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Referee change confirmed for England and South Africa semi-final
By Josh Raisey
Referee Mathieu Raynal is set to replace Andrew Brace as an assistant referee in tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final clash between South Africa and England at the Stade de France.
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The Frenchman officiated England’s win over Fiji last Saturday at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and comes in after Brace pulled a calf muscle this week.
Officiating Team
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Assistant referee 1: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Assistant referee 2: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
TMO: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
Here we another triple kiwi bunch… this is going to be good starting to remind me of the world cup in New Zealand… great reffing by an imbecile ref from New Zealand
I have a concern that the Officiating Team could have a vested interest in the result of the game! The officials should all be from different countries and regions. Just my opinion.
Oh no!!!
He was so biased towards England against Fiji.
Very very bad news for South Africa.
Rugby 🏉 board should address this before this important game.
Not on!!!
What a ridiculous statement...W. A. T🤡
What game were you watching? He only just allowed the game to finish after two bad decisions until he couldn’t get away with a third.. I’ve NEVER seen a French referee act fairly against England .. it’s in their blood. Bad news for England!
Assistant referee Shirley. Shouldn’t have too big an impact.
Plus, he’s French. So if anything he’ll likely want to see the boks play (and beat) New Zealand in the final. Not the English I’m afraid. So good for us, another ref on our side.
#joking
Great Referee , good job that wasn’t the first time in that game.
His team mate urging him in the background to kick the ball said it all.
I have never got over nor do I rate this French referee since the Bernard Foley escapade!!
RWC completely humbled by southern hemisphere finally in northern. 🖤🖤🖤
Unlike the garbage SC forecast!
Now. If only we could Marius on the TMO.
I’m South Africa Marius is one of the worse TMO on the panel.
Ireland will brutalize your teams, jonny is goat of all goats
Yip. Ireland are gonna throw water bottles at them from their stadium seats … hope they did not spend too much on the tickets
Are Ireland involved in any tournaments that I am unaware of then?🤪
We’re you in a coma these past 2 week mate?
Where are they ? Dream further 😂😂😂
O'Keefe is still the referee and on his previous obvious bias England have no chance .😴
Which previous bias are you talking about
If O’Keefe does have a bias he will make sure that England wins so that the AB’s can crush them in the final. 😎
If your team is good enough to score tries you wouldnt have to blame the referee?
And saffa's are accused of being whingers? 😱
Good solid refereeing squad no issues with any of them. Just keep Barnes away.
Overly biased towards southern hemisphere style I think.
Good. This is a SH competition now.
We not as good as the northern hemisphere teams. We need all the help we can get
That’s a real unbiased refereeing team. Not.
I think that yours is a Dick comment
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Name checks out.
Is this where the French try to get their revenge?
Nah. If anything it will be help SA take out England.
I’m glad the game has evolved to include skullduggery and corruption in officiating. It adds a new dynamic to the game with all its plots and subplots. Has something for everyone.
Wonder yess. He wil poke his nose in every minute
There is no one who likes to chip in with his advice more than Raynal. No worries… eh SA?
Normally I would be worried. But since Raynal is French, the English should probably be worried.