Hendre Fourie – Sale Sharks If a similar scenario befalls either Flood or Wilkinson, as it did the latter before the opening game of the 2007 tournament, then Saracens' Wigglesworth - who played a handful of games for Sale at 10 - would be the back-up option. Lee Mears – Bath Rugby "It wouldn't be fair on that player [the replacement] or the team to be in that position.". Lewis Moody, who is targeting the opening World Cup match against Argentina on 10 September for his return to action, will captain the squad. Obviously gutted to not be named in the squad. Kellock won his 34th cap in Saturday's victory again over Italy and is among 12 players featuring in their first ever World Cup. James Simpson-Daniel – Gloucester Rugby Tom Croft – Leicester Tigers "As a coach, I don't take any satisfaction whatsoever or any pleasure in the criticism that has been heaped on England," insisted Gatland. Riki Flutey – London Wasps Louis Deacon – Leicester Tigers Back row duo David Denton and Robert Harley were among the men left out by Robinson as he whittled down his options. He likes running with the ball, he is very quick, he will scare defenders at the break-down because of his pace off the mark. They might have gone to the casino [but] they are not drinking alcohol - some of them might have had a beer. By Jeremy Guscott Ex-England and Lions star. His support lines and try-scoring instincts could be the difference in tight games. The 2011 Rugby World Cup was an international rugby union tournament played in New Zealand from 9 September to 23 October 2011. Harley did not play in either of Scotland's World Cup warm-up wins, while prop Ryan Grant and centre Ben Cairns, who were both absent for the Ireland and Italy fixtures, also missed out, as does Bath full-back Jack Cuthbert. Richard Wigglesworth – Saracens Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images. Read about our approach to external linking. Some of the stuff has been self-imposed by players. Last updated on 22 August 201122 August 2011.From the section Rugby Union. >> Try 5 issues of Rugby World magazine for just £5 in our Autumn Subscription Trial. Flutey came in and was null and void in that first game against Wales, and how long do you persevere to find form? Joe Simpson – London Wasps Courtney Lawes – Northampton Saints Read about our approach to external linking. Moody will miss England's final warm-up game against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, while there is no guarantee Sheridan or Youngs will feature either. The result marked the third time tha… Ugo Monye – Harlequins On one occasion, captain Mike Tindall found his conduct under scrutiny after a group of players were given permission by team manager Martin Johnson to enjoy a night out drinking in Queenstown. Lewis Moody – Bath Rugby Matt Banahan – Bath Rugby It will be a big game. "I was over the moon, so excited, but there were no nerves. Nick Easter – Harlequins The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. You play a night game and there's a lot adrenalin and you say to players 'look go out if you are back in the hotel by 1.30 in the morning'. Ruaridh Jackson (Glasgow Warriors), Dan Parks (Cardiff Blues). Tim Payne – London Wasps Centres: Joe Ansbro (London Irish), Nick De Luca (Edinburgh), Graeme Morrison (Glasgow Warriors). We have some good options there. "It was a huge goal of mine to make this World Cup. No one else has put their hand up to say "look, I can attack". Gatland was quick to point out that he has taken little pleasure from England's controversial World Cup, which was haunted by a string of off-the-field controversies. It's now about getting in the starting XV.". George Chuter – Leicester Tigers the Welsh have been portrayed as virtually teetotal. Jim Hamilton (Gloucester), Nathan Hines (Clermont Auvergne), Alastair Kellock (captain, Glasgow Warriors). Lewis Moody, who is targeting the opening World Cup match against Argentina on 10 September, : "Really appreciate all the support. Martin Johnson has announced his 30-strong squad for next month's World Cup. "And a couple of times we have spoken with [captain] Sam [Warburton] and the senior players about putting the curfew on when the players come back after going out. From the section Rugby Union. Dan Cole (Leicester, Age 24, 17 caps), Alex Corbisiero (London Irish, 22, 6), Andrew Sheridan (Sale, 31, 38), Matt Stevens (Saracens, 28, 34), David Wilson (Bath, 26, 18). Fly-halves: Toby Flood (Leicester, 26, 41), Jonny Wilkinson (Toulon, 32, 86). There were other indiscretions, too, notably when centre Manu Tuilagi was formally warned by police and fined £3,000 by England rugby officials after jumping from a ferry in Auckland. All of the 2011 RBS 6 Nations squad are included, while there are call-ups for Stevens, his Saracens teammate Mouritz Botha and Gloucester wing Charlie Sharples, all of whom helped England Saxons retain the Churchill Cup against Canada on Saturday. Paterson made his World Cup debut in 1999 and will hope to add to his record 105 caps and record 786 points in New Zealand. Matt Stevens – Saracens Johnson said he would "make a call" on them later in the week, ahead of announcing his team on Thursday. Hookers: Ross Ford (Edinburgh), Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors),Scott Lawson (Gloucester). Read about our approach to external linking. I have no doubt about that. Skip to main content ... England's Rugby World Cup 2011 squad - in pictures England… Rugby World Cup 2011: England team guide Everything you need to know about Martin Johnson's men at the Rugby World Cup Matt Stevens, Dylan Hartley and Alex Corbisiero warm-up … As a fellow coach, there are a lot of good friends of mine in the