2008 Rugby League World Cup squads
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup featured the national teams (selected from twenty-four-man squads) of ten nations: Australia, England, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, France, Scotland, Ireland, Samoa, and Tonga.[1][2]
Pool A
Australia
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Assistant coaches: John Cartwright and Allan Langer[3]
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1 Replaced originally selected Brett Stewart and Justin Hodges who withdrew on 16 October.[4]
2 Replaced originally selected Michael Crocker who withdrew due to injury on 9 October.[5]
England
Head coach: Tony Smith 
Assistant coach: Steve McNamara
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Peacock (capt) | 4 | 4 | PR |  |
| Rob Burrow | 4 | 22 | SH | |
| Mark Calderwood | 3 | 0 | WG |  |
| Gareth Ellis | 4 | 0 | SR | |
| Maurie Fa'asavalu | 2 | 0 | PR |  |
| Ade Gardner | 3 | 8 | WG | |
| Martin Gleeson | 4 | 12 | CE |  |
| James Graham | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Mickey Higham | 2 | 4 | HK | |
| Gareth Hock | 4 | 0 | SR | |
| Jamie Jones-Buchanan | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Jamie Langley | 1 | 0 | LF |  |
| Danny McGuire | 3 | 8 | FE | |
| Adrian Morley | 4 | 0 | PR | |
| Leon Pryce | 3 | 0 | SO | |
| Rob Purdham | 2 | 0 | LF |  |
| James Roby | 3 | 4 | HK | |
| Keith Senior | 4 | 0 | CE | |
| Kevin Sinfield | 3 | 8 | LK | |
| Lee Smith | 2 | 12 | WG | |
| Paul Sykes | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Paul Wellens | 4 | 0 | FB | |
| Ben Westwood | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Jon Wilkin | 3 | 0 | SR | |
New Zealand
Head coach: Stephen Kearney 
Assistant coach: Wayne Bennett
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| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Cayless (capt) | 4 | 0 | PR |  |
| Adam Blair | 5 | 8 | PR |  |
| Greg Eastwood | 5 | 4 | LK |  |
| David Fa'alogo | 4 | 4 | SR |  |
| Nathan Fien | 5 | 4 | UH |  |
| Dene Halatau | 1 | 0 | HK |  |
| Bronson Harrison1 | 3 | 4 | SR | |
| Lance Hohaia | 5 | 16 | UH | |
| Krisnan Inu | 1 | 10 | UB | |
| David Kidwell | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Thomas Leuluai | 5 | 0 | HB | |
| Issac Luke | 4 | 16 | HK | |
| Simon Mannering | 5 | 8 | SR | |
| Sika Manu | 4 | 4 | PR | |
| Benji Marshall | 5 | 14 | FE | |
| Steve Matai | 2 | 2 | CE |  |
| Jason Nightingale2 | 1 | 4 | WG |  |
| Sam Perrett | 4 | 12 | UB |  |
| Sam Rapira | 4 | 0 | PR | |
| Jerome Ropati | 5 | 16 | CE | |
| Setaimata Sa | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Jeremy Smith | 5 | 12 | SR | |
| Evarn Tuimavave2 | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| Manu Vatuvei | 5 | 16 | WG | |
1 Replaced originally named Iosia Soliola who withdrew due to injury on 21 October.[6]
2 Replaced originally named Brent Webb and Jeff Lima who withdrew due to injury on 7 October.[7]
Papua New Guinea
Head coach: Adrian Lam 
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wilshire (capt) | 3 | 10 | UB |  |
| David Moore | 3 | 0 | WG |  |
| George Keppa | 2 | 8 | WG |  |
| Stanley Gene | 3 | 0 | LK |  |
| Keith Peters | 3 | 0 | HB |  |
| Charlie Wabo | 2 | 0 | PR | |
