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2013 Rugby Championship

The 2013 Rugby Championship, known as The Castle Rugby Championship in South Africa, The Investec Rugby Championship in New Zealand, The Castrol Edge Rugby Championship in Australia and The Personal Rugby Championship in Argentina for sponsorship reasons, was the second edition of the expanded annual southern hemisphere championship consisting of Argentina, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. New Zealand as the 2012 holders, was trying to keep their 100% winning record in the championship after winning six from six in 2012.

2013 Rugby Championship
Date17 August – 5 October 2013
Countries Argentina
 Australia
 New Zealand
 South Africa
Final positions
Champions New Zealand (12th title)
Bledisloe Cup New Zealand
Freedom Cup New Zealand
Mandela Challenge Plate South Africa
Puma Trophy Australia
Tournament statistics
Matches played12
Tries scored66 (5.5 per match)
Attendance488,113 (40,676 per match)
Top scorer(s)South Africa Morné Steyn (88)
Most triesNew Zealand Ben Smith (8)
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The Championship began on 17 August with Australia hosting New Zealand at Stadium Australia and South Africa hosting Argentina at the FNB Stadium. The match between South Africa and Argentina was originally meant to be held at the Free State Stadium, but it was moved to the FNB to form a unique sports programme – Nelson Mandela Sports Day – in honour of Nelson Mandela.[1]

The Championship concluded with South Africa hosting New Zealand at the Ellis Park Stadium and Argentina hosting Australia at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. Argentina were the only nation to reuse the same venues from 2012.[2]

The Championship was retained by New Zealand after a 38-27 win against South Africa at Ellis Park on 5 October, keeping their 100 percent winning record in the expanded championship.[3][4][5]

Standings

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Place Nation Games Points Try
Bonus 		Losing
Bonus 		Table
points
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff
1   New Zealand 6 6 0 0 202 115 +87 4 0 28
2   South Africa 6 4 0 2 203 117 +86 3 0 19
3   Australia 6 2 0 4 133 170 -37 1 0 9
4   Argentina 6 0 0 6 88 224 -136 0 2 2

Fixtures

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Round 1

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17 August 2013
20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia  29–47  New Zealand (1 BP)
Try: Genia 37' c
O'Connor 79' c
Con: Lealiifano (2/2) 33', 81'
Pen: Lealiifano (5/5) 7', 12', 22', 27', 46'		Report[6]Try: B. Smith (3) 2' c, 56' m, 71' c
Cruden 28' c
McCaw 31' m
C. Smith 51' c
Con: Cruden (3/5) 4', 29', 52'
Barrett (1/1) 72'
Pen: Cruden (3/3) 19', 40', 65'
Stadium Australia, Sydney
Attendance: 68,765
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
FB 15 Jesse Mogg   52'
RW 14 Israel Folau
OC 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC 12 Christian Lealiifano
LW 11 James O'Connor
FH 10 Matt To'omua   61'
SH 9 Will Genia   77'
N8 8 Ben Mowen   77'
OF 7 Michael Hooper   61' to 65'
BF 6 Hugh McMeniman   52'
RL 5 James Horwill (c)
LL 4 Rob Simmons
TP 3 Ben Alexander   57'
HK 2 Stephen Moore   70'
LP 1 James Slipper   70'
Replacements:
HK 16 Saia Fainga'a   70'
PR 17 Scott Sio   70'
PR 18 Sekope Kepu   57'
LK 19 Scott Fardy   61'   65'   77'
FL 20 Liam Gill   52'
SH 21 Nic White   77'
FH 22 Quade Cooper   61'
CE 23 Tevita Kuridrani   52'
Coach:
  Ewen McKenzie
 
FB 15 Israel Dagg
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Conrad Smith
IC 12 Ma'a Nonu   62'
LW 11 Julian Savea
FH 10 Aaron Cruden   70'
SH 9 Aaron Smith   68'
N8 8 Kieran Read
OF 7 Richie McCaw (c)   72'
BF 6 Steve Luatua
RL 5 Sam Whitelock   79' to 80'
LL 4 Luke Romano   17'
TP 3 Owen Franks   61'
HK 2 Andrew Hore   48'
LP 1 Tony Woodcock   61'
Replacements:
HK 16 Keven Mealamu   48'
PR 17 Ben Franks   61'
PR 18 Charlie Faumuina   61'
LK 19 Brodie Retallick   17'
FL 20 Sam Cane   72'
SH 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow   68'
FH 22 Beauden Barrett   70'
CE 23 Ryan Crotty   62'
Coach:
  Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Ben Smith (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Notes:

  • Matt To'omua, Scott Sio, Scott Fardy, Tevita Kuridrani and Nic White made their debuts for Australia, with To'omua being the first Wallaby to make his debut against New Zealand in the starting XV since Rod Kafer in 1999.
  • Ryan Crotty made his debut for New Zealand.
  • New Zealand recorded a 100 test victories against Australia, making them the first ever team to record a century of victories over a single nation.
  • With McCaw's try, he becomes the first New Zealand forward to score 100 test points.
17 August 2013
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
(1 BP) South Africa  73–13  Argentina
Try: Penalty try 29' c
Engelbrecht 32' c
Strauss 45' c
Alberts 52' m
De Villiers 55' c
Du Preez 62' c
Habana 65' c
Vermeulen 69' c
B. du Plessis 75' c
Con: Steyn (8/9) 30', 33', 47', 55', 63', 67', 70', 76'
Pen: Steyn (4/4) 5', 9', 18', 37'		Report[7]Try: Contepomi 79' c
Con: Contepomi (1/1) 80'
Pen: Contepomi (2/2) 16', 22'
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Attendance: 52,867
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
FB 15 Willie le Roux   58'
RW 14 Bjorn Basson
OC 13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC 12 Jean de Villiers (c)   67'
LW 11 Bryan Habana
FH 10 Morné Steyn
SH 9 Ruan Pienaar   54'
N8 8 Duane Vermeulen
OF 7 Willem Alberts   64'
BF 6 Francois Louw
RL 5 Juandré Kruger   57'
LL 4 Eben Etzebeth
TP 3 Jannie du Plessis   54'
HK 2 Adriaan Strauss   54'
LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira   57'
Replacements:
HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis   54'
PR 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp   57'
PR 18 Coenie Oosthuizen   54'
LK 19 Flip van der Merwe   57'
FL 20 Siya Kolisi   64'
SH 21 Fourie du Preez   54'
FH 22 Pat Lambie   58'
CE 23 Jan Serfontein   67'
Coach:
  Heyneke Meyer
 
