Italy vs Scotland referee: Who is Six Nations official Ben O’Keeffe?

Ben O’Keeffe takes charge of the fixture in Rome - (Getty Images)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of the Six Nations clash between Italy and Scotland in Rome.

Born in Blenheim on New Zealand’s South Island, O’Keeffe started refereeing at the age of 19 and stepped up into the professional ranks five years later.