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New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup semi-final usdt between England and South Africa despite criticism of his performance on quarter-final weekend usdt
France captain Antoine Dupont suggested that the officiating “wasn’t up to the level” required as the hosts exited the tournament at the hands of the Springboks at the Stade de France usdt
World Rugby have nonetheless backed their official, with O’Keeffe given another marquee appointment usdt
Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the other semi-final usdt between Argentina and New Zealand on Friday usdt
Jaco Peyper, who suffered an injury during Argentina’s win over Wales, was not considered due to a calf issue usdt
“I would like to congratulate Angus and Ben, the assistant referees and TMOs on their selection for the semi-finals,” World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said usdt
RecommendedAntoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World CupWarren Gatland reacts to ‘disruptive’ referee change after Wales knocked out of Rugby World CupWas Cheslin Kolbe’s crucial charge-down in South Africa vs France illegal?“The match official group as a whole have played a full and positive role in an exceptional Rugby World Cup, including a compelling set of quarter-finals usdt
”World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager Joël Jutge added: “Congratulations to all selected usdt
This is a team effort, and the selection reflects the hard work of the group as a whole, and the encouragement and support they give each other usdt
“I would also like to pay tribute to Jaco Peyper, who has been ruled out through injury usdt
He would have been in contention usdt
We wish him a speedy recovery usdt
”There is no appointment for Wayne Barnes, with the Englishman a likely candidate to oversee the final if his compatriots fail to make it usdt
The highly-regarded O’Keeffe has enjoyed a strong tournament with the whistle, but was publicly criticised by Dupont immediately after France’s exit was confirmed usdt
“It’s hard to talk about these things because there’s lots of disappointment and frustration,” said Dupont usdt
“We could have had some penalties at crucial moments usdt
“I don’t want to be a bad loser and moan about the refereeing but I don’t think the refereeing was up to the level of what was at stake usdt
It’s not just one person, there are TMOs, assistant referees and they have time to review images as the game is going on usdt
”Match officials - Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals:Argentina vs New Zealand (Friday 20 October, 8pm BST)Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)Assistant referees: Karl Dickson (England) and Nic Berry (Australia)Television match official (TMO): Ben Whitehouse (Wales)England vs South Africa (Saturday 21 October, 8pm BST)Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) Assisant referees: Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Paul Williams (New Zealand)Television match official (TMO): Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) usdt
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Leigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup usdt
Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage, with Halfpenny’s final appearance of the tournament coming in the pool-stage victory over Portugal usdt
The full-back’s last game for his country will be in next week’s match against the Barbarians in Cardiff, in what it is understood will be a non-cap match usdt
His international retirement comes having won 101 caps, and with 801 points scored he is third in the all-time Welsh list behind Neil Jenkins and Stephen Jones usdt
In a statement, the 34-year-old said: “After having time to reflect after the Rugby World Cup campaign, it’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided it’s time for me to step away from international rugby usdt
“The decision hasn’t been easy, but the time feels right for me now and I look forward to running out one last time against the Barbarians at home next week usdt
“It’s been a huge honour and a privilege to put on the Welsh jersey and represent my country over the last 15 years usdt
”Playing mainly as a full-back or winger, he made his Wales bow during the 2008 autumn series against South Africa aged 19, before going on to make four Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions during the 2013 and 2017 tours usdt
There have been ups and downs, but I will look back on my international career with immense prideLeigh Halfpenny on his international retirement He was named player of the series in 2013 as the tourists claimed a 2-1 series victory in Australia usdt
His career began as a youngster in the academy at Ospreys before later joining Cardiff Blues in 2007, with whom he won the 2009 Anglo-Welsh Cup and 2010 European Challenge Cup usdt
He won the 2015 European Champions Cup after signing for Toulon before returning to Wales with Scarlets in 2017 usdt
For Wales he has scored 15 tries and 81 conversions, as well as kicking 188 penalties en route to his final tally usdt
“There have been ups and downs, but I will look back on my international career with immense pride,” he said usdt
“There’s no usdt better feeling running out to a full Principality Stadium wearing the Welsh jersey and singing the national anthem usdt
“I’m going to miss it, but I will be forever grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and to every single person who has helped me along the way usdt
“It’s been unbelievable to play with such special people over the years and I will cherish the friendships I’ve made usdt
“While I’ll be moving on from the international game, I’m excited about the next chapter as a player in this game which has given me so much, and look forward to sharing details on my club future soon usdt
”He is the fifth player to retire from Wales international duty this year after Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Rhys Webb, who confirmed they would step away in May, and Dan Biggar who retired after the team were knocked out of the World Cup usdt
Wales head coach Warren Gatland told wru usdt
wales: “Leigh has had a fantastic career for Wales, firstly on the wing and then at 15 where he has been brilliant – probably the best defensive full-back in the world and a tremendous goal kicker usdt
“He’s had his fair share of injury challenges over the years but has never let that hold him back usdt
“If you are talking about role models in professional rugby, I don’t think you could find someone that works harder than Leigh in terms of how he prepares usdt
“The analysis, training and recovery he has done time and again has been really impressive, he is the ultimate professional usdt
”More aboutPA ReadyLeigh HalfpennyWalesBarbariansAlun Wyn JonesCardiffWarren GatlandArgentinaWelshChallengeLeighNeil JenkinsPrincipality StadiumSouth AfricaScarletsBritish and Irish LionsToulonOspreysJustin TipuricRhys WebbDan Biggar1/1Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for WalesLeigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for WalesWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is to retire from international rugby after next week’s match against the Barbarians (David Davies/PA)PA Archive✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today usdt
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