RWC 2011 Selection
Referees
Barnes, Wayne (England) - 27 tests
Poite, Romain (France) - 12 tests
Owens, Nigel (Wales) - 27 tests
Rolland, Alain (Ireland) - 48 tests
Walsh, Steve (New Zealand/Australia) - 37 tests
Lawrence, Bryce (New Zealand) - 18 tests
Clancy, George (Ireland) - 14 tests
Kaplan, Jonathan (South Africa) - 63 tests
Joubert, Craig (South Africa) - 22 tests
Pearson, Dave (England) - 19 tests
Assistant Referees
Garces, Jerome* (France)
Pollock, Chris* (New Zealand)
McDowell, Simon (Ireland)
Munro, Vinny (New Zealand)
Terheege, Stuart (England)
Hayes, Tim (Wales)
Damasco, Carlo (Italy)
TMOs
Hughes, Graham (England)
Veldsman, Shaun (South Africa)
De Santis, Giulio (Italy)
Goddard, Matt (Australia)
* Denotes Reserve Referees
So what do you think of this list. Steve Walsh is the most controversial on the list I would think. No representation outside of Six Nations and Super Rugby. Also there is no representation of Scotland in the bunch. Post your comments. Steve Walsh I don't think is an acceptable choice given his past. Hopefully the officiating doesn't ruin any of the games for us spectators.