FB 15 Juan Martín Hernández   30'
RW 14 Gonzalo Camacho
OC 13 Marcelo Bosch
IC 12 Felipe Contepomi (c)
LW 11 Juan Imhoff   34'   40'
FH 10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH 9 Martín Landajo   58'
N8 8 Leonardo Senatore   50' to 60'
OF 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
BF 6 Pablo Matera
RL 5 Patricio Albacete   13'
LL 4 Manuel Carizza   59'
TP 3 Matías Díaz   40'
HK 2 Eusebio Guiñazú   29' to 39'   54'
LP 1 Juan Figallo   60'
Replacements:
HK 16 Agustín Creevy   34'   40'   54'
PR 17 Nahuel Lobo   40'
PR 18 Juan Pablo Orlandi   60'
LK 19 Mariano Galarza   59'
FL 20 Julio Farías Cabello   13'
SH 21 Tomás Cubelli   58'
CE 22 Santiago Fernández
WG 23 Horacio Agulla   30'
Coach:
  Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Adriaan Strauss (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Eric Gauzins (France)

Notes:

  • With this win, South Africa records their biggest winning margin over Argentina of 60. It was previously 54 which they held from 2008.
  • South Africa records the most points scored by one team in a match in either the Rugby Championship or Tri Nations. It was previously 61 by South Africa in a 61-22 win over Australia in 1997.
  • South Africa records the biggest winning margin in either the Rugby Championship or Tri Nations. It was previously held by Australia in 2006 following a 49-0 victory over South Africa

Round 2

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24 August 2013
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand  27–16  Australia
Try: B. Smith (2) 26' c, 39' m
Con: Taylor (1/2) 27'
Pen: Taylor (4/6) 36', 53', 60', 69'
Dagg (1/1) 75'		Report[8]Try: Folau 71' c
Con: Lealiifano (1/1) 72'
Pen: Lealiifano (3/4) 7', 25', 57'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 35,583
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB 15 Israel Dagg
RW 14 Ben Smith   73' to 78'
OC 13 Conrad Smith
IC 12 Ma'a Nonu   76'
LW 11 Julian Savea
FH 10 Tom Taylor   78'
SH 9 Aaron Smith   69'
N8 8 Kieran Read
OF 7 Richie McCaw (c)
BF 6 Steve Luatua
RL 5 Sam Whitelock
LL 4 Brodie Retallick
TP 3 Owen Franks   65'
HK 2 Andrew Hore   47'
LP 1 Tony Woodcock   61'
Replacements:
HK 16 Dane Coles   47'
PR 17 Wyatt Crockett   61'
PR 18 Charlie Faumuina   65'
LK 19 Jeremy Thrush
FL 20 Sam Cane
SH 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow   69'
FH 22 Colin Slade   76'
FB 23 Charles Piutau   73'
Coach:
  Steve Hansen
 
FB 15 Jesse Mogg
RW 14 Israel Folau
OC 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper   62'
IC 12 Christian Lealiifano
LW 11 James O'Connor
FH 10 Matt To'omua   57'
SH 9 Will Genia   76'
N8 8 Ben Mowen   64'
OF 7 Michael Hooper
BF 6 Scott Fardy
RL 5 James Horwill (c)
LL 4 Rob Simmons   71'
TP 3 Ben Alexander   54'
HK 2 Stephen Moore   76'
LP 1 James Slipper   35'
Replacements:
HK 16 Saia Fainga'a   76'
PR 17 Scott Sio   35'
PR 18 Sekope Kepu   54'
LK 19 Kane Douglas   71'
FL 20 Liam Gill   64'
SH 21 Nic White   76'
FH 22 Quade Cooper   57'
CE 23 Tevita Kuridrani   62'
Coach:
  Ewen McKenzie

Man of the Match:
Steve Luatua (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Notes:

24 August 2013
16:10 AST (UTC−03)
(1 BP) Argentina  17–22  South Africa
Try: Leguizamón 1' c
Bosch 36' c
Con: Contepomi (2/2) 2', 37'
Pen: Contepomi (1/2) 10'		Report[10]Try: Basson 13' c
Con: Steyn (1/1) 14'
Pen: Steyn (5/5) 8', 40', 45', 71', 80'
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Attendance: 23,944
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
FB 15 Lucas González Amorosino
RW 14 Gonzalo Camacho
OC 13 Marcelo Bosch
IC 12 Felipe Contepomi (c)   48'
LW 11 Horacio Agulla
FH 10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH 9 Martín Landajo   56'
N8 8 Leonardo Senatore   60'
OF 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
BF 6 Pablo Matera
RL 5 Mariano Galarza   74'
LL 4 Julio Farías Cabello
TP 3 Juan Figallo
HK 2 Eusebio Guiñazú   66'
LP 1 Marcos Ayerza
Replacements:
HK 16 Agustín Creevy   66'
PR 17 Nahuel Lobo
PR 18 Matías Díaz
LK 19 Tomás Lavanini   74'
N8 20 Benjamín Macome   60'
SH 21 Tomás Cubelli   56'
CE 22 Santiago Fernández   48'
CE 23 Joaquín Tuculet
Coach:
  Santiago Phelan
 
FB 15 Willie le Roux
RW 14 Bjorn Basson   61'
OC 13 JJ Engelbrecht   68'
IC 12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW 11 Bryan Habana
FH 10 Morné Steyn
SH 9 Ruan Pienaar
N8 8 Duane Vermeulen
OF 7 Willem Alberts   68'
BF 6 Francois Louw
RL 5 Juandré Kruger
LL 4 Eben Etzebeth
TP 3 Jannie du Plessis   68'
HK 2 Adriaan Strauss   52'
LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira   58'
Replacements:
HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis   52'
PR 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp   58'
PR 18 Coenie Oosthuizen   68'
LK 19 Flip van der Merwe   56'
FL 20 Siya Kolisi   68'
SH 21 Jano Vermaak
FH 22 Pat Lambie   61'
CE 23 Jan Serfontein   68'
Coach:
  Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Juan Manuel Leguizamón (Argentina)

Touch judges:
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Marshall Kilgore (Ireland)

Notes:

