Semis refs appointed

Craig Joubert of South Africa and Alain Rolland of Ireland have been appointed to referee the semifinals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Rolland of the north will referee the semi between the two northern countries and Joubert of the South the semi between the two southern lands.

Both semis will be played at Eden Park, the north on Saturday, the south on Sunday.

The match officials for the Final and the third-place play-off will be made after the semis.

Wales vs France
Referee: Alain Rolland
Assistant referees: Jonathan Kaplan, Wayne Barnes
Television match official: Giulio De Santis

Australia vs New Zealand
Referee: Craig Joubert
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens, Romain Poite
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman