Poland national rugby union team

Poland made their international debut against East Germany in 1958 in Łódź, which they won by just one point, 9–8. Later that year they played West Germany in Krasnoyarsk, who defeated them 11–3. The following year they played two matches at Dinamo Stadion in Bucharest, defeating Czechoslovakia and then losing to Romania. Poland continued to contest internationals with these nations over the coming years.

They defeated East Germany in Grimma the 1971, this was followed by strong form from the Polish, winning matches against the Netherlands, Morocco, Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union. In 1975 Poland played Italy in Treviso, and lost 13–28. In 1977 Poland played a France XV again, and lost 9–26; also that year they played Italy, and lost by only six points, with the final score being 6–12. They played a France XV again in 1978, losing 24–35. They also defeated Spain that year.

Poland played Italy in 1979, losing 3–13, and then played a France XV the following year, though they did not perform as well as previous meetings, losing 42–0. A subsequent match against a France XV in 1981 saw the France XV defeat Poland 49–6. A match between the two sides in 1984 produced a good result for the Polish, losing 19–3. A match against the Italian Barbarians the following year produced the same scoreline.

In 1987 Poland played two Italian teams, the Italian Barbarians and Italy under-21, although they lost to the Barbarians, they won against the under-21 team. Poland did not play at the 1987 World Cup. In 1990 they played the full Italy team in Naples, losing 34–3. Poland did not play in the 1991 World Cup in England. From 1992 to 1993 Poland won six matches in a row. Russia won five to 41 in a following match.

Poland played Italy A, but lost 19–107. Poland also played Romania in 1998, losing 74–13. Poland were grouped in Pool D of round two of the 2007 Rugby World Cup European qualify tournament. Poland performed very well in the pool, winning all four of their games, and finishing at the top of the pool. This saw them through to Pool A of Round three, but they were knocked out here, finishing fourth in the pool.

The following players were selected for the 2021–22 Rugby Europe Trophy match against Switzerland on 20th November 2021.[2]

Head Coach: Christian Hitt

Caps updated: 22nd November 2021, after match with Switzerland.

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player	Position	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Club/province
Kamil Bobryk	Hooker	(1984-02-09) 9 February 1984	48	CS Vienne
Grzegorz Buczek	Hooker	(1986-05-17) 17 May 1986	22	RC Lechia Gdańsk
Thomas Fidler	Prop	(1986-10-22) 22 October 1986	7	Ogniwo Sopot
Radosław Bysewski	Prop	(1993-12-03) 3 December 1993	25	Ogniwo Sopot
Quentin Cieslinski	Prop	(1997-06-28) 28 June 1997	2	ASV Lavaur
Sylwester Gąska	Prop	(2002-02-22) 22 February 2002	4	Ogniwo Sopot
Edward Krawiecki	Lock	(1995-01-01) 1 January 1995	7	Bromsgrove RFC
Mateusz Bartoszek	Lock	(1990-01-20) 20 January 1990	38	RC Bassin d'Arcachon
Krystian Olejek	Lock	(1995-11-28) 28 November 1995	3	Pogoń Siedlce
Michał Krużycki	Lock	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000	33	RC Lechia Gdańsk
Jan Cal	Back row	(1995-11-08) 8 November 1995	6	Skra Warsaw
Dawid Rubaśniak	Back row	(2000-09-03) 3 September 2000	5	Ebbw Vale
Piotr Zeszutek (c)	Back row	(1991-01-31) 31 January 1991	27	Ogniwo Sopot
Dawid Plichta	Scrum-half	(1992-01-26) 26 January 1992	20	Orkan Sochaczew
Mateusz Plichta	Scrum-half	(1997-09-04) 4 September 1997	16	Ogniwo Sopot
Wojciech Piotrowicz	Fly-half	(1990-03-23) 23 March 1990	18	Ogniwo Sopot
Daniel Gdula	Centre	(2001-01-08) 8 January 2001	18	RC Posnania
Michal Haznar	Centre	(1994-01-17) 17 January 1994	2	Griquas
Siokivaha Taufui Halaifuana	Centre	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000	3	Skra Warsaw
Ross Cooke	Wing	(2000-01-01) 1 January 2000	7	Tynedale RFC
Stasio Maltby	Wing	(1998-11-28) 28 November 1998	4	Brighton Blues
Krystian Pogorzelski	Fullback	(1996-10-03) 3 October 1996	10	Master Pharm Rugby Łódź
Patryk Reksulak	Fullback	(1998-02-25) 25 February 1998	15	Master Pharm Rugby Łódź

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last 12 months.

Player	Pos	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Club	Latest call-up
Michał Gadomski	Prop	(1995-11-28) 28 November 1995	2	Orkan Sochaczew	v. Germany, 13 November 2021
Marcin Siemaszko	Prop	(1997-11-28) 28 November 1997	2	Juvenia Kraków	v. Germany, 13 November 2021
Adam Piotrowski	Lock	(1997-04-22) 22 April 1997		Ogniwo Sopot	v. Ukraine, 9 October 2021
Jakub Małecki	Lock	(1995-10-29) 29 October 1995	1	Burry Port RFC	v. Germany, 13 November 2021
Jędrek Nowicki	Fly half	(1999-06-04) 4 June 1999		CA Pontarlier	v. Ukraine, 9 October 2021
Szymon Sirocki	Wing	(2000-04-04) 4 April 2000	16	RC Arka Gdynia	v. Germany, 13 November 2021
Artur Fursenko		(2001-01-08) 8 January 2001		Orkan Sochaczew	v. Ukraine, 9 October 2021

The current coaching staff of the Polish national team:[3]

Name	Nationality	Role
Maja Lindner	POL	Manager
Christian Hitt	WAL	Head coach
Morgan Stoddart	WAL	Assistant coach
Dr Bartosz Chudzik	POL	Team doctor
Karol Turlo	POL	Physiotherapist

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