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This is a list of the complete squads for the 2018 Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national rugby teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. England were the defending champions.

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 3 February 2018 – the tournament's opening day.

England

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On 18 January, Eddie Jones named a 35-man squad ahead of their opening Championship match, against Italy.[1]

Head coach: Australia Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Tom Dunn Hooker (1992-11-12)12 November 1992 (aged 25) 0 England Bath
Jamie George Hooker (1990-10-20)20 October 1990 (aged 27) 20 England Saracens
Dylan Hartley (c) Hooker (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 31) 89 England Northampton Saints
Lewis Boyce Prop (1996-06-30)30 June 1996 (aged 21) 0 England Harlequins
Dan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 30) 77 England Leicester Tigers
Alec Hepburn Prop (1993-03-30)30 March 1993 (aged 24) 0 England Exeter Chiefs
Kyle Sinckler Prop (1993-03-30)30 March 1993 (aged 24) 8 England Harlequins
Mako Vunipola Prop (1991-01-14)14 January 1991 (aged 27) 44 England Saracens
Harry Williams Prop (1991-10-01)1 October 1991 (aged 26) 5 England Exeter Chiefs
Nick Isiekwe Lock (1998-04-20)20 April 1998 (aged 19) 2 England Saracens
Maro Itoje Lock (1994-10-28)28 October 1994 (aged 23) 14 England Saracens
George Kruis Lock (1990-02-22)22 February 1990 (aged 27) 21 England Saracens
Joe Launchbury Lock (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 26) 47 England Wasps
Courtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 28) 61 England Northampton Saints
Gary Graham Flanker (1992-08-29)29 August 1992 (aged 25) 0 England Newcastle Falcons
Zach Mercer Flanker (1997-02-28)28 February 1997 (aged 20) 0 England Bath
Chris Robshaw Flanker (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 31) 59 England Harlequins
Sam Underhill Flanker (1996-07-22)22 July 1996 (aged 21) 3 England Bath
Sam Simmonds Number 8 (1994-11-10)10 November 1994 (aged 23) 3 England Exeter Chiefs
Danny Care Scrum-half (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 31) 76 England Harlequins
Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 28) 73 England Leicester Tigers
George Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 24) 40 England Leicester Tigers
Alex Lozowski Fly-half (1993-06-30)30 June 1993 (aged 24) 4 England Saracens
Marcus Smith Fly-half (1999-02-14)14 February 1999 (aged 18) 0 England Harlequins
Owen Farrell Centre (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 26) 53 England Saracens
Jonathan Joseph Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 26) 35 England Bath
Henry Slade Centre (1993-03-19)19 March 1993 (aged 24) 10 England Exeter Chiefs
Ben Te'o Centre (1987-01-27)27 January 1987 (aged 31) 8 England Worcester Warriors
Nathan Earle Wing (1994-09-25)25 September 1994 (aged 23) 0 England Saracens
Jack Nowell Wing (1993-04-11)11 April 1993 (aged 24) 23 England Exeter Chiefs
Jonny May Wing (1990-04-01)1 April 1990 (aged 27) 29 England Leicester Tigers
Denny Solomona Wing (1993-09-27)27 September 1993 (aged 24) 2 England Sale Sharks
Anthony Watson Wing (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 23) 28 England Bath
Mike Brown Fullback (1985-09-04)4 September 1985 (aged 32) 64 England Harlequins
Harry Mallinder Fullback (1996-06-13)13 June 1996 (aged 21) 0 England Northampton Saints

Call-ups

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On 29 January, James Haskell and Joe Marler were called up to the squad, although are unavailable for selection for the earlier rounds due to suspension.[2]

On 5 February, Eddie Jones called up Luke Cowan-Dickie, Nathan Hughes and Richard Wigglesworth, with Wigglesworth replacing Ben Youngs who was injured in round one.[3]

On 12 February, Sam Moore and Gabriel Ibitoye joined the squad during the first break, with Ibitoye joining Marcus Smith as an apprentice player.[4]

