Rassie happy with O'Keeffe's appointment for England semi: 'We're comfortable with how he referees'
PARIS. - SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus wasn't too concerned by the appointment of New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England at the Stade de France, saying it's nothing new to have the same referee in the tournament.O'Keeffe, the 34-year-old ophthalmologist from the north-eastern tip of New Zealand's South Island, will be taking charge of his 11th Bok Test.
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