Round 3

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7 September 2013
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand  28–13  Argentina
Try: A. Smith (2) 23' c, 26' m
Savea 53' c
Con: Carter (2/3) 25', 54'
Pen: Carter (2/4) 10', 49'
Barrett (1/1) 74'		Report[11]Try: Leguizamón 4' c
Con: Sánchez (1/1) 5'
Pen: Sánchez (2/3) 30', 52'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Attendance: 25,417
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB 15 Israel Dagg   72'
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Conrad Smith
IC 12 Francis Saili
LW 11 Julian Savea
FH 10 Dan Carter   54'
SH 9 Aaron Smith   75'
N8 8 Kieran Read
OF 7 Richie McCaw (c)   59'
BF 6 Steve Luatua
RL 5 Sam Whitelock   75'
LL 4 Brodie Retallick
TP 3 Charlie Faumuina   70'   78'
HK 2 Andrew Hore   46'
LP 1 Tony Woodcock   40'
Replacements:
HK 16 Dane Coles   46'
PR 17 Wyatt Crockett   40'   78'
PR 18 Ben Franks   70'
LK 19 Jeremy Thrush   75'
FL 20 Sam Cane   59'
SH 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow   75'
FH 22 Beauden Barrett   54'
FB 23 Charles Piutau   72'
Coach:
  Steve Hansen
 
FB 15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW 14 Gonzalo Camacho   45'
OC 13 Marcelo Bosch
IC 12 Santiago Fernández   70'
LW 11 Horacio Agulla
FH 10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH 9 Martín Landajo   64'
N8 8 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
OF 7 Pablo Matera   75'
BF 6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL 5 Julio Farías Cabello   55'
LL 4 Manuel Carizza
TP 3 Juan Figallo   62'
HK 2 Eusebio Guiñazú   22' to 32'   49'
LP 1 Marcos Ayerza   69'
Replacements:
HK 16 Agustín Creevy   49'
PR 17 Nahuel Lobo   69'
PR 18 Juan Pablo Orlandi   62'
LK 19 Mariano Galarza   55'
N8 20 Benjamín Macome   75'
SH 21 Tomás Cubelli   64'
FH 22 Felipe Contepomi   70'
FB 23 Lucas González Amorosino   45'
Coach:
  Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Kieran Read (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
James Leckie (Australia)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australia)

Notes:

7 September 2013
20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia  12–38  South Africa (1 BP)
Pen: Lealiifano (4/4) 8', 22', 43', 52'Report[12]Try: Oosthuizen 5' c
De Villiers 59' m
Kirchner 65' c
Le Roux 68' c
Con: Steyn (3/4) 5', 67', 69'
Pen: Steyn (4/5) 13', 28', 34', 49'
Lang Park, Brisbane
Attendance: 43,715
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
FB 15 Israel Folau
RW 14 James O'Connor
OC 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC 12 Christian Lealiifano   74'
LW 11 Nick Cummins
FH 10 Quade Cooper
SH 9 Will Genia (c)   69'
N8 8 Ben Mowen   70'
OF 7 Michael Hooper   49' to 59'   69'
BF 6 Scott Fardy
RL 5 Kane Douglas
LL 4 Rob Simmons   30' to 40'
TP 3 Sekope Kepu   46'
HK 2 Stephen Moore   66' to 69'   74'
LP 1 James Slipper   64'
Replacements:
HK 16 Saia Fainga'a   66'   69'   74'
PR 17 Scott Sio   64'
PR 18 Ben Alexander   46'
FL 19 Ben McCalman   30'   40'   70'
FL 20 Liam Gill   69'
SH 21 Nic White   69'
FH 22 Matt To'omua   74'
FB 23 Jesse Mogg
Coach:
  Ewen McKenzie
 
FB 15 Zane Kirchner
RW 14 Willie le Roux
OC 13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC 12 Jean de Villiers (c)   70'
LW 11 Bryan Habana
FH 10 Morné Steyn   70'
SH 9 Ruan Pienaar   75'
N8 8 Duane Vermeulen
OF 7 Willem Alberts   8' to 18'
BF 6 Francois Louw   70'
RL 5 Flip van der Merwe   57'
LL 4 Eben Etzebeth
TP 3 Jannie du Plessis   3' to 9'   63'
HK 2 Bismarck du Plessis   57'
LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira   57'
Replacements:
HK 16 Adriaan Strauss   57'
PR 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp   57'
PR 18 Coenie Oosthuizen   3'   9'   63'
LK 19 Juandré Kruger   57'
FL 20 Siya Kolisi   70'
SH 21 Jano Vermaak   75'
FH 22 Pat Lambie   70'
CE 23 Jan Serfontein   70'
Coach:
  Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Duane Vermeulen (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Australia captain James Horwill was selected in the starting XV, but was withdrawn ahead of the match with a hamstring injury.[13] Jake Schatz could have made his debut of the bench, but was ruled out hours before kick off with a knee injury.[14]
  • First win for South Africa at Lang Park and their first in Brisbane since 1971.
  • The victory marks the biggest ever winning margin by South Africa over Australia in Australia.

Round 4

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14 September 2013
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
(1 BP) New Zealand  29–15  South Africa
Try: Read (2) 3' c, 45' c
Retallick 21' c
Cane 67' m
Con: Carter (1/1) 4'
Barrett (2/3) 22', 46'
Pen: Barrett (1/2) 34'		Report[15]Try: B. du Plessis 31' c
Lambie 75' m
Con: Steyn (1/2) 32'
Pen: Steyn (1/2) 9'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 47,362
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
FB 15 Israel Dagg   40'
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Conrad Smith
IC 12 Ma'a Nonu   74' to 80'
LW 11 Julian Savea   75'
FH 10 Dan Carter   15'
SH 9 Aaron Smith
N8 8 Kieran Read (c)   71' to 80'
OF 7 Sam Cane   30' to 40'   70' to 75'
BF 6 Liam Messam   61'
RL 5 Sam Whitelock
LL 4 Brodie Retallick
TP 3 Owen Franks   64'
HK 2 Dane Coles   51'
LP 1 Tony Woodcock   69'
Replacements:
HK 16 Keven Mealamu   51'
PR 17 Wyatt Crockett   69'
PR 18 Charlie Faumuina   64'
FL 19 Steve Luatua   61'
FL 20 Matt Todd   30'   40'   70'   75'
SH 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow   75'
FH 22 Beauden Barrett   15'
FB 23 Charles Piutau   40'
Coach:
  Steve Hansen
 
