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New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup semi-final promo between England and South Africa despite criticism of his performance on quarter-final weekend promo
France captain Antoine Dupont suggested that the officiating “wasn’t up to the level” required as the hosts exited the tournament at the hands of the Springboks at the Stade de France promo
World Rugby have nonetheless backed their official, with O’Keeffe given another marquee appointment promo
Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the other semi-final promo between Argentina and New Zealand on Friday promo
Jaco Peyper, who suffered an injury during Argentina’s win over Wales, was not considered due to a calf issue promo
“I would like to congratulate Angus and Ben, the assistant referees and TMOs on their selection for the semi-finals,” World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said promo
RecommendedAntoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World CupWarren Gatland reacts to ‘disruptive’ referee change after Wales knocked out of Rugby World CupWas Cheslin Kolbe’s crucial charge-down in South Africa vs France illegal?“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 promo
”World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager Joël Jutge added: “Congratulations to all selected promo
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 promo
“I would also like to pay tribute to Jaco Peyper, who has been ruled out through injury promo
He would have been in contention promo
We wish him a speedy recovery promo
”There is no appointment for Wayne Barnes, with the Englishman a likely candidate to oversee the final if his compatriots fail to make it promo
The highly-regarded O’Keeffe has enjoyed a strong tournament with the whistle, but was publicly criticised by Dupont immediately after France’s exit was confirmed promo
“It’s hard to talk about these things because there’s lots of disappointment and frustration,” said Dupont promo
“We could have had some penalties at crucial moments promo
“I don’t want to be a bad loser and moan about the refereeing but I don’t think the refereeing was up to the level of what was at stake promo
It’s not just one person, there are TMOs, assistant referees and they have time to review images as the game is going on promo
”Match officials - Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals:Argentina vs New Zealand (Friday 20 October, 8pm BST)Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)Assistant referees: Karl Dickson (England) and Nic Berry (Australia)Television match official (TMO): Ben Whitehouse (Wales)England vs South Africa (Saturday 21 October, 8pm BST)Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) Assisant referees: Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Paul Williams (New Zealand)Television match official (TMO): Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) promo
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Erik ten Hag urged Manchester United to win and to do so in style as a fitting tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton when they host FC Copenhagen promo
Charlton captained Manchester United to victory in the 1968 European Cup and Ten Hag feels his team, who have lost their first two Champions League games of the current campaign, have to beat the Danish side on Tuesday evening promo
It will be United’s first match at Old Trafford since Charlton died at the age of 86 and Ten Hag expects it to be an emotional affair promo
United will pay tribute to Charlton with a minute's silence before the game, while a wreath will be on his seat in the directors' box and players and staff will wear black armbands promo
Charlton, who scored 249 goals 758 games for the club, had been a director since 1984 promo
There will also be a minute's applause before Sunday's Manchester derby promo
United consulted with Charlton's family and agreed upon each step to celebrate and remember him promo
Ten Hag said on Tuesday: “First we want to win as a tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton but also you want always to do that in a certain way and that is what we are aiming for promo
“It is always special, every night at Old Trafford the fans are always so behind us promo
Definitely tomorrow with the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, their hero and the legend, will be more emotional promo
We are professionals and it is our job to use the emotions in the right way promo
“Bobby was a legend, a giant, not only for Manchester United but for promo football and so his legacy with the high standards we have to live [up to] every day, they were emphasised in the last couple of days promo
”Defender Sergio Reguilon could be fit to return after missing United’s last five matches promo
Ten Hag’s side have been beaten by Bayern Munich and Galatasaray so far in their continental campaign and the Dutchman said: “We have to win every game promo
If you lose the first two games, you have to win promo
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