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2014 Six Nations Championship squads

Main article: 2014 Six Nations Championship

This is a list of the complete squads for the 2014 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 2014 – the tournament's opening day.

 England

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On 9 January, England announced their 35-man Squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship, including 5 uncapped players.[1]

Head coach:   Stuart Lancaster

  • Caps updated: 15 January 2014

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dylan Hartley Hooker (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 27) 50   Northampton Saints
Rob Webber Hooker (1986-08-01)1 August 1986 (aged 27) 5   Bath
Tom Youngs Hooker (1987-01-28)28 January 1987 (aged 27) 12   Leicester Tigers
Dan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 26) 43   Leicester Tigers
Joe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 23) 15   Harlequins
Matt Mullan Prop (1987-02-23)23 February 1987 (aged 26) 2   London Wasps
Henry Thomas Prop (1991-10-30)30 October 1991 (aged 22) 2   Sale Sharks
Mako Vunipola Prop (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 23) 10   Saracens
Dave Attwood Lock (1987-04-05)5 April 1987 (aged 26) 5   Bath
Joe Launchbury Lock (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 22) 14   London Wasps
Courtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 24) 25   Northampton Saints
Ed Slater Lock (1988-08-01)1 August 1988 (aged 25) 0   Leicester Tigers
Tom Johnson Flanker (1982-07-16)16 July 1982 (aged 31) 5   Exeter Chiefs
Matt Kvesic Flanker (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 21) 2   Gloucester
Chris Robshaw (c) Flanker (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 27) 20   Harlequins
Tom Wood Flanker (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 27) 23   Northampton Saints
Ben Morgan Number 8 (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 24) 15   Gloucester
Billy Vunipola Number 8 (1992-11-03)3 November 1992 (aged 21) 5   Saracens
Danny Care Scrum-half (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 27) 42   Harlequins
Lee Dickson Scrum-half (1985-03-29)29 March 1985 (aged 28) 12   Northampton Saints
Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 24) 35   Leicester Tigers
Richard Wigglesworth Scrum-half (1983-06-09)9 June 1983 (aged 30) 14   Saracens
Owen Farrell Fly-half (1991-09-21)21 September 1991 (aged 22) 19   Saracens
George Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 20) 0   Bath
Stephen Myler Fly-half (1984-07-21)21 July 1984 (aged 29) 1   Northampton Saints
Brad Barritt Centre (1986-08-07)7 August 1986 (aged 27) 16   Saracens
Luther Burrell Centre (1987-12-06)6 December 1987 (aged 26) 0   Northampton Saints
Kyle Eastmond Centre (1989-07-17)17 July 1989 (aged 24) 2   Bath
Billy Twelvetrees Centre (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 25) 8   Gloucester
Chris Ashton Wing (1987-03-29)29 March 1987 (aged 26) 37   Saracens
Jonny May Wing (1990-04-01)1 April 1990 (aged 23) 1   Gloucester
Jack Nowell Wing (1993-04-11)11 April 1993 (aged 20) 0   Exeter Chiefs
Anthony Watson Wing (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 19) 0   Bath
Mike Brown Fullback (1985-09-04)4 September 1985 (aged 28) 21   Harlequins
Alex Goode Fullback (1988-05-07)7 May 1988 (aged 25) 13   Saracens

Call-ups

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On 2 February, Freddie Burns was added to the squad for the Scotland match in round 2.[2]

On 16 February, David Wilson was added to the squad to replace the injured Dan Cole.[3]

On 3 March, Manu Tuilagi and Marland Yarde was added to the squad for the round 4 clash with Wales.[4]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
David Wilson Prop (1985-04-09)9 April 1985 (aged 28) 31   Bath
Freddie Burns Fly-half (1990-05-13)13 May 1990 (aged 23) 3   Gloucester
Manu Tuilagi Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 22) 21   Leicester Tigers
Marland Yarde Wing (1992-04-20)20 April 1992 (aged 21) 2   London Irish

 France

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On 6 January 2014, France named a 30-man squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship.[5] Additional players maybe added to the squad throughout the tournament due to the new selection formart the FFR uses during the Six Nations and End-of-year tests.