FB 15 Zane Kirchner   74'
RW 14 Willie le Roux   68'
OC 13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC 12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW 11 Bryan Habana
FH 10 Morné Steyn
SH 9 Ruan Pienaar   69'
N8 8 Duane Vermeulen
OF 7 Willem Alberts   19'   26'   44'
BF 6 Francois Louw   74'
RL 5 Flip van der Merwe   40'
LL 4 Eben Etzebeth
TP 3 Jannie du Plessis   55'
HK 2 Bismarck du Plessis   15' to 25'   41'
LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira   55'   71'
Replacements:
HK 16 Adriaan Strauss   19'   26'   44'
PR 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp   55'   71'
PR 18 Coenie Oosthuizen   55'
LK 19 Juandré Kruger   40'
FL 20 Siya Kolisi   74'
SH 21 Jano Vermaak   69'
FH 22 Pat Lambie   74'
CE 23 Jan Serfontein   68'
Coach:
  Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
Television match official:
George Ayoub (Australian)

Notes:

14 September 2013
18:05 AWST (UTC+08)
Australia  14–13  Argentina (1 BP)
Try: Folau 27' m
Pen: Lealiifano (3/5) 11', 16', 40'		Report[16]Try: Leguizamón 64' c
Con: Hernández (1/1) 65'
Pen: Sánchez (2/3) 7', 60'
Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 18,214
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB 15 Israel Folau
RW 14 James O'Connor
OC 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC 12 Christian Lealiifano
LW 11 Nick Cummins
FH 10 Quade Cooper   65'
SH 9 Nic White
N8 8 Ben Mowen (c)
OF 7 Michael Hooper
BF 6 Scott Fardy   72'
RL 5 Kane Douglas   50'
LL 4 Rob Simmons
TP 3 Ben Alexander   59'
HK 2 Stephen Moore   65'
LP 1 James Slipper   45'
Replacements:
HK 16 Saia Fainga'a   65'
PR 17 Scott Sio   45'
PR 18 Sekope Kepu   59'
LK 19 Sitaleki Timani   50'
FL 20 Ben McCalman   72'
SH 21 Will Genia
FH 22 Matt To'omua   65'
CE 23 Tevita Kuridrani
Coach:
  Ewen McKenzie
 
FB 15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW 14 Horacio Agulla   52'
OC 13 Gonzalo Tiesi   72'
IC 12 Felipe Contepomi
LW 11 Juan Imhoff
FH 10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH 9 Tomás Cubelli   61'
N8 8 Juan Manuel Leguizamón
OF 7 Pablo Matera
BF 6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL 5 Julio Farías Cabello   57'
LL 4 Manuel Carizza
TP 3 Juan Figallo
HK 2 Agustín Creevy   51'
LP 1 Marcos Ayerza   75'
Replacements:
HK 16 Eusebio Guiñazú   51'
PR 17 Nahuel Lobo   75'
PR 18 Juan Pablo Orlandi
LK 19 Mariano Galarza   57'
N8 20 Benjamín Macome
SH 21 Martín Landajo   61'
CE 22 Santiago Fernández   72'
FB 23 Lucas González Amorosino   52'
Coach:
  Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Michael Hooper (Australia)

Touch judges:
George Clancy (Ireland)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Vinny Munro (New Zealand)

Notes:

  • Brumbies captain Ben Mowen became the 80th test captain for the Wallabies on just his 7th test.
  • Australia retain the Puma Trophy.
  • First match Australia has failed to score points in the second half since the home test v New Zealand in 2005.
  • Juan Manuel Leguizamón earned his 50th test cap playing for Argentina.

Round 5

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28 September 2013
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa  28–8  Australia
Try: Strauss 12' c
Kirchner 14' c
Le Roux 71' m
Con: Steyn (2/3) 13', 15'
Pen: Steyn (3/3) 8', 18', 31'		Report[17]Try: Feauai-Sautia 77' m
Pen: Lealiifano (1/1) 6'
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town
Attendance: 46,052
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
FB 15 Zane Kirchner   77'
RW 14 Willie le Roux
OC 13 JJ Engelbrecht   57'
IC 12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW 11 Bryan Habana
FH 10 Morné Steyn
SH 9 Fourie du Preez
N8 8 Duane Vermeulen   66' to 76'
OF 7 Willem Alberts   59'
BF 6 Francois Louw
RL 5 Flip van der Merwe   39' to 49'   59'
LL 4 Eben Etzebeth
TP 3 Jannie du Plessis   66'
HK 2 Adriaan Strauss   49'
LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira   53'
Replacements:
HK 16 Bismarck du Plessis   49'
PR 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp   53'
PR 18 Coenie Oosthuizen   66'
LK 19 Juandré Kruger   59'
FL 20 Siya Kolisi   59'
SH 21 Ruan Pienaar
FH 22 Pat Lambie   77'
CE 23 Jan Serfontein   57'
Coach:
  Heyneke Meyer
 
FB 15 Israel Folau
RW 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper
OC 13 Tevita Kuridrani
IC 12 Christian Lealiifano   72'
LW 11 Joe Tomane   57'
FH 10 Quade Cooper
SH 9 Nic White   40'
N8 8 Ben Mowen
OF 7 Michael Hooper   27' to 38'
BF 6 Scott Fardy   57'
RL 5 James Horwill (c)
LL 4 Rob Simmons   66'
TP 3 Ben Alexander   54'
HK 2 Stephen Moore   66'
LP 1 James Slipper   51'
Replacements:
HK 16 Saia Fainga'a   66'
PR 17 Benn Robinson   51'
PR 18 Sekope Kepu   54'
LK 19 Sitaleki Timani   74' to 80'   66'
FL 20 Ben McCalman   57'
SH 21 Will Genia   40'
FH 22 Matt To'omua   72'
WG 23 Chris Feauai-Sautia   57'
Coach:
  Ewen McKenzie

Man of the Match:
Fourie du Preez (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

Notes:

28 September 2013
19:40 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina  15–33  New Zealand (1 BP)
Pen: Sánchez (4/5) 8', 15', 30', 63'
Bosch (1/2) 43'		Report[19]Try: Savea 22' m
Cane 51' m
B. Smith (2) 55' c, 79' c
Con: Cruden (1/3) 55'
Barrett (1/1) 80'
Pen: Cruden (3/3) 12', 27', 45'
Estadio Ciudad de La Plata, La Plata
Attendance: 40,207
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB 15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW 14 Lucas González Amorosino   60'
OC 13 Marcelo Bosch
IC 12 Santiago Fernández   60'
LW 11 Juan Imhoff
FH 10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH 9 Martín Landajo
N8 8 Juan Manuel Leguizamón   71'
OF 7 Pablo Matera
BF 6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL 5 Patricio Albacete
LL 4 Julio Farías Cabello   58'
TP 3 Juan Figallo   63'
HK 2 Eusebio Guiñazú   63'
LP 1 Marcos Ayerza   69'
Replacements:
HK 16 Agustín Creevy   63'
PR 17 Nahuel Lobo   69'
PR 18 Juan Pablo Orlandi   63'
LK 19 Mariano Galarza   58'
N8 20 Benjamín Macome   71'
SH 21 Tomás Cubelli
FH 22 Felipe Contepomi   60'
WG 23 Horacio Agulla   60'
Coach:
  Santiago Phelan
 
