What did Gatland say about Jonker?
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 is ref for Lions first Test?
The South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has made the remarkable claim that he was shown a lack of respect by the referee Nic Berry during last Saturday’s defeat by the British & Irish Lions as the Springboks lashed out at the touring side, accusing Warren Gatland of “destroying the dignity of the series”.
What did Gatland say about TMO?
He was also said in second-hand reports to be “furious” about Jonker, who is an experienced TMO, handling the Tests. “There was no question about the people being involved – what we questioned was the process,” said Gatland on Tuesday. “It’s not just the TMO.
Who are the referees for the Lions Tests?
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. New Zealander, Brendon Pickerill will act as Television Match Official (TMO) for all three tests.
Who is referee for Lions v Japan?
Pascal Gaüzère
World Rugby have released the names of the match officials for all upcoming Tests and amongst those are the big ones in South Africa. However, first up is the match between the British & Irish Lions and Japan at Murrayfield. This will be refereed by Pascal Gaüzère (France).
Who is captain of the British and Irish Lions?
Peter O’Mahony
British & Irish Lions/Captains
Who is the referee for the Lions v South Africa?
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 is the referee for England v New Zealand?
Wayne Barnes
New Zealand’s final Test of the year, against France, at Stade de France in Paris, will be refereed by England’s Wayne Barnes.
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 is the TMO in the Lions game?
Marius Jonker
Who is Marius Jonker? He was an international referee for 10 years from 2004 to 2014 and took charge of matches at the 2007 World Cup. He became a television match official and was the man in the box for the 2019 World Cup semi-final match between England and New Zealand.
Who has the most British and Irish Lions caps?
British & Irish Lions
| Captain(s) | Alun Wyn Jones (2021) |
| Most caps | Willie John McBride (17) |
| Top scorer | Gavin Hastings (69) |
| Most tries | Tony O’Reilly (6) |
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Will Raynal be the referee for South Africa v Lions 3rd Test?
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.
When is the Lions Test series against South Africa?
The tourists will then lock horns with South Africa over three matches on July 24 and 31 and August 7 which will see three referees take charge of a Lions Test for the first time.
Who is the Lions referee for the Rugby World Cup 2019?
Brendon Pickerill, also from New Zealand, will be the Television Match Official for all three Tests, while Pascal Gaüzère is to referee the Lions’ fixture against Japan at Murrayfield on June 26.
Who is the referee for the Ireland v England Test series?
Raynal is the only referee of the Test series trio to have featured in the recent Six Nations, having overseen Ireland’s victories over Italy and England. The Frenchman, O’Keeffe and Berry will assume assistant referee duties over the three Tests.