Head coach:   Philippe Saint-André

  • Caps updated: 15 January 2014

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Benjamin Kayser Hooker (1984-07-26)26 July 1984 (aged 29) 22   Clermont
Dimitri Szarzewski Hooker (1983-01-26)26 January 1983 (aged 31) 75   Racing Métro
Thomas Domingo Prop (1985-08-20)20 August 1985 (aged 28) 28   Clermont
Yannick Forestier Prop (1982-01-03)3 January 1982 (aged 32) 8   Castres
Nicolas Mas Prop (1980-05-23)23 May 1980 (aged 33) 66   Montpellier
Rabah Slimani Prop (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 24) 3   Stade Français
Alexandre Flanquart Lock (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 24) 2   Stade Français
Yoann Maestri Lock (1988-01-14)14 January 1988 (aged 26) 20   Toulouse
Pascal Papé Lock (1980-10-05)5 October 1980 (aged 33) 49   Stade Français
Sébastien Vahaamahina Lock (1991-10-21)21 October 1991 (aged 22) 9   Perpignan
Antoine Burban Flanker (1987-07-22)22 July 1987 (aged 26) 0   Stade Français
Thierry Dusautoir (c) Flanker (1981-11-18)18 November 1981 (aged 32) 65   Toulouse
Bernard Le Roux Flanker (1989-06-04)4 June 1989 (aged 24) 3   Racing Métro
Yannick Nyanga Flanker (1983-12-19)19 December 1983 (aged 30) 34   Toulouse
Damien Chouly Number 8 (1985-11-27)27 November 1985 (aged 28) 13   Clermont
Louis Picamoles Number 8 (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 27) 38   Toulouse
Jean-Marc Doussain Scrum-half (1991-02-12)12 February 1991 (aged 22) 5   Toulouse
Maxime Machenaud Scrum-half (1988-12-30)30 December 1988 (aged 25) 11   Racing Métro
Jules Plisson Fly-half (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 22) 0   Stade Français
Rémi Talès Fly-half (1984-05-02)2 May 1984 (aged 29) 5   Castres
Mathieu Bastareaud Centre (1988-09-17)17 September 1988 (aged 25) 18   Toulon
Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 19) 3   Toulouse
Wesley Fofana Centre (1988-01-20)20 January 1988 (aged 26) 21   Clermont
Maxime Mermoz Centre (1986-07-28)28 July 1986 (aged 27) 25   Toulon
Sofiane Guitoune Wing (1989-03-27)27 March 1989 (aged 24) 2   Perpignan
Yoann Huget Wing (1987-06-02)2 June 1987 (aged 26) 22   Toulouse
Maxime Médard Wing (1986-11-16)16 November 1986 (aged 27) 36   Toulouse
Geoffrey Palis Fullback (1991-07-08)8 July 1991 (aged 22) 0   Castres
Hugo Bonneval Fullback (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 23) 0   Stade Français
Brice Dulin Fullback (1990-04-13)13 April 1990 (aged 23) 10   Castres

Call-ups

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On 20 January, Captain Thierry Dusautoir and Wing Sofiane Guitoune withdrew from the squad due to injury and were replaced by Virgile Bruni and Jean-Marcellin Buttin. Pascal Papé was named the new Captain.[6] On 25 January, François Trinh-Duc was called up to the squad to cover Rémi Talès, who will miss the opening match against England due to injury.[7]

On 10 February, Ibrahim Diarra and Alexandre Lapandry were added to the squad for the round 3 clash with Wales.[8] In addition to Diarra and Lapandry, Marc Andreu, Vincent Debaty, Wenceslas Lauret and Brice Mach were also called up to the squad to face Wales.[9]

On 24 February, Antonie Claassen, Rémi Lamerat and Morgan Parra were added to the squad for the final two rounds against Scotland and Ireland.[10]