FB 15 Israel Dagg
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Conrad Smith
IC 12 Ma'a Nonu   69'
LW 11 Julian Savea
FH 10 Aaron Cruden   71'
SH 9 Aaron Smith   67'
N8 8 Kieran Read (c)
OF 7 Sam Cane
BF 6 Liam Messam   60'
RL 5 Sam Whitelock
LL 4 Brodie Retallick   74'
TP 3 Owen Franks   40'
HK 2 Andrew Hore   53'
LP 1 Tony Woodcock   69'
Replacements:
HK 16 Keven Mealamu   53'
PR 17 Wyatt Crockett   69'
PR 18 Charlie Faumuina   40'
LK 19 Jeremy Thrush   74'
FL 20 Steve Luatua   60'
SH 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow   67'
FH 22 Beauden Barrett   71'
FB 23 Charles Piutau   69'
Coach:
  Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Sam Cane (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Deon van Blommestein (South Africa)

Round 6

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5 October 2013
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
(1 BP) South Africa  27–38  New Zealand (1 BP)
Try: Habana (2) 17' c, 19' m
Le Roux 46' c
De Villiers 57' m
Con: Steyn (2/4) 18', 47'
Pen: Steyn (1/1) 9'		Report[20]Try: B. Smith 11' c
Messam (2) 25' c, 40' c
Barrett 60' c
Read 64' c
Con: Cruden (3/3) 12', 25', 40'
Barrett (2/2) 61', 65'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 54'
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Attendance: 60,634
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
FB 15 Zane Kirchner   70'
RW 14 Willie le Roux
OC 13 JJ Engelbrecht
IC 12 Jean de Villiers (c)
LW 11 Bryan Habana   21'
FH 10 Morné Steyn
SH 9 Fourie du Preez   70'
N8 8 Duane Vermeulen
OF 7 Willem Alberts   38'
BF 6 Francois Louw
RL 5 Juandré Kruger   61'
LL 4 Eben Etzebeth
TP 3 Jannie du Plessis   50'
HK 2 Bismarck du Plessis   50'
LP 1 Tendai Mtawarira   52'
Replacements:
HK 16 Adriaan Strauss   50'
PR 17 Gurthrö Steenkamp   52'
PR 18 Coenie Oosthuizen   50'
LK 19 Franco van der Merwe   61'
FL 20 Siya Kolisi   38'
SH 21 Ruan Pienaar   70'
FH 22 Pat Lambie   70'
CE 23 Jan Serfontein   21'
Coach:
  Heyneke Meyer
 
FB 15 Israel Dagg
RW 14 Ben Smith
OC 13 Conrad Smith
IC 12 Ma'a Nonu
LW 11 Julian Savea   69'
FH 10 Aaron Cruden   47'
SH 9 Aaron Smith   69'
N8 8 Kieran Read
OF 7 Richie McCaw (c)
BF 6 Liam Messam   45' to 55'   63'
RL 5 Sam Whitelock
LL 4 Brodie Retallick   66'
TP 3 Charlie Faumuina   49'   66'   73'
HK 2 Andrew Hore   42'
LP 1 Tony Woodcock   52'
Replacements:
HK 16 Dane Coles   42'
PR 17 Wyatt Crockett   52'
PR 18 Ben Franks   62' to 72'   49'
FL 19 Steve Luatua   63'
FL 20 Sam Cane   73'
SH 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow   69'
FH 22 Beauden Barrett   47'
WG 23 Charles Piutau   69'
Coach:
  Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Kieran Read (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
John Lacey (Ireland)
Greg Garner (England)
Television match official:
Graham Hughes (England)

Notes:

5 October 2013
19:40 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina  17–54  Australia (1 BP)
Try: Bosch 36' c
Landajo 48' c
Con: Sánchez (2/2) 37', 48'
Pen: Sánchez (1/1) 28'		Report[22]Try: Folau (3) 2' c, 34' c, 41' c
Ashley-Cooper 32' m
Tomane 63' m
Robinson 73' c
Foley 78' c
Con: Lealiifano (2/3) 3', 35'
Cooper (1/2) 42'
Foley (2/2) 74', 79'
Pen: Lealiifano (2/2) 24', 30'
Cooper (1/1) 55'
Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario
Attendance: 28,570
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
FB 15 Juan Martín Hernández
RW 14 Horacio Agulla
OC 13 Marcelo Bosch
IC 12 Felipe Contepomi   66'
LW 11 Juan Imhoff   66'
FH 10 Nicolás Sánchez
SH 9 Martín Landajo   72'
N8 8 Juan Manuel Leguizamón   75'
OF 7 Pablo Matera   30' to 40'
BF 6 Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
RL 5 Patricio Albacete
LL 4 Julio Farías Cabello   50'
TP 3 Juan Pablo Orlandi   45'
HK 2 Eusebio Guiñazú   66'
LP 1 Marcos Ayerza   72'
Replacements:
HK 16 Agustín Creevy   66'
PR 17 Nahuel Lobo   72'
PR 18 Matías Díaz   45'
LK 19 Manuel Carizza   50'
FL 20 Benjamín Macome   75'
SH 21 Tomás Cubelli   72'
CE 22 Santiago Fernández   66'
FB 23 Lucas González Amorosino   66'
Coach:
  Santiago Phelan
 
FB 15 Israel Folau
RW 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper
OC 13 Tevita Kuridrani
IC 12 Christian Lealiifano   40'
LW 11 Joe Tomane
FH 10 Quade Cooper   65'
SH 9 Will Genia   74'
N8 8 Ben Mowen
OF 7 Michael Hooper
BF 6 Scott Fardy   15'   25'   69'
RL 5 James Horwill (c)   60'
LL 4 Rob Simmons   51' to 61'
TP 3 Ben Alexander   47'
HK 2 Stephen Moore   47'
LP 1 James Slipper   14' to 24'   60'
Replacements:
HK 16 Saia Fainga'a   47'
PR 17 Benn Robinson   15'   25'   60'
PR 18 Sekope Kepu   47'
LK 19 Sitaleki Timani   60'
FL 20 Ben McCalman   69'
SH 21 Nic White   74'
FH 22 Matt To'omua   40'
FH 23 Bernard Foley   65'
Coach:
  Ewen McKenzie

