2023 WXV squads
The 2023 WXV was held in New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates from 13 October to 4 November 2023. Eighteen teams have qualified across three divisions.
Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 13 October 2023, the first day of the tournament.
Overview[edit]
Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.
WXV 1[edit]
Australia[edit]
Australia announced their final squad on 19 September 2023.[2]
Head coach: 
Jay Tregonning
Canada[edit]
Canada announced their final squad on 1 October 2023.[3]
Head coach: 
Kévin Rouet
England[edit]
England announced their final squad on 1 October 2023.[4]
1 On 8 October 2023, Sadia Kabeya was replaced by Daisy Hibbert-Jones, after sustaining a injury.[5]
2 On 8 October 2023, Lucy Packer was replaced by Emma Sing, after sustaining a injury.[5]
Head coach: 
Louis Deacon
France[edit]
France announced their final squad on 2 October 2023.[6]
Head coach: Gaëlle Mignot David Ortiz
New Zealand[edit]
New Zealand announced their final squad on 11 September 2023.[7]
Head coach: 
Allan Bunting
Wales[edit]
Wales announced their final squad on 1 October 2023.[8]
Head coach: 
Ioan Cunningham
WXV 2[edit]
Italy[edit]
Italy announced their final squad on 1 October 2023.[9]
Head coach: 
Giovanni Raineri
Japan[edit]
Japan announced their final squad on 1 October 2023.[10]
Head coach: 
Lesley McKenzie
Samoa[edit]
Samoa announced their final squad on 2 October 2023.[11]
Head coach: 
Ramsey Tomokino
Scotland[edit]
Scotland announced their final squad on 18 September 2023.[12]
1 On 3 October 2023, Holly McIntyre was replaced by Sarah Law, after sustaining a injury in training.[13]
Head coach: 
Bryan Easson
South Africa[edit]
South Africa announced their final squad on 29 September 2023.[14]
Head coach: 
Stanley Raubenheimer
United States[edit]
The United States announced their final squad on 18 September 2023.[15][16]
Head coach: 
Richard Ashfield
WXV 3[edit]
Colombia[edit]
Colombia announced their final squad on 21 September 2023.[17][18]
Head coach: 
Lissette Martínez
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila Cardona | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Carolina Naranjo | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Daniela Roman | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Tatiana Delgado | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Gisel Gómez | Flanker | 26 October 1999 (aged 23) | [[]] | |
| Leidy Garcia | Wing | 31 July 1990 (aged 33) | [[]] | |
| María Cortes | Hooker | 27 November 2001 (aged 21) | [[]] | |
| Natalia Caycedo | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Velentina Yepes | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Angie Manyoma | Centre | 24 October 1999 (aged 23) | [[]] | |
| Tatiana Hernandez | Number 8 | 25 May 1993 (aged 30) | [[]] | |
| Paola Delgado | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Sara Vélez | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Silvia Olave | Hooker | 13 November 2001 (aged 21) | [[]] | |
| Sofía Granados | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Camila Lopera | Wing | 18 April 1995 (aged 28) | [[]] | |
| Isabel Ramirez | ?? | {{{age}}} | Juncos RC
| |
| Juliana Soto | Flanker | 20 May 1999 (aged 24) | [[]] | |
| Laura Gutierrez | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Maribel Mestra | ?? | 13 July 2001 (aged 22) | [[]] | |
| Melisa Rios | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Stefanía Sarmiento | ?? | {{{age}}} | Juncos RC
| |
| Valentina Álvarez | Wing | 4 April 2000 (aged 23) | [[]] | |
| Valeria Cuartas | Prop | 28 October 2001 (aged 21) | [[]] | |
| Ángela Alzate | Centre | 24 November 1995 (aged 27) | [[]] | |
| Luisa Zurique | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| María Arzuaga | ?? | 15 April 1998 (aged 25) | [[]] | |
| Andrea Ramirez | Prop | 11 August 1999 (aged 24) | [[]] | |
| Natalia Barajas | Hooker | 11 November 1990 (aged 32) | [[]] | |
| Alejandra Villota | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] |
Fiji[edit]
Fiji announced their final squad on 3 October 2023.[19][18]
Head coach: 
Inoke Male
Ireland[edit]
Ireland announced their final squad on 26 September 2023.[20][18]
1 On 17 October 2023, Aoife Doyle was replaced by Clara Nielson due to an injury.[21]
Head coach: Scott Bemand
Kazakhstan[edit]
Kazakhstan announced their final squad.[18]
Head coach: 
Makhabbat Tugambekova
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karina Sazontova (c) | Back row | {{{age}}} | Almaty
| |
| Darya Simakova | Lock | 22 November 2001 (aged 21) | [[]] | |
| Natalya Kamendrovskaya | Prop | 16 April 1990 (aged 33) | Olymp
| |
| Symbat Zhamankulova | Back row | 16 June 1991 (aged 32) | 14 | [[]] |
| Yelena Yurova | Prop | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Karina Tankisheva | Forward | {{{age}}} | Jambyl Region
| |
| Irina Balabina | Forward | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Moldir Askhat | Hooker | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Balzhan Akhbayeva | Forward | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Kuralay Turalykova | Forward | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Yuliya Oleinikova | Forward | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Anna Chebotar | Lock | 3 July 1989 (aged 34) | 0 |  CSKA
|
| Lyudmila Ivanova | Centre | 14 November 1993 (aged 29) | [[]] | |
| Tatyana Dadajanova | Forward | 29 January 2003 (aged 20) | 0 | Zilant
|
| Xeniya Chertova | Forward | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Svetlana Malezhina | Back row | {{{age}}} | 1 | [[]] |
| Rigina Bainazarova | Back | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Daiana Kazibekova | Scrum-half | 12 August 1999 (aged 24) | [[]] | |
| Daria Kuznetsova | Back | 13 May 2003 (aged 20) | 0 | Argat
|
