S14: Match officials, Round 8

SANZAR has released the referees appointed to Round 8 of the 2009 Super 14.

This week five of the six matches are refereed by referees on SANZAR's merit panel. They include Matt Goddard who was rested/stood down last weekend.

Match officials

Crusaders vs Bulls in Christchurch
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) 
Touch judges: Vinny Munro (New Zealand), Jaco Peyper (South Africa) 
Television match official: James McPhail (New Zealand)

Western Force vs Reds in Perth
Referee: Stuart Dickinson (Australia) 
Touch judges: James Leckie (Australia), Julian Pritchard (Australia) 
Television match official: Geoff Acton (Australia)

Chiefs vs Lions in Hamilton
Referee: Paul Marks (Australia) 
Touch judges: Chris Pollock (New Zealand), Glenn Newman (New Zealand) 
Television match official: Jonathon White (New Zealand)

Waratahs vs Stormers in Sydney
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) 
Touch judges: Ian Smith (Australia), Garrett Williamson (New Zealand) 
Television match official: George Ayoub (Australia)

Cheetahs vs Brumbies in Bloemfontein
Referee: Matt Goddard (Australia) 
Touch judges: Phillip Bosch (South Africa), Stephen Hill (Australia) 
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)

Sharks vs Hurricanes in Durban
Referee: Marius Jonker (South Africa) 
Touch judges: Joey Salmans (South Africa), Cobus Wessels (South Africa) 
Television match official: Johann Meuwesen (South Africa)