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2022 Six Nations Championship squads

The 2022 Six Nations Championship is the 23rd Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. England are the defending champions. There is no limit on the number of players each team may call up to play in the competition, and initial squad sizes ranged from 33 to 42.

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 5 February 2022 – the tournament's opening day. For players added to a squad during the tournament, their caps and age are indicated as of the date of their call-up.

England edit

England coach Eddie Jones named an initial 36-man squad for the tournament on 18 January 2022, including six uncapped players.[1]

Head coach:   Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Jamie Blamire Hooker (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 24) 5 Newcastle Falcons
Luke Cowan-Dickie Hooker (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 28) 31 Exeter Chiefs
Jamie George Hooker (1990-10-20)20 October 1990 (aged 31) 61 Saracens
Ellis Genge Prop (1995-02-16)16 February 1995 (aged 26) 31 Leicester Tigers
Joe Heyes Prop (1999-04-13)13 April 1999 (aged 22) 2 Leicester Tigers
Joe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 31) 74 Harlequins
Bevan Rodd Prop (2000-08-26)26 August 2000 (aged 21) 2 Sale Sharks
Kyle Sinckler Prop (1993-03-30)30 March 1993 (aged 28) 47 Bristol Bears
Will Stuart Prop (1996-07-12)12 July 1996 (aged 25) 15 Bath
Ollie Chessum Lock (2000-09-06)6 September 2000 (aged 21) 0 Leicester Tigers
Charlie Ewels Lock (1995-06-29)29 June 1995 (aged 26) 26 Bath
Jonny Hill Lock (1994-06-08)8 June 1994 (aged 27) 12 Exeter Chiefs
Maro Itoje Lock (1994-10-28)28 October 1994 (aged 27) 51 Saracens
Courtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 32) 90 Northampton Saints
Alfie Barbeary Back row (2000-10-05)5 October 2000 (aged 21) 0 Wasps
Tom Curry Back row (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 23) 36 Sale Sharks
Alex Dombrandt Back row (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 24) 4 Harlequins
Lewis Ludlam Back row (1995-12-08)8 December 1995 (aged 26) 10 Northampton Saints
Sam Simmonds Back row (1994-11-10)10 November 1994 (aged 27) 9 Exeter Chiefs
Raffi Quirke Scrum-half (2001-08-18)18 August 2001 (aged 20) 2 Sale Sharks
Harry Randall Scrum-half (1997-12-18)18 December 1997 (aged 24) 2 Bristol Bears
Ben Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 32) 112 Leicester Tigers
Orlando Bailey Fly-half (2001-09-29)29 September 2001 (aged 20) 0 Bath
Owen Farrell Fly-half (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 30) 94 Saracens
Marcus Smith Fly-half (1999-02-14)14 February 1999 (aged 22) 5 Harlequins
Mark Atkinson Centre (1990-03-08)8 March 1990 (aged 31) 1 Gloucester
Joe Marchant Centre (1996-07-16)16 July 1996 (aged 25) 7 Harlequins
Luke Northmore Centre (1997-03-16)16 March 1997 (aged 24) 0 Harlequins
Henry Slade Centre (1993-03-19)19 March 1993 (aged 28) 43 Exeter Chiefs
Ollie Hassell-Collins Wing (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 23) 0 London Irish
Jonny May Wing (1990-04-01)1 April 1990 (aged 31) 69 Gloucester
Jack Nowell Wing (1993-11-04)4 November 1993 (aged 28) 34 Exeter Chiefs
Tommy Freeman Fullback (2001-03-05)5 March 2001 (aged 20) 0 Northampton Saints
George Furbank Fullback (1996-10-17)17 October 1996 (aged 25) 5 Northampton Saints
Max Malins Fullback (1997-01-07)7 January 1997 (aged 25) 10 Saracens
Freddie Steward Fullback (2000-12-05)5 December 2000 (aged 21) 5 Leicester Tigers

Call-ups edit

On 24 January, Jonny May withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Elliot Daly.[citation needed] In addition, George Ford was called up to replace Owen Farrell, who was ruled out of the tournament on 26 January.[2] Nick Isiekwe also joined the squad as injury cover for Courtney Lawes.[3]

On 30 January, Louis Lynagh and Adam Radwan were added to the squad.[4]

