Confirmed match officials for Springboks' July Tests

World Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the Springboks' upcoming tests against Italy and Georgia, starting Saturday 5 July 2025. The match officials include the likes of Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Andrew Brace (Ireland), as well as Matthew Carley (England), as the respected on-field match officials.

1st Test vs Italy

Date & Venue: Saturday, 5 July 2025 – Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria

Referee Hollie Davidson (Scotland)

Assistant Referee 1 Matthew Carley (England)

Assistant Referee 2 Andrew Brace (Ireland)

TMO Andrew Jackson (England)

FPRO Tual Trainini (France)

Hollie Davidson returns for her second Springbok Test appointment after making history in 2024 as the first woman to referee a Bok Test.

2nd Test vs Italy

Date & Venue: Saturday, 12 July 2025 – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha

Referee Andrew Brace (Ireland)

Assistant Referee 1 Matthew Carley (England)

Assistant Referee 2 Hollie Davidson (Scotland)

TMO Tual Trainini (France)

FPRO Andrew Jackson (England)

Brace, who refereed the Namibian encounter in Windhoek on 27 June, returns to South Africa to oversee this second Test.

Test vs Georgia

Date & Venue: Saturday, 19 July 2025 – Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

Referee Matthew Carley (England)

Assistant Referee 1 Hollie Davidson (Scotland)

Assistant Referee 2 Adam Leal (England)

TMO Andrew Jackson (England)

FPRO Tual Trainini (France)

Carley, with extensive Six Nations experience, will conclude the Incoming Series with this all-neutral officiating team.