Team Selection - Quarterfinals - World Cup

19  October  2019 

England  vs  Australia

England

15  Elliot Daly, 14  Anthony Watson, 13  Henry Slade, 12  Manu Tuilagi, 11  Jonny May, 10  Owen Farrell (c), 9  Ben Youngs, 8  Billy Vunipola, 7  Sam Underhill, 6  Tom Curry, 5  Courtney Lawes, 4  Maro Itoje, 3  Kyle Sinckler, 2  Jamie George, 1  Mako Vunipola

Replacements  :  16  Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17  Joe Marler, 18  Dan Cole, 19  George Kruis, 20  Lewis Ludlam, 21  Willi Heinz, 22  George Ford, 23  Jonathan Joseph

Australia

15  Kurtley Beale; 14  Reece Hodge, 13  Jordan Petaia, 12  Samu Kerevi, 11  Marika Koroibete; 10  Christian Lealiifano, 9  Will Genia; 8  Isi Naisarani, 7  Michael Hooper (c), 6  David Pocock; 5  Rory Arnold, 4  Izack Rodda; 3  Allan Alaalatoa, 2  Tolu Latu, 1  Scott Sio

Replacements  :  16  Jordan Uelese, 17  James Slipper, 18  Taniela Tupou, 19 Adam Coleman, 20  Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 21  Nic White, 22  Matt To'omua, 23  James O'Connor

New Zealand  vs  Ireland

New Zealand

15  Beauden Barrett, 14  Sevu Reece, 13  Jack Goodhue, 12  Anton Lienert-Brown, 11  George Bridge, 10  Richie Mo'unga, 9  Aaron Smith, 8  Kieran Read (c), 7  Sam Cane, 6  Ardie Savea, 5  Sam Whitelock, 4  Brodie Retallick, 3  Nepo Laulala, 2  Codie Taylor, 1  Joe Moody

Replacements  :  16  Dane Coles, 17  Ofa Tuungafasi, 18  Angus Ta'avao, 19  Scott Barrett, 20  Matt Todd, 21  TJ Perenara, 22  Sonny Bill Williams, 23  Jordie Barrett

Ireland

15  Rob Kearney, 14  Keith Earls, 13  Garry Ringrose, 12  Robbie Henshaw, 11  Jacob Stockdale, 10  Johnny Sexton, 9  Conor Murray, 8  CJ Stander, 7  Josh van der Flier, 6  Peter O'Mahony, 5  James Ryan, 4  Iain Henderson, 3  Tadhg Furlong, 2  Rory Best, 1  Cian Healy

Replacements  :  16  Niall Scannell, 17  Dave Kilcoyne, 18  Andrew Porter, 19  Tadgh Beirne, 20  Rhys Ruddock, 21  Joey Carbery, 22  Chris Farrell, 23  Jordan Larmour

20  October  2019   

Wales  vs  France

Wales

15  Liam Williams, 14  George North, 13  Jonathan Davies, 12  Hadleigh Parkes, 11  Josh Adams, 10  Dan Biggar, 9  Gareth Davies, 8  Josh Navidi, 7  Justin Tipuric, 6  Aaron Wainwright, 5  Alun Wyn Jones (c), 4  Jake Ball, 3  Tomas Francis, 2  Ken Owens, 1  Wyn Jones

Replacements  :  16  Elliot Dee, 17  Rhys Carre, 18  Dillon Lewis, 19  Adam Beard, 20  Ross Moriarty, 21  Tomos Williams, 22  Rhys Patchell, 23  Owen Watkin

France

15  Maxime Medard, 14  Damian Penaud, 13  Virimi Vakatawa, 12  Gael Fickou, 11  Yoann Huget, 10  Romain Ntamack, 9  Antoine Dupont, 8  Gregory Alldritt, 7  Charles Ollivon, 6  Wenceslas Lauret, 5  Sebastien Vahaamahina, 4  Bernard Le Roux, 3  Rabah Slimani, 2  Guilhem Guirado (c), 1  Jefferson Poirot

Replacements  :  16  Cyril Baille, 17  Camille Chat, 18  Emerick Setiano, 19  Paul Gabrillagues, 20  Louis Picamoles, 21  Baptiste Serin, 22  Camille Lopez, 23  Vincent Rattez

Japan  vs  South Africa

Japan

15  Ryohei Yamanaka, 14  Kotaro Matsushima, 13  Timothy Lafaele, 12  Ryoto Nakamura, 11  Kenki Fukuoka, 10  Yu Tamura, 9  Yutaka Nagare, 8  Kazuki Himeno, 7  Lappies Labuschagne, 6  Michael Leitch (c), 5  James Moore, 4  Luke Thompson, 3  Koo Ji-won, 2  Shota Horie, 1  Keita Inagaki

Replacements  :  16  Atsushi Sakate, 17  Isileli Nakajima, 18  Asaeli Ai Valu, 19  Wimpie van der Walt, 20  Amanaki Lelei Mafi, 21  Fumiaki Tanaka, 22  Rikiya Matsuda, 23  Lomano Lava Lemeki

South  Africa

15  Willie le Roux, 14  Cheslin Kolbe, 13  Lukhanyo Am, 12  Damian de Allende, 11  Makazole Mapimpi, 10  Handre Pollard, 9  Faf de Klerk, 8  Duane Vermeulen, 7  Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6  Siya Kolisi (c), 5  Lood de Jager, 4  Eben Etzebeth, 3  Frans Malherbe, 2  Bongi Mbonambi, 1  Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements  :  16  Malcolm Marx, 17  Steven Kitshoff, 18  Vincent Koch, 19  RG Snyman, 20  Franco Mostert, 21  Francois Louw, 22  Herschel Jantjies, 23  Frans Steyn

To the top with this

All Blacks: Beauden Barrett, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, George Bridge, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody.

