{"id":291950,"date":"2023-10-01T08:35:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T08:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=291950"},"modified":"2023-10-01T08:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T08:35:33","slug":"south-africa-vs-tonga-referee-who-is-rugby-world-cup-official-luke-pearce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/rugby-union\/south-africa-vs-tonga-referee-who-is-rugby-world-cup-official-luke-pearce\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa vs Tonga referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Luke Pearce?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Referee Luke Pearce is one of the officials at the 2023 World Cup <\/p>\n

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England\u2019s Luke Pearce is one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

Born in Wales but raised in Exeter, Pearce returns for a second tournament having been part of the officiating team four years ago in Japan.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old started his officating journey in Devon at the age of 16, and was refereeing in the second tier Championship by the age of 21.<\/p>\n

A promotion to the Premiership swiftly followed before a step-up to test level in February 2013.<\/p>\n

The depth in English refereeing has occasionally held Pearce back, with his highly communicative style and preference for pace well liked by players.<\/p>\n

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He took charge of first Premiership final earlier this year, overseeing Saracens\u2019 win over Sale at Twickenham.<\/p>\n

He is one of four English referees set to officiate games at this year\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n

Which games is Luke Pearce refereeing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australia v Georgia \u2013 Pool C (9 September, Paris)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: James Doleman (NZ) & Craig Evans (Wal)<\/p>\n

TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ire)<\/p>\n

New Zealand v Namibia \u2013 Pool A (15 September, Toulouse)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Jordan Way (Aus)<\/p>\n

TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ire)<\/p>\n

South Africa v Tonga \u2013 Pool B (1 October, Marseille)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: Matthew Carley (Eng) & Christophe Ridley (Eng)<\/p>\n

TMO: Brett Cronan (Aus)<\/p>\n

Fiji v Portugal \u2013 Pool C (8 October, Toulouse)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)<\/p>\n

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ARs: Jaco Peyper (SA) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)<\/p>\n

TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wal)<\/p>\n

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