The country’s top referee in 2018 will be joined by compatriot Marius Jonker
Jaco Peyper will be SA’s sole referee at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan after the list of officials was released by World Rugby.Peyper is part of the 23-person squad of match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches‚ which runs from September 20 to November 2.
Peyper has handled 46 Test matches‚ including the series between the All Blacks and British & Irish Lions in 2017. Jonker made his debut at first-class level in 2003 and quickly rose to take charge of his first Test match in 2005. In all‚ he refereed in 24 Test matches, the last of them in 2011, and was also a member of the officials’ panel at the 2007 RWC Cup in France.
World Rugby’s match official selection committee selected the match officials following a comprehensive review of performances and fitness.
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