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This is a list of the complete squads for the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by Argentina XV, Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States and Uruguay. Argentina XV are the defending champions.

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 6 February 2016 – the tournament's opening day.

Argentina XV[edit]

On 22 January, acting head coach for the Argentina side Pablo Bouza, named a 26-man squad for the Championship.[1]

1 On 30 January, Juan Pablo Estellés replaced Franco Cuaranta in the squad following an injury sustained in training.[2]

2 On 4 February, Gaspar Baldunciel was added to the squad as injury cover for Facundo Bosch following injury sustained in training.[3]

3 On 7 February, 12 further players were added to the squad.[4]

4 On 16 February, Marcos Bollini, Juan Cruz González and Gonzalo Paulín were named a 24-man squad for training ahead of the Uruguay fixture.[5]

5 On 25 February, Jaguars players Lucas González Amorosino and Juan Manuel Leguizamón were released by the Super Rugby side for game time, while Bautista Delguy and Tomás Granella joined the squad with the Sevens player returning to the national sevens team.[6]

6 On 1 March, Martín Elías, Franco Molina and Patricio Baronio were called up to the squad for the final fixture against Brazil.[7]

Head coach: Argentina Pablo Bouza

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Gaspar Baldunciel 2 Hooker (1996-12-09)9 December 1996 (aged 19) 0 Alumni
Facundo Bosch 2 Hooker (1991-08-08)8 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 CUBA
Ignacio Calles 3 Hooker (1995-06-24)24 June 1995 (aged 20) 0 Liceo Naval
Santiago Iglesias Valdez Hooker (1993-05-22)22 May 1993 (aged 22) 11 Uni. Tucumán
Axel Zapata 3 Hooker (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22) 0 SITAS
Felipe Arregui Prop (1994-06-09)9 June 1994 (aged 21) 0 Duendes
Cristian Bartoloni Prop (1995-08-26)26 August 1995 (aged 20) 0 Pucará
Eduardo Bello 3 Prop (1995-11-17)17 November 1995 (aged 20) 0 Atlético del Rosario
Franco Brarda Prop (1993-08-22)22 August 1993 (aged 22) 0 Tala
Facundo Gigena 3 Prop (1994-09-15)15 September 1994 (aged 21) 0 Tala
Enrique Pieretto Prop (1994-12-14)14 December 1994 (aged 21) 0 Córdoba
Roberto Tejerizo Prop (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 27) 4 Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club
Ignacio Calas Lock (1996-03-18)18 March 1996 (aged 19) 0 La Tablada
Marcos Kremer Lock (1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 18) 0 Club Atlético del Rosario
Ignacio Larrague Lock (1995-10-25)25 October 1995 (aged 20) 0 San Isidro
