2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP
| Fri 18-Sep | ENGLAND | v | FIJI | Twickenham |
| Sun 20-Sep | WALES | v | URUGUAY | Cardiff |
| Wed 23-Sep | AUSTRALIA | v | FIJI | Cardiff |
| Sat 26-Sep | ENGLAND | v | WALES | Twickenham |
| Sun 27-Sep | AUSTRALIA | v | URUGUAY | Birmingham |
| Thu 01-Oct | WALES | v | FIJI | Cardiff |
| Sat 03-Oct | ENGLAND | v | AUSTRALIA | Twickenham |
| Tue 06-Oct | FIJI | v | URUGUAY | Milton Keynes |
| Sat 10-Oct | AUSTRALIA | v | WALES | Twickenham |
| Sat 10-Oct | ENGLAND | v | URUGUAY | Manchester |
PREVIEW
Hosts England landed a genuine Group of Death after the ludicrously early World Cup draw pitched them against both Australia and third-rung Wales. Even England's opening opponents - fourth-rung Fiji, the Pacific Nations champions - are ranked ninth, ahead of all of the Pool B teams except South Africa.
The quarter final places, though, will be fought over by the aforementioned trio - and England coach Stuart Lancaster can take heart from successive wins against both primary opponents. But Australia - following a rough period under previous coach Ewen McKenzie - have staged a grand resurgence under new man Michael Cheika, even winning the Rugby Championship for the first time in four years after beating New Zealand in Sydney.
Instead, it is Wales who begin the campaign in some difficulty after ruled-out pair Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny suffered serious injuries in an unconvincing warm-up win over Italy. In such a tight section as this, those pre-tournament blows could prove to be the difference.
PREDICTION Australia - runners-up + England - semi finals
AUSTRALIA World ranking 2
Coach Michael Cheika
Captain Stephen Moore
Rest of squad
Forwards Tatafu Polota-Nau; Greg Holmes, Sekope Kepu, Scott Sio, James Slipper, Toby Smith; Kane Douglas, Dean Mumm, Rob Simmons, Will Skelton; Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper, Ben McCalman, Sean McMahon, Wycliff Palu, David Pocock.
Backs Will Genia, Nick Phipps; Quade Cooper, Bernard Foley; Kurtley Beale, Matt Giteau, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Rob Horne, Drew Mitchell, Henry Speight, Joe Tomane; Israel Folau
World Cup best Winners 1991, 1999
ENGLAND World ranking 4
Coach Stuart Lancaster
Captain Chris Robshaw
Rest of squad
Forwards Kieran Brookes (Northampton), Dan Cole (Leicester), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Mako Vunipola (Saracens), David Wilson (Bath); Jamie George (Saracens), Rob Webber (Bath), Tom Youngs (Leicester); George Kruis (Saracens), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton), Geoff Parling (Exeter); James Haskell (Wasps), Ben Morgan (Gloucester), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Tom Wood (Northampton).
Backs Danny Care (Harlequins), Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), Ben Youngs (Leicester);
Owen Farrell (Saracens), George Ford (Bath); Brad Barritt (Saracens), Sam Burgess (Bath), Jonathan Joseph (Bath), Henry Slade (Exeter); Jonny May (Gloucester), Jack Nowell (Exeter), Anthony Watson (Bath); Mike Brown (Harlequins), Alex Goode (Saracens).
World Cup best Winners 2003
WALES World ranking 5
Coach Warren Gatland
Captain Sam Warburton
Rest of squad
Forwards Tomas Francis (Exeter), Paul James (Ospreys), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Samson Lee (Scarlets); Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Ken Owens (Scarlets); Jake Ball (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing 92), Dominic Day (Bath), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys); Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons), James King (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys)
Backs Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Racing Metro) Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues); Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Matthew Morgan (Bristol), Rhys Priestland (Bath); Cory Allen (Cardiff Blues), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), Scott Williams (Scarlets); Hallam Amos (Newport Gwent Dragons), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), George North (Northampton), Eli Walker (Ospreys); Liam Williams (Scarlets)
World Cup best Third place 1987
FIJI World ranking 9
Coach John McKee
Captain Akapusi Qera
Rest of squad
Forwards Sunia Koto, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Viliame Veikoso; Lee Roy Atalifo, Isei Colati, Campese Ma'afu, Peni Ravai, Manasa Saulo; Tevita Cavubati, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Nemia Soqeta; Sakiusa Masi Matadigo, Malakai Ravulo, Netani Talei, Dom Waqaniburotu, Peceli Yato.
