2016 Six Nations Championship squads

This is a list of the complete squads for the 2016 Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national rugby teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Ireland are the defending champions.

Main article: 2016 Six Nations Championship

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 6 February 2016 – the tournament's opening day.

 England

On 13 January, Eddie Jones named a 33-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[1]

Head coach: Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Luke Cowan-Dickie Hooker (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 22) 1 Exeter Chiefs Jamie George Hooker (1990-10-22)22 October 1990 (aged 25) 3 Saracens Dylan Hartley (c) Hooker (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 29) 66 Northampton Saints Dan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 28) 56 Leicester Tigers Paul Hill Prop (1995-03-02)2 March 1995 (aged 20) 0 Northampton Saints Joe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 25) 37 Harlequins Matt Mullan Prop (1987-02-23)23 February 1987 (aged 28) 9 Wasps Henry Thomas Prop (1991-10-30)30 October 1991 (aged 24) 7 Bath Mako Vunipola Prop (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 25) 27 Saracens Maro Itoje Lock (1994-10-28)28 October 1994 (aged 21) 0 Saracens George Kruis Lock (1990-02-22)22 February 1990 (aged 25) 10 Saracens Joe Launchbury Lock (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 24) 28 Wasps Courtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 26) 42 Northampton Saints Jack Clifford Flanker (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 (aged 22) 0 Harlequins James Haskell Flanker (1985-04-02)2 April 1985 (aged 30) 62 Wasps Matt Kvesic Flanker (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 23) 2 Gloucester Chris Robshaw Flanker (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 29) 43 Harlequins Josh Beaumont Number 8 (1992-03-24)24 March 1992 (aged 23) 0 Sale Sharks Billy Vunipola Number 8 (1992-11-03)3 November 1992 (aged 23) 21 Saracens Danny Care Scrum-half (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 29) 53 Harlequins Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26) 52 Leicester Tigers Owen Farrell Fly-half (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 24) 35 Saracens George Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 22) 17 Bath Elliot Daly Centre (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 23) 0 Wasps Ollie Devoto Centre (1993-09-22)22 September 1993 (aged 22) 0 Bath Sam Hill Centre (1993-07-14)14 July 1993 (aged 22) 0 Exeter Chiefs Jonathan Joseph Centre (1991-05-21)21 May 1991 (aged 24) 16 Bath Chris Ashton Wing (1987-03-29)29 March 1987 (aged 28) 39 Saracens Jack Nowell Wing (1993-04-11)11 April 1993 (aged 22) 10 Exeter Chiefs Anthony Watson Wing (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 21) 15 Bath Marland Yarde Wing (1992-04-20)20 April 1992 (aged 23) 7 Harlequins Mike Brown Fullback (1985-09-04)4 September 1985 (aged 30) 43 Harlequins Alex Goode Fullback (1988-05-07)7 May 1988 (aged 27) 19 Saracens Call-ups On 24 January, Semesa Rokoduguni was called up as cover for Chris Ashton, who had been given a 10-week ban.[2] On 1 February, Kieran Brookes replaced Henry Thomas, who had been covering Brookes in the initial squad, after recovering from a pre-squad announcement injury.[3] On 22 February, Luther Burrell was added to the squad as an injury replacement for Ollie Devoto.[4] On 29 February, Dave Ewers and Manu Tuilagi were called up to the squad ahead of the final two rounds of the Championship.[5] On 6 March, Ed Slater was called up to the squad as injury cover for Courtney Lawes.[6] Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Kieran Brookes Prop (1990-08-29)29 August 1990 (aged 25) 15 Northampton Saints Ed Slater Lock (1988-08-01)1 August 1988 (aged 27) 0 Leicester Tigers Dave Ewers Number 8 (1990-11-03)3 November 1990 (aged 25) 0 Exeter Chiefs Luther Burrell Centre (1987-12-06)6 December 1987 (aged 28) 13 Northampton Saints Manu Tuilagi Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 24) 25 Leicester Tigers Semesa Rokoduguni Wing (1987-08-28)28 August 1987 (aged 28) 1 Bath  France On 19 January, head coach Guy Novès named a 31-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[7] Head coach: Guy Novès Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Camille Chat Hooker (1995-12-18)December 