Australian Nic Berry has been appointed to the Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze medal match.
It is Berry's fourth game in the middle of the tournament, set to take the whistle as Argentina take on England.
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Berry served as assistant referee during the second semi-final between South Africa and the English, refereed by fellow Australian Angus Gardner.
Englishman Wayne Barnes will referee the Final between New Zealand and South Africa.
Barnes is the world’s most-capped referee with 110 tests, having made his debut with Fiji v Samoa in Suva in June 2006, tying his own record for most matches in a World Cup from 2019 with six.
He will become the second Englishman to officiate a Rugby World Cup final after Ed Morrison in 1995, the last time the All Blacks and Springboks faced off in a decider.
Barnes will have compatriots Karl Dickson and Matthew Carley as his assistant referees with Tom Foley as the TMO.
Meanwhile, Berry will be joined by Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and Andrew Brace (Ireland) as assistant referees and Ben Whitehouse (Wales) as TMO.
"On behalf of World Rugby, I would like to congratulate Wayne Barnes on his deserved appointment as the Rugby World Cup 2023 final referee. Such an appointment is a reflection of Wayne’s calibre, not just at this tournament but over a distinguished career," World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said
“It is a result of his devotion to the game, the support of his family and the spirit of collaboration and excellence that exists across our entire match official team. We wish him and Nic Berry well this weekend.”
“Wayne’s ability to read and understand the game is second to none. He also embodies the passion, professionalism and dedication that is at the heart of a superb team of match officials at this Rugby World Cup," World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Official Manager Joël Jutge added.
“While an individual ultimately has the accolade of refereeing the final, it is the team of 26 officials who have all played their part in this moment. I would also like to congratulate Karl, Matthew and Tom on their appointments to the final as well as Nic, Nika, Andrew and Ben on their bronze final appointments.”
