Match officials to August 11

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The match officials for the upcoming week's action have been announced, with Jason Jaftha handed 2013's Currie Cup opener.

The match officials for the upcoming weekend's rugby action have been announced, with Jason Jaftha handed the opening game of Currie Cup 2013.

International Friendly

Argentina vs New South Wales Barbarians in Salta
Referee: Juan Hernán Sylvestre
Assistant referees: Federico Anselmi, Santiago Altobelli

Women's Nations Cup

England vs Canada at North West University, Colorado
Referee: Leah Berard (USA)
Assistant referees: Claire Hodnett (England), Tom Coburn (USA)

US vs South Africa at North West University, Colorado
Referee: Sherry Trumbull (Canada)
Assistant referees: Brian Zapp (USA), Kurt Weaver (USA)

Under-18

Italy vs Academy XV at Boland Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Francois Pretorius (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Francois Groenewald (South Africa)
Assessor: Dennis Immelman

Italy vs Western Province at City Park, Cape Town
Referee: Thomas Charabas (France)
Assistant referees: Francois Pretorius (South Africa)
Assessor: Keith Hendricks

France vs Wales at City Park, Cape Town
Referee: Craig Keys (England)
Assistant referees: Francois Pretorius (South Africa)
Assessor: Keith Hendricks

SA Schools vs England at City Park, Cape Town
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
Assessor: Dennis Immelman

Currie Cup

The Sharks vs Griquas at Kings Park, Durban
Referee: Jason Jaftha
Assistant referees: Rasta Rasivhenge, Reuben Rossouw
Television match official: Willie Roos

Western Province vs Blue Bulls at Newlands
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant referees: Lusanda Jam, Marc van Zyl
Television match official: Deon van Blommestein

Golden Lions vs Free State Cheetahs at Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant referees: Ben Crouse, Cobus Wessels
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman