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“Bad news for Eddie Jones” – Referee’s Confirmed For England’s Autumn Nations Series Fixtures

England v South Africa referee

Twickenham, London Saturday, 26 November, 2022

  • Referee: Angus Gardner (RA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Brace (IRFU)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Pierre Brousset (FFR)
  • TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)

He started refereeing in 1999 but only became a full-time ref in 2015. He refereed at his first Rugby World Cup in 2015 and took charge of the Super Rugby final in 2018.

In 2018 he was awarded World Rugby Referee of the Year.

Eddie Jones criticised Gardner’s performance England’s defeat against Ireland in 2018.

Referee, Angus Gardner checks with the TMO before giving England the victory during the Quilter International Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium, Richmond, London on November 3. – PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK