The Springboks will have a new referee handling their upcoming Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Here's who ...
The Springboks will have a new referee handling their upcoming Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Here’s who … Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePixThe Springboks will have a new referee handling their upcoming Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Here’s who … Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix, who will take charge of the first Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, 6 July.
No further reasons were given, but the move has necessitated an entire shift of referees across the international July window to accommodate the change.“World Rugby has confirmed that Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating duties for the two-Test series between South Africa and Ireland for personal reasons. The Australian will be replaced by Luke Pearce as referee for the first test and also as assistant referee for the second test,” a statement said.
“As a consequence of the change, there are also further amendments to the appointments, including Christophe Ridley , replacing Pearce as assistant referee for Japan v Georgia on 13 July.”For the record, Angus Gardner made his Test debut in 2011, officiating a match between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
He was named World Rugby Referee of the Year in 2018 and has officiated at three Rugby World Cups, in 2015, 2019 and 2023.
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