RANKED: Which Rugby World Cup Team Has the Most Foreign-Born Players?

This year, just over 22% of players in the Rugby World Cup were born outside the country they are playing for.

18=. Uruguay - 0 players

18=. Argentina - 0

18=. Namibia - 0

16=. Georgia - 1

• Merab Sharikadze (Russia): Parents 

16=. South Africa - 1

• Tendai Mtawarira (Zimbabwe): Residency (2008)

15. Russia - 2

• Vladislav Sozonov (Azerbaijan): Parent
• Igor Galinovski (Ukraine): Parent

14. New Zealand - 3

• Ofa Tu’ungafasi (Tonga): Residency (2009)
• Nepo Laulala (Samoa): Residency (2007)
• Sevu Reece (Fiji): Residency (2017)

11=. France - 4

• Bernard le Roux (South Africa): Residency (2012)
• Sofiane Guitoune (Algeria): Residency (1995)
• Virimi Vakatawa (New Zealand): Residency (2013)
• Alivereti Raka (Fiji): Residency (2018)

11=. Fiji - 4

• Campese Ma'afu (Australia): Parent
• Sam Matavesi (England): Parent
• Ben Volavola (Australia): Parent
• Josh Matavesi (England): Parent

11=. Canada - 4

• Gordon McRorie (Scotland): Residency (2014)
• Shane O'Leary (Ireland): Parent
• DTH van der Merwe (South Africa): Residency (2006(
• Peter Nelson (Ireland): Grandparent

10. Ireland - 5

• Jean Kleyn (South Africa): Residency (2019)
• CJ Stander (South Africa): Residency (2016)
• Luke McGrath (Canada): Parent
• Joey Carbery (New Zealand): Parent
• Bundee Aki (New Zealand): Residency (2017)

9. England - 6

• Mako Vunipola (New Zealand): Residency (2008)
• Sam Underhill (USA): Parent
• Billy Vunipola (Australia): Residency (2008)
• Willi Heinz (New Zealand): Grandparent
• Manu Tuilagi (Samoa): Residency (2007)
• Joke Cokanasiga (Fiji): Residency (2003)

8. Wales - 8

• Tomas Francis (England): Grandparent
• Jake Ball (England): Parent
• Aaron Shingler (England): Residency (1992)
• Ross Moriarty (England): Parent
• Jonathan Davies (England): Parent
• Hadleigh Parkes (New Zealand): Residency (2017)
• Hallam Amos (England): Residency (2004)
• George North (England): Parent

7. Italy - 8

• Dean Budd (New Zealand): Residency (2015)
• David Sisi (Germany): Parent
• Sebastian Negri (Zimbabwe): Parent
• Jake Polledri (England): Grandparent
• Sergio Parisse (Argentina): Parent
• Braam Steyn (South Africa): Residency (2015)
• Callum Braley (England): Grandparent
• Jayden Hayward (New Zealand): Residency (2017)

6. Australia - 12

• Tolu Latu (Tonga): Residency (1998)
• Jordan Uelese (New Zealand): Residency (2011)
• Taniela Tupou (Tonga): Residency (2017)
• David Pocock (Zimbabwe): Residency (2005)
• Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (New Zealand): Residency (2002)
• Isi Naisarani (Australia): Residency (2019)
• Will Genia (Papa New Guinea): Residency (2003)
• Christian Leali'ifano (New Zealand): Residency (1997)
• Samu Kerevi (Fiji): Residency (2004)
• Tevita Kuridrani (Fiji): Residency (2010)
• Marika Koroibete (Fiji): Residency (2015)
• Dane Haylett-Petty (South Africa): Residency (2003)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: David Pocock of Australia celebrates victory after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