Franco Molina 6 Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 18) 0 Jockey Club
Pedro Ortega Lock (1994-07-30)30 July 1994 (aged 21) 0 Uni. Tucumán
Rodrigo Báez Flanker (1989-02-08)8 February 1989 (aged 26) 16 Jaguares
Lautaro Bavaro Flanker (1994-09-04)4 September 1994 (aged 21) 0 Hindú
José Deheza Flanker (1995-04-12)12 April 1995 (aged 20) 0 Jockey Club
Juan Manuel Leguizamón 5 Flanker (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 32) 65 Jaguares
Gonzalo Paulín 4 Flanker 0 Tala
Santiago Montagner Number 8 (1995-04-18)18 April 1995 (aged 20) 0 Alumni
Santiago Portillo 3 Number 8 (1995-11-21)21 November 1995 (aged 20) 0 Los Tarcos
Miguel Urtubey 3 Number 8 (1991-04-06)6 April 1991 (aged 24) 0 Newman
Patricio Baronio 6 Scrum-half (1996-05-06)6 May 1996 (aged 19) 0 Newman
Lautaro Bazán Vélez Scrum-half (1996-02-24)24 February 1996 (aged 19) 0 Córdoba
Gonzalo Bertranou Scrum-half (1993-12-31)31 December 1993 (aged 22) 1 Los Tordos
Marcos Bollini 4 Scrum-half (1991-08-18)18 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 Newman
Mauro Perotti 3 Scrum-half 0 Gimnasia y Tiro
Bautista Ezcurra 3 Fly-half (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 20) 0 Hindú
Juan Cruz González 4 Fly-half (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 20) 0 CUBA
Domingo Miotti Fly-half (1996-05-22)22 May 1996 (aged 19) 0 Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club
Juan Novillo Fly-half (1992-07-08)8 July 1992 (aged 23) 2 Tucumán
Santiago Álvarez Fourcade 3 Centre (1994-02-17)17 February 1994 (aged 21) 3 San Isidro
Juan Cappiello Centre (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 23) 3 Pucará
Martín Elías 6 Centre (1996-10-16)16 October 1996 (aged 19) 0 Atlético del Rosario
Juan Pablo Estellés 1 Centre (1988-05-05)5 May 1988 (aged 27) 1 Atlético del Rosario
Tomás Granella 5 Centre (1995-08-11)11 August 1995 (aged 20) 0 Liceo Cuyo
Joaquín Paz Centre (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 25) 3 Córdoba
Lucas González Amorosino 5 Wing (1985-02-11)11 February 1985 (aged 30) 49 Jaguares
Tomás Carrió Wing (1989-03-10)10 March 1989 (aged 26) 6 CURNE
Franco Cuaranta 1 Wing (1992-05-23)23 May 1992 (aged 23) 0 Tala
Rodrigo Etchart 3 Wing (1994-12-01)1 December 1994 (aged 21) 0 SIC
Axel Müller 3 Wing (1993-11-25)25 November 1993 (aged 22) 0 Marista
Matías Orlando Wing (1991-11-14)14 November 1991 (aged 24) 10 Jaguares
Bautista Delguy 5 Fullback (1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 18) 0 Pucará
Pedro Mercerat Fullback (1990-02-26)26 February 1990 (aged 25) 0 La Plata
Ramiro Moyano Fullback (1990-05-28)28 May 1990 (aged 25) 6 Jaguares
Segundo Tuculet 3 Fullback (1994-02-05)5 February 1994 (aged 22) 0 Los Tilos

