Springboks clash hit by sudden exit and Lawrence Dallaglio announcement made

The latest rugby news from around the world07:26, 06 Aug 2026These are your morning rugby headlines on Thursday, August 6.‌Top ref pulls out of Springboks clashTest referee Pierre Brousset has been forced to pull out of officiating this weekend's clash between Argentina and South Africa through injury.‌The Frenchman was due to be the man in the middle for the match in Buenos Airies on Saturday, but World Rugby has confirmed that he will now miss the showdown after picking up an injury in training.‌Christophe Ridley has now been appointed to referee the match, with Luc Ramos and Welsh official Craig Evans his assistants. Another Welshman, Ben Whitehouse, is the TMO and will work alongside Foul Play Review Officer, Ian Tempest.JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much