Peyper to referee JWC Final

Jaco Peyper, one of South Africa's up-and-coming referees, will officiate the final of the Junior World Championship on Sunday.

Jaco Peyper, one of South Africa's up-and-coming referees, has been appointed to officiate the final of Sunday's Junior World Championship.

The game between New Zealand and England in Italy sees the 31-year-old, who made his debut in Super Rugby in 2008, whistle the spectacle.

“We're very proud of Jaco and it's great to see him rewarded not only for his superb performances at the Junior World Champs, but also in Vodacom Super Rugby this year,” said André Watson, Manager of the South African Rugby Referees Association.

“It is great to see that our young referees are starting to come through the ranks and I think it's safe to say we have a bright future in this regard.”

Peyper was involved as match official in five matches at the Junior World Championships, including as Assistant Referee in both semi-finals in Treviso on Tuesday. New Zealand U20 beat their Australian counterparts by 37-7, while England's U20s eliminated France by 33-18.

The final will take place at the Stadio Plebiscito in Padova on 26 June.