Following an injury Dimitri Szarzewski sustained while playing for his club, Guilhem Guirado was called up to the squad on the 2 March to replace Szarzewski for the clash against Scotland.[11]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Guilhem Guirado Hooker (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 27) 18   Perpignan
Brice Mach Hooker (1986-04-02)2 April 1986 (aged 27) 0   Castres
Vincent Debaty Prop (1981-10-02)2 October 1981 (aged 32) 20   Clermont
Virgile Bruni Flanker (1989-02-06)6 February 1989 (aged 24) 0   Toulon
Ibrahim Diarra Flanker (1983-05-25)25 May 1983 (aged 30) 1   Castres
Alexandre Lapandry Flanker (1989-04-13)13 April 1989 (aged 24) 8   Clermont
Wenceslas Lauret Flanker (1989-03-28)28 March 1989 (aged 24) 5   Biarritz
Antonie Claassen Number 8 (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 29) 4   Castres
Morgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 25) 54   Clermont
François Trinh-Duc Fly-half (1986-11-11)11 November 1986 (aged 27) 48   Montpellier
Rémi Lamerat Centre (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 24) 0   Castres
Marc Andreu Wing (1985-12-27)27 December 1985 (aged 28) 7   Castres
Jean-Marcellin Buttin Wing (1991-12-16)16 December 1991 (aged 22) 2   Clermont

 Ireland

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On 27 January 2014, Ireland announced an extended 34-man squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship.[12] Additional players could be added, as the first original 34-man squad was only named for the opening two fixtures; Scotland and Wales.

Head coach:   Joe Schmidt

  • Caps updated: 15 January 2014

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rory Best Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 31) 70   Ulster
Seán Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 27) 30   Leinster
Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 26) 42   Leinster
Jack McGrath Prop (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 24) 3   Leinster
Martin Moore Prop (1991-03-01)1 March 1991 (aged 22) 0   Leinster
Mike Ross Prop (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 34) 34   Leinster
Iain Henderson Lock (1992-02-21)21 February 1992 (aged 21) 6   Ulster
Mike McCarthy Lock (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 32) 15   Leinster
Paul O'Connell (c) Lock (1979-10-20)20 October 1979 (aged 34) 88   Munster
Devin Toner Lock (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 27) 10   Leinster
Dan Tuohy Lock (1985-06-18)18 June 1985 (aged 28) 7   Ulster
Chris Henry Flanker (1984-10-17)17 October 1984 (aged 29) 9   Ulster
Jordi Murphy Flanker (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 22) 0   Leinster
Tommy O'Donnell Flanker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 26) 2   Munster
Peter O'Mahony Flanker (1989-09-17)17 September 1989 (aged 24) 19   Munster
Rhys Ruddock Flanker (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 23) 1   Leinster
Robin Copeland Number 8 (1987-10-23)23 October 1987 (aged 26) 0   Cardiff Blues
Jamie Heaslip Number 8 (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 30) 60   Leinster
Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 24) 22   Munster
Eoin Reddan Scrum-half (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 33) 52   Leinster
Paddy Jackson Fly-half (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 22) 5   Ulster
Ian Madigan Fly-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 24) 7   Leinster
Johnny Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 28) 38   Racing Métro
Darren Cave Centre (1987-04-05)5 April 1987 (aged 26) 5   Ulster
Gordon D'Arcy Centre (1980-02-10)10 February 1980 (aged 33) 75   Leinster
Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 20) 3   Connacht
Luke Marshall Centre (1991-03-03)3 March 1991 (aged 22) 4   Ulster
Brian O'Driscoll Centre (1979-01-21)21 January 1979 (aged 35) 128   Leinster
Luke Fitzgerald Wing (1987-09-13)13 September 1987 (aged 26) 27   Leinster
David Kearney Wing (1989-06-19)19 June 1989 (aged 24) 2   Leinster
Fergus McFadden Wing (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 27) 21   Leinster
Andrew Trimble Wing (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 29) 50   Ulster
Felix Jones Fullback (1987-08-05)5 August 1987 (aged 26) 5   Munster
Rob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 27) 49   Leinster

Call-ups

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On 29 January, Isaac Boss was added to the squad to cover the injured Eoin Reddan who suffered from a calf injury in training.[13]

On 17 February, Dave Kilcoyne and Donnacha Ryan were added to the squad to face England in round 3.[14]

On 2 March, Robbie Diack, Richardt Strauss and Simon Zebo were called up into the squad that would play Italy in round 4.[15]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Richardt Strauss Hooker (1986-01-29)29 January 1986 (aged 28) 4   Leinster
Dave Kilcoyne Prop (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 25) 8   Munster
Donnacha Ryan Lock (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 30) 28   Munster
Robbie Diack Number 8 (1985-11-12)12 November 1985 (aged 28) 0   Ulster
Isaac Boss Scrum-half (1980-04-09)9 April 1980 (aged 33) 17   Leinster
Simon Zebo Wing (1990-03-16)16 March 1990 (aged 23) 6   Munster

