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Rasta to ref Kings v Lions derby

Cape Town - Rasta Rasivhenge will referee Saturday’s South African Super Rugby derby between the Southern Kings and Lions in Port Elizabeth (17:10 kick-off).

Super Rugby referees: Round 9

He will be assisted by Jaco van Heerden and AJ Jacobs, with Christie du Preez the television match official (TMO).

Marius van der Westhuizen will referee the earlier game between the Stormers and Reds at Newlands (15:00).

He will be assisted by Quinton Immelman and Cwengile Jadezweni, with Shaun Veldsman the TMO.

Friday’s match between the Rebels and Cheetahs in Melbourne will be refereed by Glen Jackson  (11:45 SA time).

He will be assisted by James Leckie and Angus Gardner, with George Ayoub on TMO duty.

Ben O'Keefe will referee the early match on Friday between the Highlanders and Sharks in Dunedin (09:35 SA time).

He will be assisted by Mike Fraser and Kane McBride, with Shane McDermott in the TMO booth.

The Bulls, South Africa’s other representative in the competition, have a bye this weekend.

 

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