Wayne Barnes has been confirmed as referee for Saturday’s World Cup final.
He’ll become only the second Englishman to oversee the decider, with the last - Ed Morrison - also in charge of a New Zealand and South Africa clash.
Meanwhile, Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi is in danger of missing Saturday’s showpiece.
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