Nika Amashukeli takes cost of the Six Nations conflict between France and England in Paris.
The ultimate spherical fixture had been on account of be officiated by Nic Berry, however the Australian referee has been unable to journey to Europe owing to the battle within the Middle East.
The trailblazing Georgian Amashukeli has due to this fact been given one other marquee appointment after making historical past on the World Cup within the autumn of 2023.
The 31-year-old turned the primary referee from Georgia to officiate on the occasion, and the youngest whistler since Wayne Barnes in 2007 to be appointed to a males’s World Cup panel.
Amashukeli represented Georgia at junior degree as a centre, however was pressured to retire on the age of 20 after a sequence of concussions and different accidents.
He was recruited as a referee as a part of a brand new programme to enhance officiating requirements within the nation, developed in partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
As a part of that relationship, Amashukeli was mentored by Irish official David McHugh, who refereed video games on the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups.
In July 2021, Amashukeli officiated Wales’ win over Canada, his first worldwide appointment involving a Tier One nation.
A Six Nations debut adopted seven months later, and Amashukeli has since cast a repute as a referee of excessive potential.
France vs England match officers
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
Assistant Referees: Andrew Brace (Ire) & Hollie Davidson (Sco)
Television Match Official: Brett Cronan (Aus)
FPRO: Matteo Liperini (Ita)
