Match Officials confirmed for European semi-finals

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by Steven Smith

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 at 12:31

bySteven Smith

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The match officials have been confirmed for both semi-finals of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup this weekend.

Champions Cup semi-finals

Racing 92 v Saracens
@ Paris La Défense Arena
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Assistant Referees: TBC
TMO: TBC

Exeter Chiefs v Toulouse
@ Sandy Park
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant Referees: TBC
TMO: TBCADVERTISEMENT

Challenge Cup semi-finals

Bristol Bears v Bordeaux-Begles
@ Ashton Gate
Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)
Assistant Referees: TBC
TMO: TBC

Toulon v Leicester Tigers
@ Stade Félix Mayol
Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)
Assistant Referees: TBC
TMO: TBC

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LIST | Nigel Owens selects the FIVE best players he refereed

1. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)

"Not only is he one of the greatest centres in the history of rugby union but he’s a fantastic man off the field as well. O’Driscoll has been a wonderful ambassador for the sport and a real leader."

2. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)

"How can you fail to be impressed when watching Hogg play. He’s so exciting as he burst into that line and, of course, was named Six Nations player of the tournament."

3. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)

"If anybody had to pick the greatest player in history, it would surely be a difficult choice between him and Gareth Edwards."

4. Sergio Parisse (Italy)

I’ve been fortunate to have refereed some tremendous No.8s during my career but Sergio is tops. He’s such a talented player and rarely has a bad game.

5. Shane Williams (Wales)

"He was in the mould of Gerald Davies in how he left defenders gasping for air as he beat them with those dazzling sidesteps. Nobody would fancy defending against a back three of Shane, Hogg and Folau, I can tell you that."