Stefan Terblanche has been included in World Rugby’s 30-member team of disciplinary officials for the Rugby World Cup in France.
Terblanche, who represented the Springboks in the 1999 and 2003 World Cups, will be one of 12 representatives on a judicial panel at this year’s tournament.
The panel also features former internationals John Langford, Leon Lloyd and Olly Kohn, as well as former Scotland coach Frank Hadden.
In addition to the judicial panel, eight citing commissioners and 10 judicial chairs have been appointed. This announcement comes after the confirmation of the 12 referees selected to officiate the 48 matches of the tournament.
“Widened global and gender representation are at the heart of an experienced team of citing commissioners and judicial officials selected for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France,” read an official statement.
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“With 13 nations represented within the team, the selection made on merit underscores the pathways and processes implemented under independent judicial panel chairman Christopher Quinlan and citing commissioner manager Steve Hinds to broaden representation and deepen the talent pool.
“Continuing the central mission to deepen understanding and empathy with the playing environment, the selection features a strong blend of former players, coaches and referees and experienced chairs. All come into the tournament with significant international rugby experience.
“The panel of eight citing commissioners is also brimming with significant international rugby experience with five members having previously been selected for Rugby World Cups.
“Importantly, a consistent approach will operate across the match officiating, citing and judicial approach at France 2023. This is underpinned by regular joint calibration sessions across the respective teams, often involving coaches and players. This is central to common understanding.”
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