Ireland will have New Zealander Ben O'Keefe as the referee for their opening 2025 Six Nations game against England at the Aviva Stadium on February 2nd. O'Keefe is fondly remembered by Irish fans for officiating Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 pool win over the Springboks.
Ireland will have their 'lucky' referee for the opening 2025 Six Nations game against England at the Aviva on February 2nd.
READ MORE: Jacques Nienaber gives surprising reason for Leinster's lineout malfunction against Clermont Outstanding, yes, but it needed a referee capable of holding his nerve in the face of muscle trying to outsmart the rulebook"Congrats to the Irish and sorry. We will just work harder and make you proud! Also nice to be involved in a game so intense and physical without the referee getting too much involved! Well done Ben and your team.Thank you for all the support was really lekka !! ." tweeted Erasmus.
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