World Rugby announces officials for November Nations Championship Tests

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the upcoming Nations Championship Northern Series Tests in Europe, scheduled for November 2026. The appointments include referees Eoghan Cross, Andrea Piardi, and Christophe Ridley for key fixtures involving the Springboks.

Eoghan Cross will referee the match between Italy and South Africa in Turin on November 7. Andrea Piardi is set to officiate the clash between France and South Africa in Saint-Denis on November 13, while Christophe Ridley will referee the Test between Ireland and South Africa in Dublin on November 21.

Other notable appointments include Morne Ferreira as an assistant referee and Marius van der Westhuizen as a television match official. Officials for the Finals Weekend in London, scheduled for November 27–29, will be announced following the conclusion of the Northern Hemisphere Series and the confirmation of rankings.