2012 Rugby Championship
Date18 August – 6 October 2012
Countries Argentina
 Australia
 New Zealand
 South Africa
Final positions
Champions New Zealand (11th title)
Bledisloe Cup New Zealand
Freedom Cup New Zealand
Mandela Challenge Plate Australia
Puma Trophy Australia
Tournament statistics
Matches played12
Tries scored44 (3.67 per match)
Top scorer(s)New Zealand Dan Carter (58)
Most triesSouth Africa Bryan Habana (7)
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The 2012 Rugby Championship was the inaugural annual rugby union series between the national rugby union teams of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina.[1] For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as The Castle Rugby Championship in South Africa, The Investec Rugby Championship in New Zealand, The Castrol Edge Rugby Championship in Australia and The Personal Rugby Championship in Argentina.

The 2012 Rugby Championship kicked off on 18 August with New Zealand defeating Australia and finished on 6 October. Each team played the other twice on a home and away basis. The inaugural Championship was won by New Zealand, which was their 11th Southern Hemisphere title including the Tri Nations.[2][3][4]

Standings

Place Nation Games Points Try
Bonus		 Losing
Bonus		 Table
points
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff
1 New Zealand 660017766+1112026
2 Australia 6303101137−360012
3 South Africa 6213120109+111112
4 Argentina 601580166−86024

Fixtures

Round 1

18 August 2012
20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia 19–27 New Zealand
Try: Sharpe 38' c
Con: Barnes (1/1) 39'
Pen: Barnes (4/4) 2', 44', 49', 75'		Report[5]Try: Dagg 12' c
Jane 32' m
Con: Carter (1/2) 13'
Pen: Carter (5/6) 10', 19', 47', 62', 80+2'
Stadium Australia, Sydney
Attendance: 76,877[6]
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Australia
New Zealand
FB15Kurtley Beale
RW14Adam Ashley-Cooper
OC13Rob Horne
IC12Anthony Fainga'a
LW11Digby Ioane
FH10Berrick Barnes
SH9Will Genia
N88Scott Higginbotham
OF7David Pocock (c)
BF6Dave Dennisdownward-facing red arrow 64'
RL5Nathan Sharpe
LL4Sitaleki Timanired cross icon 40' to 44'downward-facing red arrow 66'upward-facing green arrow 70'
TP3Sekope Kepu
HK2Tatafu Polota-Naudownward-facing red arrow 59'
LP1Benn Robinsondownward-facing red arrow 68'
Substitutes:
HK16Stephen Mooreupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR17James Slipperupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK18Rob Simmonsupward-facing green arrow 40'downward-facing red arrow 44'upward-facing green arrow 66'downward-facing red arrow 70'
FL19Radike Samoupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL20Michael Hooper
SH21Nick Phipps
WG22Drew Mitchell
Coach:
New Zealand Robbie Deans
FB15Israel Dagg
RW14Cory Jane
OC13Ma'a Nonu
IC12Sonny Bill Williams
LW11Hosea Gear
FH10Dan Carter
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 79'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)
BF6Liam Messam
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Luke Romanodownward-facing red arrow 52'
TP3Owen Franks
HK2Keven Mealamudownward-facing red arrow 77'
LP1Tony Woodcockdownward-facing red arrow 64'
Substitutes:
HK16Andrew Horeupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR17Ben Franksupward-facing green arrow 64'
LK18Brodie Retallickupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL19Victor Vito
SH20Piri Weepuupward-facing green arrow 79'
FH21Aaron Cruden
FB22Ben Smith
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen

Man of the Match
Israel Dagg (New Zealand)

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Matt Goddard (Australia)

18 August 2012
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 27–6 Argentina
Try: Kirchner 16' c
Coetzee 27' c
Habana 56' c
Con: M. Steyn (3/3) 17', 28', 57'
Pen: M. Steyn (2/2) 3', 24'		Report[7]Pen: Hernández (2/4) 13', 30'
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town
Attendance: 38,843[8]
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
South Africa
Argentina
FB15Zane Kirchner
RW14Bryan Habanadownward-facing red arrow 69'
OC13Jean de Villiers (c)
IC12François Steyn
LW11Lwazi Mvovodownward-facing red arrow 60'
FH10Morné Steyn
SH9Francois Hougaard
N88Keegan Danieldownward-facing red arrow 52'
OF7Willem Alberts
BF6Marcell Coetzee
RL5Andries Bekkerdownward-facing red arrow 58'
LL4Eben Etzebeth
TP3Jannie du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 31'upward-facing green arrow 35'downward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Bismarck du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 4'
LP1Tendai Mtawarira
Substitutes:
HK16Adriaan Straussupward-facing green arrow 4'
PR17Pat Cilliersupward-facing green arrow 31'downward-facing red arrow 35'upward-facing green arrow 70'
LK18Flip van der Merweupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL19Jacques Potgieterupward-facing green arrow 52'
SH20Ruan Pienaarupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH21Patrick Lambie
CE22JJ Engelbrechtupward-facing green arrow 69'
Coach:
South Africa Heyneke Meyer
FB15Lucas González Amorosino
RW14Gonzalo Camacho
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Santiago Fernándezdownward-facing red arrow 69'
LW11Horacio Agulla
FH10Juan Martín Hernández
SH9Nicolás Vergallodownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
OF7Alvaro Galindodownward-facing red arrow 42'
BF6Julio Farías Cabellodownward-facing red arrow 69'
RL5Patricio Albacete
LL4Manuel Carizza
TP3Juan Figallodownward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Eusebio Guiñazú
LP1Rodrigo Roncerodownward-facing red arrow 60'
Substitutes:
HK16Bruno Postiglioni
PR17Marcos Ayerzaupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR18Juan Pablo Orlandiupward-facing green arrow 60'
FL19Tomás Leonardiupward-facing green arrow 42'
N820Leonardo Senatoreupward-facing green arrow 69'
SH21Martín Landajoupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE22Martín Rodríguezupward-facing green arrow 69'
Coach:
Argentina Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match
Morné Steyn (South Africa)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Johann Meuwesen (South Africa)