On 26 February, Charlie Ewels was brought into the squad as part of the training squad ahead of the French game.[5]

On 3 March, Ewels remained with the squad, whilst Elliot Daly rejoined the squad after recovering for injury.[6]

On 11 March, Don Armand joined the squad as an injury replacement for Nathan Hughes who was ruled out of the final round.[7]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Luke Cowan-Dickie Hooker (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 24) 6 England Exeter Chiefs
Joe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 27) 72 England Harlequins
Charlie Ewels Lock (1995-06-29)29 June 1995 (aged 22) 6 England Bath
Don Armand Flanker (1988-09-23)23 September 1988 (aged 29) 1 England Exeter Chiefs
James Haskell Flanker (1985-04-02)2 April 1985 (aged 32) 75 England Wasps
Nathan Hughes Number 8 (1991-06-10)10 June 1991 (aged 26) 12 England Wasps
Sam Moore Number 8 (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 19) 0 England Sale Sharks
Richard Wigglesworth Scrum-half (1983-06-09)9 June 1983 (aged 34) 27 England Saracens
Gabriel Ibitoye Centre (1998-03-05)5 March 1998 (aged 19) 0 England Harlequins
Elliot Daly Wing (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 25) 16 England Wasps

France

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On the 17 January, Jacques Brunel named a 32-man squad ahead of France's opening Championship match against Ireland.[8]

Head coach: France Jacques Brunel

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Camille Chat Hooker (1995-12-18)18 December 1995 (aged 22) 10 France Racing 92
Guilhem Guirado (c) Hooker (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 31) 56 France Toulon
Christopher Tolofua Hooker (1993-12-31)31 December 1993 (aged 24) 7 England Saracens
Eddy Ben Arous Prop (1990-08-25)25 August 1990 (aged 27) 19 France Racing 92
Cedate Gomes Sa Prop (1993-08-07)7 August 1993 (aged 24) 0 France Racing 92
Jefferson Poirot Prop (1992-11-01)1 November 1992 (aged 25) 14 France Bordeaux Bègles
Dany Priso Prop (1994-01-02)2 January 1994 (aged 24) 0 France La Rochelle
Rabah Slimani Prop (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 28) 41 France Clermont Auvergne
Paul Gabrillagues Lock (1993-06-03)3 June 1993 (aged 24) 2 France Stade Français
Arthur Iturria Lock (1994-05-13)13 May 1994 (aged 23) 1 France Clermont Auvergne
Félix Lambey Lock (1994-03-15)15 March 1994 (aged 23) 0 France Lyon
Sébastien Vahaamahina Lock (1991-10-21)21 October 1991 (aged 26) 28 France Clermont Auvergne
Yacouba Camara Flanker (1994-06-02)2 June 1994 (aged 23) 6 France Montpellier
Kevin Gourdon Flanker (1990-01-23)23 January 1990 (aged 28) 15 France La Rochelle
Anthony Jelonch Flanker (1996-07-28)28 July 1996 (aged 21) 2 France Castres
Wenceslas Lauret Flanker (1989-03-28)28 March 1989 (aged 28) 12 France Racing 92
Sekou Macalou Flanker (1995-04-20)20 April 1995 (aged 22) 1 France Stade Français
Marco Tauleigne Number 8 (1993-08-30)30 August 1993 (aged 24) 0 France Bordeaux Bègles
Antoine Dupont Scrum-half (1996-11-15)15 November 1996 (aged 21) 6 France Toulouse
Maxime Machenaud Scrum-half (1988-12-30)30 December 1988 (aged 29) 31 France Racing 92
Morgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)15 November 1988 (aged 29) 66 France Clermont Auvergne
Anthony Belleau Fly-half (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 21) 2 France Toulon
Matthieu Jalibert Fly-half (1998-11-06)6 November 1998 (aged 19) 0 France Bordeaux Bègles
Henry Chavancy Centre (1988-05-22)22 May 1988 (aged 29) 3 France Racing 92
Jonathan Danty Centre (1990-10-07)7 October 1990 (aged 27) 4 France Stade Français
Geoffrey Doumayrou Centre (1989-09-16)16 September 1989 (aged 28) 2 France La Rochelle
Rémi Lamerat Centre (1990-01-14)14 January 1990 (aged 28) 16 France Clermont Auvergne
Benjamin Fall Wing (1989-03-03)3 March 1989 (aged 28) 6 France Montpellier
Teddy Thomas Wing (1993-09-18)18 September 1993 (aged 24) 8 France Racing 92
Virimi Vakatawa Wing (1992-05-01)1 May 1992 (aged 25) 15 France Racing 92
Brice Dulin Fullback (1990-04-13)13 April 1990 (aged 27) 29 France Racing 92
Geoffrey Palis Fullback (1991-07-08)8 July 1991 (aged 26) 0 France Castres