Man of the Match:
Scott Fardy (Australia)

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Notes:

Warm-up matches

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On 3 August and 9 August, Argentina played two uncapped matches against a New South Wales Waratahs Barbarians team in La Plata and in Salta in preparation for the tournament. The NSW Barbarians was composed of 21 Waratahs players (mostly players not involved in the Australian set-up for the championship) and 13 Shute Shield players.[23]


3 August 2013 Argentina   29–27 NSW Barbarians La Plata Rugby Club, La Plata  
18:40 ART (UTC-3) Try: Agulla 2' c
Creevy 63' m, 66' m
Con: Hernández (1/3) 3'
Pen: Hernández (2/4) 26', 55'
Sánchez (2/2) 75', 80' 		Report[24]
(In Spanish) 		Try: Kepu 5' c, 40' m
Betham 46' m
Mitchell 60' c
Con: McKibbin (2/4) 40', 61'
Pen: Foley (1/2) 77' 		Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)


9 August 2013 Argentina   58–12 NSW Barbarians Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta  
20:10 ART (UTC-3) Try: Landajo 7' c
Camacho 24' c, 69' c
Imhoff 29' m
Tuculet 34' c
Leguizamón 59' c
Agulla 73' c
Matera 77' m
Con: Contepomi (2/2) 8', 35'
Hernández (1/2) 25'
Sánchez (3/4) 60', 70', 74'
Pen: Contepomi (1/2) 5'
Hernández (1/1) 13' 		Report[25]
(In Spanish) 		Try: Horwitz 41' m
Holloway 75' c
Con: McKibbin (1/2) 76' 		Referee: Juan Hernán Sylvestre (Argentina)

Squads

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Nation Match venues Head coach Captain
Name City Capacity
  Argentina Estadio Ciudad de La Plata La Plata 53,000   Santiago Phelan Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe
Felipe Contepomi[N 1]
Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Rosario 41,654
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas Mendoza 40,268
  Australia Stadium Australia Sydney 84,000   Ewen McKenzie James Horwill
Will Genia[N 2]
Ben Mowen[N 3]
Lang Park Brisbane 52,500
Subiaco Oval Perth 43,500
  New Zealand Eden Park Auckland 50,000   Steve Hansen Richie McCaw
Kieran Read[N 4]
Wellington Regional Stadium Wellington 36,000
Waikato Stadium Hamilton 25,800
  South Africa FNB Stadium Johannesburg 94,736   Heyneke Meyer Jean de Villiers
Ellis Park Stadium Johannesburg 62,567
Newlands Stadium Cape Town 51,900
  1. ^ Captain Fernández Lobbe was ruled out of the opening two fixtures due to a calf injury, and with his absence, Contepomi was given captaincy for this fixture.[26]
  2. ^ Captain James Horwill was ruled out of rounds 3 and 4 with a hamstring injury. In his absence, Will Genia became captain for round 3.[27]
  3. ^ Stand-in captain Will Genia was selected on the bench for round 4, and Ben Mowen became captain for this fixture.[28]
  4. ^ Captain McCaw was ruled out of rounds 4 and 5 due to an injury. In his absence, Kieran Read became captain.[29]

Note: Ages, Caps and Clubs are off the starting date of the tournament (17 August 2013).

Argentina

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Argentina 30-man Squad for the Championship was announced on 25 June.[30][31]

Tomás Lavanini was added to the squad to cover the second row.[32]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Agustín Creevy Hooker (1985-03-15)15 March 1985 (aged 28) 22   Worcester Warriors
Eusebio Guiñazú Hooker (1982-01-15)15 January 1982 (aged 31) 27   Bath
Marcos Ayerza Prop (1983-01-12)12 January 1983 (aged 30) 40   Leicester Tigers
Matías Díaz Prop (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 20) 3   Teqüe
Juan Figallo Prop (1988-03-25)25 March 1988 (aged 25) 17   Montpellier
Nahuel Lobo Prop (1991-08-27)27 August 1991 (aged 21) 2   Newcastle Falcons
Juan Pablo Orlandi Prop (1983-06-20)20 June 1983 (aged 30) 10   Bath
Patricio Albacete Lock (1981-02-09)9 February 1981 (aged 32) 52   Toulouse
Manuel Carizza Lock (1984-08-23)23 August 1984 (aged 28) 32 Unattached
Mariano Galarza Lock (1986-12-11)11 December 1986 (aged 26) 12   La Plata Uni.
Tomás Lavanini Lock (1993-01-22)22 January 1993 (aged 20) 2   Hindú
Julio Farías Cabello Flanker (1978-09-19)19 September 1978 (aged 34) 21   Tucumán
Juan Manuel Leguizamón Flanker (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 30) 46   Lyon
Pablo Matera Flanker (1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 20) 2   Alumni
Leonardo Senatore Flanker (1984-05-13)13 May 1984 (aged 29) 17   Worcester Warriors
Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c) Number 8 (1981-11-19)19 November 1981 (aged 31) 52   Toulon
Benjamín Macome Number 8 (1986-01-10)10 January 1986 (aged 27) 11   Tucumán
Tomás Cubelli Scrum-half (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 24) 13   Belgrano
Martín Landajo Scrum-half (1988-06-14)14 June 1988 (aged 25) 18   C.A.S.I.
Felipe Contepomi Fly-half (1977-08-20)20 August 1977 (aged 35) 81   Club Newman
Nicolás Sánchez Fly-half (1988-10-26)26 October 1988 (aged 24) 8   Bordeaux Bègles
Marcelo Bosch Centre (1984-01-07)7 January 1984 (aged 29) 18   Saracens
Santiago Fernández Centre (1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 27) 25 Unattached
Martín Rodríguez Centre (1985-04-12)12 April 1985 (aged 28) 19   Stade Français
Gonzalo Tiesi Centre (1985-04-24)24 April 1985 (aged 28) 35 Unattached
Joaquín Tuculet Centre (1989-08-08)8 August 1989 (aged 24) 5 Unattached
Horacio Agulla Wing (1984-10-22)22 October 1984 (aged 28) 42   Bath
Gonzalo Camacho Wing (1984-08-28)28 August 1984 (aged 28) 20   Leicester Tigers
Juan Imhoff Wing (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 25) 14   Racing Métro
Lucas González Amorosino Fullback (1985-11-02)2 November 1985 (aged 27) 21 Unattached
Juan Martín Hernández Fullback (1982-08-07)7 August 1982 (aged 31) 39   Racing Métro