Round 2

25 August 2012
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 22–0 Australia
Try: Dagg 45' c
Con: Carter (1/1) 46'
Pen: Carter (5/6) 25', 29', 38', 42', 48'		Report[9]
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 48,460[10]
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
New Zealand
Australia
FB15Israel Daggdownward-facing red arrow 70'
RW14Cory Jane
OC13Ma'a Nonudownward-facing red arrow 55'
IC12Sonny Bill Williams
LW11Hosea Gear
FH10Dan Carter
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)
BF6Liam Messamdownward-facing red arrow 64'
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Luke Romanodownward-facing red arrow 47'
TP3Owen Franks
HK2Keven Mealamudownward-facing red arrow 47'
LP1Wyatt Crockettdownward-facing red arrow 55'
Substitutes:
HK16Andrew Horeupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR17Ben Franksupward-facing green arrow 55'
LK18Brodie Retallickupward-facing green arrow 47'
FL19Victor Vitoupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH20Piri Weepuupward-facing green arrow 64'
FH21Aaron Crudenupward-facing green arrow 70'
FB22Ben Smithupward-facing green arrow 55'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Adam Ashley-Cooper
RW14Drew Mitchelldownward-facing red arrow 34'
OC13Rob Hornedownward-facing red arrow 40'
IC12Berrick Barnes
LW11Digby Ioane
FH10Quade Cooper
SH9Will Genia (c)yellow card 28' to 38'
N88Scott Higginbothamdownward-facing red arrow 46'
OF7Michael Hooper
BF6Dave Dennisdownward-facing red arrow 54'
RL5Nathan Sharpe
LL4Sitaleki Timani
TP3Ben Alexander
HK2Stephen Mooredownward-facing red arrow 72'
LP1Benn Robinsondownward-facing red arrow 42'
Substitutes:
HK16Saia Fainga'aupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR17James Slipperupward-facing green arrow 42'
FL18Radike Samoupward-facing green arrow 46'
FL19Liam Gillupward-facing green arrow 54'
SH20Nick Phipps
CE21Anthony Fainga'aupward-facing green arrow 40'
FB22Kurtley Bealeupward-facing green arrow 34'
Coach:
New Zealand Robbie Deans

Man of the Match:
Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand)[11]

Touch judges:
Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Television match official:
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

25 August 2012
16:10 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina 16–16 South Africa
Try: Fernández 16' c
Con: Rodríguez (1/1) 17'
Pen: Rodríguez (3/5) 11', 35', 50'		Report[12]Try: F. Steyn 64' c
Con: M. Steyn (1/1) 65'
Pen: M. Steyn (3/7) 32', 48', 53'
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Attendance: 37,679 [13]
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Argentina
South Africa
FB15Martín Rodríguez
RW14Gonzalo Camacho
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Santiago Fernández
LW11Horacio Agulla
FH10Nicolás Sánchezdownward-facing red arrow 54'
SH9Nicolás Vergallodownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
OF7Alvaro Galindodownward-facing red arrow 35'
BF6Julio Farías Cabellodownward-facing red arrow 75'
RL5Patricio Albacete
LL4Manuel Carizza
TP3Juan Figallo
HK2Eusebio Guiñazú
LP1Rodrigo Roncerodownward-facing red arrow 56'
Substitutes:
HK16Bruno Postiglioni
PR17Marcos Ayerzaupward-facing green arrow 56'
N818Leonardo Senatoreupward-facing green arrow 75'
FL19Tomás Leonardiupward-facing green arrow 35'
SH20Martín Landajoupward-facing green arrow 56'
FB21Lucas González Amorosinoupward-facing green arrow 54'
WG22Juan Imhoff
Coach:
Argentina Santiago Phelan
FB15Zane Kirchner
RW14Bryan Habanadownward-facing red arrow 57'
OC13Jean de Villiers (c)
IC12François Steyn
LW11Lwazi Mvovo
FH10Morné Steyn
SH9Francois Hougaard
N88Willem Alberts
OF7Jacques Potgieter
BF6Marcell Coetzeedownward-facing red arrow 65'
RL5Andries Bekkerdownward-facing red arrow 49'
LL4Eben Etzebeth
TP3Jannie du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 68'
HK2Adriaan Straussdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Tendai Mtawarira
Substitutes:
HK16Tiaan Liebenbergupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Pat Cilliersupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK18Flip van der Merweupward-facing green arrow 49'
N819Keegan Danielupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH20Ruan Pienaarupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH21Patrick Lambie
CE22JJ Engelbrecht
Coach:
South Africa Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match
Rodrigo Roncero (Argentina)

Touch judges:
Jérôme Garcès (France)
John Lacey (Ireland)
Television match official:
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)

Round 3

8 September 2012
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 21–5 Argentina
Try: Savea 66' m
Jane 71' c
Con: Cruden (1/2) 73'
Pen: Cruden (3/5) 8', 24', 51'		Report[14]Try: Roncero 12' m
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 29,932
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
New Zealand
Argentina
FB15Israel Dagg
RW14Cory Jane
OC13Conrad Smithdownward-facing red arrow 76'
IC12Ma'a Nonu
LW11Julian Savea
FH10Aaron Crudendownward-facing red arrow 75'
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)
BF6Victor Vitodownward-facing red arrow 43'
RL5Brodie Retallickdownward-facing red arrow 64'
LL4Luke Romano
TP3Owen Franksdownward-facing red arrow 74'
HK2Keven Mealamudownward-facing red arrow 49'
LP1Tony Woodcock
Substitutes:
HK16Andrew Horeupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR17Charlie Faumuinaupward-facing green arrow 74'
LK18Sam Whitelockupward-facing green arrow 64'
FL19Liam Messamupward-facing green arrow 43'
SH20Piri Weepuupward-facing green arrow 61'
FH21Beauden Barrettupward-facing green arrow 75'
FB22Ben Smithupward-facing green arrow 76'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Martín Rodríguezdownward-facing red arrow 67'
RW14Gonzalo Camacho
OC13Marcelo Boschdownward-facing red arrow 77'
IC12Santiago Fernández
LW11Horacio Agulla
FH10Juan Martín Hernández
SH9Nicolás Vergallo
N88Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
OF7Juan Manuel Leguizamóndownward-facing red arrow 41'
BF6Julio Farías Cabelloyellow card 58' to 68'downward-facing red arrow 74'
RL5Patricio Albacete
LL4Manuel Carizza
TP3Juan Figallodownward-facing red arrow 51'
HK2Eusebio Guiñazú
LP1Rodrigo Roncerodownward-facing red arrow 51'
Substitutes:
HK16Agustín Creevy
PR17Marcos Ayerzaupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Juan Pablo Orlandiupward-facing green arrow 51'
N819Leonardo Senatoreupward-facing green arrow 74'
FL20Tomás Leonardiupward-facing green arrow 41'
SH21Martín Landajoupward-facing green arrow 77'
WG22Lucas González Amorosinoupward-facing green arrow 67'
Coach:
Argentina Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match
Marcelo Bosch (Argentina)