| Rodney Pora | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| George Moni | 2 | 0 | SR | |
| Nickson Kolo | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Paul Aiton | 3 | 4 | HK | |
| Jessie Joe Parker | 3 | 0 | FE | |
| Makali Aizue | 2 | 0 | PR | |
| Trevor Exton | 3 | 0 | SR |  |
| Neville Costigan | 3 | 0 | SR |  |
| James Nightingale | 3 | 0 | LK | |
| Rod Griffin | 3 | 4 | LK |  |
| Larsen Marabe | 0 | 0 | FB | |
| Kevin Prior | 1 | 0 | CE |  |
| Jay Aston | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Tu'u Maori | 3 | 0 | WG | |
| Menzie Yere | 1 | 4 | FE | |
| Jason Chan | 3 | 4 | CE |  |
| Nico Slain | 1 | 0 | HK | |
| Anton Kui | 1 | 0 | HB | |
Pool B
Fiji
Head coach: Joe Dakuitoga 
France
Head coach: John Monie
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jérôme Guisset (capt) | 3 | 12 | PR |  |
| Éric Anselme | 2 | 0 | CE | |
| Jean-Philippe Baile | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Jean-Christophe Borlin | 1 | 0 | FR |  |
| Thomas Bosc | 3 | 16 | FE | |
| Laurent Carrasco | 2 | 0 | LK |  |
| Rémi Casty | 2 | 0 | PR | |
| Olivier Elima | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Jamal Fakir | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Adel Fellous | 2 | 0 | PR |  |
| Maxime Grésèque | 2 | 0 | HB |  |
| Mathieu Griffi | 1 | 0 | FR | |
| Christophe Moly | 3 | 4 | UH/UB |  |
| Grégory Mounis | 3 | 0 | LK | |
| Justin Murphy | 2 | 0 | WG | |
| Dimitri Pelo | 2 | 0 | WG | |
| Sébastien Planas | 1 | 4 | WG | |
| Sébastien Raguin | 3 | 4 | SR | |
| Julien Rinaldi | 1 | 0 | HB | |
| Teddy Sadaoui | 3 | 0 | CE | |
| Jared Taylor | 3 | 4 | FB | |
| John Wilson | 3 | 8 | CE | |
| James Wynne | 2 | 0 | HB | |
Scotland
Except for Edinburgh Eagles stand-off Paddy Couper, all of the Scottish team's players were selected under the grandparent rule.[10]
Head coach: Steve McCormack
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Brough (capt) | 2 | 12 | HB | |
| Chris Armit | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Dean Colton | 1 | 4 | WG |  |
| Paddy Coupar[11] | 1 | 0 | HB/CE |  |
| Gavin Cowan | 2 | 0 | CE |  |
| John Duffy | 3 | 0 | HB | |
| Ben Fisher | 2 | 0 | HK | |
| Andrew Henderson | 3 | 0 | HK |  |
| Ian Henderson | 3 | 0 | HK | |
| Kevin Henderson | 3 | 0 | CE | |
| Jack Howieson | 1 | 0 | PR |  |
| Paul Jackson | 2 | 0 | PR |  |
| Wade Liddell | 2 | 0 | FB | |
| Scott Logan | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Neil Lowe | 1 | 0 | SR |  |
| Dave McConnell | 1 | 0 | HK |  |
| Duncan MacGillivray | 2 | 0 | SR | |
| Iain Morrison | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Gareth Morton | 1 | 0 | CE |  |
| Mick Nanyn | 3 | 0 | CE | |
| Lee Paterson | 1 | 0 | FE | |
| Michael Robertson | 3 | 4 | WG | |
| Jon Steel | 2 | 8 | WG | |
| Oliver Wilkes | 3 | 8 | PR | |
Pool C
Ireland
Head coach: Andy Kelly
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Grix (capt) | 3 | 4 | FB | |
| Ross Barbour | 0 | 0 | CE |  |
| Bob Beswick | 3 | 0 | LK |  |
| Damien Blanch | 3 | 20 | WG | |
| Mick Cassidy | 1 | 0 | SR |  |
| Ged Corcoran | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| Lee Doran | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Liam Finn | 3 | 4 | HB |  |
| Simon Finnigan | 3 | 4 | SR | |
| Karl Fitzpatrick | 3 | 0 | FB | |
| Stevie Gibbons | 0 | 0 | WG |  |