On 8 February, Joe Launchbury and Tom Pearson were called up to the squad, while Orlando Bailey was released.[5]

On 15 February, Manu Tuilagi joined up with the squad.[6]

On 1 March, Will Goodrick-Clarke and Lewis Ludlow were included in a fallow week training squad, before returning to their clubs.[7]

On 6 March, Nic Dolly, Alex Mitchell and Sam Underhill were recalled as part of a revised 36-man squad. Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jonny Hill, Lewis Ludlam, Raffi Quirke and Manu Tuilagi were all withdrawn due to injury, while Mark Atkinson, Tommy Freeman, Tom Pearson and Adam Radwan were also released back to their clubs.[8]

On 14 March, Tom Curry withdrew from the squad because of injury, and was replaced by Jack Willis.[9]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Nic Dolly Hooker (1999-06-11)11 June 1999 (aged 22) 1 Leicester Tigers
Nick Isiekwe Lock (1998-04-20)20 April 1998 (aged 23) 3 Saracens
Joe Launchbury Lock (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 30) 69 Wasps
Tom Pearson Back row (1999-10-26)26 October 1999 (aged 22) 0 London Irish
Sam Underhill Back row (1996-07-22)22 July 1996 (aged 25) 27 Bath
Jack Willis Back row (1996-12-24)24 December 1996 (aged 25) 3 Wasps
Alex Mitchell Scrum-half (1997-05-25)25 May 1997 (aged 24) 1 Northampton Saints
George Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 28) 77 Leicester Tigers
Manu Tuilagi Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 30) 46 Sale Sharks
Elliot Daly Wing (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 29) 52 Saracens
Louis Lynagh Wing (2000-12-03)3 December 2000 (aged 21) 0 Harlequins
Adam Radwan Wing (1997-12-30)30 December 1997 (aged 24) 2 Newcastle Falcons

France edit

On 18 January 2022, France coach Fabien Galthié named a 42-man squad for the 2022 Six Nations Championship.[10]

Head coach: Fabien Galthié

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Gaëtan Barlot Hooker (1997-04-13)13 April 1997 (aged 24) 4   Castres
Julien Marchand Hooker (1995-05-10)10 May 1995 (aged 26) 16   Toulouse
Peato Mauvaka Hooker (1997-01-10)10 January 1997 (aged 25) 9   Toulouse
Uini Atonio Prop (1990-03-26)26 March 1990 (aged 31) 39   La Rochelle
Cyril Baille Prop (1993-09-15)15 September 1993 (aged 28) 31   Toulouse
Demba Bamba Prop (1998-03-17)17 March 1998 (aged 23) 20   Lyon
Daniel Bibi Biziwu Prop (2001-08-29)29 August 2001 (aged 20) 0   Clermont
Jean-Baptiste Gros Prop (1999-05-29)29 May 1999 (aged 22) 14   Toulon
Mohamed Haouas Prop (1994-03-09)9 March 1994 (aged 27) 13   Montpellier
Thibaud Flament Lock (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 24) 3   Toulouse
Bernard Le Roux Lock (1989-06-04)4 June 1989 (aged 32) 47   Racing 92
Romain Taofifénua Lock (1990-09-14)14 September 1990 (aged 31) 31   Lyon
Florent Vanverberghe Lock (2000-07-22)22 July 2000 (aged 21) 0   Castres
Florian Verhaeghe Lock (1997-04-27)27 April 1997 (aged 24) 0   Montpellier
Paul Willemse Lock (1992-11-13)13 November 1992 (aged 29) 19   Montpellier
Grégory Alldritt Back row (1997-03-23)23 March 1997 (aged 24) 26   La Rochelle
Dylan Cretin Back row (1997-05-04)4 May 1997 (aged 24) 13   Lyon
François Cros Back row (1994-03-25)25 March 1994 (aged 27) 11   Toulouse
Ibrahim Diallo Back row (1998-01-23)23 January 1998 (aged 24) 1   Racing 92
Anthony Jelonch Back row (1996-07-28)28 July 1996 (aged 25) 14   Toulouse
Sekou Macalou Back row (1995-04-20)20 April 1995 (aged 26) 7   Stade Français
Yoan Tanga Back row (1996-11-29)29 November 1996 (aged 25) 0   Racing 92
Cameron Woki Back row (1998-11-07)7 November 1998 (aged 23) 11   Bordeaux
Baptiste Couilloud Scrum-half (1997-07-22)22 July 1997 (aged 24) 8   Lyon
Antoine Dupont Scrum-half (1996-11-15)15 November 1996 (aged 25) 35   Toulouse
Maxime Lucu Scrum-half (1993-01-12)12 January 1993 (aged 29) 2   Bordeaux
Léo Berdeu Fly-half (1998-06-13)13 June 1998 (aged 23) 0   Lyon
Antoine Hastoy Fly-half (1997-06-04)4 June 1997 (aged 24) 1   Pau
Romain Ntamack Fly-half (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 22) 23   Toulouse
Jonathan Danty Centre (1992-10-07) 7 October 1992 (age 31) 11   La Rochelle
Jules Favre Centre (1999-03-22)22 March 1999 (aged 22) 0   La Rochelle
Gaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)26 March 1994 (aged 27) 66   Racing 92
Yoram Moefana Centre (2000-07-18)18 July 2000 (aged 21) 2   Bordeaux
Virimi Vakatawa Centre (1992-05-01)1 May 1992 (aged 29) 30   Racing 92
Tani Vili Centre (2000-10-31)31 October 2000 (aged 21) 0   Clermont
Matthis Lebel Wing (1999-03-25)25 March 1999 (aged 22) 1   Toulouse
Damian Penaud Wing (1996-09-25)25 September 1996 (aged 25) 28   Clermont
Teddy Thomas Wing (1993-09-18)18 September 1993 (aged 28) 28   Racing 92
Gabin Villière Wing (1995-12-13)13 December 1995 (aged 26) 8   Toulon
Brice Dulin Fullback (1990-04-13)13 April 1990 (aged 31) 36   La Rochelle
Melvyn Jaminet Fullback (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 22) 6   Perpignan
Thomas Ramos Fullback (1995-07-23)23 July 1995 (aged 26) 14   Toulouse