Touch judges:
George Clancy (Ireland)
James Leckie (Australia)
Television match official:
Vinny Munro (New Zealand)

8 September 2012
18:35 AWST (UTC+08)
Australia 26–19 South Africa
Try: Higginbotham 56' c
Alexander 68' c
Con: Barnes (2/2) 55', 69'
Pen: Barnes (4/4) 18', 29', 48', 63'		Report[15]Try: Habana 20' c
Con: M. Steyn (1/1) 20'
Pen: M. Steyn (2/3) 3', 67'
F. Steyn (2/2) 25', 60'
Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 34,377
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Australia
South Africa
FB15Kurtley Bealedownward-facing red arrow 71'
RW14Dominic Shipperley
OC13Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC12Berrick Barnesdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LW11Digby Ioane
FH10Quade Cooper
SH9Will Genia (c)downward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Radike Samodownward-facing red arrow 52'
OF7Michael Hooper
BF6Dave Dennis
RL5Nathan Sharpe
LL4Sitaleki Timanidownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Ben Alexanderdownward-facing red arrow 74'
HK2Tatafu Polota-Naudownward-facing red arrow 74'
LP1Benn Robinsondownward-facing red arrow 31'upward-facing green arrow 74'
Substitutes:
HK16Saia Fainga'aupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR17James Slipperupward-facing green arrow 31'
FL18Scott Higginbothamupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL19Liam Gillupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH20Nick Phippsupward-facing green arrow 70'
FH21Mike Harrisupward-facing green arrow 71'
CE22Anthony Fainga'aupward-facing green arrow 71'
Coach:
New Zealand Robbie Deans
FB15Zane Kirchnerdownward-facing red arrow 71'
RW14Bryan Habanadownward-facing red arrow 52'
OC13Jean de Villiers (c)
IC12François Steyn
LW11Francois Hougaard
FH10Morné Steyndownward-facing red arrow 71'
SH9Ruan Pienaar
N88Duane Vermeulendownward-facing red arrow 34'upward-facing green arrow 43'
OF7Willem Alberts
BF6Marcell Coetzeedownward-facing red arrow 57'
RL5Juandré Kruger
LL4Eben Etzebethdownward-facing red arrow 59'
TP3Jannie du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Adriaan Straussdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Tendai Mtawarirayellow card 33' to 43'
Substitutes:
HK16Tiaan Liebenbergupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Pat Cilliersupward-facing green arrow 34'downward-facing red arrow 43'upward-facing green arrow 53'
LK18Flip van der Merweupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL19Francois Louwupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH20Johan Goosenupward-facing green arrow 71'
FH21Patrick Lambieupward-facing green arrow 71'
WG22Lwazi Mvovoupward-facing green arrow 52'
Coach:
South Africa Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match
Berrick Barnes (Australia)

Touch judges:
Wayne Barnes (England)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Matt Goddard (Australia)

Round 4

15 September 2012
19:35 NZST (UTC+12)
New Zealand 21–11 South Africa
Try: Dagg 19' m
A. Smith 60' c
Con: Cruden (1/2) 60'
Pen: Cruden (3/5) 52', 75', 82'		Report[16]Try: Habana 48' m
Pen: M. Steyn (1/4) 18'
Goosen (1/2) 70'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Attendance: 28,982
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
New Zealand
South Africa
FB15Israel Dagg
RW14Cory Jane
OC13Conrad Smith
IC12Ma'a Nonu
LW11Julian Savea
FH10Aaron Cruden
SH9Piri Weepudownward-facing red arrow 40'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)
BF6Liam Messam
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Luke Romanodownward-facing red arrow 50'
TP3Owen Franksdownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Andrew Horedownward-facing red arrow 50'
LP1Tony Woodcock
Substitutes:
HK16Keven Mealamuupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR17Charlie Faumuinaupward-facing green arrow 70'
LK18Brodie Retallickupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL19Victor Vito
SH20Aaron Smithupward-facing green arrow 40'
FH21Beauden Barrett
CE22Tamati Ellison
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen
FB15Zane Kirchnerdownward-facing red arrow 75'
RW14Bryan Habana
OC13Jean de Villiers (c)
IC12François Steyn
LW11Francois Hougaard
FH10Morné Steyndownward-facing red arrow 59'
SH9Ruan Pienaar
N88Duane Vermeulen
OF7Willem Albertsdownward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Francois Louw
RL5Juandré Krugerdownward-facing red arrow 53'
LL4Flip van der Merwered cross icon 40' to 42'
TP3Jannie du Plessis
HK2Adriaan Straussdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Tendai Mtawariradownward-facing red arrow 51'
Substitutes:
HK16Tiaan Liebenbergupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Dean Greylingupward-facing green arrow 51'yellow card 64' to 74'
LK18Andries Bekkerupward-facing green arrow 40'downward-facing red arrow 42'upward-facing green arrow 53'
FL19Marcell Coetzeeupward-facing green arrow 61'
FH20Johan Goosenupward-facing green arrow 59'
CE21Juan de Jongh
FH22Patrick Lambieupward-facing green arrow 75'
Coach:
South Africa Heyneke Meyer