| Sean Gleeson | 3 | 4 | CE | |
| Brendan Guilfoyle | 0 | 0 | PR |  |
| Gareth Haggerty | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Ben Harrison | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Graham Holroyd | 0 | 0 | FE | |
| Wayne Kerr | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| Stuart Littler | 3 | 0 | CE | |
| Michael McIlorum | 3 | 0 | HK | |
| Shayne McMenemy | 0 | 0 | SR |  |
| Eamon O'Carroll | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Michael Platt | 3 | 4 | FB | |
| Pat Richards | 3 | 28 | WG | |
| Ryan Tandy | 3 | 0 | PR | |
- Brett White was originally named but withdrew due to injury on 9 October. He was replaced by Brendan Guilfoyle.[12]
- Shannon McDonnell has also withdrawn due to injury. He was replaced by Shayne McMenemy.[13][14]
Samoa
Head coach: John Ackland
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Vagana (capt) | 2 | 8 | CE | |
| George Carmont | 3 | 8 | WG/CE | |
| David Faiumu | 0 | 0 | HK |  |
| Harrison Hansen | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Ali Lauitiiti | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Tuaalagi Lepupa | 0 | 0 | | |
| Kylie Leuluai | 2 | 0 | PR | |
| Wayne McDade | 2 | 0 | PR | |
| Francis Meli | 3 | 8 | WG | |
| Joseph Paulo | 3 | 4 | SR/FE | |
| Frank Puletua | 3 | 4 | PR | |
| Tony Puletua | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Ben Roberts | 3 | 18 | HB/FE | |
| Tangi Ropati | 1 | 0 | FB | |
| Smith Samau | 3 | 0 | WG | |
| Lagi Setu | 2 | 0 | SR | |
| Terrence Seu Seu | 3 | 0 | HK |  |
| David Solomona | 2 | 4 | SR | |
| Willie Talau | 2 | 0 | CE | |
| Alby Talipeau | 2 | 0 | HB |  |
| Misi Taulapapa | 2 | 8 | WG | |
| Ben Te'o | 1 | 8 | SR | |
| Tupu Ulufale | 0 | 0 | | |
| Matt Utai | 3 | 8 | WG | |
Tonga
Head coach: Jim Dymock
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lopini Paea (capt) | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Andrew Emelio | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Richard Fa'aoso | 2 | 0 | SR |  |
| Awen Guttenbeil | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Michael Jennings | 3 | 12 | CE | |
| Antonio Kaufusi | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Toshio Laiseni | 1 | 0 | FB |  |
| Stephen Latu | 100 | 3,015 | WG | |
| Epalahame Lauaki | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Tevita Leo-Latu | 3 | 4 | HK | |
| Willie Manu | 3 | 0 | SR | |
| Manase Manuokafoa | 2 | 0 | SR | |
| Feleti Mateo | 3 | 4 | SR | |
| Sam Moa | 3 | 0 | PR | |
| Eddie Paea | 2 | 6 | HB | |
| Mickey Paea | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Fetuli Talanoa | 3 | 4 | WG | |
| Joel Taufa'ao | 1 | 4 | HB | |
| Esikeli Tonga | 2 | 4 | FB | |
| Etuate Uaisele | 3 | 8 | WG | |
| Kim Uasi | 2 | 0 | HK | |
| Cooper Vuna | 3 | 12 | WG | |
| Tony Williams | 3 | 24 | WG | |
- Fuifui Moimoi and Taniela Tuiaki were originally named for Tonga but were ruled ineligible by the Rugby League International Federation after both switched from Tonga to New Zealand in 2007. A New South Wales court later ruled that they could join the team after 12 November, making them available if Tonga made the Semi Finals.[15][16]
- Fraser and Louis Anderson both were originally named but withdrew due to injury. They were replaced by Kim Usai and Sam Moa.