18, 1995 (aged 20) 0 Racing 92 Guilhem Guirado (c) Hooker (1986-06-17)June 17, 1986 (aged 29) 38 Toulon Uini Atonio Prop (1990-03-26)March 26, 1990 (aged 25) 10 La Rochelle Eddy Ben Arous Prop (1990-08-25)August 25, 1990 (aged 25) 12 Racing 92 Jefferson Poirot Prop (1992-11-01)November 1, 1992 (aged 23) 0 Bordeaux Bègles Rabah Slimani Prop (1989-10-18)October 18, 1989 (aged 26) 21 Stade Français Alexandre Flanquart Lock (1989-10-09)October 9, 1989 (aged 26) 18 Stade Français Paul Jedrasiak Lock (1993-02-17)February 17, 1993 (aged 22) 0 Clermont Yoann Maestri Lock (1988-01-14)January 14, 1988 (aged 28) 42 Toulouse Sébastien Vahaamahina Lock (1991-10-21)October 21, 1991 (aged 24) 17 Clermont Antoine Burban Flanker (1987-07-22)July 22, 1987 (aged 28) 3 Stade Français Yacouba Camara Flanker (1994-06-02)June 2, 1994 (aged 21) 0 Toulouse Kevin Gourdon Flanker (1990-01-23)January 23, 1990 (aged 26) 0 La Rochelle Wenceslas Lauret Flanker (1989-03-28)March 28, 1989 (aged 26) 7 Racing 92 Damien Chouly Number 8 (1985-11-27)November 27, 1985 (aged 30) 36 Clermont Louis Picamoles Number 8 (1986-02-05)February 5, 1986 (aged 30) 51 Toulouse Sébastien Bezy Scrum-half (1991-11-22)November 22, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Toulouse Maxime Machenaud Scrum-half (1988-12-30)December 30, 1988 (aged 27) 18 Racing 92 Morgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)November 15, 1988 (aged 27) 66 Clermont Jean-Marc Doussain Fly-half (1991-02-12)February 12, 1991 (aged 24) 10 Toulouse Jules Plisson Fly-half (1991-08-20)August 20, 1991 (aged 24) 6 Stade Français Jonathan Danty Centre (1992-10-07)October 7, 1992 (aged 23) 0 Stade Français Alexandre Dumoulin Centre (1989-08-24)August 24, 1989 (aged 26) 8 Racing 92 Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)March 26, 1994 (aged 21) 15 Toulouse Rémi Lamerat Centre (1990-01-14)January 14, 1990 (aged 26) 7 Castres Wesley Fofana Centre (1988-01-20)January 20, 1988 (aged 28) 39 Clermont Benjamin Fall Wing (1989-03-03)March 3, 1989 (aged 26) 6 Montpellier Maxime Médard Wing (1986-11-16)November 16, 1986 (aged 29) 41 Toulouse Virimi Vakatawa Wing (1992-05-01)May 1, 1992 (aged 23) 0 France Sevens Hugo Bonneval Fullback (1990-11-19)November 19, 1990 (aged 25) 4 Stade Français Scott Spedding Fullback (1986-05-04)May 4, 1986 (aged 29) 14 Clermont Call-ups On 24 January, Marvin O'Connor was called up to the squad as injury cover for Benjamin Fall.[8] On 25 January, Baptiste Serin and Bernard Le Roux were added to the squad as injury cover for Morgan Parra and Sébastien Vahaamahina.[9] On 28 January, Vincent Pelo and Maxime Mermoz were added to the squad, with Mermoz acting as injury cover for Alexandre Dumoulin.[10][11] On 31 January, Wesley Fofana was ruled out of France's opening test against Italy due to injury, with Teddy Thomas being called up as cover.[12] On 7 February, Loann Goujon replaced Louis Picamoles haven suffered an injury in France's opening match against Italy.[13] On 21 February, Djibril Camara, David Smith and François Trinh-Duc were called up to the squad as injury cover for Teddy Thomas and Marvin O'Connor. However, later that day Smith was made ineligible to play for France haven played for the New Zealand sevens team.[14][15] On 3 March, Xavier Chiocci was called up to the squad ahead of the Scotland game in round 4.[16] Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Xavier Chiocci Prop (1990-02-13)February 13, 1990 (aged 25) 4 Toulon Vincent Pelo Prop (1988-04-22)April 22, 1988 (aged 27) 0 La Rochelle Bernard Le Roux Flanker (1989-06-04)June 4, 1989 (aged 26) 23 Racing 92 Loann Goujon Number 8 (1989-04-23)April 23, 1989 (aged 26) 6 Bordeaux Bègles Baptiste Serin Scrum-half (1994-06-20)June 20, 1994 (aged 21) 0 Bordeaux Bègles François Trinh-Duc Fly-half (1986-11-11)November 11, 1986 (aged 29) 50 Montpellier Maxime Mermoz Centre (1986-07-28)July 28, 1986 (aged 29) 30 Toulon Djibril Camara Wing (1989-06-22)June 22, 1989 (aged 26) 0 Stade Français Marvin O'Connor Wing (1991-04-18)April 18, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Montpellier Teddy Thomas Wing (1991-04-18)April 18, 1991 (aged 24) 4 Racing 92  Ireland On 20 January, Joe Schmidt announced his 35-man squad for Ireland.