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Referee change confirmed for England and South Africa semi-final

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.

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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)

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Guy 641 days ago

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

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Roger 641 days ago

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.

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shirley 641 days ago

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!!!

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Brightlite 641 days ago

What a ridiculous statement...W. A. T🤡

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William 641 days ago

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!

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Bob Marler 641 days ago

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

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Warner 641 days ago

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.

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Malcolm 641 days ago

I have never got over nor do I rate this French referee since the Bernard Foley escapade!!

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Pandula 641 days ago

RWC completely humbled by southern hemisphere finally in northern. 🖤🖤🖤

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Allan 641 days ago

Unlike the garbage SC forecast!

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Bob Marler 641 days ago

Now. If only we could Marius on the TMO.

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RD 641 days ago

I’m South Africa Marius is one of the worse TMO on the panel.

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LW 641 days ago

Ireland will brutalize your teams, jonny is goat of all goats

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Blek 641 days ago

Yip. Ireland are gonna throw water bottles at them from their stadium seats … hope they did not spend too much on the tickets

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Glyn 641 days ago

Are Ireland involved in any tournaments that I am unaware of then?🤪

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Td 641 days ago

We’re you in a coma these past 2 week mate?

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strachan 641 days ago

Where are they ? Dream further 😂😂😂

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Keef 641 days ago

O'Keefe is still the referee and on his previous obvious bias England have no chance .😴

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Blek 641 days ago

Which previous bias are you talking about

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Anthony 641 days ago

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. 😎

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Ben 641 days ago

If your team is good enough to score tries you wouldnt have to blame the referee?

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Llew 641 days ago

And saffa's are accused of being whingers? 😱

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john 641 days ago

Good solid refereeing squad no issues with any of them. Just keep Barnes away.

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Martin 641 days ago

Overly biased towards southern hemisphere style I think.

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Bob Marler 641 days ago

Good. This is a SH competition now.

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tu 641 days ago

We not as good as the northern hemisphere teams. We need all the help we can get

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Dick 642 days ago

That’s a real unbiased refereeing team. Not.

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DA 641 days ago

I think that yours is a Dick comment

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Ed 641 days ago

🤏

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Chris_uhdfs7f09dsgfsdg43 642 days ago

Name checks out.

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Andre 642 days ago

Is this where the French try to get their revenge?

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Bob Marler 641 days ago

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.

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strachan 641 days ago

Wonder yess. He wil poke his nose in every minute

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Jmann 642 days ago

There is no one who likes to chip in with his advice more than Raynal. No worries… eh SA?

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Bob Marler 641 days ago

Normally I would be worried. But since Raynal is French, the English should probably be worried.

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