Backs Nemia Kenatale, Nikola Matawalu, Henry Seniloli; Joshua Matavesi, Ben Volavola; Levani Botia, Vereniki Goneva, Gabiriele Lovobalavu; Nemani Nadolo, Waisea Nayacalevu, Asaeli Tikoirotuma; Kini Murimurivalu, Metuisela Talebula.
World Cup best Quarter finals 1987, 2007
URUGUAY World ranking 19
Coach Pablo Lemoine
Captain Nicolás Klappenbach
Rest of squad
Forwards German Kessler; Carlos Arboleya, Alejo Corral, Oscar Duran, Mario Sagario, Mateo Sanguinetti; Franco Lamanna, Mathias Palomeque, Santiago Vilaseca, Jorge Zerbino; Agustin Alonso, Fernando Bascou, Matias Beer, Juan de Freitas, Juan Manuel Gaminara, Diego Magno, Alejandro Nieto.
Backs Alejo Duran, Agustin Ormaechea; Felipe Berchesi, Manuel Blengio; Joaquin Prada, Alberto Roman, Andres Vilaseca; Francisco Bulanti, Jeronimo Etcheverry, Santiago Gibernau, Leandro Leivas, Gaston Mieres, Rodrigo Silva.
World Cup best Pool stage 1999, 2003
POOL B SOUTH AFRICA + SAMOA + SCOTLAND + JAPAN + UNITED STATES
| Sat 19-Sep | SOUTH AFRICA | v | JAPAN | Brighton |
| Sun 20-Sep | SAMOA | v | UNITED STATES | Brighton |
| Wed 23-Sep | SCOTLAND | v | JAPAN | Gloucester |
| Sat 26-Sep | SOUTH AFRICA | v | SAMOA | Birmingham |
| Sun 27-Sep | SCOTLAND | v | UNITED STATES | Leeds |
| Sat 03-Oct | SAMOA | v | JAPAN | Milton Keynes |
| Sat 03-Oct | SOUTH AFRICA | v | SCOTLAND | Newcastle |
| Wed 07-Oct | SOUTH AFRICA | v | UNITED STATES | Olympic Stadium |
| Sat 10-Oct | SAMOA | v | SCOTLAND | Newcastle |
| Sun 11-Oct | UNITED STATES | v | JAPAN | Gloucester |
PREVIEW
South Africa should breeze through Pool B with Samoa and Scotland battling it out for second place. At the time of the draw, Samoa were actually ranked above the Scots - but, while Vern Cotter's men endured another dreadful Six Nations in the spring, picking up the wooden spoon, his men can be assured there will still be plenty of support for them in the game between the two teams just over the border in Newcastle.
Of course, another interest aspect of this section is the presence of Japan, with the Cherry Blossoms - who feature several naturalised players - having never breached the Pool stages despite being ever-present at the finals. It would be a massive surprise if that was to change this time - but the 2019 hosts, at least at the time of writing, will want to produce a competitive showing in all of their games.
PREDICTION South Africa - quarter finals + Scotland - quarter finals
SOUTH AFRICA World ranking 3
Coach Heyneke Meyer
Captain Jean de Villiers
Rest of squad
Forwards Schalk Brits, Bismarck du Plessis, Adriaan Strauss; Jannie du Plessis, Frans Malherbe, Tendai Mtawarira, Trevor Nyakane, Coenie Oosthuizen; Lood de Jager, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Victor Matfield; Willem Alberts, Schalk Burger, Siya Kolisi, Francois Louw, Duane Vermeulen.
Backs Fourie du Preez, Rudy Paige, Ruan Pienaar; Pat Lambie, Handre Pollard, Morne Steyn; Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel; Bryan Habana, Lwazi Mvovo, JP Pietersen; Zane Kirchner, Willie le Roux.