Call-ups

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On 22 January, Hugo Bonneval and Baptiste Serin were added to the squad as injury cover for Brice Dulin and Morgan Parra who were injured in the final round of the European Champions Cup.[9]

On 24 January, Camille Chat was unable to join the group because of flu like symptoms. He was replaced by Adrien Pélissié.[10]

On 25 January, Anthony Jelonch injured himself in training and was replaced by Alexandre Lapandry.[11]

On 30 January, Christopher Tolofua injured himself, he was not replaced by another player.[12]

On 5 February, Lionel Beauxis, Baptiste Couilloud, and Louis Picamoles where called up to replace Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Dupont, and Kévin Gourdon respectively, who were injured in the first match against Ireland.[13]

On 13 February, Mathieu Babillot, Camille Chat, François Trinh-Duc, Mathieu Bastareaud, Gaël Fickou, Kélian Galletier, Rémy Grosso, Bernard Le Roux, and Romain Taofifenua where called up to replace Anthony Belleau, Rémi Lamerat, Félix Lambey, Alexandre Lapandry, Sékou Macalou, Arthur Iturria, Louis Picamoles, Jonathan Danty, and Teddy Thomas respectively, who were suspended due to inappropriate behaviour after the second match against Scotland.[14]

On 12 March, Pierre Bougarit was called up because of an injury to Guilhem Guirado which made him uncertain for the match against Wales. Whilst Arthur Iturria was called up to replace the injured Romain Taofifénua.[15]

On 13 March, after an HIA protocol done 48 hours post-match on Hugo Bonneval after the England match, it was confirmed that he must now follow a gradual return to rugby protocol which does not allow him to train with the team until the Friday before the match against Wales, therefore Yoann Huget was called as a backup.[16]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Pierre Bougarit Hooker (1997-09-12) 12 September 1997 (age 27) 0 France La Rochelle
Adrien Pélissié Hooker (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 27) 0 France Bordeaux Bègles
Romain Taofifénua Lock (1990-09-14)14 September 1990 (aged 27) 12 France Toulon
Mathieu Babillot Flanker (1993-09-09)9 September 1993 (aged 24) 0 France Castres
Alexandre Lapandry Flanker (1989-04-13)13 April 1989 (aged 28) 10 France Clermont Auvergne
Bernard Le Roux Flanker (1989-06-04)4 June 1989 (aged 28) 27 France Racing 92
Kélian Galletier Number 8 (1992-03-18)18 March 1992 (aged 25) 1 France Montpellier
Louis Picamoles Number 8 (1986-02-05)5 February 1986 (aged 31) 68 France Montpellier
Baptiste Couilloud Scrum-half (1997-07-22)22 July 1997 (aged 20) 0 France Lyon
Baptiste Serin Scrum-half (1994-06-20)20 June 1994 (aged 23) 16 France Bordeaux Bègles
Lionel Beauxis Fly-half (1985-10-24)24 October 1985 (aged 32) 20 France Lyon
François Trinh-Duc Fly-half (1986-11-11)11 November 1986 (aged 31) 63 France Toulon
Mathieu Bastareaud Centre (1988-09-17)17 September 1988 (aged 29) 42 France Toulon
Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 23) 32 France Toulouse
Rémy Grosso Wing (1988-12-04)4 December 1988 (aged 29) 1 France Clermont Auvergne
Yoann Huget Wing (1987-06-02) 2 June 1987 (age 37) 51 France Toulouse
Hugo Bonneval Fullback (1990-11-19)19 November 1990 (aged 27) 9 France Toulon

