The Women's Rugby World Cup opening round is here as the 16 teams confirm their line-ups for the opening matches.
The competition will begin in Sunderland as hosts England face the USA at the Stadium of Light.
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Australia will open their campaign the following day as they face Samoa in Salford, just outside of Manchester.
Rugby.com.au presents the teams for the first round of games
NOTE: All teams will be announced 48 hours prior to the kick-off.
ENGLAND (15-1): Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward, Zoe Aldcroft (c), Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Jess Breach, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dowe, Ellie Kildunne
Replacements: Lark Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Bern, Rosie Galligan, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Emily Scarratt, Emma Sing
USA (15-1): Hoper Rogers, Kathryn Treder, Keia Mae Sagapolu, Tahlia Brody, Erica Jarrell-Searcy, Kate Zachary (c), Georgie Perris-Redding, Rachel Johnson, Olivia Ortiz, McKenzie Hawkins, Bulou Mataitoga, Alev Kelter, Ilona Maher, Emily Henrich, Lotte Sharp
Replacements: Paige Stathopoulos, Alivia Leatherman, Charli Jacoby, Rachel Ehrecke, Freda Tafuna, Cassidy Bargell, Kristin Bitter, Sariah Ibarra
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU)
Assistant Referees: Natarsha Ganley (NZR) & Maria Heitor (FPR)
TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
FPRO: Rachel Horton (RA)
AUSTRALIA (1-15): Faliki Pohiva, Katalina Amosa, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney (co-c), Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Adiana Talakai, Bri Hoy, Bridie O'Gorman, Ashley Fernandez, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Tia Hinds, Lori Cramer
SAMOA (1-15): Ana Mamea, Avau Filimaua, Glory Aiono, Ana-Lise Sio, Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Sinead Ryder, Sui Pauaraisa (c), Utumalama Atonio, Ana Afuie, Harmony Vatau, Drenna Falaniko, Fa'asua Makisi, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Lutia Col Aumua, Karla Wright-Akeli
Replacements: Lulu Leuta, Denise Aiolupotea, Tori Iosefo, Jayjay Taylor, Madisen-Jade Jamie Iva, Christabelle Onosemo-Tuilaepa, Melina Grace Salale, Faalua Tugaga
Referee: Lauren Jenner (FIR)
Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
SCOTLAND (1-15): Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon, Elliann Clarke, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm (c), Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher, Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Francesca McGhie, Lisa Thomson, Emma Orr, Rhona Lloyd, Chloe Rollie
Replacements: Elis Martin, Molly Wright, Lisa Cockburn, Jade Konkel, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Beth Blacklock
WALES (1-15): Gwenllian Pyrs, Kelsey Jones, Donna Rose, Alaw Pyrs, Gwen Crabb, Kate Williams (co-c), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (c), Keira Bevan, Lleucu George, Lisa Neumann, Cortney Keight, Hannah Dallavalle, Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, Nel Metcalfe
Replacements: Carys Phillips, Maisie Davies, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Abiie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Seren Lockwood, Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox
Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR)
Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU) & Jess Ling (RA)
TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)
FPRO: Rachel Horton (RA)
CANADA (1-15): Brittany Kassil, Gillian Boag, Olivia Demerchant, Sophie de Goede, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Fabiola Forteza, Gabrielle Senft, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Fancy Bermundez, Alex Tessier (c), Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell
Replacements: Emily Tuttosi, McKinley Hunt, Daleaka Menin, Tyson Beukeboom, Karen Paquin, Rachel Smith, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa
FIJI (1-15): Loraini Senivutu, Bitila Tawake, Tiana Robanakadavu, Jade Coates, Mereoni Naeska, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher (c), Manuqalo Komaitai, Setaita Railumu, Salanieta Kinita, Repeka Adi Tove, Josivini Tuikilakila, Ema Adivitaloga, Ilisapecin Delaiwau, Litiana Vueti
Replacements: Selai Naliva, Bulou Vasuturaga, Vika Matarugu, Asinate Serevi, Karalaini Naisewa, Kolora Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, Adi Salote Nailolo,
Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)
Assistant Referees: Kat Roche (USAR) & Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)
TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
FRANCE (1-15): Yllana Brosseau, Manon Bigot, Assia Khalfaoui, Manae Feleu (co-c), Madoussou Fall Raclot, Charlotte Escudero, Lea Champon, Teani Feleu, Alexandra Chambon, Carla Arbez, Kelly Arbey, Gaby Vernier, Marine Menager (co-c), Joanna Grisez, Morgane Bourgeois
Replacements: Agathe Gerin, Annaelle Deshaye, Rose Bernadou, Axelle Berthoumieu, Seraphine Okemba, Lina Queyroi, Lina Tuy, Carla Neisen
ITALY (1-15): Silvia Turani, Vittoria Vecchini, Sara Seye, Sara Tounesi, Giordana Duca, Francesca Sgorbini, Alissa Ranuccini, Elisa Giordano (c), Sofia Stefan, Emaa Stevanin, Alyssia D'Inca, Sara Mannini, Michela Sillari, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
Replacements: Desiree Spinelli, Emanuela Stecca, Gaia Maris, Valerdia Fedrighi, Ilaria Arrighetti, Alia Bitonci, Veronica Madia, Francesca Granzotto
Referee: Sara Cox (RFU)
Assistant Referees: Natarsha Ganley (NZR) & Maria Heitor (FPR)
TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
FPRO: Rachel Horton (RA)
IRELAND (1-15): Niamh O'Dowd, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang, Ruth Campbell, Sam Monaghan, Fiona Tite, Edel McMahon (c), Brittany Hogan, Aoibheann Reilly, Dannah O'Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Aoife Dalton, Beibhinn Parsons, Stacey Flood
Replacements: Cliodhna Moloney MacDonald, Ellena Perry, Sadhbh McGrath, Eimera Corri-Fallon, Grace Moore, Emily Lane, Enya Breen, Anna McGann
JAPAN (1-15): Sachiko Kato, Asuke Kuge, Wako Kitano, Yuna Sato, Otoka Yoshimura, Masami Kawamura, Iroha Nagata (c), Seina Saito, Moe Tsukui, Ayasa Otsuka, Komachi Imakugi, Haruka Hirotsu, Mana Furuta, Misaki Matsumura, Sora Nishimura
Replacements: Kotomi Taniguchi, Manami Mine, Nijiho Nagata, Ayano Sakurai, Kyoko Hosokawa, Megumi Abe, Minori Yamamato, Sakurako Hatada
Referee: Clara Munarini (FIR)
Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)
TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
SOUTH AFRICA (1-15): Sanelisiwe Charlie, Lindelwa Gwala, Babalwa Latsha, Nolusindiso Booi, Danelle Lochner, Sizophila Solontsi, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, Aseza Hele, Nadine Roos, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Ayanda Malinga, Aphiwe Ngwevu, Zintle Mpupha, Maceala Samboya, Byrhandré Dolf
Replacements: Micke Gunter, Yonela Ngxingolo, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Vainah Ubisi, Lerato Makua, Catha Jacobs, Unam Tose, Jakkie Cilliers
BRAZIL (1-15): Francielle Barros, Julia Leni Lima, Tais Prioste, Eshyllen Coimbra (c), Marcelle Souza, Larissa Henwood, Larissa Carvalho, Camilla Carvalho, Aline Mayumi, Raquel Kochhann, Edna Santini, Mariana Nicolau, Marina Fioravanti, Giovanna Barth, Bianca Silva
Replacements: Isabela Gomes Saccomanno, Samara Vergara, Giovana Mamede, Dayana Dakar, Leticia Silva, Luiza Campos, Fernanda Tenorio, Isadora Lopes
Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)
Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU) & Jess Ling (RA)
TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)
FPRO: Rachel Horton (RA)
NEW ZEALAND (1-15): Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Vici-Rose Green, Amy Rule, Alana Bremner (co-c), Chelsea Bremner, Layla Saw, Jorja Miller, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u (co-c), Maia Joseph, Kelly Brazier, Ayesha Leti-iiga, Theresa Setefano, Amy Du Plessis, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes
Replacements: Georgia Ponsonby, Chryss Viliko, Tanya Kalounivale, Laura Bayfield, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Risi Pouri-Lane, Ruahei Demant, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
SPAIN (1-15): Laura Delgado (c), Cristina Blanco Herrera, Sidorella Bracic Rodriguea, Monica Castello, Lourdes Alameda, Victoria Rosell Martinez, Nerea Garcia Rementeria, Alba Capell, Anne Fernandez de Corres, Amalia Argudo, Clara Piquero, Zahia Perez, Claudia Pena Hidalgo, Tecla Masoko Bueriberi, Lea Ducher
Replacements: Nuria Jou, Ines Antolinez Fernandez, Mireia de Andres, Anna Puig, Lia Pineiro, Maider Aresti Felix, Aliba Vinuesa, Claudia Perez Perez
Referee: Ella Goldsmith (RA)
Assistant Referees: Kat Roche (USAR) & Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)
TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
