Match officials to August 29

Alain Rolland once again takes centre stage in the Tri-Nations for his second match of the tournament as South Africa take on Australia.

Alain Rolland once again takes centre stage in the Tri-Nations this week for his second match of the tournament as South Africa meet Australia in Pretoria.

The Springboks will play under referee Rolland for the first time since an outburst from their coach resulted in a disciplinary hearing.

Tri-Nations

South Africa vs Australia in Pretoria
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wales), Simon McDowell (Ireland)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

New Zealand

ITM Cup

Otago vs Taranaki in Dunedin
Referee: Keith Brown

Tasman vs Southland in Blenheim
Referee: Nathan Pearce (Australia)

Waikato vs Counties-Manukau in Hamilton
Referee: Ben Skeen

Wellington vs Northland in Wellington
Referee: Richard Kelly

Canterbury vs Auckland in Christchurch
Referee: Garratt Williamson

Bay of Plenty vs North Harbour in Rotorua
Referee: Shaun Elliott

Manawatu vs Hawkes Bay in Palmerston North
Referee: Kane McBride

South Africa

Currie Cup

Sharks vs Griquas at ABSA Stadium, Durban
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan
Assistant referees: Lourens van der Merwe, Reuben Rossouw
Television match official: Johann Meuwesen

Western Province vs Cheetahs at Newlands
Referee: Pro Legoete
Assistant referees: Rasta Rashivenga, Eugenia Daniels
Television match official: JC Fortuin
Assessor: Dennis Immelman

Lions vs Leopards at Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg
Referee: Craig Joubert
Assistant referees: Luke Burger, Christie du Preez
Television match official: Willie Roos

Pumas vs Blue Bulls at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Referee: Stuart Berry
Assistant referees: Quinton Immelman, Stefan Breytenbach
Television match official: Johann Meuwesen