This is a list of the complete squads for the rugby union 2021 Six Nations Championship contested annually by the national rugby teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. England are the defending champions.
Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 6 February 2021 – 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 22 January, Jones named a 28-man squad as well as a 12-man shadow squad for the Six Nations.
Head coach: Eddie Jones
Shadow squad
Call-upsOn 9 February, Kyle Sinckler and Mako Vunipola were called up to the squad, while Tom West and Harry Williams returned to their clubs.Sinckler and Vunipola return to England squad
On 18 February, George Martin was called up to the squad, replacing the injured Jack Willis, who had been called into the full squad ahead of the match against Italy.George Martin replaces injured Willis in England squad
On 21 February, Alex Mitchell was called up to the squad, replacing the injured Harry Randall.Mitchell replaces injured Randall in England squad
On 3 March, David Ribbans was called up to the squad, replacing the injured Courtney Lawes.Ribbans called into England squad for injured Lawes
France On 31 January 2021, Galthié named his official 31-man squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship.Tournoi des Six Nations : Le groupe des 31
Head coach: Fabien Galthié
Call-ups On 9 February, Uini Antonio & Hassane Kolingar replaced Georges-Henri Colombe & Jean-Baptiste Gros.Atonio et Kolingar intègrent le groupe France On 17 February, Demba Bamba, Jean-Baptiste Gros & Swann Rebbadj replaced Dorian Aldegheri, Hassane Kolingar & Baptiste Pesenti.Le groupe pour préparer l’Ecosse On 21 February, following a COVID-19 outbreak in the French squad, Dorian Aldegheri, Teddy Baubigny, Jonathan Danty, Hassane Kolingar, Maxime Lucu, Yoram Moefana and Donovan Taofifénua replaced Antoine Dupont, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Mohamed Haouas, Julien Marchand, Swann Rebbadj, Gabin Villière and Arthur Vincent.Le groupe pour préparer l’Ecosse On 22 February, following further COVID-19 cases, Gaëtan Barlot, Cyril Cazeaux, Thierry Paiva, Baptiste Pesenti and Thomas Ramos were called into the squad to replace Cyril Baille, Bruce Dulin, Peato Mauvaka, Charles Ollivon and Romain Taofifénua.La liste des 31 pour l’Ecosse modifiée On 7 March, Cyril Baille, Camille Chat, Brice Dulin, Antoine Dupont, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Mohamed Haouas, Wilfred Hounkpatin, Julien Marchand, Romain Ntamack, Charles Ollivon, Romain Taofifénua and Virimi Vakatawa were added to the squad, while Uini Atonio, Demba Bamba, Pierre-Louis Barassi, Gaëtan Barlot, Teddy Baubigny, Louis Carbonel, Kilian Geraci, Hassane Kolingar, Maxime Lucu, Thierry Paiva, Baptiste Pesenti and Thomas Ramos were withdrawn.Le groupe de 31 pour l’Angleterre On 9 March, Swan Rebbadj replaced Bernard Le Roux in the squad, who was ruled out with injury.Swan Rebbadj remplace Bernard Le Roux On 16 March, Uini Atonio and Arthur Vincent were called into the squad, while Jonathan Danty and Wilfrid Hounkpatin were withdrawn.Uini Atonio et Arthur Vincent de retour dans le groupe On 22 March, Louis Carbonel replaced Matthieu Jalibert in the squad.Louis Carbonel remplace Matthieu Jalibert
Ireland On 25 January 2021, Farrell named a 36-man squad for the Six Nations.
Head coach: Andy Farrell
Call-ups On 2 February, Ryan Baird and Gavin Coombes replaced Caelan Doris and Quinn Roux due to injury.Ireland Squad Update: Baird And Coombes Added As Doris And Roux Ruled Out On 9 February, Ed Byrne and Jack Conan were called into the international squad, while Gavin Coombes returned to his club side.Jack Conan Called Into Ireland Squad As France Prep Commences On 13 February, Harry Byrne and John Cooney were called into the squad as additional cover following injuries to Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.John Cooney and Harry Byrne have linked up with the Ireland squad ahead of #IREvFRA to provide additional cover for specialist positions On 21 February, Harry Byrne and John Cooney returned to their club sides, while Peter O'Mahony was also ruled out due to suspension.Ireland Squad to Reassemble as Players Return from PRO14 Action On 8 March, Jacob Stockdale was called into the squad, while Shane Daly returned to his club side.Jacob Stockdale returns to Ireland squad ahead of Scotland clash On 15 March, Finlay Bealham and Peter O'Mahony were called into the squad, while Tom O'Toole, Garry Ringrose and James Ryan were released due to injury.Ryan and Ringrose ruled out of England fixture
Italy On 25 January 2021, Smith named a 32-man squad and five invited players for the Six Nations.
