38-man squad.[20] Head coach: New Zealand Wayne Pivac
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Dee | Hooker | 7 March 1994 (aged 25) | 29 | Wales Dragons |
| Ryan Elias | Hooker | 7 January 1995 (aged 25) | 9 | Wales Scarlets |
| Ken Owens | Hooker | 3 January 1987 (aged 33) | 73 | Wales Scarlets |
| Rhys Carre | Prop | 8 February 1998 (aged 21) | 6 | England Saracens |
| Leon Brown | Prop | 26 October 1996 (aged 23) | 6 | Wales Dragons |
| Rob Evans | Prop | 14 April 1992 (aged 27) | 36 | Wales Scarlets |
| WillGriff John | Prop | 4 December 1992 (aged 27) | 0 | England Sale Sharks |
| Wyn Jones | Prop | 26 February 1992 (aged 27) | 22 | Wales Scarlets |
| Dillon Lewis | Prop | 4 January 1996 (aged 24) | 22 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Jake Ball | Lock | 27 June 1991 (aged 28) | 42 | Wales Scarlets |
| Adam Beard | Lock | 7 January 1996 (aged 24) | 20 | Wales Ospreys |
| Seb Davies | Lock | 17 May 1996 (aged 23) | 7 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Cory Hill | Lock | 10 February 1992 (aged 27) | 24 | Wales Dragons |
| Alun Wyn Jones | Lock | 19 September 1985 (aged 34) | 134 | Wales Ospreys |
| Will Rowlands | Lock | 19 September 1991 (aged 28) | 0 | England Wasps |
| Taulupe Faletau | Back row | 12 November 1990 (aged 29) | 72 | England Bath |
| Ross Moriarty | Back row | 12 November 1990 (aged 29) | 41 | Wales Dragons |
| Josh Navidi | Back row | 30 December 1990 (aged 29) | 23 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Aaron Shingler | Back row | 7 August 1987 (aged 32) | 26 | Wales Scarlets |
| Justin Tipuric | Back row | 6 August 1989 (aged 30) | 72 | Wales Ospreys |
| Aaron Wainwright | Back row | 25 September 1997 (aged 22) | 18 | Wales Dragons |
| Gareth Davies | Scrum-half | 18 August 1990 (aged 29) | 51 | Wales Scarlets |
| Rhys Webb | Scrum-half | 9 December 1988 (aged 31) | 31 | France Toulon |
| Tomos Williams | Scrum-half | 1 January 1995 (aged 25) | 16 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Dan Biggar | Fly-half | 16 October 1989 (aged 30) | 79 | England Northampton Saints |
| Jarrod Evans | Fly-half | 25 July 1996 (aged 23) | 3 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Owen Williams | Fly-half | 27 February 1992 (aged 27) | 3 | England Gloucester |
| Hadleigh Parkes | Centre | 5 October 1987 (aged 32) | 25 | Wales Scarlets |
| Nick Tompkins | Centre | 16 February 1995 (aged 24) | 0 | England Saracens |
| Owen Watkin | Centre | 12 October 1996 (aged 23) | 22 | Wales Ospreys |
| Josh Adams | Wing | 21 April 1995 (aged 24) | 21 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Owen Lane | Wing | 20 December 1997 (aged 22) | 2 | Wales Cardiff Blues |
| Johnny McNicholl | Wing | 24 September 1990 (aged 29) | 0 | Wales Scarlets |
| George North | Wing | 13 April 1992 (aged 27) | 91 | Wales Ospreys |
| Louis Rees-Zammit | Wing | 2 February 2001 (aged 18) | 0 | England Gloucester |
| Leigh Halfpenny | Fullback | 22 December 1988 (aged 31) | 85 | Wales Scarlets |
| Jonah Holmes | Fullback | 24 July 1992 (aged 27) | 3 | England Leicester Tigers |
| Liam Williams | Fullback | 9 April 1991 (aged 28) | 62 | England Saracens |
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References
- ↑ "RFU".
- ↑ XV de France : La liste des 42 pour le Tournoi des VI Nations
- ↑ XV de France : Peato Mauvaka remplace Anthony Etrillard
- ↑ Tournoi des 6 Nations : Wilfrid Hounkpatin remplace Dorian Aldegheri
- ↑ Tournoi des Six Nations : Alexandre Roumat et Yvan Reilhac intègrent le groupe France
- ↑ Tournoi des Six Nations : Teddy Baubigny intègre le groupe France
- ↑ : XV of France. Wilfrid Hounkpatin forfeit, Uini Atonio called in reinforcement!
- ↑ : XV of France. Penaud forfeit against Italy, Couilloud replaces Lucu
- ↑ : Arthur Retière and Baptiste Delaporte called in reinforcement against Italy
- ↑ Tournoi des 6 Nations : Des changements dans le groupe
- ↑ "Ireland Squad Announced For Guinness Six Nations". Irish Rugby. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ "McCloskey Added To Ireland Squad". Irish Rugby Football Union. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ↑ "Ireland confirm that Ringrose will be out until after England clash". The42. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ↑ "SEI NAZIONI, L'ITALIA A ROMA PER PREPARARE IL TORNEO". Fir Rugby. 2020-01-19.
- ↑ "ITALRUGBY, CONVOCATO PETTINELLI PER IL RADUNO DI ROMA". Fir Rugby. 2020-01-20.
- ↑ Baker, Luke (15 January 2020). "Hogg Captains Scotland Squad Including Six Uncapped Players". Six Nations Rugby.
- ↑ Duncan Weir joins squad
- ↑ Two players added
- ↑ Carmichael added
- ↑ "Six Nations: louis Rees-Zammit and Nick Tompkins called up by Wales". 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.