Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand

BIG GIG: Wayne Barnes has been selected to referee Saturday's eagerly awaited quarter-final between Ireland and New Zealand. Pic: INPHO/Photosport/Andrew Cornaga

Wayne Barnes has been selected to referee Saturday's eagerly awaited Rugby World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and New Zealand at the Stade de France.

In an all-English officiating team, Matthew Carley and Christophe Ridley will be Barnes’ assistant referees, while Tom Foley will be on television match official duty.