World Cup best Winners 1995, 2007
SAMOA World ranking 12
Coach Stephen Betham
Captain Ofisa Treviranus
Rest of squad
Forwards Ole Avei, Manu Leiataua, Motu Matu'u; Viliamu Afatia, Jake Grey, Logovi'i Mulipola, Anthony Perenise, Sakaria Taulafo; Fa'atiga Lemalu, Filo Paulo, Joe Tekori, Kane Thompson; Maurie Fa'asavalu, Alafoti Faosiliva, Jack Lam, TJ Ioane, Sanele Vavae Tuilagi.
Backs Vavao Afemai, Kahn Fotualii; Patrick Fa'apale, Tusi Pisi, Michael Stanley; Rey Lee-Lo, Johnny Leota, Paul Perez, George Pisi; Fa'atoina Autagavaia, Ken Pisi, Alesana Tuilagi; Tim Nanai-Williams
World Cup best Quarter finals 1991, 1995
SCOTLAND World ranking 10
Coach Vern Cotter
Captain Greig Laidlaw
Rest of squad
Forwards Alasdair Dickinson (Edinburgh), Ryan Grant (Glasgow Warriors), Gordon Reid (Glasgow Warriors), Willem Nel (Edinburgh), Jon Welsh (Newcastle Falcons); Fraser Brown (Glasgow Warriors), Ross Ford (Edinburgh), Stuart McInally (Edinburgh); Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh), Jonny Gray (Glasgow Warriors), Richie Gray (Castres), Tim Swinson (Glasgow Warriors); David Denton (Edinburgh), John Hardie (unattached), Josh Strauss (Glasgow Warriors), Alasdair Strokosch (Perpignan), Ryan Wilson (Glasgow Warriors).
Backs Sam Hidalgo-Clyne (Edinburgh), Henry Pyrgos (Glasgow Warriors); Finn Russell (Glasgow Warriors), Duncan Weir (Glasgow Warriors); Mark Bennett (Glasgow Warriors), Peter Horne (Glasgow Warriors), Matt Scott (Edinburgh), Richie Vernon (Glasgow Warriors); Sean Lamont (Glasgow Warriors), Sean Maitland (London Irish), Tommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors), Tim Visser (Harlequins); Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors).
World Cup best Fourth place 1991
JAPAN World ranking 13
Coach Eddie Jones
Captain Michael Leitch
Rest of squad
Forwards Justin Ives, Shoji Ito, Keita Inagaki, Hitoshi Ono, Takeshi Kizu, Hendrik Tui, Luke Thompson, Kensuke Hatakeyama, Michael Broadhurst, Ryu Holani, Shota Horie, Shinya Makabe, Amanaki Mafi, Masataka Mikami, Hiroshi Yamashita, Hiroki Yuhara.
Backs Craig Wing, Kosei Ono, Ayumu Goromaru, Male Sau, Harumichi Tatekawa, Fumiaki Tanaka, Yu Tamura, Toshiaki Hirose, Atsushi Hiwasa, Kenki Fukuoka, Yoshikazu Fujita, Karne Hesketh, Kotaro Matsushima, Akihito Yamada
World Cup best Pool stage 1987-2011 (seven times)
UNITED STATES World ranking 15
Coach Mike Tolkin
Captain Chris Wyles
Rest of squad
Forwards Danny Barrett, Chris Baumann, Cameron Dolan, Andrew Durutalo, Zach Fenoglio, Eric Fry, Olive Kilifi, Titi Lamositele, Scott LaValla, Samu Manoa, Al McFarland, Matekitonga Moeakiola, Greg Peterson, John Quill, Louis Stanfill, Joe Taufete'e, Phil Thiel, Hayden Smith.