[17] Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Rory Best (c) Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 33) 89 Ulster Seán Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 29) 48 Leinster Rob Herring Hooker (1990-04-27)27 April 1990 (aged 25) 1 Ulster Richardt Strauss Hooker (1986-01-29)29 January 1986 (aged 30) 13 Leinster James Cronin Prop (1990-11-23)23 November 1990 (aged 25) 2 Munster Tadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 23) 3 Leinster Jack McGrath Prop (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 26) 25 Leinster Marty Moore Prop (1991-03-01)1 March 1991 (aged 24) 10 Leinster Nathan White Prop (1981-09-04)4 September 1981 (aged 34) 8 Connacht Ultan Dillane Lock (1993-11-09)9 November 1993 (aged 22) 0 Connacht Mike McCarthy Lock (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 34) 17 Leinster Donnacha Ryan Lock (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 32) 34 Munster Devin Toner Lock (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29) 31 Leinster Seán O'Brien Flanker (1987-02-14)14 February 1987 (aged 28) 41 Leinster Tommy O'Donnell Flanker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 28) 9 Munster Rhys Ruddock Flanker (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 25) 6 Leinster Josh van der Flier Flanker (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 22) 0 Leinster Jamie Heaslip Number 8 (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 32) 80 Leinster CJ Stander Number 8 (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 0 Munster Kieran Marmion Scrum-half (1992-02-11)11 February 1992 (aged 23) 4 Connacht Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26) 42 Munster Eoin Reddan Scrum-half (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 35) 68 Leinster Paddy Jackson Fly-half (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 24) 13 Ulster Ian Madigan Fly-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 26) 25 Leinster Jonathan Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 30) 56 Leinster Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 22) 15 Connacht Luke Marshall Centre (1991-03-03)3 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Ulster Stuart McCloskey Centre (1992-08-06)6 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Ulster Jared Payne Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 30) 10 Ulster Keith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 28) 46 Munster Luke Fitzgerald Wing (1987-09-13)13 September 1987 (aged 28) 34 Leinster Dave Kearney Wing (1989-06-19)19 June 1989 (aged 26) 14 Leinster Andrew Trimble Wing (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 31) 58 Ulster Simon Zebo Wing (1990-03-16)16 March 1990 (aged 25) 21 Munster Rob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 29) 67 Leinster Call-ups On 25 January, Finlay Bealham joined the squad as an injury replacement for Martin Moore who suffered a ham-string injury.[18] On 9 February, Fergus McFadden was called up as injury cover for Keith Earls who sustained an injury in the opening round of the championship.[19] On 22 February, Dave Foley, Craig Gilroy and Jordi Murphy were called up as injury replacements for Dave Kearney, Mike McCarthy and Seán O'Brien. While Cian Healy and Mike Ross were called up to the squad haven recovered from injury.[20] On 7 March, Jack O'Donoghue was called up for the final two rounds.[21] Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Finlay Bealham Prop (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 24) 0 Connacht Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 28) 56 Leinster Mike Ross Prop (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 36) 56 Leinster Dave Foley Lock (1988-05-16)16 May 1988 (aged 27) 2 Munster Jordi Murphy Flanker (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 24) 14 Leinster Jack O'Donoghue Flanker (1994-01-08)8 January 1994 (aged 22) 0 Munster Craig Gilroy Wing (1991-03-11)11 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Ulster Fergus McFadden Wing (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 29) 29 Leinster  Italy On 20 January, Brunel named a 30-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[22] Head Coach: Jacques Brunel Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Ornel Gega Hooker (1990-03-24)24 March 1990 (aged 25) 0 Benetton Treviso Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 31) 80 Leicester Tigers Martin Castrogiovanni Prop (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 34) 115 Racing 92 Dario Chistolini Prop (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 13 Zebre Lorenzo Cittadini Prop (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 