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James Doleman is the referee for Wales vs France within the 2026 Six Nations.
The New Zealander made his event debut in the course of the 2023 championship, and has been given the whistle for this spherical two fixture because the event favourites go to Cardiff.
Born in Tauranga within the Bay of A lot, Doleman took up officiating whereas nonetheless a pupil in Dunedin. Together with his dad and mom dwelling in Hong Kong, Doleman has additionally spent loads of time refereeing within the metropolis.
He took cost of the ultimate of the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship earlier than turning into knowledgeable referee a 12 months later, overseeing quite a lot of Tremendous Rugby fixtures in 2020
A step-up to worldwide stage adopted in 2021. It was at Twickenham three years in the past that he oversaw a primary Six Nations encounter, refereeing England’s win over Italy, whereas he operated as an assistant in the course of the World Cup in France within the autumn of 2023.
Doleman is joined on the officiating workforce by England’s Christophe Ridley and Sam Grove-White of Scotland. Compatriot Richard Kelly is the TMO, with Mike Adamson readily available within the bunker to rule on any acts of foul play.
Wales vs France officers
Referee: James Doleman (NZ)
Assistant Referees: Christophe Ridley (Eng) & Sam Grove-White (Sco)
Tv Match Official: Richard Kelly (NZ)
Foul Play Evaluation Officer: Mike Adamson (Sco)
