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New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup semi-final promo between England and South Africa despite criticism of his performance on quarter-final weekend promo
France captain Antoine Dupont suggested that the officiating “wasn’t up to the level” required as the hosts exited the tournament at the hands of the Springboks at the Stade de France promo
World Rugby have nonetheless backed their official, with O’Keeffe given another marquee appointment promo
Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the other semi-final promo between Argentina and New Zealand on Friday promo
Jaco Peyper, who suffered an injury during Argentina’s win over Wales, was not considered due to a calf issue promo
“I would like to congratulate Angus and Ben, the assistant referees and TMOs on their selection for the semi-finals,” World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said promo
RecommendedAntoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World CupWarren Gatland reacts to ‘disruptive’ referee change after Wales knocked out of Rugby World CupWas Cheslin Kolbe’s crucial charge-down in South Africa vs France illegal?“The match official group as a whole have played a full and positive role in an exceptional Rugby World Cup, including a compelling set of quarter-finals promo
”World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager Joël Jutge added: “Congratulations to all selected promo
This is a team effort, and the selection reflects the hard work of the group as a whole, and the encouragement and support they give each other promo
“I would also like to pay tribute to Jaco Peyper, who has been ruled out through injury promo
He would have been in contention promo
We wish him a speedy recovery promo
”There is no appointment for Wayne Barnes, with the Englishman a likely candidate to oversee the final if his compatriots fail to make it promo
The highly-regarded O’Keeffe has enjoyed a strong tournament with the whistle, but was publicly criticised by Dupont immediately after France’s exit was confirmed promo
“It’s hard to talk about these things because there’s lots of disappointment and frustration,” said Dupont promo
“We could have had some penalties at crucial moments promo
“I don’t want to be a bad loser and moan about the refereeing but I don’t think the refereeing was up to the level of what was at stake promo
It’s not just one person, there are TMOs, assistant referees and they have time to review images as the game is going on promo
”Match officials - Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals:Argentina vs New Zealand (Friday 20 October, 8pm BST)Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)Assistant referees: Karl Dickson (England) and Nic Berry (Australia)Television match official (TMO): Ben Whitehouse (Wales)England vs South Africa (Saturday 21 October, 8pm BST)Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) Assisant referees: Andrew Brace (Ireland) and Paul Williams (New Zealand)Television match official (TMO): Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) promo
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Toto Wolff said Mercedes must take Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from the United States Grand Prix on the chin – and make sure it does not happen again promo
Nearly four hours after Hamilton finished second in his most competitive race of the season – one he could have won if Mercedes did not fluff their strategy lines – the stewards declared his car did not comply with the regulations promo
The depth of the new floor on Hamilton’s upgraded Mercedes was adjudged to be “outside the thresholds outlined in Article 3 promo
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who finished sixth, was disqualified for the same breach following Sunday’s 56-lap race at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas promo
Mercedes said the sprint format – which allows for just one hour of practice before parc ferme rules heavily constrict changes to the cars – had a bearing on Hamilton’s disqualification promo
But team principal Wolff said: “In the end, all of that doesn’t matter promo
Others got it right where we got it wrong and there’s no wiggle room in the rules promo
“We need to take it on the chin, do the learning and come back stronger next weekend in Mexico promo
”Four cars were chosen at random following the race promo
Both winner Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and Lando Norris’ McLaren passed the scrutineering checks promo
Hamilton’s demise elevated Norris to runner-up behind Verstappen, who claimed the 50th win of his career and 15th from 18 this season, and Carlos Sainz to third promo
Sergio Perez was promoted to fourth to extend his lead over Hamilton in the fight for second place in the championship from 27 points to 39 promo
Hamilton crossed the line just 2 promo
2 seconds adrift of Verstappen after Mercedes’ move to attempt a one-stop strategy backfired and probably denied the seven-time world champion his first victory in 686 days promo
But despite expressing frustration at his team’s strategy, Hamilton was asked if he has been provided hope that he could taste victory before the season is out promo
“Yes, definitely,” replied the 38-year-old promo
“The steps that we were able to take this weekend has given me a little bit more confidence to throw the car into the corners promo
“There are still some of the fundamental issues that we’re having with the car, which won’t change until next year promo
But it was really positive to feel that the decisions we are taking are the right ones promo
”Hamilton will be back in action at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix with rounds to follow in Brazil and Las Vegas before the campaign concludes in Abu Dhabi on November 26 promo
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