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France\u2019s Mathieu Raynal is one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Perpignan, he started his refereeing career at the age of 20 and worked as a PE teacher before becoming a professional official.<\/p>\n

His first test match appointment arrived in 2009, while his first major fixture was between Scotland and Tonga in Aberdeen in 2012.<\/p>\n

Raynal endured a significant set back in March 2013 when he suffered a double leg fracture after getting caught between two players during a Top 14 match between Montpellier and Racing 92.<\/p>\n

He was unable to referee for almost a year, resuming his career in February 2014.<\/p>\n

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Having travelled to the 2015 World Cup as an assistant, Rayanal was one of four French referees four years ago in Japan.<\/p>\n

However, Pascal Gauzere, Romain Poite and Jerome Garces have since all retired, leaving Raynal as the sole referee representative for the hosts at this year\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n

Which games is Mathieu Raynal refereeing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?<\/strong><\/p>\n

England v Argentina \u2013 Pool D (9 September, Marseille)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)<\/p>\n

ARs: Ben O\u2019Keeffe (NZ) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)<\/p>\n

TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)<\/p>\n

South Africa v Romania \u2013 Pool B (17 September, Bordeaux)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)<\/p>\n

ARs: Angus Gardner (Aus) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)<\/p>\n

TMO: Brett Cronan (Aus)<\/p>\n

Uruguay v Namibia \u2013 Pool A (27 September, Lyon)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)<\/p>\n

ARs: Nic Berry (Aus) & Chris Busby (Ire)<\/p>\n

TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wal)<\/p>\n

Wales v Georgia \u2013 Pool C (7 October, Nantes)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Mathieu Raynal (Fra)<\/p>\n

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ARs: Ben O\u2019Keeffe (NZ) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)<\/p>\n

TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZ)<\/p>\n

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