France vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe is one of the referees in France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with the pool stage over, the Kiwi is poised to officiate in the knock-out stages. A three-time recipient of the New Zealand referee of the year award, O’Keeffe was selected to take charge of the second British and Irish Lions test in South Africa in 2021, before making the 12-strong list of referees for this year’s World Cup. Which games is Ben O’Keeffe refereeing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup? France v Uruguay – Pool A Referee: Ben O’Keeffe ARs: Paul Williams & James Doleman TMO: Ben Whitehouse South Africa v Ireland – Pool B Referee: Ben O’Keeffe ARs: Mathieu Raynal & James Doleman TMO: Brendon Pickerill Japan v Argentina – Pool D Referee: Ben O’Keeffe ARs: Paul Williams & James Doleman TMO: Brendon Pickerill France v South Africa - Quarter-final Referee: Ben O’Keeffe ARs: Paul Williams & James Doleman TMO: Brendon Pickerill