Andrew Brace is likely one of the officers on the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Born in Cardiff, Brace represents the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) after a childhood spent between Wales and Ireland.
A former neighborhood rugby officer for Munster, the 35-year-old represented Belgium throughout a quick worldwide enjoying profession, qualifying for the nation by way of his father’s household.
He made his debut within the then-Pro 14, now referred to as the United Rugby Championship, in 2015, and two years later began refereeing take a look at matches.
In 2020, he oversaw each the Pro 14 last and the Autumn Nations Cup decider between England and France at Twickenham.
An assistant in 2019, Brace makes his World Cup debut with the whistle this time round.
He is the only IRFU referee however has acquainted firm within the wider officiating crew within the type of assistant Chris Busby and tv match officers Joy Neville, the primary feminine on a match official panel for a males’s World Cup, and Brian MacNeice.
Which video games is Andrew Brace refereeing on the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Italy v Namibia – Pool A (9 September, Saint-Etienne)
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ire)
ARs: Paul Williams (NZ) & Chris Busby (Ire)
TMO: Joy Neville (Ire)
Australia v Fiji – Pool C (17 September, Saint-Etienne)
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ire)
ARs: Jaco Peyper (SA) & Chris Busby (Ire)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ire)
England v Samoa – Pool D (7 October, Lille)
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ire)
ARs: Nika Amashukeli (Geo) & Chris Busby (Ire)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ire)
