Anticipation continues to build as the massive battle between the Springboks and All Blacks at Eden Park edges ever closer, and as ever, there will undoubtedly be plenty of attention paid to the decision-making of the referee team.
With this in mind, it’s worth noting that the blockbuster match on Saturday is set to see referee Karl Dickson of England take charge of proceedings in Auckland.
His assistants will be Nika Amashukeli (GRU) and Jordan Way (RA), while Brett Cronan from Australia will serve as the Television Match Official.
In the ‘bunker’, Eric Gauzins from France will take care of the split screen and certain foul play evaluations.
Big job for referee team as the Springboks and All Blacks go into battle
New Zealand vs South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand – 09:05 (SA time)
Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)
Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Jordan Way (RA)
Television Match Official: Brett Cronan (RA)
Split Screen/FPRO: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
Australia vs Argentina at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville – 06:30 (SA time)
Referee: Paul Williams (NZRU)
Assistant Referees: Christophe Ridley (RFU), Sam Grove-White (SRU)
Television Match Official: Mike Adamson (SRU)
Split Screen/FPRO: Glenn Newman (NZR)
Meanwhile Clara Munarini from Italy is the referee for the Springbok Women’s final RWC pool game, against France in Northampton on Sunday.
France vs South Africa at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton – 17:45
Referee: Clara Munarini (FIR)
Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR), Jess Ling (RA)
Television Match Official: Rachel Horton (RA)
Split Screen/FPRO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)
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