Man of the Match:
Israel Dagg (New Zealand)[17]

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
James Leckie (Australia)
Television match official:
Vinny Munro (New Zealand)

15 September 2012
20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia 23–19 Argentina
Try: McCabe 60' c
Ioane 69' c
Con: Barnes (2/2) 60', 69'
Pen: Barnes (2/4) 25', 49'
Beale (1/1) 79'		Report[18]Try: Leonardi 50' m
Cabello 52' m
Pen: Hernández (3/4) 3', 29', 57'
Robina Stadium, Gold Coast
Attendance: 22,278
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)
Australia
Argentina
FB15Berrick Barnesdownward-facing red arrow 70'
RW14Dominic Shipperleydownward-facing red arrow 30'upward-facing green arrow 40'downward-facing red arrow 66'
OC13Adam Ashley-Cooper
IC12Pat McCabeyellow card 12' to 22'
LW11Digby Ioane
FH10Quade Cooper
SH9Nick Phipps
N88Radike Samodownward-facing red arrow 53'
OF7Michael Hooper
BF6Dave Dennisdownward-facing red arrow 75'
RL5Nathan Sharpe (c)
LL4Kane Douglas
TP3Ben Alexander
HK2Tatafu Polota-Nau
LP1Benn Robinsondownward-facing red arrow 30'
Substitutes:
HK16Saia Fainga'a
PR17James Slipperupward-facing green arrow 30'
FL18Scott Higginbothamupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL19Liam Gillupward-facing green arrow 75'
SH20Brett Sheehan
CE21Anthony Fainga'aupward-facing green arrow 70'
FB22Kurtley Bealeupward-facing green arrow 30'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
New Zealand Robbie Deans
FB15Lucas González Amorosino
RW14Gonzalo Camachodownward-facing red arrow 40'
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Santiago Fernández
LW11Horacio Agulla
FH10Juan Martín Hernández
SH9Martín Landajodownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
OF7Juan Manuel Leguizamóndownward-facing red arrow 49'
BF6Julio Farías Cabellodownward-facing red arrow 74'
RL5Patricio Albacete
LL4Manuel Carizza
TP3Juan Figallodownward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 74'
HK2Eusebio Guiñazúdownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Rodrigo Roncerodownward-facing red arrow 74'
Substitutes:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Juan Pablo Orlandiupward-facing green arrow 40'
N818Leonardo Senatoreupward-facing green arrow 74'
FL19Tomás Leonardiupward-facing green arrow 49'
SH20Nicolás Vergalloupward-facing green arrow 61'
FB21Martín Rodríguez
WG22Juan Imhoffupward-facing green arrow 40'
Coach:
Argentina Santiago Phelan

Man of the Match:
Digby Ioane (Australia)[19]

Touch judges:
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
Television match official:
Matt Goddard (Australia)

Round 5

29 September 2012
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 31–8 Australia
Try: Kirchner 21' c
Habana 28' c, 60' c, 78' m
Louw 53' m
Con: Pienaar (3/5) 22', 29', 61'		Report[20]Try: Harris 65' m
Pen: Beale (1/2) 34'
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
Attendance: 44,463
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
South Africa
Australia
FB15Zane Kirchnerdownward-facing red arrow 55'
RW14Bryan Habana
OC13Jaco Tautedownward-facing red arrow 75'
IC12Jean de Villiers (c)
LW11Francois Hougaard
FH10Johan Goosendownward-facing red arrow 75'
SH9Ruan Pienaar
N88Duane Vermeulen
OF7Willem Albertsdownward-facing red arrow 58'
BF6Francois Louw
RL5Andries Bekker
LL4Eben Etzebethdownward-facing red arrow 58'
TP3Jannie du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Adriaan Straussdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LP1Tendai Mtawarira
Substitutes:
HK16Tiaan Liebenbergupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Pat Cilliersupward-facing green arrow 70'
LK18Flip van der Merweupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL19Marcell Coetzeeupward-facing green arrow 58'
FH20Elton Jantjiesupward-facing green arrow 75'
CE21Juan de Jonghupward-facing green arrow 75'
FH22Patrick Lambieupward-facing green arrow 55'
Coach:
South Africa Heyneke Meyer
FB15Berrick Barnesdownward-facing red arrow 31'
RW14Dominic Shipperley
OC13Adam Ashley-Cooperdownward-facing red arrow 38'
IC12Pat McCabered cross icon 5' to 13'
LW11Digby Ioanered cross icon 19' to 23'downward-facing red arrow 62'
FH10Kurtley Beale
SH9Nick Phipps
N88Radike Samodownward-facing red arrow 55'
OF7Michael Hooper
BF6Dave Dennis
RL5Nathan Sharpe (c)
LL4Kane Douglasdownward-facing red arrow 50'
TP3Ben Alexanderdownward-facing red arrow 67'
HK2Tatafu Polota-Nau
LP1Benn Robinsondownward-facing red arrow 30'upward-facing green arrow 67'
Substitutes:
HK16Saia Fainga'a
PR17James Slipperupward-facing green arrow 30'yellow card 52' to 62'
LK18Rob Simmonsupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL19Liam Gillupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH20Brett Sheehanupward-facing green arrow 62'
FH21Mike Harrisupward-facing green arrow 38'
CE22Anthony Fainga'aupward-facing green arrow 5'downward-facing red arrow 13' upward-facing green arrow 19'downward-facing red arrow 23'upward-facing green arrow 31'
Coach:
New Zealand Robbie Deans

Man of the Match:
Bryan Habana (South Africa)[21]

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Greg Garner (England)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