Brazil[edit]

Brazil's 31-man squad for the Championship.[8]

1 On 11 February, the uncapped Yan Machado was named in the side to face Uruguay haven not been named in the original 31-man squad.[9]

2 On 18 February, Jonatas Paulo was called up to replace the Jardel Vettorato, who retired following the Uruguay fixture in round 2.[10]

3 On 25 February, André Arruda, Diego López and Robert Tenório were called up to replace Cléber Dias, Mark Jackson and Lucas Muller.[11]

4 On 1 March, Rafael Carnivalle and Matheus Cruz were called up to the squad, with Cruz entering the squad as an injury replacement for Stefano Giantorno.[12]

Head Coach: Argentina Rodolfo Ambrosio

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Daniel Danielewicz Hooker (1982-08-08)8 August 1982 (aged 33) 8 Brazil Desterro
Yan Rosetti Hooker (1993-05-07)7 May 1993 (aged 22) 3 Argentina CUBA
Lucas Abud Prop (1993-08-26)26 August 1993 (aged 22) 7 Brazil SPAC
Vitor Ancina Prop (1987-11-24)24 November 1987 (aged 28) 1 Brazil Curitiba
Rafael Carnivalle 4 Prop (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26) 1 Brazil SPAC
Jonatas Paulo 2 Prop (1985-05-14)14 May 1985 (aged 30) 5 Brazil São Paulo Saracens
Wilton Rebolo Prop (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 20) 2 Brazil São José
Caique Silva Prop (1993-11-21)21 November 1993 (aged 22) 2 Argentina CUQ
Jardel Vettorato Prop (1985-10-22)22 October 1985 (aged 30) 10 Brazil San Diego
Cleber Dias Lock (1985-07-03)3 July 1985 (aged 30) 1 Brazil Wallys
Diego López 3 Lock (1987-03-16)16 March 1987 (aged 28) 2 Brazil Pasteur
Lucas Piero Lock (1991-09-25)25 September 1991 (aged 24) 9 Brazil Desterro
Felipe Tissot Lock (1988-02-04)4 February 1988 (aged 28) 3 Brazil Curitiba
Luiz Gustavo Viera Lock (1994-07-14)14 July 1994 (aged 21) 1 France Oyonnax
André Arruda 3 Flanker (1987-03-16)16 March 1987 (aged 28) 0 Brazil Desterro
Artur Bergo Flanker (1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 21) 1 Brazil SPAC
João Luiz da Ros (c) Flanker (1982-07-10)10 July 1982 (aged 33) 9 Brazil Desterro
Mark Jackson Flanker (1987-04-07)7 April 1987 (aged 28) 3 Brazil Desterro
Gabriel Paganini Flanker (1993-03-04)4 March 1993 (aged 22) 3 Brazil São Paulo Saracens
Matheus Wolf Flanker (1995-06-24)24 June 1995 (aged 20) 3 Brazil Joaca
Nick Smith Number 8 (1986-05-01)1 May 1986 (aged 29) 7 Brazil SPAC
Beukes Cremer Scrum-half (1987-10-21)21 October 1987 (aged 28) 4 Brazil Pasteur
Stefano Giantorno Scrum-half (1991-09-27)27 September 1991 (aged 24) 2 Argentina San Luis
Lucas Duque Fly-half (1984-03-15)15 March 1984 (aged 31) ?? Brazil São José
David Harvey Fly-half (1983-05-20)20 May 1983 (aged 32) 2 Australia NSW Country Eagles
Robert Tenório 3 Fly-half (1996-07-27)27 July 1996 (aged 19) 0 Brazil Pasteur
Matheus Cruz 4 Centre (1996-02-24)24 February 1996 (aged 19) 0 Brazil Jacareí
Moisés Duque Centre (1988-12-21)21 December 1988 (aged 27) 2 Brazil São José
Mateus Estrela Centre (1995-11-13)13 November 1995 (aged 20) 3 Brazil Niterói
Felipe Sancery Centre (1994-05-27)27 May 1994 (aged 21) 0 France Albi
Martin Schaefer Centre (1989-10-18)18 October 1989 (aged 26) 6 Brazil São Paulo
Pedro Lopes Wing (1992-12-08)8 December 1992 (aged 23) 5 Brazil São José
Yan Machado 1 Wing 0 Brazil Curitiba
Lucas Muller Wing (1990-02-13)13 February 1990 (aged 25) 2 Brazil Desterro
Daniel Sancery Wing (1994-05-27)27 May 1994 (aged 21) 0 France Albi
Lucas Tranquez Wing (1994-03-12)12 March 1994 (aged 21) 11 Brazil SPAC
Laurent Bourda-Couhet Fullback (1994-07-12)12 July 1994 (aged 21) 1 Brazil São Paulo Saracens
Guilherme Coghetto Fullback (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 23) 6 Brazil Farrapos

Canada[edit]

On 26 January, Canada’s interim Senior Men’s head coach Francois Ratier, named a 28-man squad for the Championship.[13]

1 Following the signing of Evan Olmstead to London Scottish post-squad announcement, Kyle Gilmour was called up to the squad as his replacement.[14]

2 On 18 February, Joe Dolesau and Brock Staller were named in the team to face Brazil haven been called after the United States fixture.[15]