 Italy

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On 9 January, Italy announced a 30-man squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship, featuring 2 uncapped players, and the return of Mirco Bergamasco.[16]

Head coach:   Jacques Brunel

  • Caps updated: 15 January 2014

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 29) 59   Benetton Treviso
Davide Giazzon Hooker (1986-01-16)16 January 1986 (aged 28) 15   Zebre
Martin Castrogiovanni Prop (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 32) 101   Toulon
Lorenzo Cittadini Prop (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 31) 27   Benetton Treviso
Alberto De Marchi Prop (1986-03-13)13 March 1986 (aged 27) 12   Benetton Treviso
Michele Rizzo Prop (1982-09-16)16 September 1982 (aged 31) 11   Benetton Treviso
Marco Bortolami Lock (1980-06-12)12 June 1980 (aged 33) 99   Zebre
Marco Fuser Lock (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 22) 1   Benetton Treviso
Quintin Geldenhuys Lock (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 32) 41   Zebre
Antonio Pavanello Lock (1982-10-13)13 October 1982 (aged 31) 22   Benetton Treviso
Robert Barbieri Flanker (1984-06-05)5 June 1984 (aged 29) 32   Benetton Treviso
Mauro Bergamasco Flanker (1979-05-01)1 May 1979 (aged 34) 95   Zebre
Paul Derbyshire Flanker (1986-11-03)3 November 1986 (aged 27) 20   Benetton Treviso
Joshua Furno Flanker (1989-10-21)21 October 1989 (aged 24) 13   Biarritz
Alessandro Zanni Flanker (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 30) 80   Benetton Treviso
Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 30) 101   Stade Français
Tobias Botes Scrum-half (1984-04-26)26 April 1984 (aged 29) 19   Benetton Treviso
Edoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 23) 29   Benetton Treviso
Guglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 22) 0   Zebre
Tommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 20) 3   Perpignan
Luciano Orquera Fly-half (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 32) 37   Zebre
Tommaso Benvenuti Centre (1990-12-12)12 December 1990 (aged 23) 30   Perpignan
Michele Campagnaro Centre (1993-03-13)13 March 1993 (aged 20) 2   Benetton Treviso
Gonzalo Garcia Centre (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 29) 29   Zebre
Alberto Sgarbi Centre (1986-11-26)26 November 1986 (aged 27) 27   Benetton Treviso
Mirco Bergamasco Wing (1983-02-23)23 February 1983 (aged 30) 89   Rovigo
Angelo Esposito Wing (1993-06-14)14 June 1993 (aged 20) 0   Benetton Treviso
Tommaso Iannone Wing (1990-09-16)16 September 1990 (aged 23) 6   Zebre
Leonardo Sarto Wing (1992-01-15)15 January 1992 (aged 22) 2   Zebre
Luke McLean Fullback (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 26) 52   Benetton Treviso

Call-ups

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Francesco Minto was added to the squad on 21 January to cover the injured Marco Fuser who twisted his knee in the Heineken Cup.[17] Matías Agüero was added to the squad to play Scotland to cover the injured Michele Rizzo.

On 3 March, George Biagi, Andrea Masi, Tito Tebaldi and Manoa Vosawai was added to the squad with Biagi replacing the injured Alessandro Zanni.[18]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Matías Agüero Prop (1981-02-13)13 February 1981 (aged 32) 22   Zebre
George Biagi Lock (1980-10-04)4 October 1980 (aged 33) 0   Zebre
Francesco Minto Flanker (1987-05-20)20 May 1987 (aged 26) 7   Benetton Treviso
Manoa Vosawai Number 8 (1983-08-12)12 August 1983 (aged 30) 13   Benetton Treviso
Tito Tebaldi Scrum-half (1987-09-23)23 September 1987 (aged 26) 16   Ospreys
Andrea Masi Fullback (1981-03-30)30 March 1981 (aged 32) 80   London Wasps

 Scotland

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On January 15, Scotland announced a 36-man squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship, including 2 uncapped players.[19]

Head coach:   Scott Johnson (Interim)