33) 44 Wasps Andrea Lovotti Prop (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 26) 0 Zebre Matteo Zanusso Prop (1993-04-09)9 April 1993 (aged 22) 0 Benetton Treviso Valerio Bernabò Lock (1984-03-03)3 March 1984 (aged 31) 27 Zebre George Biagi Lock (1985-10-04)4 October 1985 (aged 30) 8 Zebre Marco Fuser Lock (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Benetton Treviso Francesco Minto Flanker (1987-05-20)20 May 1987 (aged 28) 23 Benetton Treviso Jacopo Sarto Flanker (1990-07-15)15 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Zebre Braam Steyn Flanker (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 23) 0 Benetton Treviso Alessandro Zanni Flanker (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 32) 94 Benetton Treviso Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 32) 114 Stade Français Dries van Schalkwyk Number 8 (1984-12-21)21 December 1984 (aged 31) 0 Zebre Edoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 25) 47 Benetton Treviso Guglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 24) 15 Zebre Carlo Canna Fly-half (1992-08-25)25 August 1992 (aged 23) 7 Zebre Edoardo Padovani Fly-half (1993-05-15)15 May 1993 (aged 22) 0 Zebre Giulio Bisegni Centre (1992-04-04)4 April 1992 (aged 23) 2 Zebre Michele Campagnaro Centre (1993-03-13)13 March 1993 (aged 22) 18 Exeter Chiefs Tommaso Castello Centre (1991-08-14)14 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 Calvisano Gonzalo Garcia Centre (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 31) 39 Zebre Kelly Haimona Centre (1986-07-30)30 July 1986 (aged 29) 7 Zebre Andrea Pratichetti Centre (1988-11-26)26 November 1988 (aged 27) 1 Benetton Treviso Mattia Bellini Wing (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 21) 0 Petrarca David Odiete Wing (1993-02-24)24 February 1993 (aged 22) 0 Mogliano Leonardo Sarto Wing (1992-01-15)15 January 1992 (aged 24) 23 Zebre Luke McLean Fullback (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 28) 75 Benetton Treviso Call-ups On 23 January, Davide Giazzon was a late addition to the original 30-man squad.[23] On 8 February, Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno were called up to the squad as injury cover for David Odiete and Jacopo Sarto.[24] On 21 February, Joshua Furno and Luca Morisi were called up to the squad, with Furno joining the squad as injury cover for George Biagi.[25] On 3 March, Quintin Geldenhuys was drafted into the squad haven recovered from injury pre-championship.[26] On 6 March, Oliviero Fabiani and Alberto Lucchese added to the squad to face Ireland in Round 4.[27] On 10 March, Pietro Ceccarelli was named as a travelling replacement, who was later drafted into the match-day squad for Lorenzo Cittadini. On 17 March, Tommaso Allan returned to the squad haven recovered from injury pre-championship.[28] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Oliviero Fabiani Hooker (1990-07-13)13 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Zebre Davide Giazzon Hooker (1986-01-16)16 January 1986 (aged 30) 24 Benetton Treviso Pietro Ceccarelli Prop (1992-02-16)16 February 1992 (aged 23) 0 Zebre Joshua Furno Lock (1989-10-21)21 October 1989 (aged 26) 35 Newcastle Falcons Quintin Geldenhuys Lock (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 34) 61 Zebre Robert Barbieri Flanker (1984-06-05)5 June 1984 (aged 31) 39 Benetton Treviso Alberto Lucchese Scrum-half (1986-03-28)28 March 1986 (aged 29) 0 Zebre Tommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 22) 21 Perpignan Luca Morisi Centre (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 24) 16 Benetton Treviso Andrea Buondonno Wing 0 Mogliano  Scotland On 19 January, head coach Vern Cotter named a 35-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[29] In addition to the 35-man squad, injured players Grant Gilchrist and Henry Pyrgos will train with the squad. Head Coach: Vern Cotter Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Ross Ford Hooker (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 31) 94 Edinburgh Pat MacArthur Hooker (1987-04-27)27 April 1987 (aged 28) 6 Glasgow Warriors Stuart McInally Hooker (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 25) 2 Edinburgh Alasdair Dickinson Prop (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 32) 52 Edinburgh Zander Fagerson Prop (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 20) 0 Glasgow Warriors Moray Low Prop (1984-11-28)28 