Head coach: France Francois Ratier

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ray Barkwill Hooker (1980-08-26)26 August 1980 (aged 35) 26 Canada Ontario Blues
Eric Howard Hooker (1993-09-05)5 September 1993 (aged 22) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Alex Mascott Hooker (1993-10-25)25 October 1993 (aged 22) 0 Canada BC Bears
Rob Brouwer Prop (1982-12-10)10 December 1982 (aged 33) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Hubert Buydens (c) Prop (1982-01-04)4 January 1982 (aged 34) 39 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Jake Ilnicki Prop (1992-02-24)24 February 1992 (aged 23) 9 Canada BC Bears
Ryan Kotlewski Prop (1990-02-21)21 February 1990 (aged 25) 0 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Djustice Sears-Duru Prop (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 21) 12 Canada Ontario Blues
Kyle Baillie Lock (1991-04-07)7 April 1991 (aged 24) 0 Canada Atlantic Rock
Liam Chisholm Lock (1991-04-07)7 April 1991 (aged 24) 0 Canada BC Bears
Paul Ciulini Lock (1995-10-28)28 October 1995 (aged 20) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Callum Morrison Lock (1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 30) 3 Canada BC Bears
Evan Olmstead 1 Lock (1991-02-21)21 February 1991 (aged 24) 7 England London Scottish
Alistair Clark Flanker (1987-07-04)4 July 1987 (aged 28) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Kyle Gilmour 1 Flanker (1988-01-26)26 January 1988 (aged 28) 14 England Rotherham Titans
Clay Panga Flanker (1985-07-06)6 July 1985 (aged 30) 0 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Lucas Rumball Flanker (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 20) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Michael Hamson Number 8 (1988-03-06)6 March 1988 (aged 27) 0 Canada Atlantic Rock
Andrew Ferguson Scrum-half (1992-05-01)1 May 1992 (aged 23) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Gordon McRorie Scrum-half (1988-05-12)12 May 1988 (aged 27) 15 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Jake Robinson Scrum-half (1988-06-03)3 June 1988 (aged 27) 0 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Gradyn Bowd Fly-half (1992-08-27)27 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Pat Parfrey Fly-half (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 24) 7 Canada Atlantic Rock
Nick Blevins Centre (1988-11-11)11 November 1988 (aged 27) 28 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Joe Dolesau 2 Centre 0 Canada BC Bears
Mozac Samson Centre (1985-09-01)1 September 1985 (aged 30) 0 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Brock Staller 2 Centre 0 Canada BC Bears
Phil Mackenzie Wing (1987-02-25)25 February 1987 (aged 28) 31 England Sale Sharks
Duncan Maguire Wing (1989-01-02)2 January 1989 (aged 27) 2 Canada Prairie Wolf Pack
Dan Moor Wing (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Canada Ontario Blues
Brett Johnson Fullback (1994-08-06)6 August 1994 (aged 21) 0 Canada Atlantic Rock

