France vs England referee (in Lyon)
- Referee: Angus Gardner (Aus)
- ARs: Nika Amashukeli (Geo) & Damian Schneider (Arg)
- TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wal)
Gardner, born August 24, 1984, is an esteemed Australian rugby union referee. Beginning his officiating journey at just fifteen, he swiftly rose to prominence, joining the Super Rugby referees panel in 2012.
Notably, his inaugural Super Rugby match saw the clash between Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels. Garnering international recognition, he officiated his first test match in 2011 and made significant contributions to the IRB Junior World Championship in 2012 and 2014.
His prowess led to selection as an assistant referee at the 2015 Rugby World Cup and later, officiating the 2018 Super Rugby Final. With a stellar career trajectory, he also featured prominently in the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup’s.