November 1984 (aged 31) 29 Exeter Chiefs WP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 29) 8 Edinburgh Gordon Reid Prop (1987-03-04)4 March 1987 (aged 28) 15 Glasgow Warriors Rory Sutherland Prop (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Edinburgh Jonny Gray Lock (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 21) 19 Glasgow Warriors Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 26) 51 Castres Tim Swinson Lock (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 28) 17 Glasgow Warriors Ben Toolis Lock (1992-03-31)31 March 1992 (aged 23) 1 Edinburgh John Barclay Flanker (1986-09-24)24 September 1986 (aged 29) 45 Scarlets Blair Cowan Flanker (1986-04-21)21 April 1986 (aged 29) 15 London Irish Chris Fusaro Flanker (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 26) 4 Glasgow Warriors John Hardie Flanker (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 27) 5 Edinburgh Josh Strauss Flanker (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (aged 29) 5 Glasgow Warriors Adam Ashe Number 8 (1993-07-24)24 July 1993 (aged 22) 6 Glasgow Warriors David Denton Number 8 (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 26) 32 Bath Sam Hidalgo-Clyne Scrum-half (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 (aged 22) 8 Edinburgh Greig Laidlaw (c) Scrum-half (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 30) 46 Gloucester Finn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 23) 15 Glasgow Warriors Duncan Weir Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 21 Glasgow Warriors Mark Bennett Centre (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 23) 13 Glasgow Warriors Alex Dunbar Centre (1990-04-23)23 April 1990 (aged 25) 14 Glasgow Warriors Peter Horne Centre (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 26) 15 Glasgow Warriors Matt Scott Centre (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 25) 33 Edinburgh Duncan Taylor Centre (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26) 12 Saracens Sean Lamont Wing (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 35) 101 Glasgow Warriors Sean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 20 London Irish Tommy Seymour Wing (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 27) 22 Glasgow Warriors Tim Visser Wing (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 28) 23 Harlequins Ruaridh Jackson Fullback (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 27) 27 Wasps Stuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24) 24 June 1992 38 Glasgow Warriors Call-ups On 25 January, Alex Allan and Hamish Watson were late additions to the squad ahead of the championship.[30] On 22 February, Rob Harley, Grayson Hart, George Turner and Ryan Wilson were called up to the squad as injury cover for Alex Allan, Blair Cowan, Chris Fusaro, Pat MacArthur and Sean Maitland.[31] On 7 March, Fraser Brown and Henry Pyrgos joined the squad ahead of the French fixture in round 4.[32] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Fraser Brown Hooker (1989-06-20)20 June 1989 (aged 26) 15 Glasgow Warriors George Turner Hooker (1991-01-03)3 January 1991 (aged 25) 0 Edinburgh Alex Allan Prop (1992-02-28)28 February 1992 (aged 23) 1 Glasgow Warriors Rob Harley Flanker (1990-05-26) 26 May 1990 17 Glasgow Warriors Hamish Watson Flanker (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 24) 2 Edinburgh Ryan Wilson Number 8 (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 15 Glasgow Warriors Grayson Hart Scrum-half (1988-06-19)19 June 1988 (aged 27) 3 Glasgow Warriors Henry Pyrgos Scrum-half (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 26) 17 Glasgow Warriors  Wales On 19 January, Warren Gatland named a 37-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[33] 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 Scott Baldwin ‡ Hooker (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (aged 27) 15 Ospreys Kristian Dacey Hooker (1989-07-25)25 July 1989 (aged 26) 2 Cardiff Blues Ken Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 29) 34 Scarlets Rob Evans Prop (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 23) 3 Scarlets Tomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 23) 7 Exeter Chiefs Paul James Prop (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 33) 65 Ospreys Aaron Jarvis Prop (1986-05-20)20 May 1986 (aged 29) 16 Ospreys Gethin Jenkins Prop (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 35) 119 