29 September 2012
20:10 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina 15–54 New Zealand
Try: Landajo 7' m
Camacho 47' c
Con: Hernández (1/2) 47'
Pen: Hernández (1/2) 26'		Report[22]Try: A. Smith 15' c
Jane 22' c, 50' m, 79' c
Savea 30' m, 38' c
Nonu 58' c
Con: Carter (3/5) 15', 23', 39'
Cruden (2/2) 59', 80'
Pen: Carter (2/3) 19', 28'
Cruden (1/1) 65'
Estadio Ciudad de La Plata, La Plata
Attendance: 53,000
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Argentina
New Zealand
FB15Lucas González Amorosinodownward-facing red arrow 66'
RW14Gonzalo Camacho
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Santiago Fernández
LW11Horacio Agulladownward-facing red arrow 48'
FH10Juan Martín Hernández
SH9Martín Landajo
N88Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
OF7Juan Manuel Leguizamóndownward-facing red arrow 52'
BF6Julio Farías Cabello
RL5Patricio Albacete
LL4Manuel Carizzadownward-facing red arrow 57'
TP3Juan Figallodownward-facing red arrow 67'
HK2Eusebio Guiñazúdownward-facing red arrow 58'
LP1Rodrigo Roncero
Substitutes:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR17Juan Pablo Orlandiupward-facing green arrow 67'
LK18Tomás Vallejosupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL19Tomás Leonardiupward-facing green arrow 52'
SH20Nicolás Vergalloupward-facing green arrow 73'
FB21Martín Rodríguezupward-facing green arrow 66'downward-facing red arrow 73'
WG22Juan Imhoffupward-facing green arrow 48'
Coach:
Argentina Santiago Phelan
FB15Israel Dagg
RW14Cory Jane
OC13Conrad Smithdownward-facing red arrow 54'
IC12Ma'a Nonu
LW11Julian Savea
FH10Dan Carterdownward-facing red arrow 58'
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 57'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)downward-facing red arrow 58'
BF6Liam Messam
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Luke Romanored cross icon 5' to 16'downward-facing red arrow 35'
TP3Owen Franksdownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Andrew Horedownward-facing red arrow 48'
LP1Tony Woodcock
Substitutes:
HK16Keven Mealamuupward-facing green arrow 48'
PR17Charlie Faumuinaupward-facing green arrow 57'
LK18Brodie Retallickupward-facing green arrow 5'downward-facing red arrow 16'upward-facing green arrow 35'
FL19Sam Caneupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH20Piri Weepuupward-facing green arrow 57'
FH21Aaron Crudenupward-facing green arrow 58'
FB22Ben Smithupward-facing green arrow 54'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Kieran Read (New Zealand)[23]

Touch judges:
Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)

Round 6

6 October 2012
17:00 SAST (UTC+02)
South Africa 16–32 New Zealand
Try: Habana 12' c
Con: Goosen (1/1) 13'
Pen: Goosen (1/3) 20'
Jantjies (2/4) 36', 39'		Report[24]Try: Whitelock 25' m
A. Smith 33' c
Nonu 41' c
C. Smith 52' c
Con: Carter (3/4) 33, 41, 53
Pen: Carter (1/2) 71'
Drop: Carter (1/1) 63'
FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Attendance: 80,753
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
South Africa
New Zealand
FB15Zane Kirchnerdownward-facing red arrow 64'
RW14Bryan Habana
OC13Jaco Tautedownward-facing red arrow 76'
IC12Jean de Villiers (c)
LW11Francois Hougaard
FH10Johan Goosendownward-facing red arrow 34'
SH9Ruan Pienaar
N88Duane Vermeulen
OF7Willem Albertsdownward-facing red arrow 59'
BF6Francois Louwred cross icon 36' to 42'
RL5Andries Bekker
LL4Eben Etzebethdownward-facing red arrow 59'
TP3Jannie du Plessisdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Adriaan Straussdownward-facing red arrow 72'
LP1Tendai Mtawarira
Substitutes:
HK16Tiaan Liebenbergupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR17Coenie Oosthuizenupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK18Flip van der Merweupward-facing green arrow 59'
FL19Marcell Coetzeeupward-facing green arrow 36'downward-facing red arrow 42'upward-facing green arrow 59'
FH20Elton Jantjiesupward-facing green arrow 34'
CE21Juan de Jonghupward-facing green arrow 76'
FH22Patrick Lambieupward-facing green arrow 64'
Coach:
South Africa Heyneke Meyer
FB15Israel Daggyellow card 66' to 76'
RW14Cory Jane
OC13Conrad Smith
IC12Ma'a Nonudownward-facing red arrow 62'
LW11Hosea Gear
FH10Dan Carterdownward-facing red arrow 76'
SH9Aaron Smithdownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Kieran Read
OF7Richie McCaw (c)red cross icon 69' to 72'
BF6Liam Messamdownward-facing red arrow 65'upward-facing green arrow 69'downward-facing red arrow 72'
RL5Sam Whitelock
LL4Brodie Retallickdownward-facing red arrow 58'
TP3Owen Franksdownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Andrew Horedownward-facing red arrow 51'
LP1Tony Woodcock
Substitutes:
HK16Keven Mealamuupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR17Ben Franksupward-facing green arrow 62'
LK18Luke Romanoupward-facing green arrow 58'
FL19Adam Thomsonupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH20Piri Weepuupward-facing green arrow 65'
FH21Aaron Crudenupward-facing green arrow 76'
CE22Tamati Ellisonupward-facing green arrow 62'
Coach:
New Zealand Steve Hansen

Man of the Match:
Kieran Read (New Zealand)[25]

Touch judges:
Romain Poite (France)
Greg Garner (England)
Television match official:
Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

