Romania’s extended squad for the clash with the USA in the World Rugby Nations Cup

Head coach David Gérard has called up 37 players for Romania’s match against the United States in the World Rugby Nations Cup. The “Oaks” squad consists of 21 forwards and 16 backs, who play in the championships of Romania, Italy and France.

For the upcoming match, played in the competition’s inaugural edition, Alexandru Colev, from CSM Știința Baia Mare, and Andrei Mahu, from RC Massy, France, have joined the training camp at the “Elisabeta Lipă” National Sports Complex in Snagov. Matthew Tweddle has returned to his club team.

Romania are coming off a spectacular 43-38 defeat by Tonga, a match in which 12 tries were scored, six by each team. After four matches, the team sit fourth in the Europe, Asia and Africa Group, with 11 points. Georgia have 19 points, Portugal 17 and Spain 13.

In the final round, Romania will face Canada on Friday, November 20, at 18:30. The World Rugby Nations Cup is a biennial competition featuring national teams qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The teams are divided into two geographical groups and face the sides from the opposite group.