Backs Seamus Kelly, Niko Kruger, AJ MacGinty, Takudzwa Ngwenya, Folau Niua, Thretton Palamo, Mike Petri, Blaine Scully, Andrew Suniula, Shalom Suniula, Zack Test, Brett Thompson
World Cup best Pool stage 1987-1991, 1999-2011 (six times)
POOL C NEW ZEALAND + ARGENTINA + TONGA + GEORGIA + NAMIBIA
| Sat 19-Sep | TONGA | v | GEORGIA | Gloucester |
| Sun 20-Sep | NEW ZEALAND | v | ARGENTINA | Wembley |
| Thu 24-Sep | NEW ZEALAND | v | NAMIBIA | Olympic Stadium |
| Fri 25-Sep | ARGENTINA | v | GEORGIA | Gloucester |
| Tue 29-Sep | TONGA | v | NAMIBIA | Exeter |
| Fri 02-Oct | NEW ZEALAND | v | GEORGIA | Cardiff |
| Sun 04-Oct | ARGENTINA | v | TONGA | Leicester |
| Wed 07-Oct | NAMIBIA | v | GEORGIA | Exeter |
| Fri 09-Oct | NEW ZEALAND | v | TONGA | Newcastle |
| Sun 11-Oct | ARGENTINA | v | NAMIBIA | Leicester |
PREVIEW
Defending champions New Zealand could not have hand-picked a better Pool draw with their main opponents Argentina having never come close to beating them since they turned the Tri Nations into the Rugby Championship in 2012. Indeed, Pool C will surely simply give Kiwi winger Julian Savea the perfect opportunity to add to his amazing record of 30 international tries in only 35 caps.
Argentina should still make it through to the last eight ahead of Tonga, Georgia and Namibia who, over the years, have made a combined 13 previous attempts of getting through the Pool Stage - all without success. Namibia, in fact, have lost all 15 of their finals games - but, while the Africans worry about the margin of their defeats, the awesome All Blacks' only concern will be the lack of a top class opponent ahead of the knockout stage.
PREDICTION New Zealand - champions + Argentina - quarter finals
NEW ZEALAND World ranking 1
Coach Steve Hansen
Captain Richie McCaw
Rest of squad
Forwards Kieran Read, Sam Cane, Victor Vito, Jerome Kaino, Liam Messam, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Tony Woodcock, Wyatt Crockett, Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Codie Taylor.
Backs Ben Smith, Julian Savea, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Waisake Naholo, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Malakai Fekitoa, Sonny Bill Williams, Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett, Colin Slade, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Tawera Kerr-Barlow
World Cup best Winners 1987, 2011
ARGENTINA World ranking 8
Coach Daniel Hourcade
Captain Agustín Creevy
Rest of squad
Forwards Julian Montoya; Marcos Ayerza, Matias Diaz, Ramiro Herrera, Lucas Noguera Paz, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro; Matias Alemanno, Mariano Galarza, Tomas Lavanini, Guido Petti; Juan Fernandez Lobbe, Facundo Isa, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Pablo Matera, Javier Ortega, Leonardo Senatore.
Backs Tomas Cubelli, Martin Landajo; Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias, Nicolas Sanchez; Marcelo Bosch, Jeronimo De La Fuente, Juan Martin Hernandez, Matias Moroni, Juan Pablo Socino; Horacio Agulla, Santiago Cordero, Juan Imhoff; Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino, Joaquin Tuculet.
World Cup best Third place 2007
TONGA World ranking 11
Coach Mana Otai
Captain Nili Latu
Rest of squad
Forwards Tevita Mailau, Alisona Taumalolo, Soane Tonga'uiha, Halani Aulika, Sila Puafisi, Elvis Taione, Paula Ngauamo, Aleki Lutui, Tukulua Lokotui, Joseph Tuineau, Steve Mafi, Opeti Fonua, Hale T-Pole, Jack Ram, Viliami Ma'afu, Sione Kalamafoni, Uili Kolo'ofai.
Backs Sonatane Takulua, Samisoni Fisilau, Sosefo Ma'ake, Kurt Morath, Latiume Fosita, Sione Piukala, Siale Piutau, Viliame Tahitu'a, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Telusa Veainu, Tevita Halaifonua, William Helu, Vungakoto Lilo.
