England vs Wales referee
Twickenham Stadium, London
Saturday, 10 February, 2024
- Referee: James Doleman (NZR)
- Assistant Referee 1: Ben O’Keeffe (NZR)
- Assistant Referee 2: Hollie Davidson (SRU)
- TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR)
Doleman, an alumnus of the University of Otago with aspirations of becoming a teacher, embarked on his refereeing journey as a student in Dunedin. However, it wasn’t until 2020 that he transitioned into a professional official. Since then, he has officiated in Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup matches.
Doleman’s international refereeing career took off in 2021 when he made his debut in the Australia vs. France match. Building on this momentum, he further marked his presence in the rugby scene by officiating in the Six Nations.
Having already officiated the England vs Italy game last year, Doleman is set to return to Twickenham for another significant role in the 2024 Six Nations. This time, he will be in charge of the England vs Wales match, adding to his list of high-profile refereeing assignments.