The Springboks are gearing up for a crucial showdown against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, November 22. With the match set to kick off at 19:40 South African time, the team is determined to maintain their unbeaten streak on this year’s end-of-year tour.
Rassie Erasmus’s squad has had a promising start to their five-match tour, which began with a commanding victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium. They followed that up with an impressive win against France at the Stade de France and most recently secured a triumph over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. These performances have set a solid foundation for their upcoming battle against one of rugby’s top sides.
The much-anticipated match will be officiated by England’s Matthew Carley, who will be supported by his fellow English officials, Karl Dickson and Christophe Ridley. Additionally, Andrew Jackson will serve as the TMO, while Dan Jones will take responsibility as the Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO), completing an all-England set of match officials for the encounter.
In terms of refereeing history, Matthew Carley has already officiated eight matches involving the Springboks, with South Africa securing victories in six of those contests. His previous encounters include notable wins as well as some tough losses, but his overall win percentage stands at an impressive 75%. Notably, he has yet to referee a match between the Springboks and Ireland, adding an element of intrigue to Saturday’s contest.
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As the Springboks look ahead to face Ireland, they also have a fixture lined up against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on November 29, where they will hope to extend their touring success further.
Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts on who they consider to be the best rugby referee in the world, highlighting the passionate engagement that surrounds the sport. The upcoming clash promises to be thrilling, as both teams aim for victory and the right to assert dominance on the international stage.