Ireland

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On the 17 January, Joe Schmidt announced a 36-man squad for the opening two rounds of the Championship.[17]

Head coach: New Zealand Joe Schmidt

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rory Best (c) Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 35) 106 Ireland Ulster
Seán Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 31) 56 Ireland Leinster
Rob Herring Hooker (1990-08-27)27 August 1990 (aged 27) 3 Ireland Ulster
Tadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 25) 19 Ireland Leinster
Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 30) 73 Ireland Leinster
Dave Kilcoyne Prop (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 29) 22 Ireland Munster
Jack McGrath Prop (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 28) 42 Ireland Leinster
Andrew Porter Prop (1996-01-16)16 January 1996 (aged 22) 3 Ireland Leinster
John Ryan Prop (1988-08-02)2 August 1988 (aged 29) 11 Ireland Munster
Ultan Dillane Lock (1993-11-09)9 November 1993 (aged 24) 11 Ireland Connacht
Iain Henderson Lock (1992-02-21)21 February 1992 (aged 25) 34 Ireland Ulster
Quinn Roux Lock (1990-10-30)30 October 1990 (aged 27) 3 Ireland Connacht
James Ryan Lock (1996-07-24)24 July 1996 (aged 21) 4 Ireland Leinster
Devin Toner Lock (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 31) 53 Ireland Leinster
Dan Leavy Flanker (1994-05-23)23 May 1994 (aged 23) 4 Ireland Leinster
Jordi Murphy Flanker (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 26) 18 Ireland Leinster
Peter O'Mahony Flanker (1989-09-17)17 September 1989 (aged 28) 42 Ireland Munster
Josh van der Flier Flanker (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 24) 9 Ireland Leinster
Jack Conan Number 8 (1992-07-29)29 July 1992 (aged 25) 5 Ireland Leinster
CJ Stander Number 8 (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 27) 18 Ireland Munster
Kieran Marmion Scrum-half (1992-02-11)11 February 1992 (aged 25) 18 Ireland Connacht
Luke McGrath Scrum-half (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 25) 6 Ireland Leinster
Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 28) 59 Ireland Munster
Joey Carbery Fly-half (1995-11-01)1 November 1995 (aged 22) 6 Ireland Leinster
Ian Keatley Fly-half (1987-04-01)1 April 1987 (aged 30) 7 Ireland Munster
Johnny Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 32) 68 Ireland Leinster
Bundee Aki Centre (1990-04-07)7 April 1990 (aged 27) 2 Ireland Connacht
Chris Farrell Centre (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 24) 2 Ireland Munster
Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 24) 31 Ireland Leinster
Rory Scannell Centre (1993-12-22)22 December 1993 (aged 24) 3 Ireland Munster
Andrew Conway Wing (1991-07-11)11 July 1991 (aged 26) 6 Ireland Munster
Keith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 30) 62 Ireland Munster
Fergus McFadden Wing (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 31) 32 Ireland Leinster
Jacob Stockdale Wing (1996-04-06)6 April 1996 (aged 21) 4 Ireland Ulster
Rob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 31) 78 Ireland Leinster
Jordan Larmour Fullback (1997-06-10)10 June 1997 (aged 20) 0 Ireland Leinster

Call-ups

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On 22 January, James Cronin was added to the squad as injury cover for Dave Kilcoyne who was injured in the final round of the European Champions Cup.[18]

