SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for the Semi-Finals of Super Rugby.
In line with previous years the referee appointments are merit-based and their selection has included direct input from the Super Rugby head coaches.
Semi-Final #1: Jaco Peyper - Super Rugby's most experienced referee - will take charge of the all-New Zealand semi-final in Christchurch where the top ranked team and defending champions, the Crusaders, host the Hurricanes.
Semi-Final #2: Glen Jackson will be in the middle for the match in Johannesburg where the Lions will be hoping top reach their third straight Final when they host 2014 Champions, the Waratahs.
| Match | Semi-Final #1 Crusaders [1] v Hurricanes [4] @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch |
| Date | Saturday 28 July |
| Kick-off | 19:35 local |
| Referee | Jaco Peyper |
| AR1 | Mike Fraser |
| AR2 | Ben O'Keeffe |
| TMO | Shane McDermott |
| Match | Semi-Final #2 Lions [2] v Waratahs [3] @ Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg |
| Date | Saturday 28 July |
| Kick-off | 15:05 local |
| Referee | Glen Jackson |
| AR1 | Marius van der Westhuizen |
| AR2 | Rasta Rasivhenge |
| TMO | Marius Jonker |
Final 1: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2
(Highest ranked team to host Final)
