Here’s who will referee Springboks vs Wallabies Test in Perth
The Springboks will have little time to celebrate their historic series victory over the All Blacks, with their next Test around 10 days away.
South Africa will face Australia in a one-off Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, 27 September, with kick-off scheduled for 11:30 (SA time).
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Chance for fringe players?
The match is expected to provide an opportunity for several fringe players, with head coach Rassie Erasmus likely to select a largely second-string squad after the demanding four-Test series against New Zealand.
The Perth clash will be followed by the Springboks’ end-of-year tour and the conclusion of the Nations Championship.
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World Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the one-off Test.
Italy’s Andrea Piardi will be the referee and he will be assisted by two New Zealanders, Ben O’Keeffe and James Doleman.
Matteo Liperini (Italy) will be in the TMO booth, while New Zealand’s Richard Kelly will be on Foul Play Review Officer duty.
Piardi has refereed the Springboks on one previous occasion, when they narrowly beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham in London in October 2025.
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