Rugby: Walsh to ref London clash

Steve Walsh. Photo / Getty Images

Steve Walsh will referee the Super rugby match between the Crusaders and the Sharks at Twickenham on Monday morning (NZt).

As a result of the change in the match venue from Christchurch to London, Walsh, who refereed last weekend's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Italy in Edinburgh, will replace Garratt Williamson.

"With Steve already in the United Kingdom it made sense to revise the match appointments rather than fly Garratt over for one match," Sanzar game manager Lyndon Bray said.

Walsh will be assisted by English match officials Wayne Barnes and Stuart Terheege with Dave Pearson handling the television match official duties.

- NZPA