Ireland edit

On 19 January 2022, Ireland coach Andy Farrell named a 37-man squad for the tournament, including two uncapped players. Flanker Cian Prendergast was also included as an additional development player, who would participate in the training camp.[11]

Head coach:   Andy Farrell

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Rob Herring Hooker (1990-04-27)27 April 1990 (aged 31) 23 Ulster
Rónan Kelleher Hooker (1998-01-21)21 January 1998 (aged 24) 16 Leinster
Dan Sheehan Hooker (1998-09-17)17 September 1998 (aged 23) 2 Leinster
Finlay Bealham Prop (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 30) 18 Connacht
Tadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 29) 52 Leinster
Cian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 34) 112 Leinster
Dave Kilcoyne Prop (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 33) 45 Munster
Tom O'Toole Prop (1998-09-23)23 September 1998 (aged 23) 2 Ulster
Andrew Porter Prop (1996-01-16)16 January 1996 (aged 26) 40 Leinster
Ryan Baird Lock (1999-07-26)26 July 1999 (aged 22) 6 Leinster
Tadhg Beirne Lock (1992-01-08)8 January 1992 (aged 30) 25 Munster
Iain Henderson Lock (1992-02-21)21 February 1992 (aged 29) 65 Ulster
James Ryan Lock (1996-07-24)24 July 1996 (aged 25) 40 Leinster
Kieran Treadwell Lock (1995-11-06)6 November 1995 (aged 26) 3 Ulster
Jack Conan Back row (1992-07-29)29 July 1992 (aged 29) 22 Leinster
Gavin Coombes Back row (1997-12-11)11 December 1997 (aged 24) 2 Munster
Caelan Doris Back row (1998-04-02)2 April 1998 (aged 23) 12 Leinster
Peter O'Mahony Back row (1989-09-17)17 September 1989 (aged 32) 79 Munster
Cian Prendergast Back row (2000-02-23)23 February 2000 (aged 21) 0 Connacht
Nick Timoney Back row (1995-08-01)1 August 1995 (aged 26) 2 Ulster
Josh van der Flier Back row (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 28) 35 Leinster
Craig Casey Scrum-half (1999-04-19)19 April 1999 (aged 22) 4 Munster
Jamison Gibson-Park Scrum-half (1992-02-23)23 February 1992 (aged 29) 12 Leinster
Conor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 32) 92 Munster
Jack Carty Fly-half (1992-08-31)31 August 1992 (aged 29) 10 Connacht
Joey Carbery Fly-half (1995-11-01)1 November 1995 (aged 26) 27 Munster
Johnny Sexton (c) Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 36) 101 Leinster
Bundee Aki Centre (1990-04-07)7 April 1990 (aged 31) 33 Connacht
Robbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 28) 53 Leinster
James Hume Centre (1998-09-07)7 September 1998 (aged 23) 1 Ulster
Garry Ringrose Centre (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 27) 37 Leinster
Robert Baloucoune Wing (1997-08-19)19 August 1997 (aged 24) 2 Ulster
Andrew Conway Wing (1991-07-11)11 July 1991 (aged 30) 27 Munster
Keith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 34) 96 Munster
Mack Hansen Wing (1998-03-27)27 March 1998 (aged 23) 0 Connacht
Hugo Keenan Fullback (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 25) 16 Leinster
Jordan Larmour Fullback (1997-06-10)10 June 1997 (aged 24) 30 Leinster
Michael Lowry Fullback (1998-08-20)20 August 1998 (aged 23) 0 Ulster