Australia

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Australia 30-man squad for the Championship, including 8 uncapped players and the re-call of Fly Half Quade Cooper.[33]

With captain James Horwill ruled out of round's 3 and 4 and with Hugh McMeniman also out injured, Sitaleki Timani was brought into the squad as cover for the second row,[13] but kept his place in the squad for the final two rounds. Dave Dennis was added to the squad to replace Jake Schatz who was ruled out of the championship after picking up an injury in training ahead of round 3.[34]

Benn Robinson and Chris Feauai-Sautia were added to the squad for the away fixtures against South Africa and Argentina, with Nick Cummins and Jesse Mogg withdrawn from the squad due to injury.[35][36]

James O'Connor was removed from the squad on 20 September following an off-field incident that occurred following the Wallabies win over Argentina in round 4. Uncapped player Peter Betham was called in as his replacement.[37]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Albert Anae Hooker (1989-06-21)21 June 1989 (aged 24) 0   Reds
Saia Fainga'a Hooker (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 26) 19   Reds
Stephen Moore Hooker (1983-01-20)20 January 1983 (aged 30) 79   Brumbies
Ben Alexander Prop (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 28) 51   Brumbies
Sekope Kepu Prop (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 27) 26   Waratahs
Benn Robinson Prop (1984-07-19)19 July 1984 (aged 29) 59   Waratahs
Scott Sio Prop (1991-10-16)16 October 1991 (aged 21) 0   Brumbies
James Slipper Prop (1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 24) 37   Reds
Kane Douglas Lock (1989-06-01)1 June 1989 (aged 24) 9   Waratahs
Scott Fardy Lock (1984-07-05)5 July 1984 (aged 29) 0   Brumbies
James Horwill (c) Lock (1985-05-29)29 May 1985 (aged 28) 38   Reds
Hugh McMeniman Lock (1983-11-01)1 November 1983 (aged 29) 21   Force
Rob Simmons Lock (1989-04-19)19 April 1989 (aged 24) 26   Reds
Sitaleki Timani Lock (1986-09-19)19 September 1986 (aged 26) 10   Waratahs
Dave Dennis Flanker (1986-01-10)10 January 1986 (aged 27) 15   Waratahs
Liam Gill Flanker (1992-06-08)8 June 1992 (aged 21) 10   Reds
Michael Hooper Flanker (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 21) 16   Waratahs
Ben McCalman Flanker (1988-03-18)18 March 1988 (aged 25) 22   Force
Ben Mowen Number 8 (1984-12-01)1 December 1984 (aged 28) 3   Brumbies
Jake Schatz Number 8 (1990-07-25)25 July 1990 (aged 23) 0   Reds
Will Genia Scrum-half (1988-01-17)17 January 1988 (aged 25) 44   Reds
Nic White Scrum-half (1990-06-13)13 June 1990 (aged 23) 0   Brumbies
Quade Cooper Fly-half (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 25) 38   Reds
Bernard Foley Fly-half (1989-09-08)8 September 1989 (aged 23) 0   Waratahs
Matt To'omua Fly-half (1990-02-01)1 February 1990 (aged 23) 0   Brumbies
Adam Ashley-Cooper Centre (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 29) 80   Waratahs
Tevita Kuridrani Centre (1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 22) 0   Brumbies
Christian Lealiifano Centre (1987-09-24)24 September 1987 (aged 25) 3   Brumbies
Peter Betham Wing (1989-01-06)6 January 1989 (aged 24) 0   Waratahs
Nick Cummins Wing (1987-10-05)5 October 1987 (aged 25) 6   Force
Chris Feauai-Sautia Wing (1993-11-17)17 November 1993 (aged 19) 0   Reds
James O'Connor Wing (1990-07-05)5 July 1990 (aged 23) 40   Rebels
Joe Tomane Wing (1990-02-02)2 February 1990 (aged 23) 3   Brumbies
Israel Folau Fullback (1989-04-03)3 April 1989 (aged 24) 3   Waratahs
Jesse Mogg Fullback (1989-06-08)8 June 1989 (aged 24) 1   Brumbies

New Zealand

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New Zealand 28-man squad for the Championship was announced on 4 August. Joe Moody was included in the squad as injury cover for Wyatt Crockett – who had a knee injury. Three additional players will assemble with the squad as part of the wider training squad, but will be released to their provincial sides on the Wednesday of each Test match; these players are: Frank Halai, Jeremy Thrush, and Francis Saili.[38] Following an injury to Francis Saili, Centre Ryan Crotty was added to the training squad but will be released to his provincial side along with Halai and Thrush.[39]

With Dan Carter out for the opening two tests, and with Aaron Cruden and Beauden Barrett injured after the opening round with a knee and calf injury, Colin Slade and Tom Taylor were called into the squad as cover for the First five-eighths. Luke Whitelock was also drafted in to replace Luke Romano (groin injury) and Brad Shields to cover sidelined Liam Messam (hamstring strain).[40] Rhys Marshall spent time with the squad as an apprentice hooker[41] as did Liam Coltman and Nathan Harris.[42][43] Matt Todd was called in after round 3 to replace the injured Captain Richie McCaw, who was ruled out of the championship following an injury.[44]