6 October 2012
20:10 AST (UTC−03)
Argentina 19–25 Australia
Try: Imhoff 76' c
Con: Bosch (1/1) 76'
Pen: Hernández (3/4) 10', 15', 28'
Bosch (1/2) 61'		Report[26]Try: Ioane 63' c
Con: Harris (1/1) 65'
Pen: Harris (6/9) 2', 7', 13', 23', 26', 73'
Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario
Attendance: 37,000
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Argentina
Australia
FB15Lucas González Amorosino
RW14Gonzalo Camacho
OC13Marcelo Bosch
IC12Santiago Fernándezred cross icon 45' to 52'
LW11Horacio Agulladownward-facing red arrow 66'
FH10Juan Martín Hernándezdownward-facing red arrow 59'
SH9Martín Landajo
N88Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c)
OF7Juan Manuel Leguizamóndownward-facing red arrow 47'
BF6Julio Farías Cabellodownward-facing red arrow 73'
RL5Patricio Albaceteyellow card 24' to 34'
LL4Manuel Carizza
TP3Juan Figallodownward-facing red arrow 69'
HK2Eusebio Guiñazú
LP1Rodrigo Roncerodownward-facing red arrow 73'
Substitutes:
HK16Agustín Creevyupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Juan Pablo Orlandiupward-facing green arrow 69'
N818Leonardo Senatoreupward-facing green arrow 73'
FL19Tomás Leonardiupward-facing green arrow 47'
SH20Nicolás Vergallo
FH21Nicolás Sánchezupward-facing green arrow 45'downward-facing red arrow 52'upward-facing green arrow 59'
WG22Juan Imhoffupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Argentina Santiago Phelan
FB15Mike Harris
RW14Nick Cummins
OC13Ben Tapuai
IC12Pat McCabe
LW11Digby Ioane
FH10Kurtley Beale
SH9Nick Phippsdownward-facing red arrow 73'
N88Radike Samodownward-facing red arrow 62'
OF7Michael Hooper
BF6Sitaleki Timanidownward-facing red arrow 68'
RL5Nathan Sharpe (c)
LL4Kane Douglasdownward-facing red arrow 8'
TP3Ben Alexander
HK2Tatafu Polota-Nau
LP1James Slipperdownward-facing red arrow 40'
Substitutes:
HK16Saia Fainga'a
PR17Benn Robinsonupward-facing green arrow 40'
FL18Dave Dennisupward-facing green arrow 62'
FL19Scott Higginbothamupward-facing green arrow 8'
FL20Liam Gillupward-facing green arrow 68'
SH21Brett Sheehanupward-facing green arrow 73'yellow card 74' to 80'
WG22Dom Shipperley
Coach:
New Zealand Robbie Deans

Man of the Match:
Michael Hooper (Australia)[27]

Touch judges:
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Television match official:
Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)

Warm up matches

On 4 August and 11 August, Argentina played two uncapped matches against a Stade Français team in Argentina.

4 August 2012 Argentina  21–25 Stade Français Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires  
Try: Agulla 37' c
Imhoff 48' m
Con: Hernández (1/1) 38'
Pen: Hernández (3/4) 3', 24', 32'		 Report[28]
(In Spanish)		 Try: Sempéré 66' c
Con: Sinzelle (1/1) 67'
Pen: Dupuy (4/6) 11', 15', 26', 29'
Sinzelle (2/2) 74', 78'		 Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
11 August 2012 Argentina  31–17 Stade Français Estadio B. G. Estanislao López, Santa Fe  
Try: Carizza 36' m
Agulla 69' c
Imhoff 76' c
Con: Hernández 70', 77'
Pen: Hernández 8', 13', 38', 59'		 Report[29]
(In Spanish)		 Try: Bonneval 25' c
P. Williams 55' c
Con: Fillol 26', 56'
Pen: Fillol 53'		 Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)

Squads

Summary

Nation Match venues Head coach Captain
Name City Capacity
 Argentina Estadio Ciudad de La Plata La Plata 53,000 Argentina Santiago Phelan Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe
Estadio Gigante de Arroyito Rosario 41,654
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas Mendoza 40,268
 Australia ANZ Stadium Sydney 84,000 New Zealand Robbie Deans David Pocock
Will Genia
Nathan Sharpe[N 1]
Patersons Stadium Perth 43,500
Skilled Park Gold Coast 27,400
 New Zealand Eden Park Auckland 50,000 New Zealand Steve Hansen Richie McCaw
Westpac Stadium Wellington 36,000
Forsyth Barr Stadium Dunedin 30,748
 South Africa FNB Stadium Johannesburg 94,736 South Africa Heyneke Meyer Jean de Villiers
Newlands Stadium Cape Town 51,900
Loftus Versfeld Pretoria 51,762
  1. ↑ An injury sustained by original captain David Pocock meant he was ruled out of the championship after round 1. This thus made scrum-half Will Genia captain from round 2 onwards. However, an injury to his leg in round 3 meant he was unable to continue to play in the championship. Nathan Sharpe was named captain for the remaining round of the tournament.

Note: Ages are as of 18 August 2012 – the starting date of the tournament.