World Cup best Pool stage 1987, 1995-2011 (six times)
GEORGIA World ranking 16
Coach Milton Haig
Captain Mamuka Gorgodze
Rest of squad
Forwards Mikheil Nariashvili, Kakha Asieshvili, Simon Maisuradze, Shalva Mamukashvili, Jaba Bregvadze, David Zirakashvili, Dudu Kubriashvili, Levan Chilachava, Giorgi Chkhaidze, Levan Datunashvili, Giorgi Nemsadze, Kote Mikautadze, Shalva Sutiashvili, Vito Kolelishvili, Giorgi Tkhilaishvili, Lasha Lomidze.
Backs Merab Kvirikashvili, Beka Tsiklauri, Giorgi Aptsiauri, Sandro Todua, Tamaz Mtchedlidze, Muraz Giorgadze, Giorgi Pruidze, David Katcharava, Merab Sharikadze, Lasha Malaghuradze, Lasha Khmaladze, Giorgi Begadze, Vazha Khutsishvili, Vasil Lobzhanidze.
World Cup best Pool stage 2003, 2007, 2011
NAMIBIA World ranking 20
Coach Phil Davies
Captain Jacques Burger
Rest of squad
Forwards Johannes Coetzee, AJ de Klerk, Jaco Engels, Raoul Larson, Johnnie Redelinghuys, Casper Viviers, Louis van der Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Janco Venter, Tjiuee Uanivi, Renaldo Bothma, Wian Conradie, Leneve Damens, Tinus du Plessis, Rohan Kitshoff, PJ van Lill.
Backs Eneill Buitendag, Eugene Jantjies, Damien Stevens, Theuns Kotzè, Darryl de La Harpe, Johan Deysel, JC Greyling, Danie van Wyk, Conrad Marais, David Philander, Heinrich Smith, Russell van Wyk, Chrysander Botha, Johan Tromp.
World Cup best Pool stage 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011
POOL D FRANCE + IRELAND + ITALY + CANADA + ROMANIA
| Sat 19-Sep | IRELAND | v | CANADA | Cardiff |
| Sat 19-Sep | FRANCE | v | ITALY | Twickenham |
| Wed 23-Sep | FRANCE | v | ROMANIA | Olympic Stadium |
| Sat 26-Sep | ITALY | v | CANADA | Leeds |
| Sun 27-Sep | IRELAND | v | ROMANIA | Wembley |
| Thu 01-Oct | FRANCE | v | CANADA | Milton Keynes |
| Sun 04-Oct | IRELAND | v | ITALY | Olympic Stadium |
| Tue 06-Oct | CANADA | v | ROMANIA | Leicester |
| Sun 11-Oct | ITALY | v | ROMANIA | Exeter |
| Sun 11-Oct | FRANCE | v | IRELAND | Cardiff |
PREVIEW
Winning Pool D is paramount as the runner-up is likely to be eliminated in the quarter finals anyway against New Zealand. As such, this section looks pretty much like a straight playoff between Ireland and France - with their match held on the final day of the group matches at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
The French have more World Cup pedigree, despite never having won the tournament - in fact, with the unenviable record of having finished runners-up on three separate occasions, France (along with the All Blacks) have played more World Cup games than any other team. By contrast, Ireland, who have never gone beyond the last eight, have what perhaps really matters now, however - and that is the best form from the Northern Hemisphere over the past two years. That form has brought the Irish successive Six Nations titles while Les Bleus have floundered in the bottom half of the table for the last four years.
Another Six Nations competitor, Italy, will still be some way off the pace - indeed, with their ranking now down to 14th, the Azzurri will simply be hoping to avoid an upset against Canada or Romania.
PREDICTION France - quarter finals + Ireland - semi finals
FRANCE World ranking 7
Coach Phillipe Saint-Andre
Captain Thierry Dusautoir
Rest of squad
Forwards Guilhem Guirado, Benjamin Kayser, Dimitri Szarzewski; Uini Atonio, Eddy Ben Arous, Vincent Debaty, Nicolas Mas, Rabah Slimani; Alexandre Flanquart, Yoann Maestri, Pascal Pape; Damien Chouly, Bernard le Roux, Yannick Nyanga, Fulgence Ouedraogo, Louis Picamoles.
