Rugby World Cup 2011: South African referee Joubert gets final nod

SOUTH Africa’s Craig Joubert has been named to referee the rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France on Sunday.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Oct 2011, 01:52 BST

Joubert, who was in charge of the All Blacks’ 20-6 victory over Australia in the semi-final, will take charge of his first final and he becomes the second South African, after Andre Watson, to take charge of the global showcase. “It is an enormous honour to get the final and I would like to thank (IRB referees manager) Paddy (O’Brien) and the committee for giving me the opportunity,” Joubert said.

England’s Wayne Barnes will referee the play-off for third place between Australia and Wales on Friday