Wayne Barnes received death threats over his refereeing of the Rugby World Cup final, his wife has said
Photograph: David Gibson/Fotosport/ShutterstockPhotograph: David Gibson/Fotosport/ShutterstockBarnes oversaw New Zealand’s defeat by South AfricaLast modified on Mon 30 Oct 2023 00.42 CETfinal, his wife has said.
Barnes, a 44-year-old British official, gave New Zealand’s Sam Cane a yellow card, which was upgraded to red after a bunker video review, for an upright tackle on Jesse Kriel during South Africa’s 12-11 victory in Paris on Saturday. Polly Barnes, co-founder of the Women’s Rugby Association, wrote on social media: “See ya later Rugby World Cup. Won’t miss you, or the death threats.” She referred to a “vile atmosphere at the Stade de France”.
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