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Referee change confirmed for England and South Africa semi-final

By Josh Raisey
Referee Mathieu Raynal reacts during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Fiji at Stade Velodrome on October 15, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

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.

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)