| Kundyzay Baktybayeva | Fly-half | 27 March 1989 (aged 34) | [[]] | |
| Liliya Kibisheva | Wing | 30 January 1989 (aged 34) | Olymp
| |
| Darya Tkachyova | Wing | 9 September 1993 (aged 30) | [[]] | |
| Eva Bekker | Centre | 17 August 1995 (aged 28) | [[]] | |
| Tatyana Kruchinkina | Back row | 22 September 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | Argat
|
| Milana Kotova | Back | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Anastassiya Yevdokimova | Back | {{{age}}} | Kostanay Region
| |
| Milana Alayeva | Back | {{{age}}} | Almaty
| |
| Alyona Melnikova | Back | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Kamila Alseitova | Back | {{{age}}} | Jambyl Region
| |
| Gulim Bakytpek | Fullback | {{{age}}} | Olymp
|
Kenya[edit]
Kenya announced their final squad on 3 October 2023.[22][18]
Head coach: 
Dennis Mwanja
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Otieno | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Knight Otwoma | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Natasha Emali | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Helsa Khisa | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Faith Livoi | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Enid Ouma (c) | Flanker | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Diana Kemunto | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Naomi Jelagat | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Winnie Owino | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Ann Goretti | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Angel Charity Juma | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Laureen Akoth | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Priscah Nyerere | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Freshia Awino | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Diana Omoso | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Naomi Muhanji | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Evelyn Kalamera | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Mercy Migingo | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Stacy Atieno | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Michelle Akinyi | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Edith Narlaka | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Jiveti Daisy Osore | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Lewin Amazimbi | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Valentine Otieno | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Maureen Chebet | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Grace Okulu | Fly-half | 16 March 1998 (aged 25) | [[]] | |
| Judith Okumu | ?? | 12 July 1998 (aged 25) | [[]] | |
| Phoebe Akinyi | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Terry Ayesa | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] | |
| Sharon Auma | ?? | {{{age}}} | [[]] |
Spain[edit]
Spain announced their final squad on 2 October 2023.[23][18]
Head coach: 
Juan González Marruecos
References[edit]
- ^ "Milton Haig to lead Women's Eagles for WXV tests". Americas Rugby News. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Wallaroos announce squad for O'Reilly Cup & WXV1 Tournament". Wallaroos Rugby. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "CANADA'S SQUAD NAMED FOR INAUGURAL WXV TOURNAMENT". Canada Rugby. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "RED ROSES SQUAD FOR WXV ANNOUNCED". England Rugby. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ a b "SQUAD UPDATE - RED ROSES". England Rugby. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
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- ^ "BLACK FERNS SQUAD NAMED FOR END OF YEAR TESTS". Black Ferns. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Cunningham names 30-strong squad for historic WXV1 tournament". Welsh Rugby Union. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "NAZIONALE FEMMINILE, LE 30 CONVOCATE PER IL WXV". FIR (in Italian). 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Sakura Fifteen Squad Announced for Inaugural WXV 2". Japan Rugby. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Soifua manuia from Cape Town South Africa". Twitter. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "SCOTLAND SQUAD NAMED FOR WXV 2 COMPETITION". Scottish Rugby. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "WXV2: Sarah Law replaces injured Holly McIntyre in Scotland squad". The Offside Line. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Experienced core to Springbok Women for WXV 2". SA Rugby. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "USA Women's Eagles prep for third assembly as traveling roster set for Wales test and WXV2". USA Rugby. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Roster Announced as USA Women's Eagles Kick Off Inaugural WXV2 Against Samoa". USA Rugby. 2023-10-12. Archived from the original on 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "NÓMINA TUCANES FEMENINO XVS QUE NOS REPRESENTARÁ EN EL WXV EN DUBÁI". Colombia Rugby (in Spanish). 21 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "WXV 3: Squads set for Dubai". www.world.rugby. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Vodafone Fijiana 15's Squad announced for Inaugural WXV 3 Tournament in Dubai". Fiji Rugby. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Bemand Names Ireland Squad For WXV". Irish Rugby. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "Bemand Brings In Nielson For Injured Doyle". Irish Rugby. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Kenya Lionesses Squad Announced for Rugby WXV3 in Dubai 2023". Kenya Rugby Union. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "MÁS MADERA PARA UNA ESPAÑA ILUSIONADA Y CENTRADA YA EN EL DEBUT DEL WXV3". FERugby (in Spanish). 2 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
External links[edit]
- WXV at World Rugby