Who are the referees for the Lions Tests?

Nic Berry, Ben O’Keeffe and Mathieu Raynal will oversee the British and Irish Lions series against South Africa. Australian Berry will take charge of the first Test in Cape Town on July 24, with New Zealand’s O’Keefe appointed for the second game between the rivals in Johannesburg a week later.

Who is the referee for the Lions v South Africa?

referee Mathieu Raynal
Who is Lions v South Africa referee Mathieu Raynal, the man not afraid to show red cards for high tackles? 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.

What did Gatland say about Jonker?

Speaking on Wednesday after he named his XV, Gatland said: “The last thing that we want from a Lions perspective is a Test match decided on someone making a really poor decision – going in with a shoulder, a tackle too high. A yellow card or sent off.”

Who was the ref in the first Lions test?

referee Nic Berry
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he ‘didn’t feel respected at all’ by referee Nic Berry in first Lions Test | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports.

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.

Who is the ref in tonight’s rugby game?

Meet rugby referee Nic Berry.

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.

How tall is FAF de Klerk?

1.7 m
Faf de Klerk/Height

What did Gatland say?

British and Irish Lions: Head coach Warren Gatland says third Test like a ‘cup final’ “We had no momentum or opportunity to play,” he said. “Nothing at all from any kick returns and we gave away some penalties. They scrummaged pretty well and got some reward for that.

Who do the British and Irish Lions play?

The British & Irish Lions will tour South Africa in 2021 to play an incredible eight-match tour. The British & Irish Lions will play three Test matches against the reigning World Champions South Africa on their epic tour in 2021 as well as five other matches.

What nationality is Nic Berry?

Australian
Nic Berry/Nationality

Who is the first black Springbok captain?

Ralepelle
Ralepelle made history in 2006 when he became the first Black rugby player to captain the Springboks.

Who are the referees for the British and Irish Lions?

The referees and match officials for the three Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions have been confirmed. Nic Berry (Australia), Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Mathieu Raynal (France) have been appointed to officiate the Tests and will be joined by five other South African referees.

Who are the referees for the Lions tour of South Africa?

The nine match tour, starting with a warm up against Japan in Scotland, will culminate with the three tests in Cape Town and Johannesburg. They will be refereed by Nic Berry (Australia), Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Mathieu Raynal (France). They will run as assistant referees for the other two tests.

When do the British and Irish Lions tour South Africa?

World Rugby have announced the match official appointments for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa. The nine match tour, starting with a warm up against Japan in Scotland, will culminate with the three tests in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Who are the referees for the Lions Tests? Nic Berry, Ben O’Keeffe and Mathieu Raynal will oversee the British and Irish Lions series against South Africa. Australian Berry will take charge of the first Test in Cape Town on July 24, with New Zealand’s O’Keefe appointed for the second game between the rivals in Johannesburg…