Argentina

Head coach: Argentina Santiago Phelan

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Agustín Creevy Hooker (1985-03-15)15 March 1985 (aged 27) 16 France Montpellier
Eusebio Guiñazú Hooker (1982-01-15)15 January 1982 (aged 30) 18 France Biarritz
Bruno Postiglioni Hooker (1987-08-04)4 August 1987 (aged 25) 6 Argentina La Plata
Marcos Ayerza Prop (1983-01-12)12 January 1983 (aged 29) 34 England Leicester Tigers
Maximiliano Bustos Prop (1986-04-02)2 April 1986 (aged 26) 0 France Montpellier
Juan Figallo Prop (1988-03-25)25 March 1988 (aged 24) 9 France Montpellier
Juan Pablo Orlandi Prop (1983-06-20)20 June 1983 (aged 29) 9 France Racing Métro
Rodrigo Roncero Prop (1977-02-16)16 February 1977 (aged 35) 49 France Stade Français
Patricio Albacete Lock (1981-09-02)2 September 1981 (aged 30) 46 France Toulouse
Julio Farías Cabello Lock (1978-09-09)9 September 1978 (aged 33) 10 Argentina Tucumán
Manuel Carizza Lock (1984-08-23)23 August 1984 (aged 27) 23 France Biarritz
Tomás Vallejos Lock (1984-10-16)16 October 1984 (aged 27) 1 Wales Scarlets
Tomás de la Vega Flanker (1990-09-28)28 September 1990 (aged 21) 5 Argentina C.U.B.A.
Álvaro Galindo Flanker (1982-02-26)26 February 1982 (aged 30) 11 France Racing Métro
Juan Manuel Leguizamón Flanker (1983-06-06)6 June 1983 (aged 29) 34 France Lyon
Tomás Leonardi Flanker (1987-07-01)1 July 1987 (aged 25) 7 Argentina S.I.C.
Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe (c) Number 8 (1981-09-19)19 September 1981 (aged 30) 43 France Toulon
Leonardo Senatore Number 8 (1984-05-13)13 May 1984 (aged 28) 9 France Toulon
Tomás Cubelli Scrum-half (1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 23) 10 Argentina Belgrano Athletic
Agustín Figuerola Scrum-half (1985-01-27)27 January 1985 (aged 27) 7 France Brive
Nicolás Vergallo Scrum-half (1983-08-20)20 August 1983 (aged 28) 24 France Toulouse
Santiago Fernández Fly-half (1985-11-28)28 November 1985 (aged 26) 18 France Montpellier
Juan Martín Hernández Fly-half (1982-08-07)7 August 1982 (aged 30) 32 France Racing Métro
Martín Landajo Fly-half (1986-06-14)14 June 1986 (aged 26) 6 Argentina C.A.S.I.
Marcelo Bosch Centre (1984-01-07)7 January 1984 (aged 28) 10 France Biarritz
Rafael Carballo Centre (1981-10-16)16 October 1981 (aged 30) 9 France Bordeaux
Martín Rodríguez Centre (1985-04-27)27 April 1985 (aged 27) 15 France Stade Français
Nicolás Sánchez Centre (1988-10-26)26 October 1988 (aged 23) 3 France Bordeaux
Horacio Agulla Wing (1984-10-22)22 October 1984 (aged 27) 34 England Bath
Gonzalo Camacho Wing (1984-08-28)28 August 1984 (aged 27) 11 England Exeter
Juan Imhoff Wing (1988-05-11)11 May 1988 (aged 24) 8 France Racing Métro
Manuel Montero Wing (1991-11-20)20 November 1991 (aged 20) 6 Argentina Pucará
Martín Bustos Moyano Fullback (1985-07-12)12 July 1985 (aged 27) 1 France Montpellier
Lucas González Amorosino Fullback (1985-02-11)11 February 1985 (aged 27) 14 France Montpellier

Australia

Head coach': New Zealand Robbie Deans

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Saia Fainga'a Hooker (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 25) 7 Australia Reds
Stephen Moore Hooker (1983-01-20)20 January 1983 (aged 29) 70 Australia Brumbies
Tatafu Polota-Nau Hooker (1985-07-26)26 July 1985 (aged 27) 35 Australia Waratahs
Ben Alexander Prop (1984-11-13)13 November 1984 (aged 27) 40 Australia Brumbies
Sekope Kepu Prop (1985-02-05)5 February 1985 (aged 27) 17 Australia Waratahs
Benn Robinson Prop (1984-07-19)19 July 1984 (aged 28) 45 Australia Waratahs
James Slipper Prop (1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 23) 23 Australia Reds
Kane Douglas Lock (1989-06-01)1 June 1989 (aged 23) 0 Australia Waratahs
Nathan Sharpe Lock (1978-02-26)26 February 1978 (aged 34) 105 Australia Western Force
Rob Simmons Lock (1989-04-19)19 April 1989 (aged 23) 20 Australia Reds
Sitaleki Timani Lock (1987-09-19)19 September 1987 (aged 24) 3 Australia Waratahs
Dave Dennis Flanker (1986-01-20)20 January 1986 (aged 26) 4 Australia Waratahs
Liam Gill Flanker (1992-06-08)8 June 1992 (aged 20) 0 Australia Reds
Michael Hooper Flanker (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 20) 3 Australia Brumbies
David Pocock (c) Flanker (1988-04-23)23 April 1988 (aged 24) 44 Australia Western Force
Jake Schatz Flanker (1990-07-23)23 July 1990 (aged 22) 0 Australia Reds
Scott Higginbotham Number 8 (1986-09-05)5 September 1986 (aged 25) 15 Australia Reds
Radike Samo Number 8 (1976-07-09)9 July 1976 (aged 36) 16 Australia Reds
Will Genia Scrum-half (1988-01-17)17 January 1988 (aged 24) 38 Australia Reds
Nick Phipps Scrum-half (1989-01-09)9 January 1989 (aged 23) 3 Australia Melbourne Rebels
Nic White Scrum-half (1990-06-13)13 June 1990 (aged 22) 0 Australia Brumbies
Berrick Barnes Fly-half (1986-05-28)28 May 1986 (aged 26) 41 Australia Waratahs
Quade Cooper Fly-half (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 24) 35 Australia Reds
Anthony Fainga'a Centre (1987-02-02)2 February 1987 (aged 25) 18 Australia Reds
Mike Harris Centre (1988-07-08)8 July 1988 (aged 24) 2 Australia Reds
Rob Horne Centre (1989-08-15)15 August 1989 (aged 23) 12 Australia Waratahs
Adam Ashley-Cooper Wing (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 28) 64 Australia Waratahs
Digby Ioane Wing (1985-07-14)14 July 1985 (aged 27) 25 Australia Reds
Drew Mitchell Wing (1984-03-26)26 March 1984 (aged 28) 58 Australia Waratahs
Kurtley Beale Fullback (1989-01-06)6 January 1989 (aged 23) 24 Australia Melbourne Rebels

