Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa v France – Who will be the TMO?

The Springboks will play France in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals. But who will be the television match official (TMO) come Sunday, 15 October?

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While World Rugby at the time of publishing has not announced any of the officials for the four quarter-finals, let’s break down the options.

As dissected by The South African website, THESE are the possible referees who could officiate the match.

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But who will be the man – or woman – entrusted with the TMO role?

TMOs have sadly once again come in for widespread criticism during the tournament for their interference in matches.

The last thing any rugby fan will want to see is a match at the business end of the spectacle decided by a controversial off-field decision.

World Rugby named seven television match officials (TMOs) for the tournament.

They are: Brett Cronan (Australia), Tom Foley (England), Marius Jonker (South Africa), Brian MacNeice (Ireland), Joy Neville (Ireland), Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand), Ben Whitehouse (Wales).

South Africa’s Marius Jonker is not an option, leaving six to choose from.

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Considering the winner of the match will take on either England or Fiji in the semi-finals, one would think World Rugby wouldn’t select England’s Tom Foley – although that might not be the governing body’s thinking.

There are no French TMOs at the tournament.

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That would potentially leave just FIVE options.

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Pick your poison!

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Who would YOU like to see as the TMO for the Springboks v France Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final?

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