Who is the referee in the Lions game today?
Mathieu Raynal
France’s Mathieu Raynal will be the referee for Saturday’s third and deciding Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town. Here’s the lowdown on a man who has a big job on his hands.
Who are the referees for the Lions tour?
Nic Berry, Ben O’Keeffe and Mathieu Raynal will oversee the British and Irish Lions series against South Africa.
How often do the British and Irish Lions tour South Africa?
every four years
The team currently tours every four years, with these rotating between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in order. The most recent test series, the 2021 series against South Africa, was won 2–1 by South Africa. From 1888 onwards, combined British rugby sides toured the Southern Hemisphere.
When was the last Lions tour to South Africa?
1997
After South Africa’s victory in the 1980 series, the two teams did not meet again until 1997 as a result of apartheid sanctions; the Lions won the 1997 series, before South Africa won the next two tours; 2009 and 2021.
Who will referee the Lions Tests 2021?
A glaring spotlight will fall on France’s Mathieu Raynal as the referee of this Saturday’s third and deciding Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, in a series so far defined by close scrutiny on the knife-edged calls made by the officials.
Who is the ref in tonight’s rugby game?
referee Nic Berry
Meet rugby referee Nic Berry.
Who is reffing Lions vs Japan?
The Lions will face Japan at BT Murrayfield on June 26 and Pascal Gaüzère will take charge of that match, joined by Romain Poite and Pierre Brousset.
How tall is FAF de Klerk?
5′ 7″
Faf de Klerk/Height
How old do you have to be to be a rugby referee?
Delegates must be aged 14 years of age or over. Crucial to learning is that a significant part of both awards are practically based, for example, all delegates will have an opportunity to observe refereeing in practice, whilst demonstrating individual skills on the field of play.
