Luke Pearce has become a recognized referee on the international scene in recent years. Having started very early, the Briton climbed the ranks at a very young age to become essential.
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Was on the whistle for 6 matches for the French team
The French team will find a referee that it already knows. Luke Pearce has already officiated six times during a French XV match. And it seems that the Briton is doing quite well against Fabien Galthié's men. Indeed, the Blues have a very positive record: 4 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat. If there is only one setback, this one was notable: a big slap taken in New Zealand, with a heavy score of 52-11 in the country with the long white cloud.
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Youngest referee in a Champions Cup final
Luke Pearce has risen through the ranks very quickly, proving his quality at every opportunity. His performances will open the doors to one of the most important matches of the season: the Champions Cup final. During the 2020/2021 edition, which saw Toulouse triumph over La Rochelle, it was the native of Pontypool who had this responsibility. At just 33 years old, he became the youngest person to have been on the whistle for a Champions Cup final. A meeting where he was not afraid to show a red card which determined the outcome of the game.
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Younger than Gomez Kodela
Like last weekthe referee risks not being the oldest on the field. However, at 37 years old, few players play at international level. Few but they exist. And the Pumas have one of the oldest among their ranks. Francisco Gomez Kodela, right pillar of Stade Français, at the age of 39 should return to the pitch, barring a last minute glitch, and thus become the dean on the pitch.
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Best referee in the world in 2023
At the Stade de France, the Blues will find the crème de la crème of referees at international level. Last year, according to the British media, he was the best referee on the oval planet. Quite a distinction during a year when the World Cup was being played. However, the Welshman by birth did not win this prize according to international authorities, preferring to reward the New Zealander Ben O'Keeffe.
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Refereeed the Russian Cup final
Luke Pearce started at the bottom of the ladder. Having just been promoted to the national committee of the English Rugby Federation, he was entrusted with a meeting that was surprising to say the least. The man who has since participated in two World Cups refereed the final of the 2009 Russian Cup. A folkloric game for those who have no ties to the country of the Tsars. Since then, he has never encountered any Russian club again in his career.
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