Wayne Barnes confirmed as Rugby World Cup final referee
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Saturday's World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Stade de France.
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England's Wayne Barnes to officiate Springboks' Rugby World Cup final clash against All Blacks
England's Wayne Barnes will referee South Africa's Rugby World Cup final clash against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday.
English referee Wayne Barnes to officiate World Cup final
England’s Wayne Barnes, the most experienced referee in history with 110 tests, will officiate Saturday’s World Cup final between New Zealand and holders South Africa in Paris, World Rugby confirmed on Monday.
Cricket World Cup: Shakib Al Hasan "Planning To Restrict" South Africa To A Low Total
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes an on-song South Africa are not impregnable and can be restricted to smaller totals in the World Cup like the Netherlands did, adding that he would need his fast bowlers over spinners to deliver. Bangladesh, on a three-match losing streak, will face an uphill battle against South Africa on Tuesday, who are coming off a 229-run thrashing of England and have recorded the two highest scores in the World Cup in four matches already.
Cricket World Cup - "Have Not Done Well Against Them...": Aiden Markram On 'Extra Motivation' vs Bangladesh
South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram on Monday admitted to his side's poor showing against Bangladesh in recent times but asserted that they can beat the 'Tigers' if they replicate their dominant form shown during the massive win over defending champions England. Bangladesh have beaten South Africa in three of the last four ODIs between the two teams, including a 21-run win in the 2019 World Cup. The Tigers are seeking to resurrect their World Cup campaign following three straight defeats.
World Rugby to 'formally review' Mbonambi racism allegation as World Cup final prep suffers setback
PARIS. - Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi's Rugby World Cup final participation could be under threat as World Rugby confirmed on Monday they'll be formally reviewing the allegations made by England flank Tom Curry.
World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England's Tom Curry
World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday's World Cup semi-final.
South Africa motivated by poor ODI record against Bangladesh, says Markram
South Africa are motivated by the desire to prove themselves against Bangladesh, Aiden Markram said on Monday as he called on the team to build on their massive 229-run World Cup victory over England.