The match officials for round two of the Six Nations have been confirmed with English whistleblower Wayne Barnes set to feature
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Barnes, who celebrated his 100th Test as a referee during the Autumn Nations Series, will be on the whistle at the Aviva Stadium when Ireland, runners-up in 2022, welcome Grand Slam champions France, the only side to defeat them in last year’s Championship.
Joining Barnes will be compatriot Matthew Carley and Australian Jordan Way, who will be his assistants, while Brendon Pickerill of New Zealand will be the TMO.
COMPETITION
Ireland v France (Aviva Stadium, Dublin; Saturday 11 February – 2.15pm)
Referee: Wayne Barnes (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR)
Referee, Wayne Barnes during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby at Ashton Gate on 29 Jan. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Scotland v Wales (BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh; Saturday 11 February – 4.45pm)
Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Frank Murphy (IRFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Chris Busby (IRFU)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)
Referee, Andrew Brace consults with the TMO after a tackle in the air by Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa on Joe Marchant of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
England v Italy (Twickenham Stadium, London; Sunday 12 February – 3pm)
Referee: James Doleman (NZR)
Assistant Referee 1: Mathieu Raynal (FFR)
Assistant Referee 2: Tual Trainini (FFR)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