On 19 February, John Cooney, Garry Ringrose and Niall Scannell were called into the squad ahead of the round 3 clash with Wales as injury cover for Luke McGrath, Robbie Henshaw and Rob Herring.[19]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Niall Scannell Hooker (1992-04-08)8 April 1992 (aged 25) 7 Ireland Munster
James Cronin Prop (1990-11-23)23 November 1990 (aged 27) 3 Ireland Munster
John Cooney Scrum-half (1990-05-01)1 May 1990 (aged 27) 1 Ireland Ulster
Garry Ringrose Centre (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 23) 11 Ireland Leinster

Italy

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On the 25 January, Conor O'Shea announced a 31-man squad for the opening two rounds of the Championship.[20]

Head coach: Ireland Conor O'Shea

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Luca Bigi Hooker (1991-04-19)19 April 1991 (aged 26) 6 Italy Benetton
Oliviero Fabiani Hooker (1990-07-13)13 July 1990 (aged 27) 4 Italy Zebre
Leonardo Ghiraldini Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 33) 89 France Toulouse
Simone Ferrari Prop (1994-03-28)28 March 1994 (aged 23) 8 Italy Benetton
Andrea Lovotti Prop (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 28) 20 Italy Zebre
Tiziano Pasquali Prop (1994-07-14)14 July 1994 (aged 23) 2 Italy Benetton
Nicola Quaglio Prop (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 26) 2 Italy Benetton
Marco Riccioni Prop (1997-10-19)19 October 1997 (aged 20) 0 Italy Benetton
George Biagi Lock (1985-10-04)4 October 1985 (aged 32) 19 Italy Zebre
Dean Budd Lock (1986-07-31)31 July 1986 (aged 31) 6 Italy Benetton
Federico Ruzza Lock (1994-08-04)4 August 1994 (aged 23) 3 Italy Benetton
Alessandro Zanni Lock (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 34) 99 Italy Benetton
Renato Giammarioli Flanker (1995-03-23)23 March 1995 (aged 22) 1 Italy Zebre
Giovanni Licata Flanker (1997-02-18)18 February 1997 (aged 20) 3 Italy Fiamme Oro
Maxime Mbanda Flanker (1993-04-10)10 April 1993 (aged 24) 11 Italy Zebre
Sebastian Negri Flanker (1994-06-30)30 June 1994 (aged 23) 2 Italy Benetton
Sergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 34) 129 France Stade Français
Braam Steyn Number 8 (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 25) 17 Italy Benetton
Edoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 27) 65 Italy Benetton
Marcello Violi Scrum-half (1993-10-11)11 October 1993 (aged 24) 8 Italy Zebre
Tommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 24) 33 Italy Benetton
Carlo Canna Fly-half (1992-08-25)25 August 1992 (aged 25) 25 Italy Zebre
Ian McKinley Fly-half (1989-12-04)4 December 1989 (aged 28) 3 Italy Benetton
Tommaso Benvenuti Centre (1990-12-12)12 December 1990 (aged 27) 45 Italy Benetton
Giulio Bisegni Centre (1992-04-04)4 April 1992 (aged 25) 7 Italy Zebre
Tommaso Boni Centre (1993-01-15)15 January 1993 (aged 25) 8 Italy Zebre
Tommaso Castello Centre (1991-08-14)14 August 1991 (aged 26) 5 Italy Zebre
Mattia Bellini Wing (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 23) 8 Italy Zebre
Matteo Minozzi Wing (1996-06-04)4 June 1996 (aged 21) 3 Italy Zebre
Jayden Hayward Fullback (1987-02-11)11 February 1987 (aged 30) 3 Italy Benetton
Edoardo Padovani Fullback (1993-05-15)15 May 1993 (aged 24) 14 Italy Zebre