Head coach: Franco Smith
Invited players
Call-ups On 8 February, Pierre Bruno and Andrea Lovotti were added to the squad, while Marco Zanon withdrew due to injury.Italrugby, convocati Lovotti e Bruno On 15 February, Marco Zanon returned to the squad after overcoming injury.Italrugby, gli Azzurri convocati per il raduno in preparazione dell'Irlanda On 22 February, it was announced that Daniele Rimpelli and Cristian Stoian had returned to their club sides.Italrugby, gruppo al completo verso il match contro L'Irlanda On 2 March, Edoardo Padovani, Daniele Rimpelli and Marcello Violi were added to the squad, while Pierre Bruno, Guglielmo Palazzani and Cherif Traorè returned to their clubs. Andrea Zambonin was also invited to train with the side.Italrugby, gli Azzurri convocati per perarare il match contro il Galles On 8 March, Oliviero Fabiani was called up to the squad, while Riccardo Favretto returned to his club.Italrugby, convocato Fabiani per il raduno di Roma On 15 March, Pierre Bruno, Riccardo Favretto were called into the squad and Andrea Zambonin was called into the main squad, while Tommaso Allan, Marco Lazzaroni, Marco Manfredi and Luca Sperandio were released.Italyrugby, convocati Bruno, Favretto e Zambonin per il raduno di Roma
Scotland On 20 January, Townsend named a 35-man squad for the Six Nations.
Head coach: Gregor Townsend
Invited players
Call-ups On 8 February, D'Arcy Rae, Charlie Shiel and George Taylor were called into the squad, while Ewan Ashman, Jamie Dobie, Blair Kinghorn and Rufus McLean returned to their clubs.Uncapped duo among three called into Scotland squad On 21 February, Ewan Ashman, Josh Bayliss, Jamie Bhatti, Jamie Dobie, Cornell du Preez, Rob Harley, Adam Hastings and Sam Johnson were called into the squad, while Allan Dell, Gary Graham, Byron McGuigan, D'Arcy Rae, Cameron Redpath, Charlie Shiel, George Taylor, Blade Thomson and Zander Ferguson were withdrawn. Matt Currie and Ben Muncaster were also invited to train with the squad. On 8 March, Nick Haining, Sam Skinner and Rufus McLean were called into the squad, while Josh Bayliss, Richie Gray, Adam Hastings, Ben Muncaster and Grant Stewart were withdrawn. Rory Darge and Max Williamson were also invited to train with the squad.Scotland squad update Gregor Townsend has named his squad to prepare for this weekend’s #GuinnessSixNations match against Ireland at @BTMurrayfield. On 15 March, Zander Ferguson, Damien Hoyland and Ally Miller were called into the squad, while Scott Cummings, Rufus McLean and Max Williamson were withdrawn. Alex Samuel was also invited to train with the squad.Scotland squad update Gregor Townsend has named a 35-man squad to prepare for this weekend’s #GuinnessSixNations match against Italy at @BTMurrayfield. On 22 March, Adam Hastings, Rufus McLean and Grant Stewart were called into the squad, while Ewan Ashman, Jamie Bhatti, Matt Currie, Rory Darge, Cornell du Preez, Jonny Gray, Damien Hoyland, James Lang, Sean Maitland, Ally Miller, Alex Samuel and Duncan Taylor were withdrawn.Scotland squad update Gregor Townsend has named a 29-man squad to prepare for Friday night's final #GuinnessSixNations match against France in Paris.
Wales On 20 January, Pivac named a 36-man squad for the Six Nations.
Head coach: Wayne Pivac
Call-ups On 10 February, James Botham, Willis Halaholo and Lloyd Williams were called into the squad, while Dan Lydiate withdrew due to injury.Cardiff Blues trio join up with Wales squad On 19 February, WillGriff John was called into the squad, with Dillon Lewis withdrawing through injury. Josh Macleod was also withdrawn from the squad following injury in the lead up to the match against Scotland.John replaces injured Lewis in Wales squad On 4 March, Kieran Hardy was released from the squad due to injury.Wales squad update
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