Call-ups edit

On 7 February, Dave Heffernan replaced the injured Rónan Kelleher.[12]

On 21 February, James Lowe and Jimmy O'Brien were added to the squad.[13]

On 7 March, Jeremy Loughman was called up to the squad ahead of the final two rounds of the Championship.[14]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Dave Heffernan Hooker (1991-01-31)31 January 1991 (aged 31) 6 Connacht
Jeremy Loughman Prop (1995-07-22)22 July 1995 (aged 26) 0 Munster
James Lowe Wing (1992-07-08)8 July 1992 (aged 29) 10 Leinster
Jimmy O'Brien Fullback (1996-11-27)27 November 1996 (aged 25) 0 Leinster

Italy edit

Italy named a 33-man squad for the tournament on 13 January 2022.[15]

Head coach:   Kieran Crowley

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Hame Faiva Hooker (1994-05-09)9 May 1994 (aged 27) 1   Benetton /   Rovigo Delta
Gianmarco Lucchesi Hooker (2000-09-10)10 September 2000 (aged 21) 8   Benetton
Giacomo Nicotera Hooker (1996-07-15)15 July 1996 (aged 25) 0   Benetton
Pietro Ceccarelli Prop (1992-02-16)16 February 1992 (aged 29) 17   Brive
Danilo Fischetti Prop (1998-01-26)26 January 1998 (aged 24) 15   Zebre Parma
Ivan Nemer Prop (1998-04-22)22 April 1998 (aged 23) 3   Benetton
Tiziano Pasquali Prop (1994-07-14)14 July 1994 (aged 27) 21   Benetton
Cherif Traorè Prop (1994-04-10)10 April 1994 (aged 27) 12   Benetton
Giosuè Zilocchi Prop (1997-01-15)15 January 1997 (aged 25) 15   Zebre Parma
Niccolò Cannone Lock (1998-05-17)17 May 1998 (aged 23) 15   Benetton
Marco Fuser Lock (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 30) 36   Newcastle Falcons
Federico Ruzza Lock (1994-08-04)4 August 1994 (aged 27) 25   Benetton
David Sisi Lock (1993-02-05)5 February 1993 (aged 29) 18   Zebre Parma
Toa Halafihi Back row (1993-11-27)27 November 1993 (aged 28) 0   Benetton
Michele Lamaro (c) Back row (1998-06-03)3 June 1998 (aged 23) 10   Benetton
Sebastian Negri Back row (1994-06-30)30 June 1994 (aged 27) 36   Benetton
Giovanni Pettinelli Back row (1996-03-13)13 March 1996 (aged 25) 1   Benetton
Braam Steyn Back row (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 29) 46   Benetton
Manuel Zuliani Back row (2000-04-26)26 April 2000 (aged 21) 0   Benetton
Callum Braley Scrum-half (1994-03-24)24 March 1994 (aged 27) 12   Benetton
Alessandro Fusco Scrum-half (1999-10-28)28 October 1999 (aged 22) 2   Zebre Parma
Stephen Varney Scrum-half (2001-05-16)16 May 2001 (aged 20) 9   Gloucester
Giacomo Da Re Fly-half (1999-03-29)29 March 1999 (aged 22) 0   Benetton /   Rovigo Delta
Paolo Garbisi Fly-half (2000-04-26)26 April 2000 (aged 21) 13   Montpellier
Leonardo Marin Fly-half (2002-02-23)23 February 2002 (aged 19) 0   Benetton
Ignacio Brex Centre (1992-05-26)26 May 1992 (aged 29) 8   Benetton
Luca Morisi Centre (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 30) 36   Benetton
Marco Zanon Centre (1997-10-03)3 October 1997 (aged 24) 7   Benetton
Pierre Bruno Wing (1996-06-28)28 June 1996 (aged 25) 1   Zebre Parma
Monty Ioane Wing (1994-10-30)30 October 1994 (aged 27) 9   Benetton
Tommaso Menoncello Wing (2002-08-20)20 August 2002 (aged 19) 0   Benetton /   F.I.R. Academy
Federico Mori Wing (2000-10-13)13 October 2000 (aged 21) 11   Bordeaux
Edoardo Padovani Fullback (1993-03-15)15 March 1993 (aged 28) 30   Benetton

