Nigel Owens has been confirmed as the referee for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Tokyo on Saturday. Nigel Owens has been confirmed as the referee for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Tokyo on Saturday. Nigel Owens to take charge of Ireland's crunch World Cup quarter-final with the All BlacksThe Ireland players will be well-used to being officiated by Owens, who has plenty of big game experience. Owens was in charge of the last World Cup final when the All Blacks overcame Australia at Twickenham. Speaking in Tokyo this afternoon, All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster welcomed World Rugby's decision to appoint Owens.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2019 06:11 UTC