Chile[edit]

Chile's 26-man squad for the Championship.[16]

1 On 11 February, Felipe Bassaletti, Matthieu Manas and Nicolás Venegas were added to the squad ahead of the Argentine fixture.[17]

2 On 18 February, Ińaki Gurruchaga was named in the squad ahead of the United States fixture.[18]

3 On 26 February, Roberto Oyarzún was named in the squad ahead of the Uruguay fixture.[19]

Head Coach: Chile Elías Santillán

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Tomás Dussaillant Hooker (1986-04-26)26 April 1986 (aged 29) 0 Chile Old Boys
Rodrigo Moya Hooker (1982-09-30)30 September 1982 (aged 33) 0 Chile PWCC
José Ramón Ayarza Prop (1993-08-28)28 August 1993 (aged 22) 4 France La Voulte-Valence
Sergio de La Fuente Prop (1986-07-31)31 July 1986 (aged 29) 48 New Zealand Mid Western Northland
Ińaki Gurruchaga 2 Prop (1995-10-31)31 October 1995 (aged 20) 0 Chile Old Johns
José Tomás Munita Prop (1992-08-11)11 August 1992 (aged 23) 4 Chile Católica
Roberto Oyarzún3 Prop (1987-03-15)15 March 1987 (aged 28) 10 New Zealand Waipu
Luis Sepúlveda Prop (1982-07-13)13 July 1982 (aged 33) 6 Chile Los Troncos
Nicolás Venegas 1 Prop (1986-01-11)11 January 1986 (aged 30) 3 Chile Stade Français
Claudio Zamorano Prop (1989-01-08)8 January 1989 (aged 27) 9 Chile Stade Français
Ignacio Alvárez Lock (1988-07-23)23 July 1988 (aged 27) 5 Chile COBS
Felipe Bassaletti 1 Lock (1984-12-13)13 December 1984 (aged 31) 0 Argentina Paraná
Matías Cabrera Lock (1987-10-31)31 October 1987 (aged 28) 6 Spain Complutense Cisneros
Raimundo Piwonka Lock (1986-12-07)7 December 1986 (aged 29) 1 Chile PWCC
Cristobál Niedmann Flanker (1992-12-09)9 December 1992 (aged 23) 15 Chile PWCC
Nikola Bursic Flanker (1993-08-12)12 August 1993 (aged 22) 4 Chile COBS
Javier Richard Flanker (1991-02-25)25 February 1991 (aged 24) 4 Chile COBS
Ignacio Silva Flanker (1989-02-16)16 February 1989 (aged 26) 14 Chile Stade Français
Benjamín Soto (c) Number 8 (1987-08-26)26 August 1987 (aged 28) 15 Chile Stade Français
Matthieu Manas 1 Scrum-half (1989-07-06)6 July 1989 (aged 26) 2 Chile Stade Français
Juan Pablo Perrotta Scrum-half (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 28) 22 Chile U. Católica
Beltrán Vergara Scrum-half (1990-12-25)25 December 1990 (aged 25) 0 Chile Old Boys
Cristian Onetto Fly-half (1983-02-11)11 February 1983 (aged 32) 59 Chile COBS
Francisco de La Fuente Centre (1988-05-23)23 May 1988 (aged 27) 12 France Stade Bagnérais
José Ignacio Larenas Centre (1989-09-14)14 September 1989 (aged 26) 11 Chile U. Católica
Matías Nordenflycht Centre (1994-10-02)2 October 1994 (aged 21) 6 Chile COBS
Matías Contreras Wing (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 21) 5 Chile Alumni
Leonardo Montoya Wing (1986-08-05)5 August 1986 (aged 29) 2 France Stade Rouennais
Italo Zunino Wing (1992-06-16)16 June 1992 (aged 23) 8 Chile COBS
Pablo Casas Fullback (1992-03-04)4 March 1992 (aged 23) 1 Chile PWCC
Humberto Chacaltana Fullback (1986-06-23)23 June 1986 (aged 29) 0 Chile U. Católica