Call-ups

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On 27 February, O'Shea named a 32-man squad for the final two rounds of the Championship; Dario Chistolini, Luca Morisi, Guglielmo Palazzani, Jake Polledri and Federico Zani were new additions to the Championship squad.[21]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dario Chistolini Prop (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 29) 20 Italy Zebre
Federico Zani Prop (1989-04-09)9 April 1989 (aged 28) 6 Italy Benetton
Jake Polledri Flanker (1995-11-08)8 November 1995 (aged 22) 0 England Gloucester
Guglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 26) 22 Italy Zebre
Luca Morisi Centre (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 26) 16 Italy Benetton

Scotland

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On the 16 January, Gregor Townsend named a 40-man squad for the Championship.[22]

Head coach: Scotland Gregor Townsend

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Scott Lawson Hooker (1981-09-28)28 September 1981 (aged 36) 46 England Newcastle Falcons
Stuart McInally Hooker (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 27) 12 Scotland Edinburgh
George Turner Hooker (1991-01-03)3 January 1991 (aged 27) 2 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Simon Berghan Prop (1990-12-07)7 December 1990 (aged 27) 5 Scotland Edinburgh
Jamie Bhatti Prop (1993-09-08)8 September 1993 (aged 24) 3 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Murray McCallum Prop (1996-03-16)16 March 1996 (aged 21) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Gordon Reid Prop (1987-03-04)4 March 1987 (aged 30) 27 England London Irish
D'Arcy Rae Prop (1994-12-21)21 December 1994 (aged 23) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Jon Welsh Prop (1986-10-13)13 October 1986 (aged 31) 11 England Newcastle Falcons
Grant Gilchrist Lock (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 27) 18 Scotland Edinburgh
Jonny Gray Lock (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 23) 38 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Richie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 28) 64 France Toulouse
Ben Toolis Lock (1992-03-31)31 March 1992 (aged 25) 7 Scotland Edinburgh
John Barclay (c) Flanker (1986-09-24)24 September 1986 (aged 31) 66 Wales Scarlets
Magnus Bradbury Flanker (1995-08-23)23 August 1995 (aged 22) 2 Scotland Edinburgh
Luke Hamilton Flanker (1992-01-07)7 January 1992 (aged 26) 1 England Leicester Tigers
Rob Harley Flanker (1990-05-26)26 May 1990 (aged 27) 20 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Hamish Watson Flanker (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 26) 15 Scotland Edinburgh
David Denton Number 8 (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 27) 35 England Worcester Warriors
Cornell du Preez Number 8 (1991-03-23)23 March 1991 (aged 26) 5 Scotland Edinburgh
Ryan Wilson Number 8 (1989-05-18)18 May 1989 (aged 28) 32 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Nathan Fowles Scrum-half (1993-04-08)8 April 1993 (aged 24) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Greig Laidlaw Scrum-half (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 32) 58 France Clermont Auvergne
Ali Price Scrum-half (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 24) 11 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Henry Pyrgos Scrum-half (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 28) 27 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Peter Horne Fly-half (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 28) 28 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Ruaridh Jackson Fly-half (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 29) 32 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Finn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 25) 32 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Mark Bennett Centre (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 25) 20 Scotland Edinburgh
Alex Dunbar Centre (1990-04-23)23 April 1990 (aged 27) 28 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Nick Grigg Centre (1992-09-18)18 September 1992 (aged 25) 1 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Chris Harris Centre (1990-12-28)28 December 1990 (aged 27) 1 England Newcastle Falcons
Huw Jones Centre (1993-12-17)17 December 1993 (aged 24) 11 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Duncan Taylor Centre (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 28) 21 England Saracens
Lee Jones Wing (1988-06-28)28 June 1988 (aged 29) 7 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 29) 29 England Saracens
Byron McGuigan Wing (1989-08-20)20 August 1989 (aged 28) 2 England Sale Sharks
Tommy Seymour Wing (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 29) 39 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Stuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24)24 June 1992 (aged 25) 55 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Blair Kinghorn Fullback (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 21) 0 Scotland Edinburgh

Call-ups

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On 22 January, Neil Cochrane was added to the squad as injury cover for George Turner who was injured in the final round of the European Champions Cup.

