England vs Japan referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Nika Amashukeli?
The IndependentSign 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 Georgia’s Nika Amashukeli will make history as one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. As part of that relationship, Amashukeli has been mentored by Irish official David McHugh, who refereed games at the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups. Which games is Nika Amashukeli refereeing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup? Ireland v Romania – Pool B Referee: Nika Amashukeli ARs: Wayne Barnes & Andrea Piardi TMO: Brendon Pickerill England v Japan – Pool D Referee: Nika Amashukeli ARs: Nic Berry & Andrea Piardi TMO: Joy Neville Australia v Portugal – Pool C Referee: Nika Amashukeli ARs: Mathieu Raynal & Andrea Piardi TMO: Joy Neville