Match officials for this weekend, including the Lions

The match officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with Jérôme Garcès handed the New Zealand v British and Irish Lions clash.

New Zealand vs British & Irish Lions
@ Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France)
Assistant Referees: Romain Poite (France), Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)

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Rugby World Cup Qualifiers

Tonga vs Samoa
@ Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
Assistant Referees: Nick Briant (New Zealand), Paul Williams (New Zealand)

USA vs Canada
@ Torero Stadium, San Diego
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant Referees: Ben Whitehouse (Wales), Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
TMO: Sean Davey (England)

Super Rugby

Sharks vs Bulls
@ Kings Park, Durban
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Quinton Immelman (South Africa)
TMO: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Lions vs Sunwolves
@ Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Referee: Egon Seconds (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: Rasta Rasivhenge (South Africa), Archie Sehlako (South Africa)
TMO: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Cheetahs vs Stormers
@ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Referee: Jaco van Heerden (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa), Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)

Jaguares vs Kings
@ Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Pali Deluca (Argentina), Damian Schneider (Argentina)

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