RWC2019 - Match officials
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MATCH OFFICIALS SELECTED FOR RWC 2019: INTRODUCING TEAM 21
World Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. World Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which runs from 20 September-2 November. ‘Team 21’ – the 21st tournament team – comprises 12 referees, seven assistant referees and four Television Match Officials (TMOs) representing nine nations. With significant strength in depth in international officiating, the team has been selected on merit after a comprehensive review of performances over the last four international windows, and features an exciting and strong blend of experience and youth.Referees (12):
Wayne Barnes (England)
Luke Pearce (England)
Jérôme Garcès (France)
Romain Poite (France)
Pascal Gaüzère (France)
Mathieu Raynal (France)
Nigel Owens (Wales)
Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Nic Berry (Australia)
Angus Gardner (Australia)– 457 tests as referees
Assistant referees (seven):
Matthew Carley (England, reserve referee)
Karl Dickson (England)
Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
Federico Anselmi (Argentina)
Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
Alex Ruiz (France)– 130 tests as assistant referees
TMOs (four):
Graham Hughes (England)
Rowan Kitt (England)
Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
Marius Jonker (South Africa)– 217 tests as TMOs
Wayne Barnes and Rugby World Cup 2015 final referee Nigel Owens (pictured) are selected for their fourth consecutive Rugby World Cup as referees, while Luke Pearce, Mathieu Raynal, Ben O’Keeffe, Nic Berry and Angus Gardner are making their Rugby World Cup debut with the whistle after impressive performances in the test arena over the last year.The match officials were selected by World Rugby’s Match Official Selection Committee following a comprehensive review of performances and fitness.VIEW FULL LIST AND BIOGRAPHIES OF RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 MATCH OFFICIALS >> (link to downloadable word doc)
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You get the feeling the IRB want Barnes to ref the final (assuming England don't make it) given his appointments to every important non-English fixture (H-Cups, Ireland vs NZ last year).
This wouldn't be terribly good but if we were to play England in the final who do we think would get the gig? If it's Owens I'm all for it, but I'd be worried one of the Frenchies would get the gig. No way a SH referee gets it.
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@rotated said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
You get the feeling the IRB want Barnes to ref the final (assuming England don't make it) given his appointments to every important non-English fixture (H-Cups, Ireland vs NZ last year).
This wouldn't be terribly good but if we were to play England in the final who do we think would get the gig? If it's Owens I'm all for it, but I'd be worried one of the Frenchies would get the gig. No way a SH referee gets it.
After all the shenanigans and deal making during the Lions series I'm very skeptical that we will get a fair go with the froggies. Owens would be the least worst option
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Excellent choice of refs clearly chosen on merit and not longevity. Barnes or Garcès for the final I imagine.
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The Frenchies must have done a deal....
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@Stargazer said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
Four French refs ...
To be fair, Garces and Poite on their day can be bloody good, Just hope I'm still around when that day comes.
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@canefan said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
Owens would be the least worst option
Arguably the best ref I've seen for years
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
Arguably the best ref I've seen for years
Three years maximum.
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Oh for the good old days of derek bevan, Jim Fleming, Wayne Erickson, Stu Dickinson and Ed Morrison.
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@Hooroo said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
I see the BOP ref that played for the Chiefs (Name escapes me, but we call him 'Hometown') is considering a career change due to not making the squad.
You must wonder about your career prospects when you see four Frenchies ahead of you.
Basically WR have signalled they really want this RWC to be a lottery.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
Oh for the good old days of derek bevan, Jim Fleming, Wayne Erickson, Stu Dickinson and Ed Morrison.
You missed out Nigel Whitehouse...
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Seriuosly how did France get four refs - dont think their standard of reffing is that great, and to give them four ffs.
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@Jailbreak7 said in RWC2019 - Match officials:
Seriuosly how did France get four refs - dont think their standard of reffing is that great, and to give them four ffs.
Meanwhile Hometown misses out. I know, he's not that good but that means we don't have our ranked ref there. What gives?
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"NZ Rugby national referee manager Bryce Lawrence was disappointed Jackson, who he said has controlled close to 500 first-class games, had been overlooked.
"We are really disappointed for Glen personally. They (World Rugby) have just decided to take younger referees to this year's World Cup. The way I am reading between the lines is that Jacko has missed out to a couple of younger guys - not only from New Zealand but other countries as well."
Jeez cos we saw how well a young Wabne Barnes did under the stress spotlight did in 07!
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@Machpants That is a BS excuse if so. Farken gin swillers!!!