United States[edit]

On 29 January, United States head coach John Mitchell, named a 37-man squad for the Championship.[20]

1 On 9 February, Nate Brakeley and Aaron Davis were added to the squad ahead of the Canada fixture.[21]

2 On 17 February, Lorenzo Thomas and Deion Mikesell were added to the squad ahead of the Chile fixture, haven impressed for the U20's team a week earlier.[22]

3 On 25 February, James King and Andrew Suniula were added to the squad ahead of the South American matches against Brazil and Uruguay.[23]

Head coach: New Zealand John Mitchell

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Cam Falcon Hooker (1993-08-18)August 18, 1993 (aged 22) 0 United States New Orleans
James Hilterbrand Hooker (1989-05-21)May 21, 1989 (aged 26) 0 Unattached
Mike Sosene-Feagai Hooker (1993-04-17)April 17, 1993 (aged 22) 0 United States Belmont Shore
Chris Baumann Prop (1987-05-18)May 18, 1987 (aged 28) 7 United States Austin RC
Demecus Beach Prop (1987-12-28)December 28, 1987 (aged 28) 0 United States Life University
Eric Fry Prop (1987-09-14)September 14, 1987 (aged 28) 36 England Newcastle Falcons
Olive Kilifi Prop (1986-09-28)September 28, 1986 (aged 29) 15 United States Seattle Saracens
Titi Lamositele Prop (1995-02-11)February 11, 1995 (aged 20) 16 England Saracens
Joe Taufete'e Prop (1992-10-04)October 4, 1992 (aged 23) 1 United States Belmont Shore
Cam Dolan Lock (1990-03-07)March 7, 1990 (aged 25) 20 Wales Cardiff Blues
Ben Landry Lock (1991-03-26)March 26, 1991 (aged 24) 0 United States Seattle Saracens
Brodie Orth Lock 0 United States Kansas City Blues
Greg Peterson Lock (1991-03-26)March 26, 1991 (aged 24) 11 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Pat Blair Flanker (1990-01-27)January 27, 1990 (aged 26) 0 United States USA Sevens
Nate Brakeley 1 Flanker (1989-08-31)August 31, 1989 (aged 26) 0 United States NYAC
Hanco Germishuys Flanker (1996-08-24)August 24, 1996 (aged 19) 0 United States Glendale Raptors
Alec Gletzer Flanker (1991-10-10)October 10, 1991 (aged 24) 0 United States Olympic Club
James King 3 Flanker (1987-03-16)March 16, 1987 (aged 28) 0 Japan Yakult Levins
Aladdin Schirmer Flanker (1992-12-31)December 31, 1992 (aged 23) 0 United States Central Washington Wildcats
Bruce Thomas Flanker (1987-06-08)June 8, 1987 (aged 28) 0 United States SFGG
Todd Clever Number 8 (1983-01-16)January 16, 1983 (aged 33) 63 England Newcastle Falcons
David Tameilau Number 8 (1990-01-22)January 22, 1990 (aged 26) 0 United States Life West Gladiators
Matt Trouville Number 8 (1986-06-09)June 9, 1986 (aged 29) 5 United States Seattle Saracens
Tom Bliss Scrum-half (1993-03-12)March 12, 1993 (aged 22) 0 England Wasps
Niku Kruger Scrum-half (1991-10-09)October 9, 1991 (aged 24) 2 United States Glendale Raptors
James Bird Fly-half (1989-01-14)January 14, 1989 (aged 27) 0 United States Old Blue
JP Eloff Fly-half (1991-05-28)May 28, 1991 (aged 24) 0 United States Chicago Lions
Mike Te'o Fly-half (1993-07-23)July 23, 1993 (aged 22) 0 United States USA Sevens
Aaron Davis 1 Centre 0 United States Tiger Rugby
Lemoto Filikitonga Centre (1993-05-25)May 25, 1993 (aged 22) 0 United States Metropolis RFC
Mike Garrity Centre (1989-01-11)January 11, 1989 (aged 27) 0 United States Seattle Saracens
Chad London Centre (1988-09-27)September 27, 1988 (aged 27) 1 United States Glendale Raptors
Andrew Suniula 3 Centre (1982-05-01)May 1, 1982 (aged 33) 38 Romania București
Lorenzo Thomas 2 Centre (1997-01-22)January 22, 1997 (aged 19) 0 United States Lindenwood Lions
Nick Edwards Wing (1984-02-24)February 24, 1984 (aged 31) 0 United States USA Sevens
Luke Hume Wing (1988-01-26)January 26, 1988 (aged 28) 17 United States Old Blue
Ryan Matyas Wing (1990-12-24)December 24, 1990 (aged 25) 0 United States Old Blue
Deion Mikesell 2 Wing 0 United States Lindenwood Lions
Kingsley McGowan Wing (1992-12-18)December 18, 1992 (aged 23) 0 Republic of Ireland Trinity
Takudzwa Ngwenya Wing (1985-07-22)July 22, 1985 (aged 30) 35 France Biarritz
Tim Stanfill Wing (1989-04-07)April 7, 1989 (aged 26) 4 United States Seattle Saracens
Jake Anderson Fullback (1992-01-22)January 22, 1992 (aged 24) 0 United States Olympic Club
Blaine Scully Fullback (1988-02-29)February 29, 1988 (aged 27) 29 Wales Cardiff Blues

Uruguay[edit]

Uruguay's initial 24-man squad for the Championship. Additional players will be added to the team throughout the Championship[24]

1 On 8 February, Ignacio Dotti, Federico Favaro and the uncapped trio of Lukas Lacoste, Ignacio Secco and Martín Secco were called up ahead of the Brazil fixture.[9]

2 On 17 February, Fernando Bascou, Facundo Klappenbach, Juan Diego Ormaechea and Andrés Rocco were named in the team to face Argentina in round 3.[25]