Reserves: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Angus Ta'avao, Scott Barrett, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Sonny Bill Williams, Jordie Barrett.

ENGLAND STARTING XV

15. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 36 caps)

14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 39 caps)

13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 23 caps)

12. Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers, 37 caps)

11. Jonny May (Leicester Tigers, 49 caps)

10. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 76 caps) C

9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 92 caps)

1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 55 caps)

2. Jamie George (Saracens, 42 caps)

3. Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 28 caps)

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 31 caps)

5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 78 caps)

6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 16 caps)

7. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 12 caps)

8. Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 48 caps)

Finishers

16. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 18 caps)

17. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 65 caps)

18. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 92 caps)

19. George Kruis (Saracens, 38 caps)

20. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 5 caps)

21. Willi Heinz (Gloucester Rugby, 7 caps)

22. George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 62 caps)

23. Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 44 caps)

Henry Slade is in at 13 and on the bench wearing the #22 jersey.

Fixed. That updated team is from the official England rugby website.

England and AB teams updated,

The Springbok team is out and it is the same team that played Italy earlier this month.  Funny enough there is only two backline players on the bench again,  Will update the team soon.   

Hate to say it... but good looking Pom side... far better across most positions that Aussies...

On paper looks matched to ABs / if not better... except for BBarrett... No one in his class in world rugby atm... 

The Pom fwds look better than kiwis too - oh well - after Sat evening I guess I'll be singing "Swing Low"

BTW changed my mind - I would consider J Joseph coming to coach Aussies or Schmit (ireland) ... both appear to be very decent kiwis...

Springboks updated

Ireland and Aussie teams updated.

I guess we will get the teams playing on Sunday o ther than SA only tomorrow

Dave 

According to WR rules teams are to be announced at least 48 hours before matches are played,  Some coaches announce teams earlier - but most do not,   So the teams are due to be announced today before 10:00 local time.        

Japan

15 Ryohei Yamanaka, 14 Kotaro Matsushima, 13 Timothy Lafaele, 12 Ryoto Nakamura, 11 Kenki Fukuoka, 10 Yu Tamura, 9 Yutaka Nagare, 8 Kazuki Himeno, 7 Lappies Labuschagne, 6 Michael Leitch (captain), 5 James Moore, 4 Luke Thompson, 3 Koo Ji-won, 2 Shota Horie, 1 Keita Inagaki

Substitutes: 16 Atsushi Sakate, 17 Isileli Nakajima, 18 Asaeli Ai Valu, 19 Wimpie van der Walt, 20 Amanaki Lelei Mafi, 21 Fumiaki Tanaka, 22 Rikiya Matsuda, 23 Lomano Lava Lemeki

WALES TEAM TO PLAY FRANCE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 20:

1. Wyn Jones (Scarlets) (19 Caps)
2. Ken Owens (Scarlets) (70 Caps)
3. Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs) (46 Caps)
4. Jake Ball (Scarlets) (39 Caps)
5. Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) (131 Caps) (CAPT)
6. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons) (16 Caps)
7. Justin Tipuric (Ospreys) (69 Caps)
8. Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues) (22 Caps)
9. Gareth Davies (Scarlets) (48 Caps)
10. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints) (76 Caps)
11. Josh Adams (Cardiff Blues) (18 Caps)
12. Hadleigh Parkes (Scarlets) (22 Caps)
13. Jonathan Davies (Scarlets) (79 Caps)
14. George North (Ospreys) (89 Caps)
15. Liam Williams (Saracens) (61 Caps)

Replacements:

16. Elliot Dee (Dragons) (26 Caps)
17. Rhys Carre (Saracens) (3 Caps)
18. Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Blues) (19 Caps)
19. Adam Beard (Ospreys) (17 Caps)
20. Ross Moriarty (Dragons) (38 Caps)
21. Tomos Williams (Cardiff Blues) (13 Caps)
22. Rhys Patchell (Scarlets) (17 Caps)
23. Owen Watkin (Ospreys) (19 Caps)
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France

15 Maxime Medard, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Virimi Vakatawa, 12 Gael Fickou, 11 Yoann Huget, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont, 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Wenceslas Lauret, 5 Sebastien Vahaamahina, 4 Bernard Le Roux, 3 Rabah Slimani, 2 Guilhem Guirado (captain), 1 Jefferson Poirot

Substitutes: 16 Cyril Baille, 17 Camille Chat, 18 Emerick Setiano, 19 Paul Gabrillagues, 20 Louis Picamoles, 21 Baptiste Serin, 22 Camille Lopez, 23 Vincent Rattez

Thanks Rooinek - all teams updated