Call-ups edit

On 24 January, Ange Capuozzo was added to the squad.[16]

On 31 January, Ion Neculai and Enrico Lucchin were added to the squad, with Lucchin initially replacing Luca Morisi due to injury.[17][18]

On 7 February Andrea Zambonin joined the squad ahead of round 2.[19]

On 23 February Renato Giammarioli and Andrea Lovotti replace Fuser, Negri, Capuozzo, Da Re and Menoncello.[20]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Andrea Lovotti Prop (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 32) 47   Zebre Parma
Ion Neculai Prop (2001-01-25)25 January 2001 (aged 21) 0   Zebre Parma
Andrea Zambonin Lock (2000-09-03)3 September 2000 (aged 21) 1   Zebre Parma
Renato Giammarioli Back row (1995-03-23)23 March 1995 (aged 26) 5   Zebre Parma
Enrico Lucchin Centre (1995-04-04)4 April 1995 (aged 26) 0   Zebre Parma
Ange Capuozzo Fullback (1999-04-30)30 April 1999 (aged 22) 0   Grenoble

Scotland edit

Scotland named a 39-man squad for the tournament on 19 January 2022, including five uncapped players.[21]

Head coach: Gregor Townsend

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ewan Ashman Hooker (2000-04-03)3 April 2000 (aged 21) 2   Sale Sharks
Stuart McInally Hooker (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 31) 43   Edinburgh
George Turner Hooker (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 29) 20   Glasgow Warriors
Jamie Bhatti Prop (1993-09-08)8 September 1993 (aged 28) 22   Glasgow Warriors
Zander Fagerson Prop (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 26) 42   Glasgow Warriors
WP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 35) 43   Edinburgh
Pierre Schoeman Prop (1994-05-07)7 May 1994 (aged 27) 4   Edinburgh
Javan Sebastian Prop (1994-09-27)27 September 1994 (aged 27) 1   Scarlets
Rory Sutherland Prop (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 29) 16   Worcester Warriors
Scott Cummings Lock (1996-12-03)3 December 1996 (aged 25) 21   Glasgow Warriors
Grant Gilchrist Lock (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 31) 48   Edinburgh
Jonny Gray Lock (1994-03-24)24 March 1994 (aged 27) 64   Exeter Chiefs
Jamie Hodgson Lock (1998-03-19)19 March 1998 (aged 23) 3   Edinburgh
Sam Skinner Lock (1995-01-31)31 January 1995 (aged 27) 15   Exeter Chiefs
Josh Bayliss Back row (1997-09-18)18 September 1997 (aged 24) 2   Bath
Magnus Bradbury Back row (1995-08-23)23 August 1995 (aged 26) 14   Edinburgh
Andy Christie Back row (1999-03-27)27 March 1999 (aged 22) 0   Saracens
Rory Darge Back row (2000-02-23)23 February 2000 (aged 21) 0   Glasgow Warriors
Matt Fagerson Back row (1998-07-16)16 July 1998 (aged 23) 17   Glasgow Warriors
Nick Haining Back row (1990-09-01)1 September 1990 (aged 31) 10   Edinburgh
Jamie Ritchie Back row (1996-08-16)16 August 1996 (aged 25) 31   Edinburgh
Hamish Watson Back row (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 30) 45   Edinburgh
Ali Price Scrum-half (1993-05-12)12 May 1993 (aged 28) 46   Glasgow Warriors
Ben Vellacott Scrum-half (1995-03-28)28 March 1995 (aged 26) 0   Edinburgh
Ben White Scrum-half (1998-05-27)27 May 1998 (aged 23) 0   London Irish
Finn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 29) 58   Racing 92
Mark Bennett Centre (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 29) 22   Edinburgh
Chris Harris Centre (1990-12-28)28 December 1990 (aged 31) 31   Gloucester
Rory Hutchinson Centre (1996-01-29)29 January 1996 (aged 26) 5   Northampton Saints
Sam Johnson Centre (1993-06-19)19 June 1993 (aged 28) 21   Glasgow Warriors
Cameron Redpath Centre (1999-12-23)23 December 1999 (aged 22) 1   Bath
Sione Tuipulotu Centre (1997-02-12)12 February 1997 (aged 24) 1   Glasgow Warriors
Darcy Graham Wing (1997-06-21)21 June 1997 (aged 24) 22   Edinburgh
Rufus McLean Wing (2000-03-02)2 March 2000 (aged 21) 2   Glasgow Warriors
Kyle Rowe Wing (1998-02-08)8 February 1998 (aged 23) 0   London Irish
Kyle Steyn Wing (1994-01-29)29 January 1994 (aged 28) 3   Glasgow Warriors
Duhan van der Merwe Wing (1995-06-04)4 June 1995 (aged 26) 13   Worcester Warriors
Stuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24)24 June 1992 (aged 29) 88   Exeter Chiefs
Blair Kinghorn Fullback (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 25) 28   Edinburgh