Cardiff Blues Samson Lee ‡ Prop (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 23) 17 Scarlets Jake Ball ‡ Lock (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 24) 15 Scarlets Luke Charteris Lock (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 32) 62 Racing 92 Bradley Davies Lock (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 29) 49 Wasps Dominic Day Lock (1985-08-22)22 August 1985 (aged 30) 3 Bath Alun Wyn Jones ‡ Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 30) 94 Ospreys Josh Turnbull Flanker (1988-03-12)12 March 1988 (aged 27) 7 Cardiff Blues James King ‡ Flanker (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25) 7 Ospreys Dan Lydiate ‡ Flanker (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 28) 51 Ospreys Ross Moriarty Flanker (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 21) 4 Gloucester Justin Tipuric Flanker (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 26) 38 Ospreys Sam Warburton (c) ‡ Flanker (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 27) 60 Cardiff Blues Taulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 25) 52 Newport Gwent Dragons Aled Davies Scrum-half (1992-07-19)19 July 1992 (aged 23) 0 Scarlets Gareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 25) 9 Scarlets Lloyd Williams Scrum-half (1989-11-30)30 November 1989 (aged 26) 24 Cardiff Blues Dan Biggar ‡ Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 26) 39 Ospreys Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 29) 40 Bath Cory Allen Centre (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22) 4 Cardiff Blues Jonathan Davies Centre (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 27) 48 Clermont Tyler Morgan ‡ Centre (1995-09-11)11 September 1995 (aged 20) 3 Newport Gwent Dragons Jamie Roberts Centre (1986-11-08) 8 November 1986 74 Harlequins Hallam Amos Wing (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 21) 5 Newport Gwent Dragons Alex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 40 Cardiff Blues Tom James Wing (1987-04-17)17 April 1987 (aged 28) 10 Cardiff Blues George North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 23) 55 Northampton Saints Gareth Anscombe ‡ Fullback (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 3 Cardiff Blues Matthew Morgan Fullback (1992-04-23)23 April 1992 (aged 23) 5 Bristol Liam Williams Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 24) 26 Scarlets ‡ – Denotes dual contracted players. Call-ups On 7 March, Rhys Webb returned to the national squad haven recovered from injury sustained pre-championship.[34] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province Rhys Webb ‡ Scrum-half (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 27) 16 Ospreys ‡ – Denotes dual contracted players. References Seven uncapped players in England squad Chris Ashton: England bring in Bath's Semesa Rokoduguni as cover Prop Kieran Brookes joins England squad RBS 6 Nations Social: Burrell returns to England squad Tuilagi returns to England squad Slater replaces injured Lawes XV de France : La liste pour le stage préparatoire XV de France : M. O'Connor remplace B. Fall XV de France : Arrivées de Serin et Le Roux XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Italie Mermoz drafted into French squad Fofana out of Italy opener Goujon remplace Picamoles XV de France : Camara intègre le groupe France forced to drop David Smith from Six Nations squad Le groupe pour l’Ecosse Ireland Squad Named For Opening Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations Ireland Squad Update Ireland add Fergus McFadden to squad ahead of France clash Ireland Squad Named For Round 3 Of RBS 6 Nations Championship Ireland Squad Confirmed For Final Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations RBS 6 NAZIONI, BRUNEL SCEGLIE I 30 AZZURRI PER LE PRIME DUE GIORNATE DEL TORNEO NAZIONALE, DIVENTANO 31 GLI AZZURRI PER RBS 6 NAZIONI: CONVOCATO DAVIDE GIAZZON NAZIONALE, CONVOCATI BUONDONNO E BARBIERI PER ODIETE E JACOPO SARTO RBS 6 NAZIONI, L’ITALIA IN RADUNO PREPARA LA SCOZIA ITALIA, TORNANO BIAGI E GELDENHUYS PER LE ULTIME DUE GIORNATE DEL TORNEO Brunel brings in two more uncapped Italy starlets ITALIA, MEDIANA ALLAN-PALAZZANI PER FARE VISITA AL GALLES UNCAPPED PROPS NAMED IN SCOTLAND SQUAD FOR 2016 RBS 6 NATIONS ALLAN AND WATSON JOIN SCOTLAND CAMP SCOTLAND RBS 6 NATIONS SQUAD UPDATE WARRIORS TRIO JOIN SCOTLAND SQUAD WALES 2016 RBS 6 NATIONS SQUAD WEBB CALLED UP BY WALES