Boks get new ref for Ireland opener as Angus Gardner withdraws
Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the opening Test between the Springboks and Ireland for personal reasons.
Angus Gardner will not officiate the opening Test between the Springboks and Ireland after the Australian withdrew from the two-match series for personal reasons. World Rugby announced that Luke Pearce of England will take the whistle on Saturday, 6 July, at Loftus Versfeld when the teams clash in the opening encounter of their two-match series."World Rugby has confirmed that Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating duties for the two-Test series between South Africa and Ireland for personal reasons.
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