‘Disaster’: Springboks fans react to NZ ref for SA vs France game

Biased? Springboks fans are crying foul over New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe who will officiate the SA vs France RWC quarter-final game.

The referees for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final games have been announced, and Springboks are not impressed with their allocated official – Ben O’Keeffe.But Bok fans are not convinced that the ref is the most neutral option given his ruling in Mzansi’s match against Ireland last month.In a social media post by the Rugby World Cup, four referees from around the world were announced as the officials of the quarter-final games, set to take place this weekend.

While SA Rugby’s Rassie Erasmus is known for his sharp tongue against referees, he’s seemingly a fan of Ben O’Keeffe. Following SA’s defeat by Ireland, the outspoken former Bok tweeted a message to the Kiwi official. He posted: “Nice to be involved in a game so intense and physical without the referee getting too involved”.Congrats to the Irish and sorry🇿🇦!We will just work harder and make you proud! Also nice to be involved in a game so intense and physical without the referee getting too much invloved! Well done Ben and your team.

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