- Anthony Tupou was originally named but withdrew on 9 October after being called into the Australian squad.[5]
Welcome to Country
As part of the official opening of the World Cup on 26 October, an exhibition game was played between an Aboriginal selection and a New Zealand Māori side.[17]
Indigenous Dreamtime Team
Head coach: Neil Henry
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Wesser | 1 | 8 | FB | |
| Justin Carney | 1 | 4 | WG | |
| Maurice Blair | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Jamal Idris | 1 | 0 | CE | |
| Ty Williams | 1 | 0 | WG | |
| Jamie Soward | 1 | 10 | FE | |
| Preston Campbell (capt) | 1 | 0 | HB | |
| Carl Webb | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| Ian Lacey | 1 | 0 | HK | |
| George Rose | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| Daine Laurie | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Derrick Watkins | 1 | 0 | SR | |
| Dean Widders | 1 | 0 | LK | |
| Chris Sandow | 1 | 0 | HB | |
| Rod Jensen | 1 | 8 | UB | |
| Yileen Gordon | 1 | 4 | CE | |
| Peter Jensen | 1 | 0 | UB |  |
| Denis Moran | 0 | 0 | HB | |
New Zealand Māori
Head coach: Luke Goodwin
| Player | Games | Points | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Goodwin | 1 | 4 | FB,WG | |
| Jordan Rapana | 1 | 4 | WG | |
| Chase Stanley | 1 | 6 | CE | |
| Karl Johnson | 1 | 0 | CE |  |
| Shaun Kenny-Dowall | 1 | 4 | WG,CE | |
| Arana Taumata | 1 | 4 | FE | |
| Rangi Chase | 1 | 0 | HB,FE | |
| Weller Hauraki | 1 | 0 | PR | |
| Ben Ellis (capt) | 1 | 0 | HK | |
| Sam McKendry | 1 | 4 | FR | |
| Wairangi Koopu | 1 | 0 | S1 | |
| Craig Smith | 1 | 0 | S2 | Unattached |
| Lee Te Maari | 1 | 0 | LF,S1 | |
| Charlie Herekotukutuku | 1 | 0 | FB,WG,HB | |
| Joseph Cahill | 1 | 0 | | |
| Chance Bunce | 1 | 0 | | |
| James Tamou | 1 | 0 | HK | |
| Kevin Proctor | 0 | 0 | SR | |
Notes and references
Positions
| Northern Hemisphere terms | Southern Hemisphere terms |
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References
- Two More Vodafone Warriors in World Cup Teams NZ Warriors, 8 October 2008.
- Fiji, Ireland, Samoa, Scotland and Tonga sides Archived 11 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine Official RLWC08 site, 8 October 2008.
- skysports.com (9 November 2008). "Evergreen Gene bows out". Sky Sports. UK: BSkyB. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- Broncos duo join Kangaroos Archived 6 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine NRL Official Site, 16 Oct 2008
- Tupou a Kangaroo again, replaces Crocker Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine NRL Official website, 9 Oct 2008
- Geenty, Mark (22 October 2008). "League: Shattered Soliola out of World Cup". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- Tuimavave becomes Seventh Vodafone Warrior in Kiwis World Cup Squad NZ Warriors, 9 October 2008.
- PNG will shock big guns, says Costigan Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine NRL Official site, 13 October 2008
- Kumuls get Pidgin lesson Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine NRL Official site, 21 October 2008
- Roberts, Chris (25 October 2008). "Scotland side for Rugby League of Nations has one home-bred Scot". Scottish Daily Record. dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
- Paddy Coupar a true Braveheart Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine @ NRL Official Site, 17 Oct 2008
- White withdraws from Ireland WCup squad Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine @ NRL Official website, 9 Oct 2008
- Ireland seething over treatment @ NZ Herald, 14 Oct 2008.
- Ireland suffer White injury blow @ BBC, 9 October 2008
- Moimoi, Tuiaki cannot play for Tonga Archived 11 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine @ NRL Official website, 11 Oct 2008
- Tonga welcome court ruling on NRL duo Archived 31 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine @ RLWC Official Website, 28 October 2008
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