Australian Angus Gardner has been appointed referee of the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final between New Zealand and Argentina on October 20.
Gardner will referee a semi-final for the first time in his career, having officiated four games at the tournament already.
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The Australian is very familiar with the two teams, in the middle for Argentina's historic 25-15 victory in November 2020 in Parramatta.
He was also referee in their last game in Argentina, which the Kiwis took out 41-12.
He is joined by fellow Australian Nic Berry, who will serve as assistant referee along with England's Karl Dickson.
New Zealand's Ben O'Keefe will take the other semi-final between South Africa and England.
South African Jaco Peyper was not considered, having pulled up injured during Argentina's win over Wales in Marseille.
“I would like to congratulate Angus and Ben, the assistant referees and TMOs on their selection for the semi-finals," World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont said in a statement,
“The match official group as a whole have played a full and positive role in an exceptional Rugby World Cup, including a compelling set of quarter-finals."
“Congratulations to all selected. This is a team effort, and the selection reflects the hard work of the group as a whole, and the encouragement and support they give each other," World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager Joël Jutge added:
“I would also like to pay tribute to Jaco Peyper, who has been ruled out through injury. He would have been in contention. We wish him a speedy recovery.”