Backs Rory Kockott, Morgan Parra, Sebastien Tillous-Borde; Frederic Michalak, Remi Tales; Mathieu Bastareaud, Alexandre Dumoulin, Gael Fickou, Wesley Fofana; Sofiane Guitoune, Yoann Huget, Noa Nakaitaci; Brice Dulin, Scott Spedding.
World Cup best Runners-up 1987, 1999, 2011
IRELAND World ranking 6
Coach Joe Schmidt
Captain Paul O'Connell (Munster)
Rest of squad
Forwards Tadgh Furlong (Leinster), Cian Healy (Leinster), Jack McGrath (Leinster), Mike Ross (Leinster), Nathan White (Connacht); Rory Best (Ulster), Sean Cronin (Leinster), Richardt Strauss (Leinster); Iain Henderson (Ulster), Donnacha Ryan (Munster), Devin Toner (Leinster); Jamie Heaslip (Leinster), Chris Henry (Ulster), Jordi Murphy (Leinster), Sean O’Brien (Leinster), Peter O’Mahony (Munster).
Back Conor Murray (Munster), Eoin Reddan (Leinster); Paddy Jackson (Ulster), Ian Madigan (Leinster), Jonathan Sexton (Leinster); Darren Cave (Ulster), Luke Fitzgerald (Leinster), Robbie Henshaw (Connacht), Jared Payne (Ulster); Tommy Bowe (Ulster), Keith Earls (Munster), Dave Kearney (Leinster), Simon Zebo (Munster); Rob Kearney (Leinster).
World Cup best Quarter finals 1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2011
ITALY World ranking 14
Coach Jacques Brunel
Captain Sergio Parisse
Rest of squad
Forwards Leonardo Ghiraldini, Davide Giazzon, Andrea Manici; Matias Aguero, Martin Castrogiovanni, Dario Chistolini, Lorenzo Cittadini, Michele Rizzo; Valerio Bernabo, Joshua Furno, Marco Fuser, Quintin Geldenhuys; Mauro Bergamasco, Francesco Minto, Samuela Vunisa, Alessandro Zanni.
Backs Edoardo Gori, Guglielmo Palazzani, Marcello Violi; Tommaso Allan, Carlo Canna; Tommaso Benvenuti, Michele Campagnaro, Gonzalo Garcia; Angelo Esposito, Leonardo Sarto, Giovanbattista Venditti; Andrea Masi, Luke McLean.
World Cup best Pool stage 1987-2011 (seven times)
CANADA World ranking 18
Coach Kieran Crowley
Captain Tyler Ardron
Rest of squad
Forwards Ray Barkwill. Aaron Carpenter, Benoit Piffero; Hubert Buydens, Jason Marshall, Djustice Sears-Duru, Andrew Tiedemann, Doug Wooldridge; Brett Beukeboom, Jamie Cudmore, Evan Olmstead; Nanyak Dala, Kyle Gilmour, John Moonlight, Jebb Sinclair, Richard Thorpe.
Backs Phil Mack, Jamie Mackenzie, Gordon McRorie; Nathan Hirayama, Liam Underwood; Nick Blevins, Connor Braid, Ciaran Hearn, Conor Trainor; Jeff Hassler, Phil Mackenzie, DTH van der Merwe; Matt Evans, Harry Jones.
World Cup best Quarter finals 1991
ROMANIA World ranking 17
Coach Lynn Howells
Captain Mihai Macovei
Rest of squad
Forwards Paulica Ion, Mihaita Lazar, Andrei Ursache, Alexandru Tarus, Horatiu Pungea, Andrei Radoi, Otar Turashvili, Eugen Capatana, Valentin Popirlan, Johannes van Heerden, Marius Antonescu, Valentin Ursache, Viorel Lucaci, Stelian Burcea, Ovidiu Tonita, Daniel Carpo.
Backs Florin Surugiu, Valentin Calafeteanu, Tudorel Bratu, Danut Dumbrava, Michael Wiringi, Paula Kinikilau, Florin Vlaicu, Csaba Gal, Adrian Apostol, Ionut Botezatu, Florin Ionita, Madalin Lemnaru, Catalin Fercu, Sabin Stratila.
World Cup best Pool stage 1987-2011 (seven times)