Head Coach: Argentina Esteban Meneses

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Carlos Arboleya Hooker (1985-07-23)23 July 1985 (aged 30) 54 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Germán Kessler Hooker (1994-07-01)1 July 1994 (aged 21) 13 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Rodolfo de Mula Prop (1985-03-18)18 March 1985 (aged 30) 24 Uruguay Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Juan Echeverría Prop (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 24) 10 Uruguay Old Christians
Facundo Gattas Prop (1995-07-02)2 July 1995 (aged 20) 0 Uruguay Lobos
Rafael Mones Prop (1994-01-12)12 January 1994 (aged 22) 0 Uruguay Seminario
Mateo Sanguinetti Prop (1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 23) 18 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Ignacio Secco 1 Prop 0 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Ignacio Dotti 1 Lock (1994-08-18)18 August 1994 (aged 21) 4 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Franco Lamanna Lock (1991-10-05)5 October 1991 (aged 24) 25 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Mathias Palomeque Lock (1986-10-07)7 October 1986 (aged 29) 26 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Gonzalo Soto Lock (1995-02-10)10 February 1995 (aged 20) 0 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Fernando Bascou 2 Flanker (1987-04-05)5 April 1987 (aged 28) 26 Uruguay Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Matías Beer Flanker (1993-12-16)16 December 1993 (aged 22) 15 Uruguay Old Christians
Lukas Lacoste 1 Flanker 0 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Diego Magno Flanker (1989-04-27)27 April 1989 (aged 26) 51 Uruguay Montevideo Cricket
Juan Manuel Gaminara (c) Flanker (1989-05-01)1 May 1989 (aged 26) 27 Uruguay Old Boys
Juan Diego Ormaechea 2 Flanker (1989-01-28)28 January 1989 (aged 27) 12 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Alejandro Nieto Number 8 (1988-01-07)7 January 1988 (aged 28) 31 Uruguay Champagnat
Santiago Arata Scrum-half 0 Uruguay Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Guillermo Lijtenstein Scrum-half (1990-09-14)14 September 1990 (aged 25) 15 Uruguay Trébol de Paysandú
Manuel Blengio Fly-half (1994-04-28)28 April 1994 (aged 21) 11 Uruguay Old Christians
Martín Secco 1 Fly-half 0 Uruguay Los Cuervos
Rodrigo Silva Fly-half (1992-11-02)2 November 1992 (aged 23) 18 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Pedro Deal Centre (1994-10-13)13 October 1994 (aged 21) 3 Uruguay Old Boys
Facundo Klappenbach 2 Centre (1995-06-09)9 June 1995 (aged 20) 0 Uruguay Champagnat
Alberto Román Centre (1987-06-01)1 June 1987 (aged 28) 37 Uruguay Pucaru Stade Gaulois
Andrés Vilaseca Centre (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 24) 16 Uruguay Old Boys
Leandro Leivas Wing (1988-07-06)6 July 1988 (aged 27) 44 Uruguay Old Christians
Federico Favaro 1 Wing (1991-05-19)19 May 1991 (aged 24) 9 Uruguay Old Christians
Santiago Martinez Wing (1993-06-15)15 June 1993 (aged 22) 1 Uruguay Carrasco Polo
Andrés Rocco 2 Wing (1994-06-29)29 June 1994 (aged 21) 0 Uruguay Old Boys
Gastón Mieres Fullback (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 26) 41 England Coventry

References[edit]

  1. ^ Argentina XV para la Americas Rugby Championship Archived 2016-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Cambio y partida de Argentina XV". Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  3. ^ Bosch injured, Baldunciel joins Argentina
  4. ^ Argentina XV picks 7s players for Chile
  5. ^ Bouza selects 24 for Uruguay
  6. ^ World Cup stars to face Canada
  7. ^ Argentina XV Roster Named for Brazil
  8. ^ 31-man Brazilian Roster Confirmed
  9. ^ a b "Brazil and Uruguay set for São Paulo". Americas Rugby News. 11 February 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  10. ^ Brazil Arrive in Canada without David Harvey
  11. ^ Brazil name group for USA match
  12. ^ Brazil makes changes for Argentina XV
  13. ^ RATIER ANNOUNCES 28-MAN ARC LONG LIST SQUAD
  14. ^ GILMOUR ADDED TO ARC ROSTER
  15. ^ RATIER MAKES FIVE CHANGES FOR BRAZIL CLASH IN LANGFORD
  16. ^ Chile Roster for Americas Rugby Championship Opener
  17. ^ Chile travel to Argentina with Five New Players
  18. ^ Chile confirm team to face Eagles
  19. ^ Chile definió nómina con miras al partido ante Uruguay
  20. ^ "Clever, youth highlight Americas Rugby Championship roster". Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  21. ^ "Reinforcements arrive in Houston for Eagles' Americas Rugby Championship assembly". Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  22. ^ Two U20s Join Full Eagles Assembly
  23. ^ "Updated Eagles squad arrives in South America for Americas Rugby Championship finale". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  24. ^ CON LA CABEZA PUESTA EN CANADÁ[permanent dead link]
  25. ^ Gaminara returns for Los Teros
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