Call-ups edit

On 25 January, Sean Maitland was added to the squad after Kyle Rowe and Duhan van der Merwe were unable to report to the pre-tournament training camp due to illness.[22]

On 31 January, Jamie Bhatti withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Allan Dell.

On 21 February, Scotland announced an updated squad for their match against France, which included the new inclusions of Simon Berghan, James Lang, Oli Kebble, Ollie Smith and Marshall Sykes.[23]

On 7 March, Adam Hastings, Ross Thompson and Glen Young were called up to the squad whilst Marshall Sykes, Nick Haining, Oli Kebble, Ollie Smith, Rufus McLean withdrew after due to injury.

On 14 March, Fraser Brown, Murphy Walker, Scott Cummings and Jordan Edmunds were added to the squad ahead of Ireland whilst Kiran McDonald, Glen Young and Duhan van der Merwe returned to their clubs.

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Fraser Brown Hooker (1989-06-20)20 June 1989 (aged 32) 54   Glasgow Warriors
Simon Berghan Prop (1990-12-07)7 December 1990 (aged 31) 31   Glasgow Warriors
Allan Dell Prop (1992-03-16)16 March 1992 (aged 29) 32   London Irish
Oli Kebble Prop (1992-06-18)18 June 1992 (aged 29) 11   Glasgow Warriors
Murphy Walker Prop (1999-10-25)25 October 1999 (aged 22) 0   Glasgow Warriors
Kiran McDonald Lock (1994-01-11)11 January 1994 (aged 28) 0   Glasgow Warriors
Marshall Sykes Lock (1999-12-29)29 December 1999 (aged 22) 1   Edinburgh
Glen Young Lock (1994-11-04)4 November 1994 (aged 27) 0   Edinburgh
Adam Hastings Fly-half (1996-10-05)5 October 1996 (aged 25) 25   Gloucester
Ross Thompson Fly-half (1999-04-10)10 April 1999 (aged 22) 1   Glasgow Warriors
James Lang Centre (1995-05-03)3 May 1995 (aged 26) 6   Edinburgh
Jordan Edmunds Wing 0   Boroughmuir RFC
Sean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 33) 53   Saracens
Ollie Smith Fullback (2000-07-08)8 July 2000 (aged 21) 0   Glasgow Warriors

Wales edit

Wales named a 36-man squad for the tournament on 18 January 2022. Usual captain Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out of the start of the tournament, so fly-half Dan Biggar was named as his replacement. The squad included three uncapped players: hooker Dewi Lake, and back rowers Jac Morgan and James Ratti.[24]