On 17 February, Matt Scott and Tim Swinson were called up to the squad as injury replacements for Duncan Taylor and Richie Gray, whilst James Malcolm, WP Nel, Josh Strauss and Tim Visser joined the squad, replacing Murray McCallum, D'Arcy Rae, Magnus Bradbury and Nathan Fowles.[23]

On 5 March, Fraser Brown, Zander Fagerson, John Hardie, George Horne and Darryl Marfo were called up ahead of the Irish test in round 4, with Brown, Fagerson and Marfo rejoining the squad after recovering from respective injuries.[24]

On 12 March, Scott Cummings, Matt Fagerson, Adam Hastings and Richie Vernon joined the squad ahead of the final round game against Italy.[25]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Neil Cochrane Hooker (1984-01-04)4 January 1984 (aged 34) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Fraser Brown Hooker (1989-06-20)20 June 1989 (aged 28) 29 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
James Malcolm Hooker (1994-09-23)23 September 1994 (aged 23) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Zander Fagerson Prop (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 22) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Darryl Marfo Prop (1990-01-11)11 January 1990 (aged 28) 3 Scotland Edinburgh
WP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 31) 19 Scotland Edinburgh
Scott Cummings Lock (1996-12-03)3 December 1996 (aged 21) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Tim Swinson Lock (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 30) 33 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Matt Fagerson Flanker (1998-07-16)16 July 1998 (aged 19) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
John Hardie Flanker (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 29) 16 Scotland Edinburgh
Josh Strauss Number 8 (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (aged 31) 14 England Sale Sharks
George Horne Scrum-half (1995-05-12)12 May 1995 (aged 22) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Adam Hastings Fly-half (1996-10-05)5 October 1996 (aged 21) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Matt Scott Centre (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 27) 39 England Gloucester
Richie Vernon Centre (1987-07-07)7 July 1987 (aged 30) 24 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Tim Visser Wing (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 30) 33 England Harlequins

Wales

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On the 16 January, Warren Gatland named a 39-man squad for the Championship.[26]

Head coach: New Zealand Warren Gatland

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Scott Baldwin Hooker (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (aged 29) 34 Wales Ospreys
Elliot Dee Hooker (1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 23) 2 Wales Dragons
Ken Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 31) 52 Wales Scarlets
Rob Evans Prop (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 25) 20 Wales Scarlets
Tomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 25) 26 England Exeter Chiefs
Wyn Jones Prop (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 25) 5 Wales Scarlets
Samson Lee Prop (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 25) 34 Wales Scarlets
Dillon Lewis Prop (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 22) 2 Wales Cardiff Blues
Nicky Smith Prop (1994-04-07)7 April 1994 (aged 23) 16 Wales Ospreys
Adam Beard Lock (1996-01-07)7 January 1996 (aged 22) 2 Wales Ospreys
Bradley Davies Lock (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 31) 57 Wales Ospreys
Seb Davies Lock (1996-05-15)15 May 1996 (aged 21) 3 Wales Cardiff Blues
Cory Hill Lock (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 25) 10 Wales Dragons
Alun Wyn Jones (c) Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 32) 113 Wales Ospreys
James Davies Flanker (1990-10-25)25 October 1990 (aged 27) 0 Wales Scarlets
Ellis Jenkins Flanker (1993-04-29)29 April 1993 (aged 24) 5 Wales Cardiff Blues
Josh Navidi Flanker (1990-12-30)30 December 1990 (aged 27) 7 Wales Cardiff Blues
Aaron Shingler Flanker (1987-08-07)7 August 1987 (aged 30) 13 Wales Scarlets
Justin Tipuric Flanker (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 28) 52 Wales Ospreys
Taulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 27) 70 England Bath
Ross Moriarty Number 8 (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 23) 17 England Gloucester
Aled Davies Scrum-half (1992-07-19)19 July 1992 (aged 25) 5 Wales Scarlets
Gareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 27) 27 Wales Scarlets
Rhys Webb Scrum-half (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 29) 31 Wales Ospreys
Gareth Anscombe Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 26) 11 Wales Cardiff Blues
Dan Biggar Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 28) 60 Wales Ospreys
Rhys Patchell Fly-half (1993-05-17)17 May 1993 (aged 24) 5 Wales Scarlets
Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 31) 50 England Bath
Hadleigh Parkes Centre (1987-10-05)5 October 1987 (aged 30) 1 Wales Scarlets
Owen Watkin Centre (1996-10-12)12 October 1996 (aged 21) 2 Wales Ospreys
Owen Williams Centre (1992-02-27)27 February 1992 (aged 25) 3 England Gloucester
Scott Williams Centre (1990-10-10)10 October 1990 (aged 27) 51 Wales Scarlets
Josh Adams Wing (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 22) 0 England Worcester Warriors
Hallam Amos Wing (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 23) 15 Wales Dragons
Alex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 27) 47 Wales Cardiff Blues
Steff Evans Wing (1994-09-01)1 September 1994 (aged 23) 5 Wales Scarlets
George North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 25) 69 England Northampton Saints
Leigh Halfpenny Fullback (1988-12-22)22 December 1988 (aged 29) 74 Wales Scarlets
Liam Williams Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 26) 45 England Saracens

