England’s Luke Pearce is without doubt one of the officers on the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Born in Wales however raised in Exeter, Pearce returns for a second event having been a part of the officiating group 4 years in the past in Japan.
The 35-year-old began his officating journey in Devon on the age of 16, and was refereeing within the second tier Championship by the age of 21.
A promotion to the Premiership swiftly adopted earlier than a step-up to check stage in February 2013.
The depth in English refereeing has sometimes held Pearce again, together with his extremely communicative type and choice for tempo effectively appreciated by gamers.
He took cost of first Premiership closing earlier this yr, overseeing Saracens’ win over Sale at Twickenham.
He is one among 4 English referees set to officiate video games at this yr’s event.
Which video games is Luke Pearce refereeing on the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
Australia v Georgia – Pool C (9 September, Paris)
Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)
ARs: James Doleman (NZ) & Craig Evans (Wal)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ire)
New Zealand v Namibia – Pool A (15 September, Toulouse)
Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)
ARs: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Jordan Way (Aus)
TMO: Brian MacNeice (Ire)
South Africa v Tonga – Pool B (1 October, Marseille)
Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)
ARs: Matthew Carley (Eng) & Christophe Ridley (Eng)
TMO: Brett Cronan (Aus)
Fiji v Portugal – Pool C (8 October, Toulouse)
Referee: Luke Pearce (Eng)
ARs: Jaco Peyper (SA) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)
TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wal)