England set-up. "These guys have been great ambassadors in this campaign for Wales," said the coach, whose side set up a meeting with France by beating Ireland in the quarter-finals. The latter means Simon Shaw, 38 on 1 September, will become one of the oldest players to feature in a World Cup [former Uruguay captain Diego Ormaechea was 40 in 1999]. Robinson on Scotland's World Cup squad. Dylan Hartley (Northampton, 25, 29), Lee Mears (Bath, 32, 37), Steve Thompson (Wasps, 33, 67). But the England management like what he does: defensively he holds the line, whether it is with Toby Flood, Jonny Wilkinson, Mike Tindall or Manu Tuilagi. Johnson said 31-year-old Flutey "took it very well". That's completely untrue," said Gatland. Props: Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Alasdair Dickinson (Sale Sharks),Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh), Moray Low (Glasgow Warriors), Euan Murray (Newcastle Falcons). ", Later on Twitter Flutey saidexternal-link: "Really appreciate all the support. Be at the ready if anyone goes down.". Simpson is very much in the mould of Danny Care. Charlie Hodgson – Saracens I like seeing youngsters and players with little experience in the set-up because they have had none of their natural instincts coached out of them and in four years' time they will be better players because of this experience. Nothing should hold any fears for this England squad, they are capable of getting to the final. We definitely are not.". Ben Foden – Northampton Saints Hape and Tindall formed a very good defensive unit and Johnson is prepared to suffer that and lose out offensively. Read about our approach to external linking. Al Kellock will captain the team at lock, with Chris Paterson set for his fourth World Cup. Former England flanker James Haskell has joined Dylan Hartley in denying England players “tossed dwarves” at a Queenstown bar while partying at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. James Haskell – Unattached Also finalists in 91 but took a whaling from Jonah four years on. Charlie Sharples – Gloucester Rugby Here's a rundown of the players. Flutey lost out to Shontayne Hape, Mike Tindall, Manu Tuilagi and Matt Banahan among the centre options. Ross Ford (Edinburgh), Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors). Riki Flutey has only got himself to blame for his omission. Back row: Tom Croft (Leicester, 25, 25), Nick Easter (Harlequins, 33, 44), James Haskell (Ricoh Black Rams, 26, 36), Lewis Moody (Bath, 33, 67), Tom Wood (Northampton, 24, 7). “We have guys such as Lewis Moody, Jonny Wilkinson and Mike Tindall who have been in this situation before but also a lot of players who won’t have experienced a World Cup training camp. Mark Cueto – Sale Sharks But Gatland admitted he has been impressed with the attitude of his players both on and off the field. "I know what it's like to be on the wrong side of the media in the past. Winger Nikki Walker misses out after an injury against Italy on Saturday. Louis Deacon (Leicester, 30, 24), Courtney Lawes (Northampton, 22, 9), Tom Palmer (Stade Francais, 32, 27), Simon Shaw (unattached, 37, 67). If the World Cup was being played in 12 months' time, England would be stronger contenders. Rugby World Cup 2011: Guscott on England World Cup squad. Delon Armitage – London Irish Scotland begin with matches against Romania and Georgia before taking on Argentina and England in the pool stage. Jonny Wilkinson – RC Toulon Wilkinson meanwhile will take part in his fourth World Cup, equalling the English record of Jason Leonard and Mike Catt. Tom Croft (Leicester, 25, 25), Nick Easter (Harlequins, 33, 44), James Haskell (Ricoh Black Rams, 26, 36), Lewis Moody (Bath, 33, 67), Tom Wood (Northampton, 24, 7). The inside three in the Six Nations carried England through to this position. Coach Warren Gatland denies Wales have been existing "like monks" during their World Cup campaign in New Zealand. Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Alasdair Dickinson (Sale Sharks). As it is they are a team learning on the hoof, vulnerable to opponents who neutralise their forward strength. The camp is going to be intense and competitive, as you would expect leading up to a World Cup, but all the players are ready for it. Last updated on 22 August 201122 August 2011.From the section Rugby Union. Matt Banahan (Bath, 24, 13), Shontayne Hape (London Irish, 30, 12), Mike Tindall (Gloucester, 32, 71), Manu Tuilagi (Leicester, 20, 1). Each of the 20 competing nations was required to confirm its 30-man squad by 23 August; only players in these squads … Mike Tindall – Gloucester Rugby David Wilson – Bath Rugby "That feeling never leaves you and the desire to do well never leaves you. Edinburgh half-back Greig Laidlaw failed to make the cut after experienced scrum-halves Chris Cusiter and Mike Blair proved their fitness. "You can't keep a lid on everything. Johnson does not want to change what he has got, to the point where it seems likely that Flood will probably start at 10, although Wilkinson deserves to play there on form. Delon Armitage (London Irish, 27, 20), Ben Foden (Northampton, 26, 16), Chris Ashton (Northampton, 24, 12), Mark Cueto (Sale, 31, 52). Back-rows: John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors), Kelly Brown (Saracens), Ross Rennie (Edinburgh), Alasdair Strokosch (Gloucester), Richie Vernon (Sale Sharks). The England boss added: "We just felt we can cover 12 in a number of different ways. The conduct of some England players resulted in front-page headlines throughout the tournament, prompting the Rugby Football Union to launch a review of player behaviour following the country's quarter-final exit at the hands of France.