Call-ups

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On 25 January, Rhys Webb was ruled out of the competition due to injury, Tomos Williams replaced Webb in the squad.[27]

On 1 February, Scott Baldwin was released from the squad due to injury, ruling him out of the whole tournament. Ryan Elias was added as his replacement.[28]

On 6 March, Rhodri Jones was drafted into the squad as an injury replacement for Wyn Jones.[29]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ryan Elias Hooker (1995-01-07)7 January 1995 (aged 23) 2 Wales Scarlets
Rhodri Jones Prop (1991-12-23)23 December 1991 (aged 26) 15 Wales Ospreys
Tomos Williams Scrum-half (1995-01-01)1 January 1995 (aged 23) 0 Wales Cardiff Blues

References

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  1. ^ England name squad for Italy ahead of NatWest 6 Nations
  2. ^ England name 36-man squad for Italy opener
  3. ^ England announce 32-man squad for Wales game
  4. ^ Jones names 32-man squad for London training camp
  5. ^ Jones names training camp squad
  6. ^ Jones names 33-man squad for France
  7. ^ England name 32-man training squad for Ireland match
  8. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Irlande
  9. ^ XV de France : Parra et Dulin forfaits
  10. ^ XV de France : Forfait de Camille Chat
  11. ^ XV de France : Jelonch remplacé Lapandry
  12. ^ XV de France : Forfait de Tolofua
  13. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Ecosse
  14. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Italie
  15. ^ XV de France : Le groupe pour le Pays de Galles
  16. ^ XV de France : Huget en renfort !
  17. ^ Ireland Squad Named For Opening Rounds Of NatWest 6 Nations
  18. ^ James Cronin Added To Ireland Squad
  19. ^ Additional Players Link Up With Ireland Squad
  20. ^ NAZIONALE, O’SHEA ANNUNCIA I 31 AZZURRI PER INGHILTERRA E IRLANDA
  21. ^ ITALIA, I CONVOCATI PER GALLES E SCOZIA
  22. ^ "Townsend names 40-man Scotland squad for NatWest 6 Nations". Archived from the original on 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  23. ^ Six Nations 2018: Scotland add six players to squad for England match
  24. ^ "Scotland squad boosted by players' return". Archived from the original on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  25. ^ "Revised Scotland squad announced". Archived from the original on 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
  26. ^ WALES NAME 39-MAN SQUAD FOR NATWEST SIX NATIONS
  27. ^ WEBB RULED OUT. WILLIAMS CALLED IN
  28. ^ BALDWIN SUFFERS INJURY BLOW
  29. ^ WALES SQUAD UPDATE
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