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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

England vs Fiji referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Mathieu Raynal?

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France’s Mathieu Raynal is one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup and now, with the pool stages finished, the Frenchman will officiate in a home World Cup during the knock-out stages.

Born and raised in Perpignan, he started his refereeing career at the age of 20 and worked as a PE teacher before becoming a professional official.

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