Referee Jaco Peype ruled out by World Rugby after Sebastien Vahaamahina controversyJaco Peyper appeared to mock the elbow to the head that earned France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina a red card against quarter-final opponents WalesReferee Jaco Peyper will not officiate any Rugby World Cup semi-finals after an "inappropriate" picture of him with Wales fans appeared on social media. World Rugby investigated the circumstances around South African official Peyper appearing to mock the elbow to the head that earned France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina a red card against quarter-final opponents Wales. Peyper sent Vahaamahina off for striking Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright in the face on Sunday. Photo de Fabien Heuzé pic.twitter.com/g5vo93413s — Arnaud Coudry (@ArnaudCoudry) October 20, 2019In a statement, the governing body said: "World Rugby can confirm that the match officials selection committee did not consider Jaco Peyper for selection this weekend. World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: "I would like to congratulate Nigel and Jerome, the assistant referees and TMOs (television match officials) on their selection for the semi-finals.

Source: Sky sports October 22, 2019 05:37 UTC