New Zealand

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Andrew Hore Hooker (1978-09-13)13 September 1978 (aged 33) 65 New Zealand Highlanders
Keven Mealamu Hooker (1979-03-20)20 March 1979 (aged 33) 93 New Zealand Blues
Wyatt Crockett Prop (1983-01-24)24 January 1983 (aged 29) 6 New Zealand Crusaders
Charlie Faumuina Prop (1986-12-24)24 December 1986 (aged 25) 0 New Zealand Blues
Ben Franks Prop (1984-03-27)27 March 1984 (aged 28) 18 New Zealand Crusaders
Owen Franks Prop (1987-12-23)23 December 1987 (aged 24) 34 New Zealand Crusaders
Tony Woodcock Prop (1981-01-27)27 January 1981 (aged 31) 86 New Zealand Blues
Brodie Retallick Lock (1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 21) 3 New Zealand Chiefs
Luke Romano Lock (1986-02-16)16 February 1986 (aged 26) 1 New Zealand Crusaders
Sam Whitelock Lock (1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 23) 28 New Zealand Crusaders
Sam Cane Flanker (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 20) 2 New Zealand Chiefs
Richie McCaw (c) Flanker (1980-12-31)31 December 1980 (aged 31) 106 New Zealand Crusaders
Liam Messam Flanker (1984-03-25)25 March 1984 (aged 28) 10 New Zealand Chiefs
Adam Thomson Flanker (1982-03-13)13 March 1982 (aged 30) 27 New Zealand Highlanders
Kieran Read Number 8 (1985-10-26)26 October 1985 (aged 26) 38 New Zealand Crusaders
Victor Vito Number 8 (1987-03-27)27 March 1987 (aged 25) 14 New Zealand Hurricanes
Aaron Smith Scrum-half (1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 23) 3 New Zealand Highlanders
Piri Weepu Scrum-half (1983-09-07)7 September 1983 (aged 28) 59 New Zealand Blues
Dan Carter Fly-half (1982-03-05)5 March 1982 (aged 30) 87 New Zealand Crusaders
Aaron Cruden Fly-half (1989-01-08)8 January 1989 (aged 23) 11 New Zealand Chiefs
Tamati Ellison Centre (1983-04-01)1 April 1983 (aged 29) 2 New Zealand Highlanders
Ma'a Nonu Centre (1982-05-21)21 May 1982 (aged 30) 66 New Zealand Blues
Conrad Smith Centre (1981-10-12)12 October 1981 (aged 30) 58 New Zealand Hurricanes
Sonny Bill Williams Centre (1985-08-03)3 August 1985 (aged 27) 17 New Zealand Chiefs
Hosea Gear Wing (1984-03-16)16 March 1984 (aged 28) 9 New Zealand Highlanders
Cory Jane Wing (1983-02-08)8 February 1983 (aged 29) 32 New Zealand Hurricanes
Julian Savea Wing (1990-08-07)7 August 1990 (aged 22) 2 New Zealand Hurricanes
Israel Dagg Fullback (1988-06-06)6 June 1988 (aged 24) 15 New Zealand Crusaders
Ben Smith Fullback (1986-06-01)1 June 1986 (aged 26) 5 New Zealand Highlanders

South Africa

Head Coach:' South Africa Heyneke Meyer

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

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Craig Burden Hooker (1985-05-13)13 May 1985 (aged 27) 0 South Africa Sharks
Tiaan Liebenberg Hooker (1981-12-18)18 December 1981 (aged 30) 1 South Africa Stormers
Adriaan Strauss Hooker (1985-11-18)18 November 1985 (aged 26) 14 South Africa Cheetahs
Pat Cilliers Prop (1987-03-03)3 March 1987 (aged 25) 2 South Africa Lions
Jannie du Plessis Prop (1982-11-16)16 November 1982 (aged 29) 35 South Africa Sharks
Dean Greyling Prop (1986-01-01)1 January 1986 (aged 26) 2 South Africa Bulls
Tendai Mtawarira Prop (1985-08-01)1 August 1985 (aged 27) 37 South Africa Sharks
Andries Bekker Lock (1983-12-05)5 December 1983 (aged 28) 26 South Africa Stormers
Eben Etzebeth Lock (1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 20) 5 South Africa Stormers
Juandré Kruger Lock (1985-09-06)6 September 1985 (aged 26) 3 South Africa Bulls
Flip van der Merwe Lock (1985-06-03)3 June 1985 (aged 27) 15 South Africa Bulls
Marcell Coetzee Flanker (1991-05-08)8 May 1991 (aged 21) 5 South Africa Sharks
Francois Louw Flanker (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 (aged 27) 10 England Bath
Jacques Potgieter Flanker (1986-04-24)24 April 1986 (aged 26) 3 South Africa Bulls
Willem Alberts Number 8 (1984-05-11)11 May 1984 (aged 28) 11 South Africa Sharks
Duane Vermeulen Number 8 (1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 26) 0 South Africa Stormers
Francois Hougaard Scrum-half (1988-04-06)6 April 1988 (aged 24) 20 South Africa Bulls
Ruan Pienaar Scrum-half (1984-03-10)10 March 1984 (aged 28) 56 Republic of Ireland Ulster
Jano Vermaak Scrum-half (1985-01-01)1 January 1985 (aged 27) 0 South Africa Bulls
Johan Goosen Fly-half (1992-07-27)27 July 1992 (aged 20) 0 South Africa Cheetahs
Morné Steyn Fly-half (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 28) 39 South Africa Bulls
Juan de Jongh Centre (1988-04-15)15 April 1988 (aged 24) 10 South Africa Stormers
Jean de Villiers (c) Centre (1981-02-24)24 February 1981 (aged 31) 77 South Africa Stormers
François Steyn Centre (1987-05-14)14 May 1987 (aged 25) 49 South Africa Sharks
Bryan Habana Wing (1983-06-12)12 June 1983 (aged 29) 79 South Africa Stormers
Lwazi Mvovo Wing (1986-06-03)3 June 1986 (aged 26) 6 South Africa Sharks
Zane Kirchner Fullback (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 28) 17 South Africa Bulls
Patrick Lambie Fullback (1990-10-17)17 October 1990 (aged 21) 13 South Africa Sharks

Statistics

See also

References

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