  • Caps updated: 15 January 2014

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 (age 40) 71   Edinburgh
Scott Lawson Hooker (1981-09-28)28 September 1981 (aged 32) 39   Newcastle Falcons
Pat MacArthur Hooker (1987-04-27)27 April 1987 (aged 26) 3   Glasgow Warriors
Geoff Cross Prop (1982-12-11)11 December 1982 (aged 31) 23   Edinburgh
Alasdair Dickinson Prop (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 30) 30   Edinburgh
Ryan Grant Prop (1985-10-08)8 October 1985 (aged 28) 13   Glasgow Warriors
Moray Low Prop (1984-11-28)28 November 1984 (aged 29) 23   Glasgow Warriors
Grant Gilchrist Lock (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 23) 4   Edinburgh
Jonny Gray Lock (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 19) 2   Glasgow Warriors
Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 24) 33   Castres
Jim Hamilton Lock (1982-11-17)17 November 1982 (aged 31) 50   Montpellier
Kieran Low Lock (1991-01-27)27 January 1991 (aged 23) 1   London Irish
Tim Swinson Lock (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 26) 3   Glasgow Warriors
Kelly Brown (c) Flanker (1982-06-08)8 June 1982 (aged 31) 60   Saracens
Chris Fusaro Flanker (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 24) 0   Glasgow Warriors
Rob Harley Flanker (1990-05-26)26 May 1990 (aged 23) 5   Glasgow Warriors
Ross Rennie Flanker (1986-03-29)29 March 1986 (aged 27) 20   Edinburgh
Alasdair Strokosch Flanker (1983-02-21)21 February 1983 (aged 30) 37   Perpignan
Johnnie Beattie Number 8 (1985-11-21)21 November 1985 (aged 28) 26   Montpellier
David Denton Number 8 (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 23) 17   Edinburgh
Ryan Wilson Number 8 (1989-05-18)18 May 1989 (aged 24) 4   Glasgow Warriors
Chris Cusiter Scrum-half (1982-06-13)13 June 1982 (aged 31) 64   Glasgow Warriors
Greig Laidlaw Scrum-half (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 28) 24   Edinburgh
Ruaridh Jackson Fly-half (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 25) 23   Glasgow Warriors
Duncan Weir Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 22) 8   Glasgow Warriors
Nick De Luca Centre (1984-02-01)1 February 1984 (aged 30) 41   Edinburgh
Alex Dunbar Centre (1990-04-23)23 April 1990 (aged 23) 3   Glasgow Warriors
Matt Scott Centre (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 23) 16   Edinburgh
Duncan Taylor Centre (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 24) 6   Saracens
Max Evans Wing (1983-09-28)28 September 1983 (aged 30) 37   Castres
Dougie Fife Wing (1990-08-08)8 August 1990 (aged 23) 0   Edinburgh
Sean Lamont Wing (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 33) 82   Glasgow Warriors
Sean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 25) 8   Glasgow Warriors
Tommy Seymour Wing (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 25) 5   Glasgow Warriors
Stuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24)24 June 1992 (aged 21) 15   Glasgow Warriors
Greig Tonks Fullback (1989-05-20)20 May 1989 (aged 24) 1   Edinburgh

Call-ups

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On 17 February, Jack Cuthbert was added to the squad to face Italy in round 3.[20]

On 3 March, Euan Murray returned to the squad after recovering from an injury he sustained in January.[21] Edinburgh half-back pairing Sean Kennedy and Harry Leonard was also invited to train with the squad ahead of the French match.

Ahead of the final round, Lee Jones and Richie Vernon were considered to play among the backs against Wales.[22]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Euan Murray Prop (1980-08-07)7 August 1980 (aged 33) 58   Worcester Warriors
Richie Vernon Centre (1987-07-07)7 July 1987 (aged 26) 20   Glasgow Warriors
Lee Jones Wing (1988-06-28)28 June 1988 (aged 25) 4   Glasgow Warriors
Jack Cuthbert Fullback (1987-09-03)3 September 1987 (aged 26) 1   Edinburgh

 Wales

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On 14 January, Wales named a 32-man squad for the 2014 Six Nations Championship[23]

