2020 Six Nations Championship squads explained

This is a list of the complete squads for the 2020 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 2020 – 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

On 20 January, Eddie Jones named a 36-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[1] In February 2020 it was announced that Beno Obano and Henry Slade had joined the squad with Mako Vunipola withdrawing for family reasons.

Head coach: Eddie Jones

France

On 8 January, Galthié named a 42-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[2]

Head coach: Fabien Galthié

Call-ups
On 13 January, Peato Mauvaka was called up to replace the injured Anthony Étrillard.[3]

On 19 January, Wilfrid Hounkpatin was called up to replace the injured Dorian Aldegheri.[4]

On 26 January, Alexandre Roumat and Yvan Reilhac were called up to replace the injured Dylan Cretin and Kylan Hamdaoui.[5]

On 27 January, Teddy Baubigny was called up to replace the injured Camille Chat.[6]

On 30 January, Uini Atonio was called up to replace the injured Wilfrid Hounkpatin.[7]

On 3 February, Baptiste Couilloud was called up to replace Maxime Lucu.[8]

On 4 February, Arthur Retiere and Baptiste Delaporte were called up to replace the injured Alexandre Fischer and Lester Etien.[9]

On 17 February: Guillaume Ducat, Maxime Lucu, Baptiste Delaporte, Alivereti Raka & Lucas Tauzin were called up to replace the injured Cyril Cazeaux, Baptiste Couilloud, Sekou Makalou, Julien Hériteau & Lester Etien.[10]

Ireland

On 15 January 2020, Andy Farrell named his 35-man Ireland squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[11]

Head coach: Andy Farrell

Call-ups
On 20 January, Stuart McCloskey was added to the squad due to a number of backs sustaining minor knocks.[12]

On 3 February, Will Connors was added to the squad.[13]

Italy

On 19 January 2020, Italy named their 36-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations Championship.[14]
On 20 January 2020, Giovanni Pettinelli replaces David Sisi.[15]

Head coach: Franco Smith (interim)

Scotland

On 15 January 2020, Townsend named a 38-man squad.[16]

Head coach: Gregor Townsend

Call-ups

On 24 January Duncan Weir was called up to join the squad.[17]

On 16 February Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson were added to the squad, with Alex Craig being released back to his club.[18]

On 1 March Lewis Carmichael was added to the squad, with Cornell du Preez being released back to his club.[19]

Wales

On 15 January 2020, Pivac announced a 38-man squad.[20]

Head coach: Wayne Pivac

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RFU.
  2. https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france/la-liste-des-42-pour-le-tournoi-des-vi-nations XV de France : La liste des 42 pour le Tournoi des VI Nations
  3. https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france/peato-mauvaka-remplace-anthony-etrillard XV de France : Peato Mauvaka remplace Anthony Etrillard
  4. https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france/tournoi-des-6-nations-wilfrid-hounkpatin-remplace-dorian-aldegheri Tournoi des 6 Nations : Wilfrid Hounkpatin remplace Dorian Aldegheri
  5. https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france/tournoi-des-six-nations-alexandre-roumat-et-yvan-reilhac-integrent-le-groupe-france Tournoi des Six Nations : Alexandre Roumat et Yvan Reilhac intègrent le groupe France
  6. https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france/tournoi-des-six-nations-teddy-baubigny-integre-le-groupe-france Tournoi des Six Nations : Teddy Baubigny intègre le groupe France
  7. https://actu.fr/sports/rugby/xv-de-france/xv-france-wilfrid-hounkpatin-forfait-uini-atonio-appele-renfort_31127228.html

    XV of France. Wilfrid Hounkpatin forfeit, Uini Atonio called in reinforcement!

  8. https://actu.fr/sports/rugby/xv-de-france/xv-france-penaud-forfait-contre-litalie-couilloud-remplace-lucu_31193299.html

    XV of France. Penaud forfeit against Italy, Couilloud replaces Lucu

  9. https://actu.fr/sports/rugby/xv-de-france/xv-france-arthur-retiere-baptiste-delaporte-appeles-renfort-face-litalie_31226345.html

    Arthur Retière and Baptiste Delaporte called in reinforcement against Italy

  10. https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france/tournoi-des-6-nations-des-changements-dans-le-groupe Tournoi des 6 Nations : Des changements dans le groupe
  11. Web site: Ireland Squad Announced For Guinness Six Nations . Irish Rugby . 15 January 2020 . 15 January 2020.
  12. News: McCloskey Added To Ireland Squad. 20 January 2020. Irish Rugby Football Union. 21 January 2020.
  13. News: Ireland confirm that Ringrose will be out until after England clash. 3 February 2020. The42. 9 February 2020.
  14. Web site: SEI NAZIONI, L'ITALIA A ROMA PER PREPARARE IL TORNEO. 2020-01-19 . Fir Rugby.
  15. Web site: ITALRUGBY, CONVOCATO PETTINELLI PER IL RADUNO DI ROMA. 2020-01-20 . Fir Rugby.
  16. Web site: Hogg Captains Scotland Squad Including Six Uncapped Players. 15 January 2020. Luke. Baker. Six Nations Rugby.
  17. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12505/11916788/scotland-call-up-duncan-weir-to-replace-finn-russell-for-six-nation Duncan Weir joins squad
  18. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51521455 Two players added
  19. https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/carmichael-added-to-scotland-squad Carmichael added
  20. News: Six Nations: louis Rees-Zammit and Nick Tompkins called up by Wales . 15 January 2020 . 15 January 2020 .