Following an injury to TJ Perenara, Piri Weepu was called up to the squad for the final two rounds against Argentina and South Africa both away.[45]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dane Coles Hooker (1986-12-10)10 December 1986 (aged 26) 6   Wellington / Hurricanes
Andrew Hore Hooker (1978-09-13)13 September 1978 (aged 34) 76   Taranaki / Highlanders
Keven Mealamu Hooker (1979-03-20)20 March 1979 (aged 34) 104   Auckland / Blues
Wyatt Crockett Prop (1983-01-24)24 January 1983 (aged 30) 14   Canterbury / Crusaders
Charlie Faumuina Prop (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 26) 7   Auckland / Blues
Ben Franks Prop (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 29) 25   Hawke's Bay / Hurricanes
Owen Franks Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 25) 47   Canterbury / Crusaders
Joe Moody ‡ Prop (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 24) 0   Canterbury / Crusaders
Tony Woodcock Prop (1981-01-27)27 January 1981 (aged 32) 98   North Harbour / Highlanders
Brodie Retallick Lock (1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 22) 14   Bay of Plenty / Chiefs
Luke Romano Lock (1986-02-16)16 February 1986 (aged 27) 14   Canterbury / Crusaders
Jeremy Thrush * Lock (1985-04-19)19 April 1985 (aged 28) 1   Wellington / Hurricanes
Sam Whitelock Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 24) 41   Canterbury / Crusaders
Sam Cane Flanker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 21) 7   Bay of Plenty / Chiefs
Steve Luatua Flanker (1991-04-29)29 April 1991 (aged 22) 1   Auckland / Blues
Richie McCaw (c) Flanker (1980-12-31)31 December 1980 (aged 32) 116   Canterbury / Crusaders
Liam Messam Flanker (1984-03-25)25 March 1984 (aged 29) 22   Waikato / Chiefs
Brad Shields Flanker (1991-04-02)2 April 1991 (aged 22) 0   Wellington / Hurricanes
Matt Todd Flanker (1988-03-24)24 March 1988 (aged 25) 1   Canterbury / Crusaders
Luke Whitelock Flanker (1991-01-29)29 January 1991 (aged 22) 0   Canterbury / Crusaders
Kieran Read Number 8 (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 27) 51   Canterbury / Crusaders
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Half-back (1990-08-15)15 August 1990 (aged 23) 4   Waikato / Chiefs
TJ Perenara Half-back (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 21) 0   Wellington / Hurricanes
Aaron Smith Half-back (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 24) 15   Manawatu / Highlanders
Piri Weepu Half-back (1983-09-07)7 September 1983 (aged 29) 71   Auckland / Blues
Beauden Barrett First five-eighth (1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 22) 8   Taranaki / Hurricanes
Dan Carter First five-eighth (1982-03-05)5 March 1982 (aged 31) 95   Canterbury / Crusaders
Aaron Cruden First five-eighth (1989-01-08)8 January 1989 (aged 24) 22   Manawatu / Chiefs
Colin Slade First five-eighth (1987-10-10)10 October 1987 (aged 25) 10   Canterbury / Highlanders
Tom Taylor First five-eighth (1989-03-11)11 March 1989 (aged 24) 0   Canterbury / Crusaders
Ryan Crotty * Centre (1988-09-23)23 September 1988 (aged 24) 1   Canterbury / Crusaders
Ma'a Nonu Centre (1982-05-21)21 May 1982 (aged 31) 79   Wellington / Highlanders
Francis Saili * Centre (1991-02-16)16 February 1991 (aged 22) 0   North Harbour / Blues
Conrad Smith Centre (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 31) 69   Wellington / Hurricanes
Frank Halai * Wing (1988-03-06)6 March 1988 (aged 25) 0   Counties Manukau / Blues
Julian Savea Wing (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 23) 11   Wellington / Hurricanes
Ben Smith Wing (1986-06-01)1 June 1986 (aged 27) 15   Otago / Highlanders
Charles Piutau Fullback (1991-10-31)31 October 1991 (aged 21) 1   Auckland / Blues
Israel Dagg Fullback (1988-06-06)6 June 1988 (aged 25) 28   Hawke's Bay / Crusaders

‡ – Included as injury cover for Wyatt Crockett.
* – Part of the wider training squad

South Africa

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South Africa 30-man squad for the Championship was announced on 3 August 2013.[46]

On 18 August Lourens Adriaanse was added as a replacement for Trevor Nyakane, who was removed from the squad following repeated breaches of team protocol (he missed the bus and the team's flight to Argentina).[47]

Pieter-Steph du Toit was added to the squad for the final two rounds with Australia and New Zealand playing at home.[48]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Bismarck du Plessis Hooker (1984-05-22)22 May 1984 (aged 29) 48   Sharks
Chiliboy Ralepelle Hooker (1986-09-11)11 September 1986 (aged 26) 22   Toulouse
Adriaan Strauss Hooker (1985-11-18)18 November 1985 (aged 27) 24   Cheetahs
Lourens Adriaanse Prop (1988-02-05)5 February 1988 (aged 25) 0   Sharks
Jannie du Plessis Prop (1982-11-16)16 November 1982 (aged 30) 45   Sharks
Tendai Mtawarira Prop (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 28) 44   Sharks
Trevor Nyakane Prop (1989-05-04)4 May 1989 (aged 24) 3   Cheetahs
Coenie Oosthuizen Prop (1989-03-22)22 March 1989 (aged 24) 5   Cheetahs
Gurthrö Steenkamp Prop (1981-06-12)12 June 1981 (aged 32) 40   Toulouse
Eben Etzebeth Lock (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 21) 14   Stormers
Juandré Kruger Lock (1985-09-06)6 September 1985 (aged 27) 11   Racing Métro
Flip van der Merwe Lock (1985-06-06)6 June 1985 (aged 28) 26   Bulls
Pieter-Steph du Toit Lock (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 20) 0   Sharks
Franco van der Merwe Lock (1983-03-15)15 March 1983 (aged 30) 0   Lions
Willem Alberts Flanker (1984-05-11)11 May 1984 (aged 29) 21   Sharks
Marcell Coetzee Flanker (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 22) 13   Sharks
Siya Kolisi Flanker (1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 22) 2   Stormers
Francois Louw Flanker (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 (aged 28) 19   Bath
Duane Vermeulen Number 8 (1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 27) 7   Stormers
Fourie du Preez Scrum-half (1982-03-24)24 March 1982 (aged 31) 62   Suntory Sungoliath
Ruan Pienaar Scrum-half (1984-03-10)10 March 1984 (aged 29) 66   Ulster
Piet van Zyl ‡ Scrum-half (1989-09-14)14 September 1989 (aged 23) 2   Bulls
Jano Vermaak Scrum-half (1985-01-01)1 January 1985 (aged 28) 1   Toulouse
Pat Lambie Fly-half (1990-10-17)17 October 1990 (aged 22) 23   Sharks
Morné Steyn Fly-half (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 29) 45   Stade Français
Juan de Jongh Centre (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 25) 14   Stormers
Jean de Villiers (c) Centre (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 32) 87   Stormers
JJ Engelbrecht Centre (1989-02-22)22 February 1989 (aged 24) 4   Bulls
Jan Serfontein Centre (1993-04-15)15 April 1993 (aged 20) 3   Bulls
Bjorn Basson Wing (1987-02-11)11 February 1987 (aged 26) 9   Bulls
Bryan Habana Wing (1983-06-12)12 June 1983 (aged 30) 86   Toulon
Zane Kirchner Fullback (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 29) 24   Leinster
Willie le Roux Fullback (1989-08-18)18 August 1989 (aged 23) 3   Cheetahs

‡ – Included to cover Fourie du Preez when he is unavailable to play for South Africa

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