Head Coach:   Warren Gatland

  • Caps Updated: 15 January 2014

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Richard Hibbard Hooker (1983-12-13)13 December 1983 (aged 30) 26   Ospreys
Ken Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 27) 19   Scarlets
Emyr Phillips Hooker (1987-02-22)22 February 1987 (aged 26) 3   Scarlets
Ryan Bevington Prop (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 25) 12   Ospreys
Paul James Prop (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 31) 48   Bath
Gethin Jenkins Prop (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 33) 101   Cardiff Blues
Adam Jones Prop (1981-03-08)8 March 1981 (aged 32) 89   Ospreys
Rhodri Jones Prop (1991-12-23)23 December 1991 (aged 22) 5   Scarlets
Samson Lee Prop (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 21) 3   Scarlets
Luke Charteris Lock (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 30) 43   Perpignan
Andrew Coombs Lock (1984-10-27)27 October 1984 (aged 29) 6   Newport Gwent Dragons
Ian Evans Lock (1984-10-04)4 October 1984 (aged 29) 32   Ospreys
Alun Wyn Jones Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 28) 74   Ospreys
Ryan Jones Flanker (1981-03-13)13 March 1981 (aged 32) 75   Ospreys
Dan Lydiate Flanker (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 26) 30   Racing Métro
Aaron Shingler Flanker (1987-08-07)7 August 1987 (aged 26) 7   Scarlets
Justin Tipuric Flanker (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 24) 19   Ospreys
Sam Warburton (c) Flanker (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 25) 41   Cardiff Blues
Taulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 23) 29   Newport Gwent Dragons
Mike Phillips Scrum-half (1982-08-29)29 August 1982 (aged 31) 80   Racing Métro
Rhys Webb Scrum-half (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 25) 3   Ospreys
Rhodri Williams Scrum-half (1993-05-05)5 May 1993 (aged 20) 2   Scarlets
Dan Biggar Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 24) 20   Ospreys
James Hook Fly-half (1985-06-27)27 June 1985 (aged 28) 73   Perpignan
Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 27) 25   Scarlets
Jonathan Davies Centre (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 25) 37   Scarlets
Jamie Roberts Centre (1986-11-08)8 November 1986 (aged 27) 53   Racing Métro
Scott Williams Centre (1990-10-10)10 October 1990 (aged 23) 23   Scarlets
Alex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 23) 19   Cardiff Blues
George North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 21) 35   Northampton Saints
Leigh Halfpenny Fullback (1988-12-22)22 December 1988 (aged 25) 48   Cardiff Blues
Liam Williams Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 22) 8   Scarlets

Call-ups

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On 20 January, Ryan Jones was withdrawn from the squad due to injury and was replaced with James King. Second rower Jake Ball, who is eligible to play for the Wales through his Welsh-born father, was also added to the squad for Ian Evans.[24]

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Jake Ball Lock (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 22) 0   Scarlets
James King Flanker (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 23) 2   Ospreys

References

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  2. ^ "SQUAD UPDATE: Burns back, May to see specialist". Archived from the original on 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  3. ^ "SQUAD UPDATE – Cole out of rest of Six Nations". Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  4. ^ "Tuilagi and Yarde return to England squad for Wales clash". Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
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  6. ^ "XV France : Des changements pour l'Angleterre". Archived from the original on 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
  7. ^ France forced to call up Trinh-Duc
  8. ^ France call up Lapandry, drop Trinh-Duc
  9. ^ Six Nations 2014: France recall back-rower Wenceslas Lauret
  10. ^ "XV France : Le groupe pour l'Ecosse". Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
  11. ^ Six Nations: France hooker Dimitri Szarzewski ruled out of Scotland clash
  12. ^ 34-Man Ireland Squad Named Archived 2014-01-30 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Ireland turn to Boss after Reddan injury
  14. ^ Extended Ireland Squad Named For England Game
  15. ^ Extended Ireland Squad Announced For Italy Game
  16. ^ NAZIONALE, TRENTA CONVOCATI PER LE PRIME GIORNATE DELL'RBS 6 NAZIONI 2014
  17. ^ Italy bring Minto in for injured Fuser
  18. ^ Six Nations: Italy recall for Wasps star Andrea Masi
  19. ^ "Fife features for first foray". Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  20. ^ Cuthbert called up to Scotland squad
  21. ^ Murray returns to Scotland squad
  22. ^ "Johnson considers backs' line-up". Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
  23. ^ Broadley, Luke (2014-01-14). "Gatland Unveils Six Nations Squad". Welsh Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2021-05-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  24. ^ Six Nations 2014: Jake Ball added to Gatland's Wales squad
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