Jaco Peyper has been rewarded for his outstanding performances in the 2012 season by being named as referee for the Absa Currie Cup Final in Durban (kick-off 17h00) – one of three games involving DHL WP teams this Saturday.
Peyper, who made his Test debut at Tier 1 international level in 2012, will take charge of the match between the Sharks and DHL Western Province at Mr Price Kings Park. It will be his first Absa Currie Cup Final appointment.
“The appointment was made on merit as Jaco has had an outstanding season,” said Andre Watson, SARU GM: Referees.
“The decision was based on feedback over the season from provinces and from our own assessments. All appointments for finals are done on merit; this is SARU’s showcase weekend in terms of domestic rugby and we owe it to all stakeholders to provide the best possible service.”
SARU also announced that the Absa Under-21 and Absa Under-19 Cup Finals – involving the DHL WP Under-19 and Under-21 teams – would be officiated by Lourens van der Merwe and Rasta Rashivenge, respectively.
Meanwhile, Craig Joubert – the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final referee – will take charge of the second leg of the Absa Currie Cup promotion/relegation decider in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.
THE FULL LIST OF APPOINTMENTS FOR SATURDAY IS AS FOLLOWS:
(All matches at Mr Price Kings Park)
Absa Under-19 Final:
DHL Western Province U19 vs Vodacom Blue Bulls U19
Kick-off: 12h00
Referee: Rasta Rashivenge
Absa Under-21 Final:
DHL Western Province U21 vs Vodacom Blue Bulls U21
Kick-off: 14h00
Referee: Lourens van der Merwe
Absa Currie Cup Final:
The Sharks vs DHL Western Province
Kick-off: 17h00
Referee: Jaco Peyper