2015 World Cup New Zealand Squad
The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, and was hosted by England and Wales from 18 September to 31 October 2015. Twenty teams competed in the tournament, with New Zealand winning their third title.
The New Zealand squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup was named on 30 August 2015. The squad included a number of experienced players, including captain Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, and Kieran Read. The squad also included a number of young players, such as Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick.
New Zealand were placed in Pool C for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, along with Argentina, Georgia, Namibia, and Tonga. New Zealand won all five of their pool matches, and topped the pool.
In the quarter-finals, New Zealand faced France. New Zealand won the match 62-13. In the semi-finals, New Zealand faced South Africa. New Zealand won the match 20-18.
In the final, New Zealand faced Australia. New Zealand won the match 34-17, and were crowned champions of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Highlights and Features
- New Zealand won their third Rugby World Cup title.
- Richie McCaw became the first player to captain a team to two Rugby World Cup titles.
- Dan Carter became the highest points scorer in Rugby World Cup history.
- New Zealand scored the most tries in the tournament, with 29.
- New Zealand conceded the fewest tries in the tournament, with only 6.
Squad
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Richie McCaw | Captain, Flanker |
| Dan Carter | Fly-half |
| Kieran Read | Number 8 |
| Beauden Barrett | Full-back |
| Brodie Retallick | Lock |
| Sam Whitelock | Lock |
| Jerome Kaino | Flanker |
| Julian Savea | Wing |
| Israel Dagg | Full-back |
| Conrad Smith | Centre |
| Maa Nonu | Centre |
| Aaron Smith | Scrum-half |
| Wyatt Crockett | Prop |
| Tony Woodcock | Prop |
| Owen Franks | Prop |
| Ben Franks | Prop |
| Keven Mealamu | Hooker |
| Dane Coles | Hooker |
| TJ Perenara | Scrum-half |
Performance
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Pool C: New Zealand vs. Argentina | New Zealand won 26-16 |
| Pool C: New Zealand vs. Georgia | New Zealand won 43-10 |
| Pool C: New Zealand vs. Namibia | New Zealand won 58-14 |
| Pool C: New Zealand vs. Tonga | New Zealand won 47-9 |
| Quarter-final: New Zealand vs. France | New Zealand won 62-13 |
| Semi-final: New Zealand vs. South Africa | New Zealand won 20-18 |
| Final: New Zealand vs. Australia | New Zealand won 34-17 |
Figures
| Figure | Source |
|---|---|
| 3 | Number of Rugby World Cup titles won by New Zealand |
| 2 | Number of Rugby World Cups captained by Richie McCaw |
| 1598 | Number of points scored by Dan Carter in Rugby World Cups |
| 29 | Number of tries scored by New Zealand in the 2015 Rugby World Cup |
| 6 | Number of tries conceded by New Zealand in the 2015 Rugby World Cup |
FAQs
- Who was the captain of the 2015 New Zealand Rugby World Cup squad?
- Richie McCaw
- Who was the highest points scorer for New Zealand in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
- Dan Carter
- How many tries did New Zealand score in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
- 29
- How many tries did New Zealand concede in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?
- 6
Tips
- Watch the highlights of New Zealands matches in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
- Read about the New Zealand squad and their performance in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
- Attend a New Zealand rugby match.
Call to Action
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