5. USA - 13

• Dylan Fawsitt (Ireland): Residency (2017)
• James Hilterbrand (Australia): Parent
• Paul Mullen (Ireland): Grandparent
• Greg Peterson (Australia): Parent
• Hanco Germishuys (South Africa): Residency (2007)
• Tony Lamborn (New Zealand): Parent
• John Quill (Ireland): Parent
• Shaun Davies (South Africa): Residency (2012)
• Ruben du Haas (South Africa): Residency (2012)
• Will Hooley (England): Grandparent
• AJ MacGinty (Ireland): Residency (2015)
• Will Magie (England): Parent
• Paul Lasike (New Zealand): Residency 2012

4. Scotland - 14

• Allan Dell (South Africa): Grandparent
• Simon Berghan (New Zealand): Grandparent
• WP Nel (South Africa): Residency (2015)
• Ben Toolis (Australia): Parent
• John Barcley (Hong Kong): Parent
• Hamish Watson (England): Grandparent
• Blade Thomson (New Zealand): Grandparent
• Ryan Wilson (England): Grandparent
• Ali Price (England): Parent
• Chris Harris (England): Grandparent
• Sam Johnson (Australia): Residency (2018
• Duncan Taylor (England): Parent
• Sean Maitland (New Zealand): Grandparent
• Tommy Seymour (USA): Parent

3. Japan - 16

• Isieli Nakajima (Tonga): Residency (2011)
• Ji-Won Koo (South Korea): Residency (2011)
• Asaeli Valu (Tonga): Residency (2007)
• Luke Thompson (New Zealand): Residency (2007)
• Wimpie van der Walt (South Africa): Residency (2017)
• Uwe Helu (Tonga): Residency (2016)
• James Moore (Australia): Residency (2019)
• Michael Leitch (New Zealand): Residency (2007)
• Lappies Labuschagne (South Africa): Residency (2019)
• Hendrik Tui (New Zealand): Residency (2009)
• Amanaki Mafi (Tonga): Residency (2013)
• Timothy Lafaele (Samoa): Residency (2017)
• Will Tupou (New Zealand): Residency (2016)
• Lomano Lemeki (New Zealand): Residency (2012)
• Ata'ata Moeakiola (Tonga): Residency (2014)
• Kotaro Matsushima (South Africa): Parent

2. Samoa - 17

• Seilala Lam (New Zealand): Parent
• Motu Natu'u (New Zealand): Parent
• Ray Niuia (New Zealand): Parent
• Michael Ala'alatoa (Australia): Parent
• Paul Alo-Emile (New Zealand): Parent
• Kane Leaupepe(New Zealand): Parent
• Filo Paulo (New Zealand): Parent
• Senio Toleafoa (Australia): Parent
• Chris Vui (New Zealand): Parent
• Piula Fa'asalele (New Zealand): Parent
• Jack Lam (New Zealand): Parent
• Josh Tyrell (New Zealand): Parent
• Dwayne Polotaivao (New Zealand): Parent
• Ulupano Seuteni (Australia): Parent
• Kieron Fonotia (New Zealand): Grandparent
• Belgium Tuatagaloa (New Zealand): Parent
• Tim Nanai-Williams: (New Zealand): Parent

1. Tonga - 19

• Sam Lousi (New Zealand): Parent
• Latu Talakai (New Zealand): Parent
• Paula Ngaumo (New Zealand): Parent
• Ben Tameifuna (New Zealand): Parent
• Sam Lousi (New Zealand): Parent
• Steve Mafi (Australia): Parent
• Dan Faleafa (New Zealand): Parent
• Zana Kapeli (New Zealand): Parent
• Nasi Manu (New Zealand): Parent
• Ma'ama Vaipulu (New Zealand): Parent
• Leon Fukofuka (New Zealand): Parent
• James Faiva (New Zealand): Parent
• Kurt Morath (New Zealand): Parent
• Mali Hingano (Australia): Parent
• Otumaka Mausia (New Zealand): Parent
• Siale Piutau (New Zealand): Parent
• Nafi Tu'itavake (New Zealand): Parent
• Viliami Lolohea (New Zealand): Parent
• Cooper Vuna (New Zealand): Parent
• Telusa Veainu (New Zealand): Parent