Nigel Owens has been appointed the referee for the World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday, as the 2015 Rugby World Cup comes to an end.
Owens, who is widely considered to be the best referee in the world, was expected to have been appointed as the other referee’s have not come up to his standard.
Sky Sports have quoted Nigel Owens as saying:
“This is a huge honour and a privilege for me. I am humbled to have been chosen to referee the Rugby World Cup final.”
“This is my third World Cup, and I think it has been the best. It has been inspirational.”
“The quality of rugby on display has been incredible in front of packed venues, and so to be given the opportunity to referee the final match between the best two teams in the tournament is an amazing honour.”
“I would like to thank World Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union for their support over many years.”