Head coach:   Wayne Pivac

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ryan Elias Hooker (1995-01-07)7 January 1995 (aged 27) 23   Scarlets
Dewi Lake Hooker (1999-05-16)16 May 1999 (aged 22) 0   Ospreys
Bradley Roberts Hooker (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 26) 1   Ulster
Leon Brown Prop (1996-10-26)26 October 1996 (aged 25) 16   Dragons
Rhys Carré Prop (1998-02-08)8 February 1998 (aged 23) 16   Cardiff
Tomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 29) 60   Ospreys
Wyn Jones Prop (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 29) 38   Scarlets
Dillon Lewis Prop (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 26) 34   Cardiff
Gareth Thomas Prop (1993-08-02)2 August 1993 (aged 28) 5   Ospreys
Adam Beard Lock (1996-01-07)7 January 1996 (aged 26) 29   Ospreys
Ben Carter Lock (2001-01-23)23 January 2001 (aged 21) 5   Dragons
Seb Davies Lock (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 25) 13   Cardiff
Will Rowlands Lock (1991-09-19)19 September 1991 (aged 30) 13   Dragons
Christ Tshiunza Lock (2002-01-09)9 January 2002 (aged 20) 2   Exeter Chiefs
Taine Basham Back row (1999-11-02)2 November 1999 (aged 22) 7   Dragons
Ellis Jenkins Back row (1993-04-29)29 April 1993 (aged 28) 14   Cardiff
Jac Morgan Back row (2000-01-21)21 January 2000 (aged 22) 0   Ospreys
Ross Moriarty Back row (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 27) 49   Cardiff
James Ratti Back row (1997-10-14)14 October 1997 (aged 24) 0   Cardiff
Aaron Wainwright Back row (1997-09-25)25 September 1997 (aged 24) 34   Dragons
Gareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 31) 65   Scarlets
Kieran Hardy Scrum-half (1995-11-30)30 November 1995 (aged 26) 8   Scarlets
Tomos Williams Scrum-half (1995-01-01)1 January 1995 (aged 27) 29   Cardiff
Gareth Anscombe Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 30) 29   Ospreys
Dan Biggar (c) Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 32) 95   Northampton Saints
Rhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 35) 52   Cardiff
Callum Sheedy Fly-half (1995-10-28)28 October 1995 (aged 26) 13   Bristol Bears
Jonathan Davies Centre (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 33) 93   Scarlets
Willis Halaholo Centre (1990-07-06)6 July 1990 (aged 31) 9   Cardiff
Nick Tompkins Centre (1995-02-16)16 February 1995 (aged 26) 16   Saracens
Owen Watkin Centre (1996-10-12)12 October 1996 (aged 25) 26   Ospreys
Josh Adams Wing (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 26) 35   Cardiff
Alex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 31) 48   Ospreys
Louis Rees-Zammit Wing (2001-02-02)2 February 2001 (aged 21) 12   Gloucester
Johnny McNicholl Fullback (1990-09-24)24 September 1990 (aged 31) 8   Scarlets
Liam Williams Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 30) 74   Scarlets

Call-ups edit

On 21 February, Taulupe Faletau was called up to the squad after recovering from injury.[25]

On 6 March, Josh Navidi was called up to the squad with Ellis Jenkins being released back to his club.[26]

On 12 March, Alun Wyn Jones was called up to the squad following recovery from injury.[27]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Alun Wyn Jones Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 36) 149   Ospreys
Taulupe Faletau Back row (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 31) 86   Bath
Josh Navidi Back row (1990-12-30)30 December 1990 (aged 31) 28   Cardiff

References edit

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  2. ^ "England captain Owen Farrell to miss entire Six Nations". BBC Sport. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
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  4. ^ "EDDIE JONES UPDATES SQUAD AHEAD OF SIX NATIONS". www.englandrugby.com.
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  7. ^ ENGLAND SQUAD UPDATE - FALLOW WEEK
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  12. ^ Six Nations: Hooker Dave Heffernan replaces injured Rob Herring in Ireland camp
  13. ^ Ireland Squad Assembles For Italy Week As Lowe & O’Brien Join Up
  14. ^ Henderson Returns To Ireland Squad And Loughman Gets First Call-up
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  22. ^ Squad update: Sean Maitland has been called up to the squad
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  26. ^ Josh Navidi called up
  27. ^ Wales squad update
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